Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Gris Grimly, renowned illustrator and author, reading "Old MacDonald Had A Farm". Celebrated creator Gris Grimly, widely known for his gothic style illustrations, turns over a new creative leaf in his glorious interpretation of this beloved preschool anthem. Inspired by his son's love for Old MacDonald and his own family's farming history, and with stunning, sweeping watercolor illustrations, and a surprise twist ending that kids will relish, Gris brings this beloved song to glorious new life. Young children will love reading and singing along as they join our nimble footed Farmer on his morning jaunt across the farmyard and he greets each of his farm animals and beckons them to join his parade. Little ones will delight when the parade culminates in an unexpected e twist ending as Farmer opens the big red barn doors...and GASP...there's a BEAR hidden inside.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Jerry Spinelli, renowned author, reading "Stargirl". From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of "Stargirl, Stargirl." She captures Leo Borlock' s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. Recently adapted into a movie and released on Disney+.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Gotham Reads presents children's show animator Butch Hartman reading "Green Eggs And Ham" by Dr. Seuss. "Do you like green eggs and ham?" asks Sam-I-am in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat? On a train or in a tree? Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss's beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children's classic. In this most famous of cumulative tales, the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham, and friends to enjoy them with, gets longer and longer. Follow Sam-I-am as he insists that this unusual treat is indeed a delectable snack to be savored everywhere and in every way.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Gotham Reads presents AnnaSophia Robb, renowned actress, reading "The Book With No Pictures" by B.J. Novak. You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY. Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with No Pictures is one that kids will beg to hear again and again.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Tony DiTerlizzi, renowned children's author, reading "Ted". If Dad's always working and impossible to play with, and your birthday came and went faster than you can say "boring," then a visit from a certain raspberry-colored, fantastically fun friend might be just what the doctor ordered. Because with Ted, just about anything's possible.
Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Gotham Reads presents D.J. MacHale, renowned writer and director, reading "Monster Princess". Lala dwells in a cave that lies deep below the ground, worlds away from the castle where three beautiful princesses live. She is the best krinkle-nut digger by far, but she longs for more: the dresses, the parties, the royal life. Up, up, up Lala climbs and sneaks into the castle. She tries on the princesses' gowns...and is caught. But the princesses dress Lala up and let her attend a ball. She stumbles. She bumbles. She is laughed at. Can Lala find it in her heart to forgive the girls who tricked her? Will Lala find out what it means to be a real princess?
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Angela DiTerlizzi, renowned children's author, reading "Some Bugs". Grab your magnifying glass. Find your field guide. And come hop, hide, swim, and glide through this buggy backyard world. Featuring butterflies and moths, crickets and cicadas, bumblebees and beetles, this zippy rhyming exploration of backyard-bug behavior is sure to have young insect enthusiasts bugging out with excitement.
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Selwyn Hinds, renowned screenwriter and comic book writer, reading "On The Night You Were Born" by Nancy Tillman. On the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced. Here is a book that celebrates the one and only ever you. Now available in its entirety in board book format, Nancy Tillman's masterpiece is perfect for acknowledging the special people in our lives that they are loved.
Tue, Apr 28, 2020
Gotham Reads presents A.J. Paquette, renowned children's author, reading "Bunny Bus". Hop, hop, hop, STOP. Are you ready to climb aboard the Bunny Bus? Up one hill. Down another. Come join the eager troop of animal friends as they bounce along to the Easter Parade. A picture book perfect for those who love cute animals and vehicles - ideal for springtime and Easter.
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Sara Rue, renowned actress, reading "It's Not A Bed, It's A Time Machine" by Mickey Rapkin. Bedtime means lights out, with dark corners and spooky sounds. But it also means . . . Adventure. Because it's not a bed, it's a time machine. Our hero rides it to the coolest time of all - the age of the dinosaurs. He makes a tyrannosaurus-sized friend, who helps him become the Boss of Bedtime. While tonight's sleep will span millions of years, it'll feel like it's over in the blink of an eye.
Thu, Apr 30, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Lin Oliver, renowned children's author, reading "Little Poems for Tiny Ears". For babies and toddlers, each moment is full of wonder and discovery. This delightful collection of original poems celebrates the everyday things that enthrall little ones, such as playing peekaboo, banging pots and pans, splashing at bath time, and cuddling at bedtime. Full of contagious rhythm and rhyme, this inviting picture book introduces young children to the sound of poetry, and beloved illustrator Tomie dePaola's engaging children are the perfect match for Lin Oliver's lighthearted poems. Together they've created a book to be treasured that captures the magic and fun of being new in the world.
Fri, May 1, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Courtney Shaw reading Alice Faye Duncan's book, "Memphis, Martin And The Mountaintop". This historical fiction picture book presents the story of nine-year-old Lorraine Jackson, who in 1968 witnessed the Memphis sanitation strike - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final stand for justice before his assassination - when her father, a sanitation worker, participated in the protest. In February 1968, two African American sanitation workers were killed by unsafe equipment in Memphis, Tennessee. Outraged at the city's refusal to recognize a labor union that would fight for higher pay and safer working conditions, sanitation workers went on strike. The strike lasted two months, during which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was called to help with the protests. While his presence was greatly inspiring to the community, this unfortunately would be his last stand for justice. He was assassinated in his Memphis hotel the day after delivering his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" sermon in Mason Temple Church. Inspired by the memories of a teacher who participated in the strike as a child, author Alice Faye Duncan reveals the story of the Memphis sanitation strike from the perspective of a young girl with a riveting combination of poetry and prose.
Mon, May 4, 2020
Gotham Reads presents David Magee, acclaimed screenwriter, reading "The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh" by A.A. Milne. Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends - Piglet, Owl, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, and the ever doleful Eeyore - have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote two books of Pooh's adventures for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, who lovingly gave them shape through his iconic and beautiful illustrations.
Tue, May 5, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Nora McInerny, renowned author, reading "Mr. Seahorse" by Eric Carle. When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly. She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets some other underwater fathers caring for their babies: Mr. Tilapia, who carries his babies in his mouth; Mr. Kurtus, who keeps his on his head; and Mr. Catfish, who is baby-sitting his young hatchlings.
Wed, May 6, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Henry Winkler, acclaimed actor and author, reading "Here's Hank" by Henry Winkler&Lin Oliver. Here's Hank stars the same Hank as in the bestselling Hank Zipzer series, only this time he's in 2nd grade. Hank is a kid who doesn't try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. He's pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But so are math and reading!) In the second book in this new series, Hank has finally persuaded his dad to get the family a dog, and Hank couldn't be more excited. Mesmerized by a little wiener dog chasing his tail (making him look like a Cheerio) at the animal shelter, Hank declares him to be the new Zipzer dog. But when Cheerio gets loose in the park, Mr. Zipzer furiously announces that the dog must go. Can Hank convince his father that he wasn't the one who let Cheerio off his leash, or will he really lose his new pet and best friend?
Fri, May 8, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Ethan Nicolle, acclaimed author and illustrator, reading "Brave Ollie Possum". Ollie Mackerelli is determined to face his fear of the dark once and for all, but he gets more than he bargained for when his therapist turns out to be an actual monster. To make it even worse, Ollie is transformed from a boy to a possum and locked in a cage. With no way to call for help, Ollie must learn to be brave (with the help of some furry friends) or he will be the main course.
Mon, May 11, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Ahmet Zappa, acclaimed writer and musician, reading "Because I'm Your Dad". Because I'm your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, French toast for dinner, and rocky road ice cream in the bathtub. In a text that's both playful and loving, a father expresses his hopes and dreams for a one-of-a-kind relationship with his child. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book's ending, a moving tribute to the author's father, guarantees inter-generational appeal.
Tue, May 12, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Enzo De Angelis, rising actor, reading "Harry the Dirty Dog" by Gene Zion. Harry is a white dog with black spots who absolutely, positively hates to take a bath. After a day of adventure, Harry gets so dirty that he no longer looks like a white dog with black spots. Now he looks like a black dog with white spots.
Wed, May 13, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Congressman Harley Rouda&Kaira Rouda reading "The Paper Bag Princess" by Robert Munsch. When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth's castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiancé, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With her wits alone and nothing but a paper bag to wear, the princess challenges the dragon to show his strength in the hopes of saving the prince. But is it worth all that trouble?
Thu, May 14, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Sally Pressman, acclaimed actress, reading "Sleep Book" by Dr. Seuss. A yawn is quite catching, you see. Like a cough. It just takes one yawn to start other yawns off. Dr. Seuss spins a sleep-tastic tale about a very small bug and a very big yawn that spreads and spreads. Meanwhile, the Audio-Telly-o-Tally-o Count adds up every sleeping creature from the country of Keck to the Castle of Krupp. First one, then seven, all the way to the billions and zillions, the Who's-Asleep-Count just keeps growing and growing. This book is a perfect bedtime story that will have the most reluctant readers laughing, and the most reluctant sleepers snoring. Ninety-nine zillion, nine trillion and two Creatures are sleeping. So...How about you?
Fri, May 15, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Dean Hale, acclaimed author, reading "Scapegoat: The Story of a Goat Named Oat and a Chewed-Up Coat". In the Choat family, you never have to look hard to find a culprit. Missing TV remote? Blame the goat. Lost coat? Keys in the moat? Broken boat? Blame the goat. But don't be surprised if the goat doesn't take it lying down. In this hilarious, rhyme-happy picture book, children will love to pore over the funny illustrations, picking up clues that all is not as it seems between Jimmy Choat and the goat, Petunia P. Oat. Because Petunia knows who's really to blame, and before long the whole family will too.
Mon, May 18, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Tony DiTerlizzi, acclaimed children's author, reading "G Is For One Gzonk!". Tiny DiTerlooney is a little boy with a big imagination who would like to introduce us to some rather bizarre creatures, each beginning with a letter of the alphabet. These include the Acks (red, like to eat dirty clothes) and the Dinkalicious Dinky (likes to eat bananas from a tin, while balancing on a pin).
Tue, May 19, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Malina Weissman, acclaimed actor, reading "The Very Noisy Night" by Diana Hendry. Little Mouse can't sleep. He can hear huffing and puffing outside the house. Something is tapping on the window, and there's someone calling "Hoo-hoo. Hoo-hoo!" out there, too. Little Mouse asks if he can sleep in Big Mouse's bed. But Big Mouse is determined that Little Mouse should sleep in his own bed. Can Big Mouse help Little Mouse with his fears or will they both be up all night long trying to get to sleep?
Wed, May 20, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa, reading "I Wanna Iguana" by Karen Kaufman Orloff. Alex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean its cage or even see it if she doesn't want to. Of course Mom imagines life with a six-foot-long iguana eating them out of house and home. Alex's reassurances: It takes fifteen years for an iguana to get that big. I'll be married by then and probably living in my own house. and his mom's replies: How are you going to get a girl to marry you when you own a giant reptile? will have kids in hysterics as the negotiations go back and forth through notes. And the lively, imaginative illustrations show their polar opposite dreams of life with an iguana.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Jarrett Krosoczak, acclaimed children's author, reading "Punk Farm". After a long day of work, Farmer Joe goes home to bed. But meanwhile, back at the barn . . . Cow sets up her drums. Pig plugs in his amp. Goat tunes his bass. Chicken sets up her keyboards. And Sheep checks the microphone. They are Punk Farm and tonight they're ready to ROCK. With adorable farm animals - and a surprise tribute to Old MacDonald - this rollicking tale is sure to have kids cheering--and singing--along.
Fri, May 22, 2020
Gotham Reads presents Kaylin Hedges, rising actress, reading "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books" by Lucille Colandro. There was an old lady who's ready for school. That lovely old lady has returned just in time for the first day of school. Now she's swallowing items to make the very best of her first day back. And just in time for the bus . . . With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for the first day of school.