Books Aloud
Host: Coast Access Radio
Categories: Arts and Culture
Languages: English
Coast Access Radio
Produced By: Coast Access Radio
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Books Aloud is a show embracing New Zealand and Australian authors, locally and nationally and we throw in some books from our cousins across the ditch. In each episode we will bring you an excerpt from a book, an interview or an entire narration of a book. This will be a mixed bag of genres - from kids books, novels, art and historical books and everything in between. All books discussed and narrated will be available for purchase at your favourite book store or through the authors distributers. There will also be the odd book to giveaway to listeners of the programme.
All Episodes
Books Aloud Ep 19 - Strays and Waifs with Mandy Hager
Published: 02/11/2024 8:00 a.m.
Today Viv Bailey talks with Kapiti local author Mandy Hager about her new book, Strays and Waifs. We are also tempted further into reading the book by a reading from Mandy. Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Books Aloud Ep 18 - Author Juliette MacIver talks about her new book Beddy-Bye time in the Kowhai Tree
Published: 27/10/2024 9:30 a.m.
Catherine sits down with award-winning storyteller and wordsmith Juliette MacIver and talk about her new book "Beddy-Bye Time in the Kowhai Tree, which is a bedtime story with a mix of the familiar bathtime to bedtime routine and a sprinkling of moonlit magic. The smatterings of te reo Māori will help ground children in the identifiably New Zealand surroundings. Lily Uivel’s gorgeous illustrations glow with warmth and life and add a whimsical feel to a child’s everyday routine.
Books Aloud Ep 17 - Flit the Fantail author Kat Quin talks to Coast Access Radio
Published: 26/10/2024 8:00 a.m.
Catherine talks with popular kiwi author-illustrator of the bestselling Kiwi the Kiwi series. This is her fourth book in the Flit the Fantail series. Kat Quin’s pint-sized fans will love the news that she is back with a new seasonal story in her popular Flit the Fantail range. This adorable Kiwi Christmas forest and bird adventure allows Flit to fly not only alongside Santa, but also alongside much-loved Kuwi the Kiwi as Kat celebrates a 10th anniversary!
Books Aloud Ep 16 - The Little Yellow Digger and the Helicopter by Peter Gilderdale
Published: 20/10/2024 9:30 a.m.
A big favourite for Kiwi kids, Peter Gilderdale has released another book in the Little Yellow Digger series and Catherine sits down and talks to Peter about the book, where the series came from and some history about how the books came about in the first place. Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Books Aloud Ep 15 - Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle with Stephanie Thatcher
Published: 19/10/2024 8:00 a.m.
Catherine talks to author Stephanie Thatcher about her new book, Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle. A book that will do well in a Christmas stocking. It's a story about an adorably grumpy cat, Humphrey, and his new housemate Tiny - an excited little rescue dog. Humphrey hates everything about Christmas. He would prefer to sit in the basement all day away from the festivities. When Tiny the dog arrives from a pet rescue, she brings an excitement about Christmas that annoys Humphrey hugely. Can Tiny’s enthusiasm for Christmas turn Humphrey’s bad attitude around?
