Ever wonder what sparks the imagination of a bestselling children's author? This week, the Daddy Daughter Bookworms have the absolute pleasure of hosting Andy Griffiths, the creative genius behind the "13 Story Treehouse" series. With his latest escapade, the "169-Story Treehouse," hitting the shelves, Andy transports us back to the whimsical days of our youth, recounting the playful mischief that inspired his celebrated books. His storytelling is as infectious as the laughter that his words inv...

Have you ever let a book's ending determine whether you'll read it through to the last page? Our conversation with the insightful Ms. Glynnis brings this unusual reading strategy to light, as we celebrate National Library Week with a journey through Erin Entrada Kelly's "Hello, Universe." Ms. Glynnis, with her deep understanding of storytelling, breaks down this multi-perspective narrative, guiding us through the five-finger retell method. Our exploration doesn't stop there—we delve into the boo...

Imagine stumbling upon a treasure trove of stories that spark the imagination and ignite a thirst for learning. That's exactly what happened when Lucy and I met Christine Platt at a book fair, and her latest children's chapter book, "Frankie and Friends: Breaking News" with illustrations by Aliyah Marley, leaped into our hands. Journey with us as we uncover the world of Frankie, her dynamic family, and how her animated toys and a cat named after none other than the iconic Nina Simone come to lif...

From the world of A Boy Called Christmas, now a major motion picture, comes the epic adventure of a tiny hero Snuggle up and prepare for a whimsical journey through a Christmas village in the heat of summer as Lucy and Alex chat about "A Mouse Called Mika." This little rodent has scampered right into our hearts, navigating adventures and friendships with the delightfully quirky citizens of this off-season holiday haven. We can't help but chuckle at the absurdity of erga-berga cheese and find ou...