Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Mystery Animal Poetry...

Our stomachs are full of a powerful acid, one that can burn your skin and even melt metal. So why doesn’t this stuff burn a hole through our bellies? We’ll find out how our stomachs protect the rest of us from this acid. Plus, we’ll learn about some of the wildest ways animals di ...  Afficher plus

Today we’re stepping into the ring for a battle of the insect world. Molly and co-host Kiaan try to find out if a spider can eat a wasp. They speak with Dr. Paula Cushing. She has been researching spiders for over three decades. Plus, we flip the script and ask if a wasp can eat ...  Afficher plus

There’s poems that don’t rhyme… a jam to Jingle Bells… and an honest review of Rob Beckett’s new hairstyle! 

Poetry is often perceived to be "hard" or inaccessible, but as our next guests illustrate, poetry can offer an "uplifting journey through everyday moments, moods and experiences" for kids at any age or stage of development. Author Matthew Burgess and illustrator Doug Salati join ...  Afficher plus

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét debate whether Hello Kitty is actually a cat or a little girl. Bob tests Monét’s pronunciation skills with rhymes, and Monét defends her toes. They name their most difficult Pit Stop guest and wonder why they aren’t booked together more ...  Afficher plus

Today’s poem is Ode to Bones by Lynne Thompson.

The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. We’ll be back with new episodes on January 6, 2025. This episode was originall ...