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Pumpkins, Pigs and Serving Others
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On this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of speaking with two talented children's book authors - Jean Huxtable Hammersky and Tina Neely. Jean shared the delightful story behind her book Parker's Pumpkin. She described how a young boy named Parker and his grandma plant a mysteriously large seed, only to watch it grow into a gigantic pumpkin that takes over their whole living room! Jean highlighted the intergenerational and community-building themes in the story, as the town comes together to celebrate the oversized gourd with a big pumpkin pie party. Jed and Jean also discussed the importance of grandparent-grandchild relationships, and how technology like FaceTime can help bridge the distance. As a former speech therapist, Jean offered great advice for parents on spotting speech delays in kids and getting them the help they need. Next, Jed chatted with Tina about her book Bacon's Very Important Christmas Job. Tina shared the real-life inspiration behind her main character - her pet pig named Bacon! The book teaches kids about the joy of serving others, a message that Tina's husband also brings to life through his unique wrestling and faith-based youth ministry. Both Jean and Tina described their journeys into children's book writing, overcoming challenges like spelling and grammar to pursue their creative passions. They emphasized the universal themes of love, acceptance and community in their stories - messages that resonate with readers of all backgrounds.
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Manage episode 436988649 series 1399997
On this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of speaking with two talented children's book authors - Jean Huxtable Hammersky and Tina Neely. Jean shared the delightful story behind her book Parker's Pumpkin. She described how a young boy named Parker and his grandma plant a mysteriously large seed, only to watch it grow into a gigantic pumpkin that takes over their whole living room! Jean highlighted the intergenerational and community-building themes in the story, as the town comes together to celebrate the oversized gourd with a big pumpkin pie party. Jed and Jean also discussed the importance of grandparent-grandchild relationships, and how technology like FaceTime can help bridge the distance. As a former speech therapist, Jean offered great advice for parents on spotting speech delays in kids and getting them the help they need. Next, Jed chatted with Tina about her book Bacon's Very Important Christmas Job. Tina shared the real-life inspiration behind her main character - her pet pig named Bacon! The book teaches kids about the joy of serving others, a message that Tina's husband also brings to life through his unique wrestling and faith-based youth ministry. Both Jean and Tina described their journeys into children's book writing, overcoming challenges like spelling and grammar to pursue their creative passions. They emphasized the universal themes of love, acceptance and community in their stories - messages that resonate with readers of all backgrounds.
Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com
Follow Us On Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/
Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!
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