https://simplecast.com Deep analysis and discussion about Margaret Wise Brown's mysterious 1946 children's book, "Little Fur Family." 2025 en Thu, 8 May 2025 23:09:23 +0000 Mon, 12 May 2025 17:08:42 +0000 https://little-fur-family.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/fbd367b5-f1e3-4234-b73e-457b1c56d035/ef811ebf-bd69-4817-ace6-a12da4c19f1b/3000x3000/fur5.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://little-fur-family.simplecast.com episodic Deep analysis and discussion about Margaret Wise Brown's mysterious 1946 children's book, "Little Fur Family." Isaac Kestenbaum true https://feeds.simplecast.com/_JM1ToUv discussion, funny, kids books, parenting Isaac Kestenbaum ikestenbaum@gmail.com 939e0304-69cc-41b0-bed9-60261b310f1d Thu, 8 May 2025 23:09:23 +0000 ikestenbaum@gmail.com (Isaac Kestenbaum) https://little-fur-family.simplecast.com/episodes/a-little-portal-1ILm_9nc A Little Portal Isaac Kestenbaum 00:41:57 Isaac and is joined by Lucas Adams to discuss the differences between the original fur-covered version of the book and the new board book, wildness vs. safety, and the concept of the frontier. Plus: what happened to the fur grandmother character? Isaac and is joined by Lucas Adams to discuss the differences between the original fur-covered version of the book and the new board book, wildness vs. safety, and the concept of the frontier. Plus: what happened to the fur grandmother character? frontier, parenting, little fur family, kids books true full 2 74ad0bc5-47e5-45c6-a3d8-23e490734347 Sat, 5 Apr 2025 17:52:35 +0000 ikestenbaum@gmail.com (Matt Frassica) https://little-fur-family.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dark-heart-of-little-fur-family-CARXlshM The Dark Heart of Little Fur Family Matt Frassica 00:37:20 In our inaugural episode, Isaac is joined by podcast producer Matt Frassica (The Briny). Matt and Isaac talk about the meaning of the "tiny, tiny fur animal," why the dandelion is so big, and Matt shares a dark interpretation of the book's meaning. Plus the "Russian dirge" version of the ending song. In our inaugural episode, Isaac is joined by podcast producer Matt Frassica (The Briny). Matt and Isaac talk about the meaning of the "tiny, tiny fur animal," why the dandelion is so big, and Matt shares a dark interpretation of the book's meaning. Plus the "Russian dirge" version of the ending song. true full 1