Fun Kids Book Club

In this week's Book Worms, Bex has been chatting to author Joe Haddow and illustrator Ellie Hawes all about their new book Art Is Everywhere! Art isn't just paintbrushes and picture frames, and Joe is determined to showcase every type in this book. Plus, he chats to Bex about his experiences as a drummer!  We've also taken a moment to celebrate the Yoto Carnegies winners, who have left some voicenotes from the awards ceremony. We'll be keeping an eye out for these talented authors and illustrators in the future!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a line-up we have in store for you this week on Book Worms! There's authors aplenty, and Bex crowns her Fun Kids Book of the Month for June... BBC Sports Personality of the year and Arsenal player Beth Mead is here to chat all about her new book, Roar: A Guide to Dreaming Big and Playing the Sport You Love. This is a guide to pursuing your passions and features plenty of activities and tips for you to dive into!  Nazeen Pathak is here too, chatting all about her new book City of Stolen Magic. This is a spellbinding adventure with Indian and British colonial history woven throughout. For some fantasy with some educational context, you can look no further than Nazneen's wonderful story!  We're also checking in with the nominees for the Alligator's Mouth Awards 2023 Shortlist. We're welcoming Paula Bowles, illustrator for Marv and the Pool of Peril; author Candy Gourlay on Mike Falls Up; author Kirsty Applebaum on Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest, and last but not least author and illustrator Elys Dolan

In this week's animal training episode of Book Worms, Bex is chatting to author Cressida Cowell on How To Train Your Hogfly! Cressida has been hard at work training all of these fantastic creatures, and after the 20th anniversary of How To Train Your Dragon, she's here with a brand new story set in the universe of dragon training. Author Paul Westmoreland and illustrator George Ermos are also here to tell Bex about their new book, Rudy and the Wolf Cub! Paul and George meet for the first time on this podcast - isn't Bex quite the little matchmaker! Rudy and the Wolf Cub is one of five nominees for the Alligator's Mouth awards, where illustrated fiction books for kids are celebrated. If you're a book lover, keep an eye on the nominees! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqueline Wilson is on Book Worms to chat about her new tale set in an Enid Blyton classic, The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure! We've also got Kimberly Whittam on the show to give an introduction and reading to Quiet Storm, a book about a shy girl who learns to speak up, and the winner of May's Children's Indie Book of the Month, Simon James Green is here to chat about Finn Jones Was Here!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's Book Worms! Bex is chatting to Stephen Mulhern all about his new book, Max Magic: The Greatest Show on Earth! Stephen has some expert advice on how to become a brilliant magician, and Bex seems very interested...  Jess Butterworth is here too, chatting about Lost on Gibbon Island! This story of being stranded on an island actually has real life inspiration from Jess!  Finally, Kimberly Whittam is giving us an introduction and reading from her new book, Quiet Storm. Storm has always been quiet, and after living in the shadows of others, decides it's finally time to speak up! Bex has some great recommendations for you this week, and crowns her Book Worms Book of the Month for May! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of love and hope, inspired by the real-life events of World War II. When Jack’s dog and best friend Badger finds her life on the line, he must act fast to save her. An act of survival becomes an adventure, as they journey across war-torn London to find the one person who can help them. But when Jack is evacuated from the city, he’s alone once more until his love for Badger drives him back home to find his beloved friend. But has he arrived too late to save her? Get episodes of Badger and The Blitz right now by following the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/1681764640  Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscribers get all episodes right now. Tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plusJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's Book Worms! Bex will be your guide to all of the best and most exciting book releases.  AF Steadman came into the Fun Kids studio recently to chat about the latest release in the magical Skandar series, Skandar and the Phantom Rider! Skandar is training as a unicorn rider, but as wild unicorns begin to die Skandar faces a new challenge to help save the Island.  LD Lapinski is here to tell you all about their new book, Jamie! It's tricky to fit in, but Jamie is all about embracing the things that make us unique and cherishing those who will stand beside us.  Finally, Angie Thomas is here with an introduction and reading from Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy! Discover a world of fantasy, inspired by African American history and folklore! Bex also has a book recommendation for you - The Rage of the Sea Witch by Roland Chambers! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I wanted to share with you a brand new episode of a podcast we’ve been working on at Fun Kids.  It’s called the National Trust Kids’ Podcast.  Take a listen – and if you like what you hear, remember to follow the podcast wherever you’re listening to this. Follow the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/1681085306  Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's coming up to the end of April, which means Bex has declared her Book of the Month! Which lucky author has gained this coveted title? Listen and find out...  This week's episode is full of furry friends! JB Gill from JLS and Down On The Farm is here to chat about his new book, Ace and the Animal Heroes! Horrible Histories cartoonist and author, Martin Brown, has come out with Nell and the Cave Bear: The Journey Home. As Nell and her companion Cave Bear face trouble with the Woodland hunters, they'll need more strength and bravery than ever to get back home.  We also have book recommendations from Bex! She's highlighting these Children's Indie Book of the Month titles. Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories, by author and illustrator Jarvis, takes the spot for March! Taking the April spot is Catherine Rayner's Molly, Olive and Dexter, featuring Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of Book Worms! Katie Piper joins Bex this week to tell you all about her new book, All You Need! What do we really need in life, and what should we be grateful for? Cynthia and Elise Deluola are here too, chatting about Cynthia's new book and the first in her new series, Ama's Stories: My Family! Last but not least, Ross Montgomery is here to do an introduction and reading of his new book, Spellstone!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a superhero episode of Book Worms! This is an extra special episode as Bex reveals to you her Book of the Month for March… Tọlá Okogwu is here to tell you all about her new book Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels, sequel to Academy of the Sun! Onyeka is a British-Nigerian girl who goes through all the usual parts of life, she just also happens to have a magical afro. Find out why Bex fell in love with this gassy superhero! Amy Winfield is here too! After reading an excerpt on the last Book Worms episode, she’s here to tell us about how her and her family worked together to create The Birth of Agent Big Butt. Hannah Peck is treating you to an excerpt from The Headline Hoax, the third instalment in her Kate on the Case series! Kate is a brilliant young reporter who deals with some larger-than-life mysteries when she is invited to a top newspaper… is this a case she can solve?Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's episode of Book Worms, where you'll be learning all about monsters, fantasy lands, and butts! Bex is chatting to Ian Mark about his new book Monsters Bite Back, the second book in the Monster Hunting series! Ian admits to having his own book of monsters... Ruth Lauren, author of Tourmaline and the Island of Elsewhere, introduces herself and the story and then gives Bex a reading from Chapter 1!  Amy Winfield also has a voice note for you, introducing The Birth of Agent Big Butt with a reading from the start of the book!Bex also has some future releases to keep an eye on, such as Quiet Storm by Kimberly Whittam and Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend by Lizzie Huxley-Jones. Find out why these books are must-reads! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's Book Worms! Bex is chatting to author Alasdair Beckett-King and illustrator Claire Powell about their new book Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum. Find out how they wrote and illustrated together, and what beloved mystery authors inspired this book!  Rhian Tracey talks about her historical and real-life inspiration behind I Spy, A Bletchley Park Mystery! Delve into the historical background of Bletchley Park and the enigma code breaking that occurred there.  Natasha Farrant has a voice note for us! She is giving an introduction to her book The Rescue of Ravenwood, plus a reading excerpt. Find out all about three remarkable children who share a common goal: saving the wildlife in Ravenwood.  Also, find out what Bex has been loving lately! Hint: it has something to do with some short and determined birds from the island of Egg... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's episode of Book Worms! We've got an episode full to the BRIM with literature goodness.  First up, Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho talks Stepping Into Stories Festival, a wonderful London-based literature festival that ran last week!  Next, Kevin and Katie Tsang chat to Bex about inspirations and highlights from their new piece of science fiction, Suzie and the Moonbugs! Claire Weze is here too, reading an excerpt from her new book The Storm Swimmer.  Bex also has some book recommendations for you! Find out what she loves about Secret Beast Club: The Unicorns of Silver Street by Robin Birch and Rani Reports on the Missing Millions by Gabrielle and Satish Shewhorak.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of Book Worms! This week, Bex is chatting to Elle McNicolll on Like A Curse. What inspired the characters and what can we expect from her stirring sequel? Join Elle on her first time in the Fun Kids studio!  Plus, we have Lis Jardine on The Detention Detectives! Find out what Lis Jardine adores most about this novel, and what to expect in this murder mystery...  We have some of Bex's book recommendations too! Tune in to find out what Bex has been loving this month. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 2023! This week on the first Book Worms episode of the year, Bex chats to Abi Elphinstone on her new book Saving Neverland! Find out how Abi felt reading the original Peter Pan, challenges writing his character, and what themes arise in this new tale... Bex talks us through her favourite books, including Blanksy the Street Cat by Gavin Puckett and her book of the month, Like A Curse by Elle McNicoll. Listen to hear why Bex adores these books! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special throwback episode of Book Worms, Bex gets reflective and takes a trip down memory lane with highlights from this year. Kicking off the show, Alison Hammond talks about her fantastic book on black people in British history Black in Time, documenting the figures you probably haven't heard about in history lessons. Ben Miller talks about his book The Night We Got Stuck in a Story while Bex fires a round of riddles! Christopher Edge talks us through the themes and characters in Escape Room, and finally Benjamin Dean chats on seeing The Secret Sunshine Project in book shop windows and what aspects of his life inspired the story. Celebrate the fabulous guests and novels we've had this year and look forward to a 2023 FULL of new books!!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Book Worms Bex talks to A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, on her writing process and her likes and dislikes in a quick-fire 'this or that' round! Plus a glimpse into her next book...  Historicist and author Greg Jenner gives us a reading from his new book You Are History - what disgusting substance did Victorians use for jewellery??? Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book Worms is the fortnightly show where we meet some of your favourite authors, find out the stories behind their stories, and hear exclusive readings too! Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show ad-free along with 30 others – and get to support Fun Kids. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plusJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Book Worms, Bex tackles the topics of arguments and how best to have them in an interview with Matthew Sayed and Kathy Weeks! Bex and the duo discuss the inspirations behind Matthew's book What Do YOU Think?, where we delve into Matthew and Kathy's ideas on opinions and how to wield them.  Brilliant author Abi Elphinstone reads an excerpt from her new book, Saving Neverland, and takes us through the spellbinding themes and characters in a summary of the novel! This week is one to tune in to! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.