Rachel & Sam Read A Story

Sam comes to grips with the fact that he has always liked balloons and balloon themed books. In this one, a young girl is asked to bring balloon. Then balloons. Sam's only complaint? NOT ENOUGH BALLOONS!! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Mo Willems tends to bring us some goofy characters. In Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed we get the CRAZY story of some clothes that want to be worn by some rat! .... uh huh..... uh huh..... uh HUH. Ok, scratch that, it's the story of a CRAZY naked mole rat that wants to wear clothes. That scoundrel! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Time for a silly story written by Mr. Michael Townsend. We've read another of his books, Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs. Now it's time for Monkey & Elephant's Worst Fight Ever! What a silly book that could have easily been resolved by using your words. But then we wouldn't have this fun book. I'M CONFLICTED! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Did you know that Jim Carrey wrote a children's book? AND that it was illustrated by Rob Nason? Well then introducing How Roland Rolls! The story of a wave named Roland who learns his place int he world. Let's dig in! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

We all remember Hickory Dickory Dock, but did you know that Jim Aylesworth  (Author), Eileen Christelow (Illustrator) wrote the rest of the story? Well they sure did! Now let's all join and enjoy the sweet, sweet pleasure of telling time! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

I picked up Farm Flu at the library. It's a silly little story about when an infestation breaks out at our food source. What fun! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Put Me in the Zoo is one of those books that I think we all read as a kid. It's silly, magical, and wonderful. Sure, it doesn't make any sense and there are demon children, but at least it's fun! Plus, counting! And colors! Hooray! (We love this book.) Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Joined again by Samantha Chott, we read The Silly Knight by David Pascal. This is an old book. It came out in 1967 with only one printing. It's got a good message, that it's okay to be different, but for whatever reason it never took off. Samantha found it and brought it to share with us. Let's judge it! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

We are joined by Samantha Chott as we read this classic duck tale! (See what I did there?) It's a fun story about over-reaction and extrememly faulty plumbing. Isn't that what we all want in a story? (yes) Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Joining us this week is the delightful Liz Lytle! She brought the book Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina. It's an oldy, but goody. Sam remembers reading this book as a kid. In fact, it created the defintion of Haberdasher (possibly incorrectly) for years! What a fun old book. For kids! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Rachel and Sam read Extra Yarn, by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. It's a fun little book that asks the question: What happens when the Cult of Infinite Yarn gets a new leader in the form of Little Girl? We can't wait to find out! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Courtney Kraft joins us for a reading of Beware of Boys by Tony Blundell. A fun book with an important lesson: The Y-Chorosome is not to be trusted. If you want to keep up with everything Courtney is doing, follow her on twitter: @TheAnimeGoddess Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Thanks to Tony Tallarico for visiting us for this podcast. Our first guest brings us the goofiness of Jon Agee's Terrific! Man, what a goofy story. (Secret note: Jon Agee also wrote the book that we read if our secret lost podcast.) Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Oh man, you guys. Never have we read a crazier fever dream of a book. Lemony Snicket brings the strange! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

It is a silly book. One of us is a gentleman of the nomenclature of Crankee Doodle, whilst the tother dons the guise of a horse. Truly hilarity must follow. And does. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

This is a book Rachel owns because it is GORGEOUS. It's a classic story/poem. That doesn't mean that it isn't perfect for mockery! (And it is) Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Sometimes we read one of our favorite books from growing up. This was not one of those weeks, but for Sam, it absoLUTELY was. I mean, when you're a kid, how could a book that has your name in the title NOT be one of your favorites? Answer: It is impossible. That will be your favorite book. So we present Syd Hoff's Sammy the Seal! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Children are gross and sticky. That's why we mock their literature. This particular child (not Bobo, the other one) has the desire to save his companion. From what? How perilous are the odds? Find out in this week's episode! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

A classic with a twist! Mo Willams tries to write the classic story, but somehow the story seems different. But what is it....? Hrmmmm... Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!

Are you My Mother and Go, Dog! Go! were two of the staples of our childhood literature experience. Sam has spent his whole life thinking they were written by Dr. Suess. Only Rachel knew the truth. Now then.....do you like my hat? Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy!