Listen "Troubling Tonsils: Creepy Fun for Older Readers with the Award-Winning Duo Peter Brown and Aaron Reynolds"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textStep into a world where humor and horror dance together in perfect harmony. Join the award-winning author/illustrator duo of Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown as we dive into the eerie yet delightful tale behind their new book for older readers -- Troubling Tonsils. Maturing fans of the Creepy Carrots, Creepy Pair of Underwear, and Creepy Crayon picture books will love this new chapter book series that evokes the nostalgic chills of "The Twilight Zone" while offering elementary readers a safe and thrilling haven to face their fears. (This reader dreamt of globs and glands after staying up late to finish the book!)Chapters:1:03: A Delightfully Creepy Collaboration5:10: Safe Darkness: Mixing Creepy Themes and Nostalgic Call Backs for a Fun Reading Experience10:09: Picking the Distinctive Color Palattes for the Creepy Books14:05: Expanding and Growing the Creepy Picture Books Into a Chapter Book Series for Older Readers 20:14: Sneak Peek at Unsettling Salad and Yarn Is Everything, plus the recently published Wild Robot On The Island picture book and why Aaron is currently in full creepy mode27:56: Hope in writing for kids and unlocking the human imaginationLinks:Explore more about Aaron Reynolds and Peter BrownOrder Troubling Tonsils and preorder Unsettling Salad Order Creepy Carrots, Creepy Pair of Underwear, and Creepy CrayonSubscribe for more enchanting discussions and creative insights. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with fellow book lovers. And let us know what you think about this creepy read!Support the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.
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