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Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them.
Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month.
You can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app, and online at funkidslive.com
Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus
Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month.
You can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app, and online at funkidslive.com
Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus
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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Lisa Williamson to chat about the latest installment in her Bigg School series all about different children starting the Henry Bigg Academy and going through the trials and tribulations of starting year 7 and secondary school. This latest addition is about a secret crush and about staying true to yourself. Bex also speaks to Anna James chatting all about the Chronicles of Wetherwhy where everyone has magic inside them. But a rare few are Enchanters: people born with magic in their bones, who can wield all four seasons of magic. When Juniper discovers she is an Enchanter, she is invited to study at Thistledown Academy. Unwilling to be left behind, her twin brother, Rafferty, follows her to the capital city of Stormgrove and takes up an apprenticeship at a bookbindery.And to complete this episode Bex spoke to Liz Pichon all about the latest book in her Tom Gates series - It's brand new comic to make everyone laugh. But when Tom's comic falls into the wrong hands, everything starts to go wrong. How will he get himself out of this MESS? How will he make everyone laugh again? That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Adam Kay to talk about his brand new book Dextor Proctor The 10 Year Old Doctor which is a hilarious new medical mystery series which demystifies the secrets medicine and hospitals Bex also speaks to Sally Gardner all about Pernickety Boo which is the story of a very unusual umbrella brought to life by a careless sorcerer which possesses an impressive array of magical powers (including time travel!)Next up is Skye Mckenna joins us to chat all about the latest book in her Hedgewitch series - Seawitch where Cassie needs to earn her Sapling pin to get one step closer to passing her Witch's Licence and to do this, she's set a challenge- but the newest member of her coven is not what she expected.And to complete this bumper episode Bex spoke to Molly Arbuthnott who tells us all about her series of animal books including Peanut the Hamster & Oscar The Ferry Cat to name a couple and how real life animals have shaped her storiesThat's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chats to Anton Du Beke about his brand new book Code Name Foxtrot where Harry and Rosie ned to evacuate their home to Lancashire where they discover their new home is hiding some huge secrets. Bex also speaks to Dermot O'Leary about Spy Fox and Agent Feathers and it's another wartime animal tale, this time featuring French Resistance foxes, code breaking chickens, a daring castle break-in and a race against time. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chats to Chris Haughton about The History of Information where we learn about everything from the journey from the first splash of paint on cave walls, 50,000 years ago to powerful AI that drives information in our lives today Bex also speaks to Justin Somper to chat about Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea the next book in his brilliant series where Jasmine, Jacoby, Neo and their friends take to the seas as they bravely navigate a complex trail of tasks involving poisonous snakes, venomous spiders, sharks and skulls as it begins to look like the villainous LOT P has taken control of Oceans Bound.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chats to Jacqueline Wilson about her brand new book Star of the Show where Tess based in Victorian London has big dreams to perform in a pantomime but her brother and sister have other plans Bex also speaks to Charlie Higson about his new book Worst. Superhero. Ever, a sequel to his ever popular Worst. Holiday. Ever, which is a hilarious comedy about facing your fears, and life behind the cameras of a famous TV show after Stan has found himself a starring role as a superhero in a popular TV show and he’s absolutely terrified.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Caryl Lewis about The Boy & The Octopus where we meet Stanley and his toy octopus who teaches him there's more the one way to be brave and to stand us to bullies Bex also speaks to Jamie Littler about Arkspire 2: The Order of the Misfits where we join Juniper Bell’s Order of Misfits and their mission to take down the evil and powerful Arcanists who control everything.We round off the episode speaking to Sarah and Rodney Matthews about Oddney's Otherland where upon discovering Uncle Cuthbert’s old journal and a mysterious tunnel under the garden shed, retired naturalist Professor Oddney and his loyal magpie friend, Magnus, embark on a daring and delightfully absurd journey into the hidden world of Otherland.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Kate Pankhurst about Fantastically Great Women: Sport Stars and their Stories as she tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars. From football superstars to trailblazing Olympians, women throughout history have fought for the right to take part, win or lose, in sports across the globe Bex also speaks to Molly Forbes about Every Body a beautifully illustrated guide teaching you that everybody is different and we should celebrate our glorious differences.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Mel Taylor-Bessent all about her new book Race to Imagination Island where The time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island where they go all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to life. Bex also speaks to Graeme Hall from Dog's Behaving (Very Badly) on his release The Ultimate Kids Guide to Dogs where he answers all your unanswered questions about our little best friendsThat's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to award-winning author Bryony Pearce about Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockworld a funny fantasy story learning that the real power is in the friends you make as Hannah and her friends have protect the powers of the Gods of Olympus She was then joined by her final guest on this week's episode it was Alastair Campbell talking about AC talks Politics - where he is trying to empower and introduce to politics that every young person needs right now. Yes that really is Politics made fun!That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
To kick things off Bex chatted to Cathy Fitzgerald about Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse which is about a 12-year old living in the deep of London's magical quarter but when her mum is struck by a curse she has to find a cure in a race against the clock.
She was then by joined by Sharna Jackson chatting about The Nine Night Mystery a page-turning, fast-paced, twisty murder mystery where a surprise birthday party goes horribly wrongThe third and final guest on this week's episode was Nadia Shireen on the unmissable new book in her bestselling and wildly funny illustrated comedy adventure series, Grimwood coming out next week! In Party Animals Sharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident, and now it’s up to Ted, Nancy, Willow, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
To kick things off Bex chatted to Jennifer Bell about Magicalia: Race of Wonders. A spectacular new fantasy series inspired by astronomy, science and Pokémon – think mysterious riddles, ancient meteorites, magical gadgets, curious science and child heroes who won't take no for an answer!
She was then by joined by Iona Rangeley chatting the third installment in the Einstein The Penguin series - The Case of the Polar Poachers - Imogen springs into action as penguins start to go missing from the wild. Could old adversaries be behind the random disappearances? With the help of their old friend, Einstein, it’s time for Imogen and Arthur to turn detective again!The third and final guest on this week's episode was Liz Kessler with her latest release Code Name Kingfisher where Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
To kick things off Bex chatted to Rachel Morrisroe about her new release Supersausage to the Rescue all about a super pet named Dottie
She was also joined by Maz Evans chatting about Oh Mummy Mia the second book in her God Squads series, this time it's all about Ancient Egyptian mythology.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
To kick things off Bex chatted to Nansubuga Nagadya-Isdahl about Girl on the Fly about a strong young girl called Kamaria as she navigates friendships, family drama, and her own passion for running, and eventually learns to find her own steady inner rhythm as her outer world falls apart.
She was also joined by Megan Hopkins on her new release Starminster where Astrid is swept into a magical world of friendships, adventures and discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster but when rumours abound of missing children in London Underfoot, she begins to realise that her mum may have been right about the dangers waiting all along.That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
To kick things off Bex chatted to Daniel Handler from Team Lemony Snicket all about all about the 25th anniversary edition of A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Bex then caught up with AF Steadman to chat about the 3rd book in the Skandar series where Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones.Last up on this bumper episode of Book Worms is Nicky Smith-Dale chatting about Betty Steady and the Toad Witch, a story containing fights, friendships!, lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains!
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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
To kick things off Bex chatted to Joe Wicks all about his new release Fitter, Healthier, Happier where we learn all about our body and minds.
Bex then caught up with Clare Balding all about her hilarious guide to the animal kingdom where your favourite animals go head to head in Animal All StarsLast up on this bumper episode of Book Worms is Elle McNicoll about her new book, Keedie – the highly anticipated prequel to her award-winning debut novel A Kind of Spark
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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!On this week's podcast we have a special interview with author, comedian and all-round legend David Baddiel.Him and Bex chat all about the 10th anniversary edition of his book The Parent Agency, the plans to move it on stage and perhaps our best this or that yet! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Fun Kids Book Worms for our World Book Day Special!We'll hear from some of the very best and your favourite authors in this bumper special edition of the podcast.WHO'S ON THE SHOW TODAY?
David Walliams about his 2022 release Space Boy
Carrie Hope Fletcher all about 'The Double Trouble Society and the Worst Curse!
Author of Kensuke's Kingdom & War Horse Michael Morpurgo who spoke about When Fish Flew and the astounding stories behind it.
Clare Balding tells us who you should be dressing up as on the big day
Author of the Tracy Beaker series Jacqueline Wilson about The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure!
Alison Hammond joins us to chat about the secret history of the UK in Black in Time : The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today where we hear the stories behind the most influential black Britons in History.
Dermot O'Leary all about Wings of Glory!
All that and much much more on Bex's World Book Day BonanzaJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
To kick things off Bex chatted to Jane Marlow & Lisa Campbell all about their new release Inside Story: How The News Works where we learn about the work behind the scenes of how our news bulletins really work and how they're put together.
Bex then caught up with Jenny McLachlan all about STINK: FAIRY VS. WIZARD where we have a super funny diary-style adventure, full of cartoons by the bestselling author of the Land of Roar!Next up on this bumper episode of Book Worms is Nadia Shireen who continues with the stink theme and talks about Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster in the wildly funny third book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure seriesTo wrap up the episode we speak to Our Farm in the Dales' Nicola Baker talking all about her debut children's book A Whistledown Farm Adventure: Finding Hope, her first book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series
That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
To kick things off Bex chatted to Sheena Dempsey about her new release Pablo & Splash where we join time-travelling penguins on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs.
Bex also caught up with Siobhan McDermott all about Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm where a 12-year-old girl wins an invitation to train as an apprentice to immortals
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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Stuart Heritage about his new release The ODD Squad: Rise of Invisadog where we meet a team of heroic animal crime-fighters you'll never forget.
Sam Sedgeman also joined Bex to chat all about about The Clockwork Conspiracy, a locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science.
That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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