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        <title><![CDATA[Talk it Up! Expanding a Child’s Vocabulary]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[One way to help early readers begin to make sense of what they’re reading is to help them build their vocabulary.  In this Tip, learn how to ask questions and have conversations with a child to integrate new words into his/her vocabulary.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Cathy Allen Simon</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Newbery Medal Winners—Where Are They Now?]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Discover new books from past Newbery Medal winners.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Exploring the Five Senses]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[This printout helps engage children in the thinking about how their five senses contribute to their understanding of and communication about their world.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Engaging the Five Senses to Learn About Our World]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The outside world shapes children’s development through experiences that they have, which include using their five senses—hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch.  Drawing a child’s attention to the five senses and discussing them increases understanding of and communication about the world around us.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Cathy Allen Simon</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Animal Perspectives]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Discover books that allow you to look at the world through the eyes of an animal!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[School Day Extension]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Use the Word Mover mobile app to bring school home! A printout from school is used to generate a word bank and then create story or poem, which a child uses to “teach” a concept to a family member or caregiver.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Amy Mascott</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fantastically Fun Word Families]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Use the Word Mover mobile app to play with word families and listen for rhyme, then sort real and nonsense words, alphabetize the words, and create a story or poem using the words.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Amy Mascott</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Goosebumps!]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Make your spine tingle with these spooky books for readers young and old!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dynamic Detectives]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Get on the case with these tales about extraordinary detectives! Listen in as Emily highlights untraditional mysteries for kids.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Celebrating Grandmothers]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Explore books that celebrate relationships with grandmothers and learn how even across different cultures a grandmother's love is the same.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Amazing Aviators]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Take flight with Emily as she highlights books about historical figures in aviation and chats with Candace Fleming, author of Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Red, White, and Blue]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Looking for summer adventure? Listen in as Emily chats about books that highlight travel destinations in the United States and books that you can read as you travel.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Stories of Appreciation]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Using either a print or online template such as Tikatok, children can honor special people in their lives by creating personalized books.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Kathy Wickline</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[World of Animals]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Explore the world of animals through Caroline Arnold’s nonfiction picture books for children.
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        <title><![CDATA[Tales of Young Americans]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Explore different time periods in U.S. history with these picture books.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Theme Poems]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The Theme Poems, formerly Shape Poems, tool helps children write poems in many different shapes from balloons to balls.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cooking and Creating in the Kitchen]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[After reading If You Give a Moose a Muffin, have a "Muffin Party"!  Children will write invitations, follow a recipe, and enjoy sharing their homemade muffins.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Amy Mascott</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Wild and Crazy Words]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Make learning how to spell words a little “wild and crazy” by ditching the pen and paper and using unique materials that will make your kids really smile while they’re having fun.  ]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Amy Mascott</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Brothers and Sisters]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Discover adventures about siblings--both human and animal. Listen in as Emily chats with Pam Munoz Ryan, author of Tony Baloney, about being "Boss of the World" during her childhood.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sweet Stories]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Emily chats about books that will have you craving sweets! She also shares her interview with author Michael O. Tunnell.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Finding Family]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The holiday season is here, which usually means spending time with family. Listen in as Emily discusses some heartwarming books about families.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Take a Closer Look: Write Around the Room]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[With a piece of paper and a pen, kids can learn anywhere! This activity gets kids writing, looking closely at letters, and learning some new words in any room of the house.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Amy Mascott</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Honoring Veterans Day]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In honor of Veterans Day, Emily shares a collection of books that show different perspectives of the Vietnam War.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Puzzle Me Words]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Puzzle Me Words is a fun, educational game that helps kids practice letter sounds. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[39 Clues Series]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Emily discusses the action-packed 39 Clues series and talks to two authors of the series.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Math + Reading = Fun!]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Emily shares picture books that will have young mathematicians measuring, estimating, and figuring fractions all while reading!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Confessions of a Former Bully]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Hear about books by children’s advocate and author Trudy Ludwig that will help your child handle bullying and difficult friendships.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Unusual Pets]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/unusual-pets-30782.html</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Living with kids who are begging for a pet? Whet their appetite with these funny picture books about unusual pets in this podcast featuring author David Biedrzycki.
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        <title><![CDATA[Summer Magic]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Learn the limits of magic in Laurel Snyder's books.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Take Me Out to the Ball Game]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA['Tis the season...for baseball! Engage your sports fans with these books about America's favorite pastime.]]></description>
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