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Nadia Shireen and Frank Cottrell Boyce have been shipwrecked on the Island of Brilliant with nothing but a pair of hammocks, a pile of children’s books and the world’s greatest ukulele band (The Ukulele Uff Trio) to keep them going. Everyone wants the best for their children. Everyone should know that reading for pleasure not only increases educational attainment but also helps build happiness and... more

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Well we've had some talented coves wash up in our coves but never a world record holder, not until now that is. Rob 'Draw With Rob' Biddulph is a triple-threat cubed: a Youtube sensation, a writer, illustrator and not least a snack-mongering champion... more

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9 days ago

GET OUT OF THE WATER!! Sharks spell trouble, unless of course they're in the employ of the one and only Elle McNicoll, who's heading to the island on the back of one with snacks aplenty and aplenty to say about her writing life. Since making a huge s... more

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a month ago

I hear that whistle blowing - the beautiful sound of a train emerging from beneath the waves with the fabulous M.G. Leonard aboard, ready to scatter joy with her fabulous snack choices and fascinating insights into her seemingly endless list of endle... more

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2 months ago

Nadia has made the most of her extended Christmas break, but Frank’s been sleeping it off. For a month. He needs to get his act together sharpish, though, because there is a rip in the space time continuum just above one of the palm trees, and Christ... more

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3 months ago

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Brilliant

    This show gets better and better. So great to hear such passionate, informed conversations about children’s books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jake_TygerTale
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Brilliant Children’s Books Podcast

    Love spending an hour on the Island of Brilliant every month - the happiest place with bestest of books 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HH368
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A show full of sunshine

    Who wouldn’t want to listen to awesome authors chatting to their mates about the stories and people that light up the world of KidLit? This show is as entertaining as it is informative and is one of the most nutritiously delicious treats in the podcasting world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McSquorge
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Brilliant but please supply reading ages for recommendations

    Have just heard the first episode and love it I am always looking for new books for children. However please please can you include recommended reading ages for your recommendations. Apologies if you rectify this in future episodes. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gvsdg
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • It is brilliant, too.

    A lovely, gentle, daft podcast about the wonderful world of children’s books. Always a wonderful listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jabber the Claret
    Ireland4 months ago

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