Readers on the Road

“Lucky Ducklings” by Eva Moore and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

“Lucky Ducklings” by Eva Moore and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. Orchard Books, New York. 2013.

July 2025 update

We're back! Or trying to be back! After a haitus inspired by two kids, new software, and some major life changes, we're jumping back into recording.

“A Pig Is Moving In!” by Claudia Fries

Readers on the Road learns to not judge a book by the cover… we loved “A Pig Is Moving In!” by Claudia Fries. Orchard Books, New York. 2000.

“Acorn Was a Little Wild,” by Jen Arena and illustrated by Jessica Gibson

Readers on the Road loves “Acorn Was a Little Wild,” by Jen Arena and illustrated by Jessica Gibson. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York. 2022.

“Ride Beside Me,” by Lucy Knisley

Bike season is here, and we love “Ride Beside Me,” by Lucy Knisley. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 2024.

“The Hockey Skates,” by Karl Subban and illustrated by Maggie Zeng

Readers on the Road dreams of cooler weather in the midst of a heatwave! We chill down with “The Hockey Skates,” by Karl Subban and illustrated by Maggie Zeng. Harper Col

“Once Upon A Goat,” by Dan Richards and illustrated by Eric Barclay

Readers on the Road considers a pet. Just kidding. We do love puns, though. And “Once Upon A Goat,” by Dan Richards and illustrated by Eric Barclay. Alfred A. Knopf, New

“Song and Dance Man,” by Karen Ackerman and illustrated by Stephen Gammell

Readers on the Road taps through “Song and Dance Man,” by Karen Ackerman and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 1988

“Octopants and the Missing Pirate Underpants” by Suzy Senior and illustrated by Claire Powell

Readers on the Road is in the sea-sonal ocean mood and we enjoy “Octopants and the Missing Pirate Underpants” by Suzy Senior and illustrated by Claire Powell. Tiger Tales

“Maybe Tomorrow?” by Charlotte Agell and Ana Ramirez Gonzales

Readers on the Road loves a social-emotional book in disguise! We enjoy “Maybe Tomorrow?” by Charlotte Agell and Ana Ramirez Gonzales. Scholastic, New York. 2019.

“Toad,” by Ruth Brown

A truly gross and joyful tale, Readers on the Road enjoys “Toad,” by Ruth Brown. Dutton Children’s Boos, Penguin Books USA. New York. 1996.

“Bread And Jam For Frances,” by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Lillian Hoban

Readers on the Road loves a classic— “Bread And Jam For Frances,” by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Lillian Hoban. Harper Collins Publishers, 1964.

“King Hugo’s Huge Ego,” by Chris Van Dusen

Readers on the Road loves “King Hugo’s Huge Ego,” by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick Press, Somerville MA. 2011

“The Tale of Pale Male, A True Story,” by Jeanette Winter

Readers on the Road thinks about birds of the city in “The Tale of Pale Male, A True Story,” by Jeanette Winter. Harcourt, Inc. 2007

“The Snail House,” by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Gillian Tyler

Readers on the Road discovers a new magical favorite— a story in a story, as Arthur said. We loved “The Snail House,” by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Gillian Tyler. C

“Officer Buckle and Gloria,” by Peggy Rathmann

A classic from mama’s childhood! Readers on the Road loved “Officer Buckle and Gloria,” by Peggy Rathmann. G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York. 1995.

“My Garden,” by Kevin Henkes

Readers on the Road is in full spring mode. We enjoy “My Garden,” by Kevin Henkes. Greenwillow Books, 2010.

“Ice Harbor Mittens,” by Robin Hansen and illustrated by Jamie Hogan

Readers on the Road enjoys a local story, “Ice Harbor Mittens,” by Robin Hansen and illustrated by Jamie Hogan. Downeast Books, 2010.

“A Hat for Mrs. Goldman; A Story About Knitting and Love,” by Michelle Edwards and G. Brian Karas

Readers on the Road loves to be wrapped in love. We enjoy “A Hat for Mrs. Goldman; A Story About Knitting and Love,” by Michelle Edwards and G. Brian Karas. Schwartz & Wa

“Everything Changes and That’s Ok,” by Carol Dodd and illustrated by Erin Huybrechts

Readers on the Road embraces moments of change with “Everything Changes and That’s Ok,” by Carol Dodd and illustrated by Erin Huybrechts. Bala Kids, Shambhala Publication