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Children's Author Phoebe Fox

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The Saggy Baggy Elephant: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

This Saturday’s read-aloud is a Little Golden Book titled ”The Saggy Baggy Elephant,” written by K. & B. Jackson and illustrated by Tenggren. “After a parrot makes fun of Sooki’s big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the ‘saggy baggy’ elephant isn’t too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful ‘one-two-three-kick.'” This is Storytime Saturday, Episode #105, with Children’s Author & Librarian, Phoebe Fox. If you like this video, you may want to check out Mamafox’s readings of more Little Golden Books: Chicken Little, Animal Orchestra, The Country Mouse and the City Mouse, and Pantaloon!

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Papa’s Free Day Party: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

This Saturday’s read-aloud is “Papa’s Free Day Party” by Marilyn Nelson and illustrated by Wayne Anthony Still. “Johnnie wants to celebrate her Papa’s birthday, but Papa doesn’t know exactly when that special day is. Johnnie doesn’t understand how that could be. Then she learns about Papa’s childhood—how he built a new life in the all-Black town of Boley, Oklahoma. Inspired by her father’s incredible story, Johnnie decides to throw Papa a different kind of party—one to recognize her Father’s Day of freedom. Based on a true story about the author’s grandfather, Papa’s Free Day Party is a powerful celebration of storytelling, strength, and the importance of family. This is Storytime Saturday, Episode #104, with Children’s Author & Librarian, Phoebe Fox. 

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the publisher, Just Us Books.

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Grandpa’s Cigar Box: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

“Grandpa has a special cigar box, and Jamie can’t wait to open it! Inside she knows are clues to another wonderful adventure Grandpa has planned for them. Sometimes it’s splashing in the pool, sometimes it’s carving jack-o-lanterns, or maybe it’s planting flowers. Whatever it is, Jamie knows it will be fun . . . and there’s always a joke to share.” Written by Barbara Renner and illustrated by Michael Hale, this endearing picture book is sure to warm your heart. This is Storytime Saturday, Episode #103, with Children’s Author & Librarian, Phoebe Fox.

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the author, Barbara Renner.

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Bathtime Fun!: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

Bathtime Fun! was written by Kathleen Gauer and illustrated by Sari Richter. “With bright, bold, and playful illustrations, diverse characters, and an engaging, rhythmic text, this delightful book is sure to spark the imagination of young readers everywhere. When you combine adventure with getting clean, bath time is a fun time!” This is Storytime Saturday, Episode #101, with Children’s Author & Librarian, Phoebe Fox. 

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the author, Kathleen Gauer.

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Cookiesaurus Rex: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

Cookiesaurus Rex* was written by Amy Fellner Dominy and Nate Evans and illustrated by AG Ford. “As soon as Cookiesaurus Rex comes out of the oven, he declares that he is King of All Cookies. He should be frosted before all of the standard-shaped cookies, in a nice bright green. But the other cookies are getting sprinkles, or shiny stars, or even gumdrops…” Watch Storytime Saturday Episode #101, with Children’s Author & Librarian, Phoebe Fox, to find out how Cookiesaurus Rex handles his dino dilemma. This picture book is full of rip-roarin’ fun!

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the author, Amy Fellner Dominy.

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Book Launch!

Fun was had by all at the book launch for the third book in the Starry the Sheep Series – Starry’s New Friend. What a wonderful way to spend World Kindness Day. (Starry and Luna are terrific examples of kindness in action.) There were delicious cookies, a face painting station, wool carding, and of course, Storytime with Mamafox!

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Unboxing Starry’s New Friend!

The new Starry books are here (Book#3)! Author Phoebe Fox unboxes them in anticipation of the book launch, Saturday, November 13 at 10:00 AM in the courtyard at Wilding’s Toy Boutique in uptown Phoenix.

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Hey, That’s My Monster!: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

Hey, That’s My Monster!* written by Amanda Noll, with illustrations by Howard McWilliam is the sequel to the widely popular “I Need My Monster” (also a Storytime Saturday episode). What will Ethan do when he finds out his monster Gabe has moved to his little sister’s room? Ethan still needs Gabe to help him stay in bed! Watch Storytime Saturday, Episode #100, with Children’s Author & Librarian, Phoebe Fox to find out! 

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by Flashlight Press.

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I Need My Monster: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

I Need My Monster* written by Amanda Noll with illustrations by Howard McWilliam is all at the same time creepy, spooky, endearing, and hilarious! It’s a monster-under-the-bed story full of imagination and surprise. When Ethan checks under his bed for his regular monster (Gabe) one evening, he discovers in a note that Gabe has “gone fishing.” Ethan knows he has to have a monster in order to keep him from getting out of bed, so he knocks on the floor and waits… Suddenly he is interviewing a whole host of other monsters, but none of them is quite right for Ethan. Will Ethan’s monster ever return, or will he have to settle for a monster with painted claws, one with a pink bow (clearly a “girl monster”), or a silly one with a long, slurpy-tongue? Enjoy Storytime Saturday, Episode #99, with Children’s Author & Librarian, Phoebe Fox and find out!

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by Flashlight Press.