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The Children's Literature Podcast

The Children's Literature Podcast

By: T.Q. Townsend
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 Grown-up discussion of works written for children, with lesson ideas and activities to share with kidsCopyright 2020 by TQ Townsend Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 199 – The Original Three Bears Got Sweet Revenge

    199 – The Original Three Bears Got Sweet Revenge
    Aug 21 2025
    The first recorded version of The Three Bears was a poem written and illustrated by Eleanor Mure for her little nephew’s birthday in 1831. It was never published, but was handed down through the years and now resides in the Toronto Public Library’s manuscript collection. This version of the story is hilarious, with a poetic … Continue reading "199 – The Original Three Bears Got Sweet Revenge"
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    10 mins
  • 198 – Amazon’s War of the Worlds Is a Waste of Ice

    198 – Amazon’s War of the Worlds Is a Waste of Ice
    Aug 6 2025
    I did not like this film.
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    7 mins
  • 197 – Mists of Iga: Teen Ninjas, Cool Swords, and Abiding Friendships

    197 – Mists of Iga: Teen Ninjas, Cool Swords, and Abiding Friendships
    Jul 30 2025
    My brother, Kyle Mortensen, published a wonderful indie book shortly before he died in an accident. He intended to publish three more books in this exciting historical fiction series set during the Warring States period in Japan, but I try to be glad that we at least have the first book, Mists of Iga, which … Continue reading "197 – Mists of Iga: Teen Ninjas, Cool Swords, and Abiding Friendships"
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    10 mins
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