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Sep 2020
23 m

Bright Sky, Starry City and Max and the ...

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A late-night visit to the library inspires Julie and Emma to read two books about the night sky. Author and illustrator Floyd Cooper drops in for a visit and shares one of his stories. Plus, astronomer Annette S. Lee teaches us about the Lakota/Dakota Star Map. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate.

This episode is sponsored by Laurel Springs (laurelsprings.com/library) and Daily Harvest (dailyharvest.com with promo code LIBRARY).

Today’s featured book: “Bright Sky, Starry City” written by Uma Krishnaswami, illustrated by Aimée Sicuro. Copyright © 2015. Used with permission of Groundwood Books. All rights reserved.

“Max and the Tag-Along Moon” written and illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Copyright © 2015. Used with permission of Puffin Books, Penguin Random House. All rights reserved.

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