Mostly Book Talk
A podcast for teachers, librarians, and parents who are passionate about supporting children's and teenagers' reading for pleasure. We dive into the vibrant world of children’s and YA literature, offering expert book recommendations, engaging author interviews, and practical advice on how to nurture a lifelong love of reading.
Whether you’re looking to expand your classroom or library collection, discover fresh titles for your students or children, or explore proven strategies for creating reading-rich environments, you will find it here. From picture books to young adult novels, we highlight new releases, hidden gems, and must-read favourites that are sure to grow your 'To Be Read' pile.
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Mostly Book Talk
Episode 16 - An interview with David Litchfield about his new book The Dinosaur Next Door
An interview with David Litchfield about his new book The Dinosaur Next Door and about the upcoming 10th Anniversary Edition of The Bear and the Piano.
David's other books include:
The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle
The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert
Grandad's Secret Giant
Lights on Cotton Rock
Kid Christmas: of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop
His website is https://www.davidlitchfieldillustration.com/
And he can be found on
Intstagram @david_c_litchfield
BlueSky @dc-litchfield.bsky.social
We also talk about the following books:
The Bed Book by Sylvia Plath, illustrated by Cindy Wume
The Bridges by Tom Percival
Who Ate Steve? by Susannah Lloyd , Illustrated by Kate Hindley
The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please
Flood by Alvaro F. Villa
Ning and the Night Spirits by Adriena Fong