Fun Kids Book Worms Podcast

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Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them.

Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month.

You can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app, and online at funkidslive.com

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Cressida Cowell is a British author and illustrator known for her popular 'How to Train Your Dragon' series. She has also written other children's books and is involved in the film adaptations of her work.
Justin Somper is an author of children's books, best known for his 'Pirate Academy' series, which features daring pirate adventures.
Matt Goodfellow is a poet and author known for his honest and humorous poems about growing up. His book 'Tomorrow We Begin' is nominated for the Poetry Book of the Year.
Jackie Morris is an author and illustrator of children's books, known for her gentle and poetic style, as seen in her book 'The Summer Puppy.'
Deborah Meaden is a businesswoman and television personality, known for her role on Dragon's Den. In this episode, she discusses her book 'Talks Money,' which offers fun stories and advice on finance for young readers.
Sarah Morrell is an illustrator and author, recognized for her work on 'A Head Full of Magic,' a book about a girl who can talk to animals and deals with themes of bullying and family.
Kate Griggs is a dyslexia champion and author of 'Xtraordinary People,' a book celebrating how thinking differently can be a superpower.
Clare Harlow is an author who discusses her story 'Tidemagic,' a tale filled with adventure and the theme of finding one's voice.
Rachel Morrisroe is an author of 'Felix and the Future Agency,' a humorous adventure about facing fears and shaping the future.
TikTok historian and author of 'History Stinks! Wee, Snot and Poo Through Time', a humorous book that brings history to life with gruesome and revolting details.
Author of 'Murdle Junior', a book featuring brain-bending mysteries designed for young readers.
Zohra Nabi is an author known for her engaging storytelling and ability to weave intricate narratives. She has a background in literature and has received acclaim for her work, particularly in children's literature. Her book 'Deep Dark' explores themes of adventure and mystery set against the backdrop of Victorian London.
Frann Preston-Gannon is an award-winning author and illustrator, celebrated for her imaginative children's books. She has a strong reputation in the literary community for her unique storytelling style and vibrant illustrations. Her latest work, 'Little Lim and the Golden Treasure', showcases her talent for creating magical adventures that captivate young readers.

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Here's the recent few episodes on Fun Kids Book Worms.

0:00 37:45

CRESSIDA COWELL, JUSTIN SOMPER, MATT GOODFELLOW & JACKIE MORRIS: How to Train Your Dragon, Pirate Academy: Sword Echoes, The First Year & The Summer Puppy

Guests
Cressida Cowell Justin Somper Matt Goodfellow Jackie Morris
Keywords
children's literature fantasy adventure storytelling writing books reading imagination creativity child development

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

There’s swashbuckling, secret missions, and even a magical sword in Pirate Academy: Sword Echoes—Justin Somper’s latest pirate adventure is as daring as they come.

Over in the picture book corner, The Summer Puppy by Jackie Morris is a gentle, poetic read that captures all the wonder of a puppy’s very first summer.

Cressida Cowell’s been busy—she’s joining Bex for a catch-up after the release of the brand-new How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie last week.

And if you’re starting secondary school—or remember how it felt—The First Year by Matt Goodfellow is a powerful verse novel that gets right to the heart of those early ups and downs.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!

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0:00 27:43

THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS 2025: Deborah Meaden, Matt Goodfellow & Sarah Morrell

Guests
Deborah Meaden Matt Goodfellow Sarah Morrell
Keywords
children's books book awards Deborah Meaden Matt Goodfellow Sarah Morrell Factual Book of the Year Poetry Book of the Year Cover of the Year UK children's literature

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

Get ready, book lovers we have a very special episode installed for you this week!
It’s time to celebrate the stories and storytellers that have captured the hearts and
imaginations of young readers across the UK – with The Week Junior Book Awards!

First up, it’s Deborah Meaden Talks Money, in the running for Factual Book of the
Year. Ever wondered where money comes from—or how to make it work for you?
Deborah shares fun stories and smart advice on saving, spending, and even starting
a business.

Next, up for Poetry Book of the Year, it’s Tomorrow We Begin by Matt
Goodfellow—funny, honest poems that feel like a diary about growing up.

Finally, up for Cover of the Year, it’s A Head Full of Magic by Sarah Morrell—about
Fleur, who’s dealing with bullies, family drama… and the surprise discovery that she
can talk to animals!

To find out more, check out the full shortlist, and get involved, head
to theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk – because every reader deserves to be part of
the story!

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!

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0:00 26:59

KATE GRIGGS, CLARE HARLOW & RACHEL MORRISROE: Xtraordinary People, Tidemagic and Felix and the Future Agency

Guests
Kate Griggs Clare Harlow Rachel Morrisroe
Keywords
dyslexia superpower adventure secrets finding your voice facing fears fixing the future

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

Bex is joined by dyslexia champion Kate Griggs, whose new book Xtraordinary People celebrates how thinking differently is a real superpower.

Clare Harlow stops by to talk about Tidemagic — a spellbinding new story packed with adventure, secrets, and the power of finding your voice.

Plus, Bex chats with author Rachel Morrisroe about her new book Felix and the Future Agency, a fast, funny adventure all about facing fears and fixing the future!

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!

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0:00 20:47

GT KARBER & SUZIE EDGE: Murdle Junior and History Stinks! Wee, Snot and Poo Through Tim

Guests
Suzie Edge GT Karber
Keywords
history gruesome revolting mysteries children's books

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

First up, Bex is joined by TikTok historian Suzie Edge whose hilarious new book -
 History Stinks! Wee, Snot and Poo Through Time - brings history to life in all its
gruesome, revolting glory.

Finally, think you can crack the case? GT Karber brings brain-bending mysteries for
young minds in Murdle Junior.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!

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0:00 17:46

ZOHRA NABI & FRANN PRESTON-GANNON : Deep Dark and Little Lim and the Golden Treasure

Guests
Zohra Nabi Frann Preston-Gannon
Keywords
Deep Dark Little Lim and the Golden Treasure Victorian London Zohra Nabi Frann Preston-Gannon

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

This week on Bookworms, we plunge into the shadowy streets of Victorian London with Deep Dark by Zohra Nabi.

And to close the show, award-winning author Frann Preston-Gannon joins Bex to dive into her magical new adventure, Little Lim and the Golden Treasure.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!

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Ratings

Global:
4.2 rating 266 reviews

UK

4.3 ratings 204 reviews

USA

3.5 ratings 31 reviews

Ireland

4.0 ratings 12 reviews

Australia

4.3 ratings 10 reviews

Canada

3.2 ratings 5 reviews

New Zealand

4.8 ratings 4 reviews

Singapore

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South Africa

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