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Julie’s Library

Julie’s Library

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 Join beloved icon Julie Andrews for story time! Julie and her daughter, children’s author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, invite you into their library to read their favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. Authors, kids and other special guests chime in, too! It’s a show that will inspire lively conversations and a lifelong love of reading. Produced by American Public Media.Copyright 2025 Minnesota Public Radio Literature & Fiction
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  • Ten Ways to Hear Snow and Daniel Finds a Poem

    Ten Ways to Hear Snow and Daniel Finds a Poem
    Oct 14 2020

    Listen… what do you hear? Today’s stories are all about listening deeply and experiencing the familiar in a totally new way.


    We’ve so enjoyed reading with you this season. Be sure to follow Julie’s Library on social media for more reading recommendations — and to hear what’s next. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate.


    This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo (kiwico.com/library), Varsity Tutors (varsitytutors.com/library), and American Heritage Chocolate (americanheritagechocolate.com).


    Today’s featured books: “Ten Ways to Hear Snow” written by Cathy Camper, illustrated by Kenard Pak. Copyright © 2020. Used with permission of Kokila, Penguin Random House. All rights reserved.


    “Daniel Finds a Poem” written and illustrated by Micha Archer. Copyright © 2016. Used with permission of Nancy Paulsen Books, Penguin Random House. All rights reserved.
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    22 mins
  • Poetree and The Panda Problem

    Poetree and The Panda Problem
    Oct 7 2020

    Pandas, poems, and problems galore! Today’s books will inspire you to write a story or poem of your own. Plus, author Deborah Underwood shares her foolproof recipe for a good story. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate.


    This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo (kiwico.com/library), Promptly Journals (promptlyjournals.com, promo code Library20), and Daily Harvest (dailyharvest.com with promo code LIBRARY).


    Today’s featured books: “Poetree” written by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds, illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani. Copyright © 2019. Used with permission of Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Random House. All rights reserved.


    “The Panda Problem” written by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Hannah Marks. Copyright © 2019. Used with permission of Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Random House. All rights reserved.
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    27 mins
  • The Day You Begin

    The Day You Begin
    Sep 30 2020

    “There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.” Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson visits the library and shares a book about feeling different from everyone around you. Plus, she reads a poem about her great-great grandfather, her mother, and her own life. It’s called “it’ll be scary sometimes.” Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate.


    This episode is sponsored by SchoolMaskPack (schoolmaskpack.com/library), KiwiCo (kiwico.com/library), and the podcast Hank the Cowdog.


    Today’s featured book: “The Day You Begin” written by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López. Copyright © 2018. Used with permission of Nancy Paulsen Books, Penguin Random House. All rights reserved.
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    16 mins
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My mother raised our family on The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and everything “Julie Andrews”-esq. Julie has helped create so many wholesome family moments and memories. … and this Podcast has expanded her reach into the next generation!

We happened across this podcast by happen chance, and it quickly became part of our bedtime routine with my preschooler daughter.

I look forward to holding my own daughter close and listening to Julie, her daughter Emma, and her granddaughter … to listen and share in their love of stories, books, words.

We wish there were more episodes (hint hint hehe) but we will continue to listen to the ones available on repeat!

Listening to this trio, you cant help but feel that same bond through the generations!

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loved the stories and the voices as well as sound effects. great show. love listening to it before bed with my daughter

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My daughter and I listen to these episodes together at bedtime.
it's relaxing and fosters both of our love of reading.

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I have always admired Julie Andrews. She does a fantastic job and this has definitely been no exception. I love the fact that she is telling stories with her daughter. Sharing books that you could find at the library or the store and inviting kids to interact as well as authors in the podcast. This podcast is absolutely fantastic! I would recommend to anybody who has kids or works with kids!

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