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Donuts, Ducks, and Drawing: A Dive into Robert McCloskey’s World
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Donuts, Ducks, and Drawing: A Dive into Robert McCloskey’s World

Today’s episode is extra special for all you classic children’s book lovers! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Carrie Halim, the Curator of the Robert McCloskey Museum, who (let’s be honest) is basically living the dream. If you’ve ever imagined what it’s like to be surrounded by Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, and all things McCloskey, you’re in for a treat. Carrie shares how she fell in love with McCloskey’s work, the magic of curating such an iconic collection, and some behind-the-scenes stories from the museum. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering McCloskey’s timeless books, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to revisit your favorites.


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Celebrate Robert McCloskey’s Ohio Roots: A Day of Donuts, Harmonica, and Kaleidoscopes!

Join us this Saturday, September 14th, for the grand finale of summer at the McCloskey Museum! We're celebrating Robert McCloskey’s Ohio heritage and literary legacy with a day full of fun and creativity. Enjoy donuts, harmonica tunes, and kaleidoscope-making as we honor the beloved author and illustrator. Special tributes from authors Glenn McCarty and Gary D. Schmidt, along with duckling and Lentil sculptor Nancy Schon, will make this event even more memorable.

Catch a performance of Lentil at the Hamilton Flea at 11 AM, and then join us at the museum from 12-4 PM to continue the festivities. It’s all happening on McCloskey’s birthday weekend at 20 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio. For more details, visit our Facebook group at McCloskey Wonder Works!

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Books in this episode:

The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh by A. A. Milne

Frederick by Leo Lionni

The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald

Pilgrim’s Inn Elizabeth Goudge

P. 14 as referenced. Click to expand.

Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey (on sale at time of posting!)

Lentil by Robert McCloskey

Homer Price

Homer Price books by Robert McCloskey

Centerburg Tales (also titled More Homer Price) by Robert McCloskey

Henry Reed, Inc.

Henry Reed series by Keith Robertson; illustrated by Robert McCloskey:

Henry Reed, Inc.

Henry Reed's Journey

Henry Reed's Babysitting Service

Henry Reed's Big Show

Henry Reed's Think Tank

Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans

The Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack; illustrated by Kurt Wiese

Robert McCloskey by Gary D. Schmidt

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Doodle’s Mountain by Amanda M. Brindley; illustrated by Sofia Rector

The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson by Glenn McCarty; illustrated by Joe Sutphin

Journey Cake, Ho! by Ruth Sawyer; illustrated by Robert McCloskey

Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man : A Tale of the Sea in Classic Tradition by Robert McCloskey

Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire Amy Guglielmo; illustrated by Jacqueline Tourville

Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis

John Philip Duck by Patricia Polacco

Once On a Time by A. A. Milne

The Magic Hill by A. A. Milne

The Childcraft books


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