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    Julie’s Library

    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.

    Parent info: Julie’s Library is recommended for ages under 5 and 6-10. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about Stories and Education for kids. Launched in 2020, it has 1 season.

    There are 21 episodes

    Episodes
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    • Ten Ways to Hear Snow and Daniel Finds a Poem
      Ten Ways to Hear Snow and Daniel Finds a Poem

      22 min14 October 2020

      Listen… what do you hear? Today’s stories are all about listening deeply and experiencing the familiar in a totally new way.

    • Poetree and The Panda Problem
      Poetree and The Panda Problem

      27 min7 October 2020

      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 julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podc…

    • The Day You Begin
      The Day You Begin

      16 min30 September 2020

      “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, she reads a poem about her great-great gran…

    • There Might Be Lobsters and Pilar's Worries
      There Might Be Lobsters and Pilar's Worries

      28 min23 September 2020

      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. Author Victoria M. Sanchez drops by the li…

    • Dumpy the Dumptruck and A Kite for Moon
      Dumpy the Dumptruck and A Kite for Moon

      28 min16 September 2020

      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. Stemple.

    • Bright Sky, Starry City and Max and the Tag-Along Moon
      Bright Sky, Starry City and Max and the Tag-Along Moon

      23 min9 September 2020

      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 teaches us about the Lakota/Dakota Star Map…

    • What's My Superpower?
      What's My Superpower?

      20 min2 September 2020

      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 about growing up in her hometown of Iglooli…

    • Vincent Comes Home and Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed
      Vincent Comes Home and Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed

      27 min26 August 2020

      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!

    • Nightsong and Song of the River
      Nightsong and Song of the River

      22 min19 August 2020

      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 julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcas…

    • Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor and Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament
      Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor and Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament

      27 min12 August 2020

      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 combine Kool-Aid and… pickles! Submit your Wo…

    • On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein
      On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

      21 min5 August 2020

      The story of a little boy who asked big questions - and grew up to be a world-famous scientist! Plus, an interview with astrophysicist Chung-Pei Ma, who spends her days searching for black holes in the far reaches of our universe. Submit your Wonderful Words a…

    • Not Your Typical Dragon and Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans
      Not Your Typical Dragon and Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans

      28 min29 July 2020

      A fashionable rooster? A dragon that breathes… anything but fire? Today’s stories are about two creatures that march to the beat of their own drum. Plus, an interview with Queer Eye’s Tan France about fashion and the clothing that makes him feel extra special.…

    • How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine
      How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine

      18 min22 July 2020

      The true story of a girl who built a hug from scratch. Plus, Julie and Emma talk with Dr. Temple Grandin herself! They discuss her hug machine and the unique ways autistic brains work. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the p…

    • Thank You, Omu!
      Thank You, Omu!

      18 min15 July 2020

      Omu’s thick, red stew is sure to be the best meal she’s ever had. The only trouble is, everyone in town seems to agree. Author and illustrator Oge Mora visits the library to read her book. Plus, she tells us about the real-life Omu who inspired her book.

    • Norman and the Nom Nom Factory
      Norman and the Nom Nom Factory

      21 min3 June 2020

      Before we get to today’s episode, we want to say to the families who are hurt and angry and scared right now: we’re with you. In this moment, we need to listen, learn and work to fight racism in our own communities.

    • The Very Fairy Princess and Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
      The Very Fairy Princess and Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

      22 min27 May 2020

      Today’s stories are about the things that make us unique, whether it’s a favorite dress or a special talent. Plus, author Christine Baldacchino tells us how an experience from her life inspired her book.

    • Tía Isa Wants a Car
      Tía Isa Wants a Car

      18 min20 May 2020

      One day, Tía Isa announces that she wants a car. But how will she ever save up enough money? Her niece has a secret plan… Author Meg Medina stops by the library to join Julie and Emma in the reading nook. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/co…

    • From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea
      From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea

      18 min13 May 2020

      A magical child is born with the ability to transform into many different things. But what happens when the other children don’t understand? Plus, a special message from author Kai Cheng Thom. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Suppo…

    • Bears Don't Eat Egg Sandwiches and The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse
      Bears Don't Eat Egg Sandwiches and The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse

      19 min6 May 2020

      Today, we’re settling into the reading nook with two tales of unexpected visitors. Plus, a special message from author Mac Barnett. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate.

    • Marilyn's Monster
      Marilyn's Monster

      18 min29 April 2020

      What if monsters weren’t scary at all, but instead made fantastic friends? Today’s book helps us imagine a world where every child has a special monster friend. Plus, a special message from author Michelle Knudsen.

    • Introducing Julie’s Library
      Introducing Julie’s Library

      1 minSeason 1Trailer13 April 2020

      Welcome to Julie’s Library, where books bring us together. Every week, Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton will settle into the reading nook for a new story. Coming April 29.

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