Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant by Jean de Brunhoff

Our theme of problematic picture books that deal indirectly with colonialism continue with this natural companion to Curious George. Today’s book is notable if only because it is the first “classic” we’ve discussed that I read as a child. Will that make me more inclined to like the book or not? You’ll just have to see.

We discuss Blast From the Past, the Babadook, the difference between bowler and derby hats, and the ultimate lesson in retail therapy. “You want to deal with your mom’s death?...