Weekend Edition's ambassador to the world of children's literature, Daniel Pinkwater, brings in a new kids' book, called And Here's to You!, by David Elliott.
Three years ago, councilmembers in Washington, D.C., approved a tax hike on the wealthy as a way to raise the wages of child care workers. It's led to big gains for the city's child care workforce.
This year marks 30 years since the release of Mariah Carey's hit, "All I Want for Christmas is You." But have any other pop singles been able to enter the holiday music canon since?