As reading is an important language art, Andrew and Julie are thrilled to welcome a fellow lover of reading Sarah Mackenzie. Sarah is a homeschool mom, author, and the founder of Read-Aloud Revival, which announced the launch of its own boutique publishing imprint: Waxwing Books. In this episode Sarah talks about the publisher's first book, A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden. As the author of this children's book, Sarah shares her insight on what makes a classic children's book and provides background on her experience writing the book. 

Referenced Materials:

• Sarah Mackenzie
• Read-Aloud Revival
• Waxwing Books
• A Little More Beautiful: the Story of a Garden by Sarah Mackenzie
• Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
• Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
• Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
• The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
• Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure by Bill Peet
• Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
• The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman
• Tomie dePaola
• A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson
• Kate DiCamillo
• Sarah's First Podcast with Andrew Pudewa
• Sarah's Newest Podcast with Andrew Pudewa
• "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 337

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