What would it be like to befriend a Komodo dragon? Or invent a totally new food? Today’s books are inspired by true stories about extraordinary people. Plus, soul food scholar Adrian Miller on what happens when you combine Kool-Aid and… pickles! Submit your Wonderful Words at <a href="http://julieslibraryshow.org/contact">julieslibraryshow.org/contact</a>. Support the podcast at <a href="http://julieslibraryshow.org/donate">julieslibraryshow.org/donate</a>.  This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo (<a href="http://kiwico.com/library" class="default">kiwico.com/library</a>) and Laurel Springs (<a href="http://laurelsprings.com/library" class="default">laurelsprings.com/library</a>). Today’s featured books: “Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles” written by Patricia Valdez, illustrated by Felicita Sala. Copyright © 2018. Used with permission of Knopf Books for Young Readers, Penguin Random House. All rights reserved. “Mr. Crum&#39;s Potato Predicament” written by Anne Renaud, illustrated by Felicita Sala. Copyright © 2017. Used with permission of Kids Can Press. All rights reserved.

Nightsong and Song of the River

Join beloved icon Julie Andrews for story time! Julie and her daughter, children’s author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, invite you into their library to read their favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. Authors, kids and other special guests chime in, too! It’s a show that will inspire lively conversations and a lifelong love of reading. Produced by American Public Media.