Welcome to Dads on Books, where Mike and David FINALLY hit record and make an episode after 40 minutes of talking about "random things." They immediately forgot everything. (We blame Blockbuster's brain-erasing technology). Rob Reiff started last week's "Little House in the Big Woods" episode accidentally, in his pocket, and has to rewind it like a cassette tape to listen again. Finally touching on this touching book, "Sleeping Cutie," we, as parents, deeply relate to "I'm not tired!" being yelled at bedtime. Mike tries it and feels like it would be great to work on in therapy. Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney with "fun" artwork Brian Pinkney, the dads are lead on an adventure to a jazzy Dreamland nightclub where Cutie and her toys become the band. Aaand... "HeeeEEERE's Cutie!"

Looking for an episode we touched on in this one? Consider one of these fine suggestions:

Little House in the Big Woods
or

The Little Engine That Could

or

The "Loose Ends" Episode (possibly Episode 22, but more likely Episode 88)

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This episode of Dads on Books sees Mike and David finally hit record after a legendary hour-and-a-half pre-show chat! They dive into "Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?", discussing "Cliffnotes" and hilarious plot spoilers like Pa pouring lead bullets. Learn about Laura's supposedly "easy life" with Almanzo, when she marries up. The dads also debate burning wardrobes for fuel, their future as authors in 2042, Mike's passing in 2442 after purchasing YouTube for $25, and the fiscal genius of a triple wedding. All this AND a few musical numbers.

Looking for an episode we touched on in this one? How about:
Little House in the Big Woods
or
Who Was Mike Walker

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This is my boss, Mike & David, we're not millionaires, but we are a heck of 2 guys...

In the latest episode of Dads on Books, we explore the decadence of Fancy Nancy. Nostalgia was on our minds as we careened towards a cliff edge of the Gogos, Hart to Hart, and many other things from the 80s that we say twice. Join us for a tear-filled episode of silliness.

Looking for an episode we touched on in this one? How about:
Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell- Big Words for Little People
or
Louis Sachar- Sideways Stories from Wayside School
and let us not forget the ever popular
Richard Scarry- Cars and Trucks and Things that Go

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This week David and Mike head "Underground" to learn about how a city's underground systems work. I know, sounds like a snooze-fest. BUT, not only is there a lot to learn about city building, there are little pieces of humor in the pictures that will draw you in.

We really dig this intriguing book by another David, David Macauley.

Looking for an episode we touched on in this one? How about:
Little House in the Big Woods

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Squeektastically Sqeektastic! David and Mike could squeek away for hours about Humphrey (oui oui oui!), but... spoiler alert! (There aren't any real spoilers here). They uncover author Betty G. Birney's hilarious revelation that Humphrey initially had an "Accent." Who knew a book about a rodent could be so touching and inspiring? Reminding us of "Talks-too-Much-Mike" and "Slow-Down-David".

We just love this book. We laughed, we cried...

Looking for another episode? How about:
Dan Gutman's, It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green

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The Doctor will see you now! In their first Dr. Seuss book discussion, Fox in Socks, Mike and David chew on blue goo and in an unmuddled tweetle beetle battle, happen upon some Suess-lore. And their smart tongues? Just headed out on a trip to Numbs-ville!

Looking for an episode we touched on in this one? How about:
The Giving Tree
or
Guess How Much I Love You

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This week, the Dads discuss the book Guess How Much I Love You. Dad A quizzes Dad Number One on art mediums, #1 discovers details about the ISBN page, A crosses the globe looking for the location and #1 plans a trip to see his long lost relatives at Walker Books. After all the hubbub, it's a consensus, they both love it!

Looking for an episode we touched on in this one? How about:
Little House in the Big Woods
or
Mrs. McTats and Her House Full of Cats

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Mike and David venture into books for an older audience—don’t worry, still kids—with Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. We’ll learn how to churn butter, smoke a deer (the meat) and other fun stuff. Two classy dads dishing on an American classic. Check it out.