Book Garden Radio

Author & illustrator, JD Holiday talks with Gail Hedrick, author of the middle grade and science adventures novel, Something Stinks!  Ecology lesson for kids. Emily Sanders is starting seventh grade and is about to learn a few valuable life lessons—people change and so do relationships and investigative reporting could prove dangerous. Dead fish are washing ashore on the Higdon River, and Emily decides to find out why. Mocked by fellow students and abandoned by her best friend, she investigates farms, a golf course, and local factories. Gradually she persuades friends to help her test the waters. Their investigations lead them into trouble with the law and confrontation with the town’s most powerful citizen. Can a handful of determined seventh graders find out the true source of the stink in the Higdon River? 5-star review for Something Stinks! by the Examiner. www.examiner.com/review/ecology-lesson-for-kids?cid=db_articles Buy at: tumblehomelearning.com/product/something-stinks/ Though Something Stinks! is Gail Hedrick first book, she has written articles, verses, and short stories for children for magazines like KIKI, Parent Life, Humpty Dumpty, Nick JR and Face UP, based in Dublin, Ireland.  Author Gail Hedrick's site: www.gailehedrick.com   JD Holiday and show's site: www.thebookgarden.net

Join author and illustrator, JD Holiday on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 10AM est,  9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AM pst, OR Listen on Demand!~ for two stories:Truthy Ruthy by Sari Barel ~  Ruthy is a sweet 5 year old girl, who has gotten used to not telling the truth. She breaks the rules and says, "It wasn't me!" Nothing helps until Dad comes up with an idea that changes the rules of the game. Now Ruthy is "Truthy Ruthy". Bravo, Daddy! How does Dad change the rules? Read our humorous, fun story to find out! www.amazon.com/Childrens-Book-collection-ebook/dp/B00D7BVTIQ/ Sari Barel's site: truthyruthy.weebly.com/ &  I Really Love You, Ava by Amberly Kristen Clowe ~ What is real love? Little Ava Jacobs is dying to find the answer to this seemingly simple question. Through a mother's patience, grandparents' joy, and a couple's kindness, Ava finds the meaning of real love.   www.amazon.com/I-Really-Love-You-Ava/dp/0983687277 Amberly Kristen Clowe's site: www.amberlykclowe.yolasite.com & Agy Wilson with Book Picks: Hey Charleston! by Anne Rockwell. www.agywilson.com/ JD Holiday at: www.thebookgarden.net

Join author and illustrator, JD Holiday on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 10AM est,  9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AM pst, OR Listen on Demand~ for two stories: The Adventures of Boots:The Giant Snowball by Linda Black AND read by Jan Britland author of the Adventures of Rodger Dodger Dog Series. ~ Boots is an adventuresome cat who loves playing in the snow. When snow falls Boots wants to make a snowman. His friends say to wait, so he tackles the job alone. With persistence and determination Roscoe, Bucky, and Sunshine search for Boots. But when they find him, will they be able to free him from the jaws of a giant? Buy at: www.amazon.com/The-Adventures-Boots-Giant-Snowball/dp/1466360771 Linda Black's site: lindawriteright.blogspot.com/ & Marlow and The Monster by Sharon Cramer  ~ Marlow has a Monster! Every night, Marlow is visited by this unwelcome guest. It pesters him terribly. Marlow tries to give the Monster to little sister, Sarah. Is it Sarah who finally figures out what to do with the Monster? The book is quill pen and ink, black and white. The only splash of color is the Monster.  Buy at: www.amazon.com/Marlow-Monster-Sharon-Cramer/dp/0983943710 Sharon Cramer's site: www.talkingbirdbooks.com/ JAN BRITLAND's site: www.rodgerdodgerdog.com/ JD Holiday: www.thebookgarden.net

Join author and illustrator, JD Holiday FOR  IT'S STORY TIME - ON DEMAND! on Saturday, July 20, 2013,  when you will hear two of her stories~ Janoose the Goose by JD Holiday ~ Janoose the Goose likes life in the barnyard very much. She is there visiting her cousin, Molly Duck and her baby, DeeDee. Her vacation is over and Janoose must go home because there are no job openings on the farm. When her flight home arrives, the fox has begun a crime spree. Though the farm animals had a farm watch program once, they were no good at it! Janoose is the only one who can stop him! Buy: www.amazon.com/Janoose-Goose-J-D-Holiday/dp/0981861407/ The Spy Game by JD Holiday~ Eddie would love to have a puppy to play with.  A puppy would pull on a rope. Catch a ball and lick your face. But his Uncle brings Eddie an older dog named about a famous spy. What can you do with an old dog? It probably couldn't learn new tricks, and the only thing this dog did was stare.  It's what they find to do together that makes them the best of friends! Buy at: www.amazon.com/Spy-Game-JD-Holiday/dp/098186144X The show's site: itsstorytimeforkids.blogspot.com    and JD Holiday's site: www.thebookgarden.net

Join author and illustrator, JD Holiday on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11AM est,  10AM cst, 9AM mst & 8AM pst, OR Listen on Demand!~ for two stories & Book Picks with Agy Wilson:   Aaron Apple and the Rain by JM Carydice ~ It is springtime in Kaiamaville, and very hot. Aaron Apple is sitting under the largest apple tree worried because his apples aren't growing. He needs his apples to grow (as they have vitamins in them that help people stay healthy). But this won't happen until his orchard gets watered, which he cannot do alone. Aaron's good Buy at: www.amazon.com/Aaron-Apple-Rain-Jm-Carydice/dp/1291231811 JM Carydice's site: www.jmcarydice.com/ &  Kangaroo Clues by Margot Finke ~ Kangaroo Clues shows how crafty Old Man Roo escapes the dingoes that are chasing him. This rhyming story features unique Aussie critters - kangaroos, emu, echidna, kookaburra and marsupial mice etc. A fun tale that is also educational. Buy at: www.amazon.com/Kangaroo-Clues-Margot-Finke/dp/1616333685 Margot Finke's site: www.margotfinke.com & BOOK PICKS: A Review of Stephanie Lisa Tara's  I'll Follow the Moon by Agy Wilson Agy Wilson's site: www.agywilson.com/ Show site: www.thebookgarden.net

Join authors JD Holiday and Christy Condoleo on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10AM est, 9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AM pst, for the story book, Horatio Humble Beats the Big D by Author Margot Finke who will be here to READ her story herself!~ When Horatio has difficulty reading, his parents meet with the teacher to discover why. Horatio hears the words Dyslexia and Special Ed. "No way! Kids will think I'm dumb." But he does go and with amazing results. Margot Finke's is also the author of  Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind,  Rattlesnake Jam and sevaral other children's books. Visit her site: http://www.margotfinke.com/ All stories read on the show are copyrighted by the authors. The show has permission from the authors to read their books and display pictures from it. Show's site is: It's Story Time, Gather 'Round

Join authors JD Holiday and Christy Condoleo on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10AM est, 9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AM pst, for the story book, The Odorous Adventures of Alice Rat by Denise Boucher Beatrice. Alice Rat is the spunky main character of "The Odorous Adventures of Alice Rat." She is six years old and has sparkly green eyes and a pretty pink nose. Alice is a happy-go-lucky little rat with a big imagination. She loves to laugh and play but she always seems to get interrupted by the silly antics of Tom Rat, her CHEESE CUTTING uncle! Visit author Denise Boucher Beatrice's site: http://www.alicerat.com All stories read on the show are copyrighted by the authors. The show has permission from the authors to read their books and display pictures from it. Show's site is: It's Story Time, Gather 'Round

  Join authors JD Holiday and Christy Condoleo on Saturday April 7, 2012 at 10AM est, 9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AM pst, for the story book, Wise Bear William: A New Beginning by Arthur Wooten & illustrated by Bud Santora     This is a heartwarming tale of love and friendship as old toys long forgotten in an attic discover that children are coming up to rescue them. They examines their shortcomings and turn to one another for comfort and advice. This is destined to become a favorite of young and old for years to come. Arthur Wooten’s site: http://www.arthurwooten.com/    All stories read on the show are copyrighted by the authors. The show has permission from the authors to read their books and display pictures from it.  Show's site is: It's Story Time, Gather 'Round  &

Join authors Christy Condoleo and J.D. Holiday on March 31, 2012 at 10am EST, 9am CST, 8am MST & 7am PST for the storybook, A Fish With A Wish by author Ethan Crownberry.   If you would like to read along during the show, Ethan has provided a free .pdf file of his book from his website:  http://ethancrownberry.yolasite.com/books-copy.php Trapped in a tiny glass tank, a miserable goldfish makes it perfectly clear how disappointed he is with life. That is, until a series of wishes granted by a magic star reveal that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Join him on his quest for a better life and his journey into selflessness in this heartwarming tale with such a bittersweet ending it will make you cry with joy.  To buy your copy visit his site:  http://ethancrownberry.yolasite.com/books-copy.php All stories read on the show are copyrighted by the authors. The show has permission from the authors to

  Join authors JD Holiday and Christy Condoleo on Saturday March 24, 2012 10AM est, 9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AM pst,  for the story book Snack Attack by Marsha Casper Cook   ~~Addison's mom lets him have whatever he wants to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Addison quickly learns how easy it can be to have too much of a good thing! Marsha Casper Cook’s site: http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com/ The author will be here to read her story!   All stories read on the show are copyrighted by the authors. The show has permission from the authors to read their books and display pictures from it.   Show's site is: It's Story Time, Gather 'Round 

  Join authors JD Holiday and Christy Condoleo on Saturday March 10, 2012 10am EST, 9am CST, 8am MST & 7am PST, for the story book, "The Nest That Could Fly", by William Sawyers. The wonderful story of Troy and Tammy, two robins about to embark on parenthood. Two girls and two boys round out the robin family. The story follows these four hatch-lings as they grow, and eventually learn how to fly. One windy day as a storm blows though their neighborhood, something strange happens..... \

Join authors JD Holiday and Christy Condoleo on Saturday March 3, 2012 10AM est, 9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AM pst,  for the story book  LUCY'S PURPLE PULLOVER by Kavitha Murthi ~ Lucy's aunt makes her a special gift for Christmas – an PURPLE pullover with a PINK gorilla on it! Dressed like a “giant furry grape”, Lucy has a terrible school day but an evening packed with surprises unfolds for her.   Kavitha Murthi is an award-winning children's writer, illustrator and editor with a long list of published works including: 'Kattumaram’s Midnight Adventure' and 'Cat and Mouse in Partnership.' You can find out more about Kavitha Murthi visit: http://lucyspurplepullover.blogspot.com/    All stories read on the show are copyrighted by the authors. The show has permission from the authors to read their books and display pictures from it.    Show's site is: It's Story Time, Gather 'Round

Join authors JD Holiday and Christy Condoleo on Saturday February 25, 2012 10AM est, 9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AM pst, for the story book 'Don't Kiss the Prince' written by Mark Wisher and illustrated by Trevor Clarke. A spell has been placed on the Kissing Lake by the mean witch, Grizeld. Each time a prince is kissed by a princess he is turned into a frog. Can Prince Eric end the curse or will the princes be frogs forever? To find out more about Mark Wisher, visit www.mw13.webs.com . All shows have permission from the authors to read their books and display pictures from it. It's Story Time, Gather 'Round: http://itsstorytimeforkids.blogspot.com/

Join authors JD Holiday and Christy Condoleo on Saturday February 18, 2012 10AM est, 9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AM pst,  for the story book Pep,Polish and Paint by Helena Harper  Sammy is a sun with a really big problem. He's lost his shine and just doesn't know how to get it back! But three spaceships - Jimmy, Jenny and Johnny - think they've got the answer. A wonderfully imaginative story that shows that anything is possible when we decide to take action, as ACTION is the key to unlocking the power that lies within us all.  Pep, Polish and Paint is Helena Harper's first children's book and is preceded by two collections of stories in verse, drawn from her professional experiences It's a Teacher's Life...! and Family & More-Enemies or Friends?. To more about Helena, go to: www.helenaharper.com All shows have  permission from the authors to