Julie’s Library

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American Public Media Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 21 episodes · latest 2020-10-14

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Join beloved icon Julie Andrews for story time! Julie and her daughter, children’s author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, invite you into their library to read their favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. Authors, kids and other special guests chime in, too! It’s a show that will inspire lively conversations and a lifelong love of reading. Produced by American Public Media.

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Latest episodes

Ten Ways to Hear Snow and Daniel Finds a Poem

2020-10-14 · 22 min

Listen… what do you hear? Today’s stories are all about listening deeply and experiencing the familiar in a totally new way.We’ve so enjoyed reading with you this season. Be sure to follow Julie’s Library on social…
Poetree and The Panda Problem

2020-10-07 · 27 min

Pandas, poems, and problems galore! Today’s books will inspire you to write a story or poem of your own. Plus, author Deborah Underwood shares her foolproof recipe for a good story. Submit your Wonderful Words at…
The Day You Begin

2020-09-30 · 16 min

“There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.” Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson visits the library and shares a book about feeling different from everyone around you. Plus,…
There Might Be Lobsters and Pilar's Worries

2020-09-23 · 29 min

How do you face a big, roaring ocean if you’re just a tiny dog? Or what if you love to dance, but can’t muster the courage to audition for the big ballet performance? Today, we’re reading two books about facing fears.…
Dumpy the Dumptruck and A Kite for Moon

2020-09-16 · 28 min

Emma has a case of writer’s block - and only a visit to the reading nook can cure it! Julie and Emma read a book they wrote together. Plus, a visit from another mother-daughter writing team: Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y.…
Bright Sky, Starry City and Max and the Tag-Along Moon

2020-09-09 · 23 min

A late-night visit to the library inspires Julie and Emma to read two books about the night sky. Author and illustrator Floyd Cooper drops in for a visit and shares one of his stories. Plus, astronomer Annette S. Lee…
What's My Superpower?

2020-09-02 · 20 min

Nalvana’s friends all have superpowers. They can fly, run lightning fast, and even breathe under water! But what is Nalvana’s superpower? Actress Miali Buscemi reads today’s book. Plus, author Aviaq Johnston tells us…
Vincent Comes Home and Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed

2020-08-26 · 28 min

Today, two stories about our animal companions. In the first story, a cat named Vincent learns what “home” means. And in the second, we hear the true story of an award-winning piano piece -- composed by a cat! Submit…
Nightsong and Song of the River

2020-08-19 · 23 min

If a river sang a song, what would it sound like? Today’s stories show us how to listen and learn from the world around us. Plus, musician Nabihah Iqbal shares her own river song. Submit your Wonderful Words at…
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor and Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament

2020-08-12 · 27 min

What would it be like to befriend a Komodo dragon? Or invent a totally new food? Today’s books are inspired by true stories about extraordinary people. Plus, soul food scholar Adrian Miller on what happens when you…

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Oldest episode in feed: 04/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 21 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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