Parishay's Book Club

Parishay Khan
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A cozy stop in the book nook, where stories come alive. Parishay shares a favourite read, and the characters you will not stop thinking about.

  1. Sep 10

    18: Climbing The Magic Faraway Tree

    Get ready for an enchanting adventure on Parishay's Book Club. In this episode, Parishay welcomes amazing guest Mathew French to the studio to explore the absolute childhood classic, The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton. Together they climb the magical Faraway Tree, discuss rotating lands, and chat about eccentric characters like Moon Face and the Saucepan Man. Mathew treats listeners to a live reading of his favourite passage and tackles a hilarious Dunedin flying challenge in the Washing Basket Express, steering his basket past Baldwin Street and right into the public library. Also, find out how to build your very own secret reading fort for this week's listener challenge. Grab your favourite storybook and discover why reading is your ultimate superpower. Tune in to uncover the magic of storytelling and let your imagination fly. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    18: Climbing The Magic Faraway Tree

  2. Aug 27

    17: Writing Secrets with Swapna Haddow

    Get ready for a magical celebration of NZ Children's Book Week on Parishay's Book Club! In this very special episode Parishay welcomes the amazing award winning author Swapna Haddow to the studio. You probably know Swapna from her hilarious books like Dave Pigeon, Bad Panda, and My Mum is a Lioness. Together they dive deep into the fascinating world of story creation. Swapna reveals her favourite writing spots and shares exactly how she dreams up such brilliant ideas for young readers. The duo also discusses the absolute best ways to motivate tamariki to put down their screens and fall completely in love with reading. The fun reaches a whole new level when Parishay challenges Swapna to a hilarious game of The Story Starter testing her on the spot imagination with tiny glowing dragons, spooky library books, and a talking pet parrot! Listeners are also given an exciting backyard writing challenge. Tune in to uncover the ultimate secrets of becoming an author and let your imagination fly. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    17: Writing Secrets with Swapna Haddow

  3. Aug 13

    16: Surviving Count Olaf With Cam

    As we are entering into NZ Children's Book Week, let us talk about one perfect book series! Who could be a better guest for this special occasion than Cam, a fantastic 10 year old reader, because we are celebrating in style! Parishay sits down with Cam to discuss his absolute favourite pick, diving headfirst into the mysterious and gloomy world of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire. From decoding secret messages to dodging the villainous Count Olaf and his absolutely terrible disguises, this episode is packed with non stop suspense. Discover exactly why this epic 13 book saga keeps readers totally hooked despite the tragic tales. Plus, listen in as Cam takes on a hilarious survival game to see if he can outsmart the main villain using only everyday objects! Grab your magnifying glasses, tune in, and get ready to uncover the truth behind the VFD. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    16: Surviving Count Olaf With Cam

  4. Jul 30

    15: Alien Escape with Rachel Brooking!

    Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of a sci fi journey! This time on the podcast, we crack open the fantastic New Zealand classic, Under the Mountain by Maurice Gee. I am thrilled to welcome an amazing guest, Rachel Brooking, the Member of Parliament for Dunedin. We talk about Theo and Rachel, twins who speak to each other using just their minds. We also chat about dormant Auckland volcanoes and those terrifying alien slugs known as the Wilberforces. But it is not all scary stuff. We discuss what it takes to find your inner bravery and face down your biggest fears. Then things get wonderfully weird with our wild game, Alien Escape Plan! You must tune in to hear what treats our MP would offer alien invaders at the Beehive, and the song she would play to defeat a flock of robot seagulls! Finally, grab your crayons and paper for our weekly listener challenge. I want to see your drawings of magical underground beasts! Hit play and let the adventure begin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    15: Alien Escape with Rachel Brooking!

  5. Jul 16

    14: How to Negotiate With Dragons!

    Grab your spell books and get ready for a magical ride! This week on Parishay's Book Club, we are diving into 'A Wizard of Earthsea' by Ursula K. Le Guin. Joining Parishay for this epic quest is Mickey Treadwell! Mickey is a Dunedin City Councillor and deputy lead of the Environment and Youth portfolio, with an impressive background in game design, natural history film, and environmental protection. Together, Parishay and Mickey unpack the dangers of showing off and the scary shadow monster Ged accidentally unleashes. They discuss facing our fears, maintaining the balance of nature, and whether a Councillor's negotiation skills would actually work on an ancient, super-smart dragon! Listen in for a wildly funny game of 'Wizard's Wild Scenarios' featuring flying pancake paperwork, and learn how to complete our special 'True Name' shadow puppet listener challenge. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    14: How to Negotiate With Dragons!

  6. Jul 2

    13: Midnight Adventures & Sneaky Pheasants!

    Get ready for a thrilling, midnight adventure under the stars! This week on Parishay's Book Club, we are sneaking into the woods to explore Roald Dahl classic, 'Danny the Champion of the World'. Joining Parishay for this cheeky adventure is the wonderful Sarah Gallagher! Sarah is an experienced arts and heritage leader, writer, researcher, and the amazing Director of Dunedin Library Services. Together, Parishay and Sarah unpack the unbreakable bond between Danny and his marvellous father. They discuss the simple joys of living in a gypsy caravan, fixing old engines, and the hilarious, highly-secret plot to outsmart the grumpy Mr. Victor Hazell using 'The Sleeping Beauty' method! Listen in for a wildly funny game of 'Mastermind or Mischief' where Sarah tries to hide a pet bearded dragon, and learn how to complete our special gadget-free listener challenge. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    13: Midnight Adventures & Sneaky Pheasants!

  7. Jun 18

    12: The Little Prince's Big Secrets

    Ready to blast off!! Strap on your goggles, because this week on Parishay's Book Club, we crash-land right into the starry world of an absolute classic: 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry! Joining Parishay in the studio is special guest Sonya McArthur, brilliant author behind 'Tales of Curiosity'. Together, they unpack the ultimate cosmic mystery: why do grown-ups care so much about boring numbers when there are tiny planets, talking foxes, and magical roses to discover? Tune in as Parishay and Sonya decode the wise secrets of the desert and figure out what the fox really means when he says the most important things can only be seen with the heart. Plus, do not miss the wackiest game of 'Design A Planet' ever! Who would survive on a world made of bouncing jelly or ticking clocks? Grab your crayons for a stellar challenge and dream up your very own asteroid bursting with imagination and fun. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    12: The Little Prince's Big Secrets

  8. Jun 4

    11: Imagination Overload on Planet Omar

    Put on your astronaut helmets and prepare for an imagination overload! In this exciting episode of Parishay's Book Club, we are exploring a hilarious book called 'Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet' by Zanib Mian. Since Parishay is flying solo today, she takes us on a deep dive straight into the mind of a boy who is an absolute magnet for trouble! Parishay chats about how being different is actually a beautiful strength and how Omar uses his massive imagination to deal with moving to a new school, his messy little brother Esa, and a scary bully named Daniel. The book shows us that kindness is a superpower and that even the toughest bullies might just be nervous on the inside. Tune in to learn five fancy new vocabulary words, hear Parishay play a funny game of Imagination or Reality, and find out how to turn a scary giant into a dancer wearing a bright pink tutu! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    11: Imagination Overload on Planet Omar
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A cozy stop in the book nook, where stories come alive. Parishay shares a favourite read, and the characters you will not stop thinking about.

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  • Creator
    Parishay Khan
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Otago Access Radio
  • Show Website
    Parishay's Book Club