Crunchy Lit: Recent Episodes
Renee Carter
A weekly podcast that shares book reviews of children's literature and offers a kid friendly recipe.
Add Hide and Seeker and The Nightmare King by Daka Hermon to your family's library. Fun and creepy. And of course this episode includes a recipe.
Picture Book Review: We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish by Ryan T. Higgins and a preschool friendly recipe.
In this edition of Crunchy Lit, I reviewed The Color Collector by Nicholas Solis, Illustrated by Renia Metallinou and have included a kid friendly, yummy snack.
This episode reviews Clean Getaway by Nic Stone. The novel is an excellent read for 9-13. The characters are realistic, and the plot centers around social justice. By the way, check out the recipe at the end.
A Walk In The Words by Hudson Talbot is a great book to share with your 6-8 year olds. Of course, this episode concludes with a yummy, kid friendly recipe.
This episode reviews the young adult novel Jumped In by Patrick Flores Scott. And of course concludes with a teen friendly recipe.
This episode reviews the picture book Giant Island. It is a beautifully illustrated story ideal for 3-7 year olds. And, of course, there is a recipe for a yummy snack.
Big by Vashti Harrison is a body positive picture book. Well written, beautifully illustrated. Check out this review and the recipe included.
Night On The Sand by Monica Mayper, illustrations by Jamie Kim, is an excellent way to share what it means to be a refuge with your child. This story follows brothers forced to leave home, the community they join, and hope for a new home.Of course, this episode includes food. Be sure to listen to the recipe at the end. It will lead you and your little one to use up leftovers. Be sure to join us again for more episodes of Crunchy Lit.
Check out I Am Courage By Susan Verde and Illustratiored By Peter H. Reynolds. And of course there is a yummy and kid friendly recipe at the end.
This episode reviews the picture book: Where Is Our Library by Josh Funk Illustrations by Stevie Lewis. The recipe is for a kid version of a Charcuterie Board.
Blink by Minh Le, Illustrated by Dan Santat celebrates the love parents have for their children. Charming and has outstanding illustrations.
Adding another person into a family can be challenging. Me and Ms. Too by Laura Ruby & illustrated by Dung Ho shows the challenges and joys found in blending a family.
Review of an outstanding book and a recipe a preschoolers can make with minimum assistance.
Mermaids, History, Slime and Lost Memories are covered in middle grade books your family may have missed in 2021. Check out A Mermaid In Middle Grade by A.M. Luzzader, Being Clem by Lesa Cline Ransom , Slimed by Liam Gray and Restart by Gordon Korman.
Some 6-9 year olds prefer picture books to chapter books. Here are some great titles for them.
This episode reviews 3 amazing picture books that were released in 2021. These are titles you may want to add to your family's bookshelves.
This episode reviews 3 amazing Christmas Picture Books and offers a yummy kid friendly recipe.
This episode reviews The Giver by Lois Lowry. It also includes a recipe for a sweet and delicious treat.
This episode reviews an outstanding picture book that shows the challenges children face when they look different.
Looking for an inspirational picture book with beautiful illustrations? This episode we review the book that is the answer to your search.
Halloween can be fun but for some little ones it's terrifying. This episode of Crunchy Lit offers picture book recommendations for those who like monsters and those who don't.
This episode offers 2 YA NOVELS that are PG level: Everything Everything and The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon. Well written books with diverse characters and a dash of mature subject matter but no more mature than what they would see on standard television.
Finding books reluctant readers will enjoy can be challenging. Crunchy Lit to the rescue! Check out this episode for recommendations that they will want to read.
Review of #OnTheComeUp , Young Adult novel. Examines the qualities that make #AngieThomas second book an excellent read for teens and #parents .
This episode reviews primarily Young Adult Fantasy novels with strong female characters.
This episode of Crunchy Lit shares young adult novel recommendations that focus on body positively. Of course the episode will conclude with a yummy kid-friendly recipe.
This episode reviews and recommends middle grade novels for children ages 8-12 years old.
This weekly podcast will offer a review of an outstanding children's book and a kid friendly, delicious recipe.