The Endless Shelf
Renata
A silly kid's book podcast for readers aged 5 to 505!
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Let's Go Shopping Grandma - Sharon Giltrow
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10/29/23 • 20 min
We're back and straight into another awesome episode!
Renata and Sharon talk kid's books, teaching, and whether they've ever tried fire eating. This episode focuses on just one of Sharon's fantastic picture books, but we recommend you check out all of her titles!
LET'S GO SHOPPING, GRANDMA
AUTHOR: Sharon Giltrow
ILLUSTRATOR: Dhwani Gosalia
PUBLISHER: Dixi Books
It's endless fun!
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Zewlan Moor - Nothing Alike & The Bill Dup
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11/26/23 • 21 min
It's season 2, episode 2, so how about we celebrate 2 picture books!!
It's too good. Renata and Zewlan talk kids books, diversity, empathy, dancing, dinosaurs & mangoes!
NOTHING ALIKE
AUTHOR: Zewlan Moor
ILLUSTRATOR: Peter Cheong
PUBLISHER: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
THE BILL DUP
AUTHOR: Zewlan Moor
ILLUSTRATOR: Simon O'Carrigan
PUBLISHER: Windy Hollow Books
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Eileen O'Hely - Aisling & Amelia
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04/21/24 • 23 min
We're back with more great Aussie kid's books to add to our shelf and yours!
Eileen O'Hely has many kid's book series out in the world, and today we celebrate her latest addition to her published works: picture book Aisling & Amelia! Eileen and Renata talk kid's books, astronomy, dance, visiting wizards, languages, canoes & secrets of the insect world.
It's endless fun!
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Stay For Dinner - Sandhya Parappukkaran
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06/04/24 • 22 min
Another beautiful picture book is on The Shelf! Sandhya Parappukkaran is a picture book author with titles including The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, Amma's Sari, and the featured story, Stay For Dinner, which recently won the Multicultural NSW award from the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.
There's a very special announcement waiting in this chat!! Renata and Sandhya talk kids books, canoes, triangles, the hokey pokey and criminal artwork.
STAY FOR DINNER
AUTHOR: Sandhya Parappukkaran
ILLUSTRATOR: Michelle Pereira
PUBLISHER: Bright Light Books
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The Endless Shelf
The Endless Shelf
07/21/23 • 0 min
A kidlit podcast!
First episode will hit the airwaves on 21st August 2023.
Like, follow and tune in wherever you're listening now!
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Sneak Preview on the Shelf
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08/06/23 • 3 min
In just two weeks episodes will start dropping weekly!
Listen on your ride to school each Monday from the 21st of August.
Three guests make an anonymous appearance in this sneak preview, who could they be?
And wait until you hear the rest of their episodes!
It's never ending fun.
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Book Week Bear - Rory H. Mather (author)
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08/20/23 • 16 min
It's finally time for the first episode!
Renata and Rory discuss the magic of kid's books and how many toes he's got.
Then they chat about his new picture book, Book Week Bear!
Book Week Bear (picture book)
Author: Rory H. Mather
Illustrator: Ruth-Mary Smith
Publisher: Scholastic
Absolutely nothing strange happens at the end of this episode...
It's endless fun!
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Piano Fingers by Caroline Magerl - Squinky (kid reader)
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08/27/23 • 14 min
It's our first kid reader episode!
Squinky brings us the glorious picture book Piano Fingers by Caroline Magerl!
But first she talks about school, her WEIRD family, and what animal is the noodle of the sea.
Book: Piano Fingers (picture book)
Author & Illustrator: Caroline Magerl
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
It might not end sensibly, but it's a lot safer than last week's ending!
It's endless fun!
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Andy & Ghost Boy - Karen Tyrrell (feat. Steve Tyrrell!)
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09/03/23 • 20 min
This week's episode is a different sort! And we don't mean we're polishing the vegetables.
Renata chats with Karen about kids books, mental health, and Karen and her husband Steve put on a radio style pantomime of Andy & Ghost Boy! It's a pantomime special!
Steve is a kid's book writer just like Karen! It's a two for one deal.
Andy & Ghost Boy (junior fiction)
Author: Karen Tyrrell
Cover illustrator: Nicola Hooper
Publisher: Digital Future Press
Will we make it to the end of Andy's story?
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The Lucky Shack - Apsara Baldovino
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10/08/23 • 20 min
This week we add some beautiful serenity to the shelf, with picture book The Lucky Shack by Apsara Baldovino. This story brings life and beautiful meaning to a little place through beautiful art work in words and illustrations.
Renata and Apsara talk gratitude, creativity, tutus and symbiotic pockets.
It's endless fun!
THE LUCKY SHACK (Picture Book)
Author: Apsara Baldovino
Illustrator: Jennifer Faulkner
Publisher: Harper Collins Australia
The ending is unbearable....it will build your need to read this picture book. You'll be growling for more!
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Endless Shelf have?
The Endless Shelf currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does The Endless Shelf cover?
The podcast is about Story, Kids & Family, Interview, Literacy, Funny, Podcasts, Books, Australian, Stories For Kids, Arts and Authors.
What is the most popular episode on The Endless Shelf?
The episode title 'Sneak Preview on the Shelf' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Endless Shelf?
The average episode length on The Endless Shelf is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Endless Shelf released?
Episodes of The Endless Shelf are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Endless Shelf?
The first episode of The Endless Shelf was released on Jul 21, 2023.
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