Tea, Tales, and Tomes
At Tea, Tales, and Tomes we are living our favourite lives talking books and drinking hot beverages. So grab your cuppa and join us in this gentle corner of the audio world - a community of readers, raising readers.
Join us fortnightly, on a Wednesday, for all the wonder of kids books shelves that adults will also find delight in. I will give you hints and tips on how to raise bookdragons and provide you will tons of great book recommendations that are long-lasting shelf occupiers.
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Episodes
19 episodes
What Not To Buy: Christmas Bookish Edition
The shops are shouting buy more, but we’re making a different case: skip the shiny book junk and choose stories that actually get read. Come with me and walk through the holiday aisles together and call out the biggest traps - gimmicky bundles,...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:30
A Bookish Advent: Build A Calm, Joyful Countdown With Stories, Not Stress
The season can sparkle and still feel heavy. Between perfect social media feeds, school concerts, late shopping and burnt biscuits, it’s easy to forget why we gather at all. We offer a simple reset: a bookish Advent calendar that replaces press...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:02
Go Textless: How Wordless Picture Books Build Language, Empathy, And Imagination
What if I told you that you don't need text to raise a reader? What if the most powerful reading practice for growing language, empathy, and imagination uses no words at all? In today's epsisode, we welcome a wave of new listeners, tip our mugs...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:56
Why Kids Love Spooky Stories: Science, Childhood, and Joy
I've been getting some flack about my obsession with all things spooky this season and I totally get why some of us steer clear of the scary, the unusual, or anything that might feel like we are going against our faiths and beliefs.So to...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:36
Once Upon A Fright: Halloween Tales for Every Age
Are you ready to join us for this Halloween literary special? This is your ultimate spooky season reading guide... but as with all things Tea, Tales, and Tomes, this is no ordinary episode. Come sit with us around our glowing campfire as we gui...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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15:26
Climbing Mountains, Literal and Literary: Shareez Bagaria Conquers All
What if we could teach our children to face life's challenges with resilience, courage, and self-belief? That's exactly what Durban author Shareez Bagaria is doing through her captivating children's book "Luna's Journey" - and she's living thes...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:00
Listener voices: Celebrating Season One
What began as a simple recording on the floor with an inexpensive microphone has blossomed into a literary journey spanning 19 countries and 50 cities worldwide. In this emotional season finale, we pull back the curtain on Tea Tales and Tomes t...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:24
Creating a Home Book Club Culture: No Homework Required
Remember the dreaded book report? That school assignment that magically transforms the wonder of reading into a tedious chore? As parents and caregivers, we desperately want our children to fall in love with books, but sometimes our well-intent...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:53
Between Stories and Science: Where Nonfiction Becomes Art
In today's episode, I delve into the world of children's nonfiction where science meets art, sharing remarkable books that transform factual information into awe-inspiring adventures for young readers.• Books by Jason Chin like "Your Pl...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:52
From the Gentle Science of Baby Loves Quarks to Laugh-out-Loud Learning with Bill Bryson: Non-fiction is Fun Too!
Have you ever dismissed an entire genre of books only to have your child prove you spectacularly wrong? That's exactly what happened when my son Jaz revealed his preference for nonfiction - a category I'd spent my entire reading life avoiding "...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:58
Parent Like You've Got a License For It
Navigating parenthood can feel overwhelming, but certain evidence-based resources offer invaluable guidance without claiming to have all the answers. Six exceptional books stand out as practical references for parents seeking to build respectfu...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:50
From Teacher to Acclaimed Author: Roslynne Toerien's Literary Journey
Ever wondered how children can learn complex facts without feeling like they're in a classroom? Roslynne Toerien has mastered this delicate balance through her captivating children's books that blend imagination with education.In this h...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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59:56
Voices, Interruptions, and Fidgets: Mastering the Read-Aloud Experience
Have you ever felt self-conscious reading aloud to your child? That strange feeling of performing for an audience, struggling with character voices, or wondering if you're "doing it right" when your child interrupts or wanders off mid-story? Yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:36
Why That Whoosh, Bonk, and Splat Matter More Than You Think
Reading comic books and graphic novels with children creates joyful literacy experiences that build lifelong connections through stories while developing critical visual literacy skills.• Slow down when reading comics aloud to allow chi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:52
Your Kid's Comic Book Obsession Is Their Literary Superpower
Ever found yourself wondering if your child's comic book obsession actually "counts" as reading? You're not alone. Parents everywhere are questioning whether Dog Man and Captain Underpants are legitimate literature or just a phase to endure.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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16:02
Prolific authors with great collections you can always rely on
Ever felt completely overwhelmed in the library or bookshop when trying to select a good book for your kids? One that they and you will love and that won't sit on a shelf collecting dust after just one read? If you answered yes, this episode is...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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16:09
The simple magic of Goodnight Moon and more...
We're continuing our chat today about books to read to our kids in that first year of their lives and curating shelves for a lifetime. This is Part 2 of a 3 part series that is looking at books for your baby's first year. In Part 1 we looked at...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:45
Am I really reading to a newborn?!
We’re kicking off our show with an excellent question, “What books should I read to my baby during their first year of life?” Now, I’m not saying that I got overly excited by the question or anything but I did create a multi-part episode out of...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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12:17