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Tonight I start a new series on Little Red Riding Hood tales, starting with the two oldest recorded versions! Tune in at 8pm GMT! youtu.be/OHFjKNRHy0M
Fireside Fairy Tale: Little Red Riding Hood from 1000 Years Ago
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January 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Tonight I start a new series on Little Red Riding Hood tales, starting with the two oldest recorded versions! Tune in at 8pm GMT! youtu.be/OHFjKNRHy0M
My kids hoping tomorrow is a snow day
a cartoon of spongebob saying " please " with his mouth wide open
ALT: a cartoon of spongebob saying " please " with his mouth wide open
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January 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM
My kids hoping tomorrow is a snow day
Here are the Mid, Meh, and Miserable book-to-film adaptations that we discussed on the New Year's Eve livestream: youtu.be/4tiA_eN46Vo
MEH, MID, and MISERABLE Book Adaptations of 2025
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January 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Here are the Mid, Meh, and Miserable book-to-film adaptations that we discussed on the New Year's Eve livestream: youtu.be/4tiA_eN46Vo
There was Book Drama over the holidays. Santa Claus got decolonized and David Walliams got canceled.
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Book Drama: Decolonizing Santa, Canceling David Walliams
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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January 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM
There was Book Drama over the holidays. Santa Claus got decolonized and David Walliams got canceled.
youtu.be/UtS_W8wMcTA
youtu.be/UtS_W8wMcTA
The BEST children's book adaptations of 2025, including sudden English wind ASMR, marshmallow thwap to the hat, and a case for Kpop Demon Hunters as children's Literature. youtu.be/qnY9ohHTj2E
The BEST Book Adaptations of 2025!
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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January 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM
The BEST children's book adaptations of 2025, including sudden English wind ASMR, marshmallow thwap to the hat, and a case for Kpop Demon Hunters as children's Literature. youtu.be/qnY9ohHTj2E
Let your daughter have an e-mail address, they said. It will be great, they said.
January 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Let your daughter have an e-mail address, they said. It will be great, they said.
These are the kinds of problems I signed up for when I moved to The Shire.
January 4, 2026 at 10:22 AM
These are the kinds of problems I signed up for when I moved to The Shire.
Isaac Asimov is 106 years old today!
January 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Isaac Asimov is 106 years old today!
In just a few hours the Rose Parade will begin, and our house is sparkling and ready for our watch party with friends. If you've never seen it, check it out! You can find the stream on YouTube. I always watch on KTLA as it's the local LA station that carries it.
January 1, 2026 at 11:38 AM
In just a few hours the Rose Parade will begin, and our house is sparkling and ready for our watch party with friends. If you've never seen it, check it out! You can find the stream on YouTube. I always watch on KTLA as it's the local LA station that carries it.
The livestream starts in a couple of hours -- come join Producer Chloë and I as we talk film adaptations, our new book club, and a lot more! www.youtube.com/live/6cJ2Qtg...
2025 Roundup and Looking Ahead!
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December 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The livestream starts in a couple of hours -- come join Producer Chloë and I as we talk film adaptations, our new book club, and a lot more! www.youtube.com/live/6cJ2Qtg...
My fireside readings of my new translation of "Hänsel und Gretel" will premiere tonight at 6 pm GMT!
This version will have commentary: youtu.be/cK8oEfrgmio
This version will be commentary-free: youtu.be/2thZ7M3l2Po
This version will have commentary: youtu.be/cK8oEfrgmio
This version will be commentary-free: youtu.be/2thZ7M3l2Po
Hänsel and Gretel (and Fireworks) - Original 1812 Version
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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December 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
My fireside readings of my new translation of "Hänsel und Gretel" will premiere tonight at 6 pm GMT!
This version will have commentary: youtu.be/cK8oEfrgmio
This version will be commentary-free: youtu.be/2thZ7M3l2Po
This version will have commentary: youtu.be/cK8oEfrgmio
This version will be commentary-free: youtu.be/2thZ7M3l2Po
Join me for a New Year's Eve livestream at 6pm GMT! We will have a lot of fun, and I hope to get the chance to thank some of you directly for your support and encouragement as the show has grown.
youtube.com/live/6cJ2Qtg...
youtube.com/live/6cJ2Qtg...
2025 Roundup and Looking Ahead!
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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December 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Join me for a New Year's Eve livestream at 6pm GMT! We will have a lot of fun, and I hope to get the chance to thank some of you directly for your support and encouragement as the show has grown.
youtube.com/live/6cJ2Qtg...
youtube.com/live/6cJ2Qtg...
I am ready for my post Christmas Dinner carb coma now.
December 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I am ready for my post Christmas Dinner carb coma now.
100 years ago today, the first Winnie-the-Pooh story was published. Here is my reading for you. It may help settle kids who don't want to go to bed, in which case, Merry Christmas. youtu.be/e18eG2tb05U
The First Winnie-the-Pooh Story (Published 100 years old TODAY!)
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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December 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
100 years ago today, the first Winnie-the-Pooh story was published. Here is my reading for you. It may help settle kids who don't want to go to bed, in which case, Merry Christmas. youtu.be/e18eG2tb05U
The Muppet Christmas Carol is THE BEST Christmas Carol. Just ask me and my friend Tom the Tale Teller. youtu.be/6M3hwoGvmXM
The Muppet Christmas Carol is the BEST Christmas Carol with Tom the Tale Teller
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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December 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Muppet Christmas Carol is THE BEST Christmas Carol. Just ask me and my friend Tom the Tale Teller. youtu.be/6M3hwoGvmXM
Here's my reading of The Nutcracker and The Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann. youtu.be/3U0Oa8TswrE
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann [Audiobook]
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December 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Here's my reading of The Nutcracker and The Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann. youtu.be/3U0Oa8TswrE
My kids are barfing and I feel cranky so here is me ranting about the worst book adaptations of 2025. youtu.be/0jpvvwhcy3E
Cranky Mommy Lists the Worst Book Adaptations of 2025
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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December 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
My kids are barfing and I feel cranky so here is me ranting about the worst book adaptations of 2025. youtu.be/0jpvvwhcy3E
Last year I had a great time talking about the Muppet Christmas Carol with Tom the Tale Teller: youtu.be/6M3hwoGvmXM
The Muppet Christmas Carol is the BEST Christmas Carol with Tom the Tale Teller
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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December 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Last year I had a great time talking about the Muppet Christmas Carol with Tom the Tale Teller: youtu.be/6M3hwoGvmXM
This is from last year's Christmas special with Tom the Tale Teller, in which we talk about the BEST gags in the Muppet Christmas Carol: youtu.be/yGVY94zT6Js
The best gags in The Muppet Christmas Carol: jelly beans, gloves, and The British Way
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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December 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This is from last year's Christmas special with Tom the Tale Teller, in which we talk about the BEST gags in the Muppet Christmas Carol: youtu.be/yGVY94zT6Js
Join me and Producer Chloë for a livestream tomorrow, December 20 at 8 pm GMT. We will be talking about Christmas Carols sung WRONG by kids. Bring your own funny stories! (Keep it G to PG, though). youtube.com/live/sxQoHmL...
Christmas Carols Sung WRONG! Bring your funny stories!
YouTube video by The Children's Literature Podcast
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December 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Join me and Producer Chloë for a livestream tomorrow, December 20 at 8 pm GMT. We will be talking about Christmas Carols sung WRONG by kids. Bring your own funny stories! (Keep it G to PG, though). youtube.com/live/sxQoHmL...
Here's the oldest printed poem about Santa Claus! It's also, uh, about early 19th century child discipline.
youtu.be/SzReM0FlQGA
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Old Santeclaus with Much Delight - The FIRST Poem Printed about Santa!
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December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Here's the oldest printed poem about Santa Claus! It's also, uh, about early 19th century child discipline.
youtu.be/SzReM0FlQGA
youtu.be/SzReM0FlQGA
Last year my daughter and I recreated American Girl Kirsten Larson's iconic Christmas look. If you've ever wanted to do her pretty loop braids, here's how! youtu.be/mr_h0lNHBCo
How to do American Girl Kirsten Larson's Looped Braids
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December 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Last year my daughter and I recreated American Girl Kirsten Larson's iconic Christmas look. If you've ever wanted to do her pretty loop braids, here's how! youtu.be/mr_h0lNHBCo
New story: "Dottie the Reindeer," a tale I made up for my kids for Christmas 2023. I've added it to the Christmas Stories playlist and more are coming! youtu.be/_YrSOBK6nKs
Dottie the Reindeer by T.Q. Townsend
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December 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
New story: "Dottie the Reindeer," a tale I made up for my kids for Christmas 2023. I've added it to the Christmas Stories playlist and more are coming! youtu.be/_YrSOBK6nKs
All hail the Birthday Queen Jane Austen, who is 250 years old today. Long may she reign.
December 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
All hail the Birthday Queen Jane Austen, who is 250 years old today. Long may she reign.
Happy 250th birthday to Jane Austen! I have several videos about her and her work, and you can check them out at this playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Jane Austen - YouTube
Videos about Jane Austen and readings of her illustrious writing
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December 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Happy 250th birthday to Jane Austen! I have several videos about her and her work, and you can check them out at this playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...