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Storyline Online: The Kiss That Missed
The video storybook The Kiss That Missed by David Melling, read by Karan Brar is the story of the King who was in such a hurry that his goodnight kiss to the Little Prince goes out the window and floats into the dark forest. He orders...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Robert Neubecker
Robert Neubecker's picture books have zip - they burst with color, energy, and fun. Neubecker can really capture the world through a kid's eyes, whether it's the first day of school, a first trip to the big city, or the trials and...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor has published more than 135 books, never writing the same type of book twice in a row. She has written mysteries, historical fiction, Wild West yarns, scary tales, and memoirs. Watch the interview to learn more...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Meg Medina
Meg Medina is an award-winning Cuban American author who writes picture books, middle grade stories, and young adult fiction. Watch the interview to learn more about her and read a short biography about her life. Includes an interview...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Megan Mc Donald
Megan McDonald, the youngest of five sisters, had a stutter as a child, and her mother gave her a notebook to write down what she wanted to say. Many of the anecdotes in her Judy Moody books are based on real incidents - like the time...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Sy Montgomery
The Boston Globe once described Sy Montgomery as "part Indiana Jones and part Emily Dickinson" in recognition of her adventurous spirit and passionate voice as a writer. She is a naturalist, devoted conservationist, author, documentary...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Sam Mc Bratney
Sam McBratney has been writing children's books for more than 30 years. His popular book Guess How Much I Love You continues to sell a million copies a year. When his kids were growing up, he told whimsical original bedtime stories every...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Christopher Myers
Christopher Myers comes from a long line of creative storytellers. In this video interview, he talks about his Brooklyn neighborhood, his work, and how reading touches every part of his life. Watch the interview to learn more about him...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Lin Oliver
Lin Oliver told stories even as a child, revealing all her family secrets to her neighbors. With Henry Winkler, Oliver is the co-author of the popular Hank Zipzer series about a young boy with learning differences who is funny,...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Helen Oxenbury
Helen Oxenbury's books have received numerous awards and continue to resound with readers from babies to adults. Her seemingly simple illustrations capture humor, drama, and more in an appealing and memorable way.Watch the interview to...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: John Bemelmans Marciano
John Bemelmans Marciano was born in 1970 and never met his famous grandfather, Ludwig Bemelmans. But he has carried on the legacy of Madeline in a new series of picture books based on the beloved character his grandfather created in...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Julianne Moore
The Freckleface Strawberry series written by actor and author Julianne Moore tells the story of a feisty young girl who learns that what makes you different makes you who you are - and that's something to celebrate. Watch the interview...