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OBTBRBNB is Taking a Summer Break!

5/22/2019

Thank you so much for listening to One Book, Two Book, Read Book, New Book! Just like you’ll get a summer break from school, we’re taking a podcast summer break. We won’t be airing any new episodes until September, but you can listen to all 12 episodes here in the meantime.

Summer Activities

Let us know in the comments which episode is your favorite and why.
Share this podcast with five friends.
Challenge yourself to listen to five episodes in five different locations.
Read at least 18 of our recommended books.
Read your favorite picture book then make up an original word game that fits with its theme.

Summer Book Recommendations
Board Books:

Curious George: Curious About Summer by H.A. Rey
Good Night Summer by Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper
Mouse’s First Summer by Lauren Thompson

Picture Books:

How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk
Froggy’s Lemonade Stand by Jonathan London
Penguin on Vacation by Salina Yoon

Chapter Books:

The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
The Island of Dr. Libris by Chris Grabenstein
Summer According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney

YA Books:

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series by Ann Brashares
I See London, I See France by Sarah Mlynowski
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

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Episode 12

5/8/2019

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Episode 12: Celebrations
A celebration is an activity or event that makes something special or memorable. Think about what kinds of things you celebrate at home or in school.

Featured Books
Read Book: Froggy Bakes a Cake by Jonathan London, 1992
Froggy tries to bake a cake all on his own for his mom’s birthday. He runs into a few problems along the way.

New Book: Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, 2018
Julián sees women walking by dressed as mermaids and wants to look as spectacular as they do! With the help of his Abuela, his wish comes true.

Extension Activities

What is your favorite celebration? Draw a picture or write a story about what you love to celebrate and how you celebrate it.
Attend a community celebration with your class or family.
Make up a new holiday. Host a party to celebrate your fictional holiday with your friends.

Book Recommendations
Board Books:

We Sang You Home by Richard Van Camp
Happy New Year Spot by Eric Hill
Llama Llama Easter Egg by Anna Dewdney

Picture Books:

Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow
The Valentine Bears by Eve Bunting
Celebrate You! by Sherri Duskey Rinker

Chapter Books:

Junie B. Jones Dumb Bunny by Barbara Park
Captain Awesome Saves the Winter Wonderland by Stan Kirby
How I Celebrate: A Young Person’s Guide to Celebrations of the World by Pam Robson and Teri Gower

YA Books:

The Tequila Worm by Viola Canales
What Light by Jay Asher
The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand

Guest Host Spotlight

Meet Mr. Jack Rosen, Young Adult Specialist from Patterson Library in Westfield, NY and the lone editor for this podcast! Jack’s name came from the main characters in the movie Titanic, Rose and Jack.