Sep 11 2024 66 mins 5
Today’s episode is extra special for all you classic children’s book lovers! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Carrie Halim, the Curator of the Robert McCloskey Museum, who (let’s be honest) is basically living the dream. If you’ve ever imagined what it’s like to be surrounded by Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, and all things McCloskey, you’re in for a treat. Carrie shares how she fell in love with McCloskey’s work, the magic of curating such an iconic collection, and some behind-the-scenes stories from the museum. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering McCloskey’s timeless books, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to revisit your favorites.
Celebrate Robert McCloskey’s Ohio Roots: A Day of Donuts, Harmonica, and Kaleidoscopes!
Join us this Saturday, September 14th, for the grand finale of summer at the McCloskey Museum! We're celebrating Robert McCloskey’s Ohio heritage and literary legacy with a day full of fun and creativity. Enjoy donuts, harmonica tunes, and kaleidoscope-making as we honor the beloved author and illustrator. Special tributes from authors Glenn McCarty and Gary D. Schmidt, along with duckling and Lentil sculptor Nancy Schon, will make this event even more memorable.
Catch a performance of Lentil at the Hamilton Flea at 11 AM, and then join us at the museum from 12-4 PM to continue the festivities. It’s all happening on McCloskey’s birthday weekend at 20 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio. For more details, visit our Facebook group at McCloskey Wonder Works!
Books in this episode:
The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh by A. A. Milne
Frederick by Leo Lionni
The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
Pilgrim’s Inn Elizabeth Goudge
Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey (on sale at time of posting!)
Lentil by Robert McCloskey
Homer Price books by Robert McCloskey
Centerburg Tales (also titled More Homer Price) by Robert McCloskey
Henry Reed series by Keith Robertson; illustrated by Robert McCloskey:
Henry Reed, Inc.
Henry Reed's Journey
Henry Reed's Babysitting Service
Henry Reed's Big Show
Henry Reed's Think Tank
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
The Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack; illustrated by Kurt Wiese
Robert McCloskey by Gary D. Schmidt
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Doodle’s Mountain by Amanda M. Brindley; illustrated by Sofia Rector
The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson by Glenn McCarty; illustrated by Joe Sutphin
Journey Cake, Ho! by Ruth Sawyer; illustrated by Robert McCloskey
Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man : A Tale of the Sea in Classic Tradition by Robert McCloskey
Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire Amy Guglielmo; illustrated by Jacqueline Tourville
Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
John Philip Duck by Patricia Polacco
Once On a Time by A. A. Milne
The Magic Hill by A. A. Milne
The Childcraft books
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