K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Barbara 
Hi Friends, I just finished reading a new book called The Guinea Pig Chronicles. I was completely charmed by it and I hope you will be, too! The Guinea Pig Chronicles Patricial Maxwell Watts Katie John Matador, Nov. 2022 57 pages Ages 7-9 Opening Lines: Fluffy was a guinea pig, but not just any guinea pig! He was young, … Read more
Happy December, Friends! I have two free Christmas printables for you today. I know how crazy the last few days of school can be leading up to the winter holidays, so hopefully these will help out a bit. FREE CHRISTMAS PRINTABLES The first one is a colouring page with Santa standing beside a fireplace (you can download it at the … Read more
Oh my goodness! I hope I’m not too late with Santa’s Countdown to Christmas, but this book is so sweet and fun I’m going to write about it anyway! Santa’s Countdown to Christmas: 24 Days of Stories Kim Thompson Élodie Duhameau Crackboom! Books, 2022 60 pages 3-6 years (but I’d go as high as 8 years old!) Opening Lines Santa … Read more
Hi friends, I have a very sweet Christmas story to share with you today called Chip the Truck Delivers Christmas Gifts. Chip the Truck Delivers Christmas Gifts Julia Zheng Nurul Ashari Qinghong Zheng (October 19, 2022) 25 pages Ages 2-7 Opening Lines: My name is Chip. I am a happy green truck. It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m on my way … Read more
Over the course of this last year I’ve been making lots and lots of paper bag puppets. I have 45 different puppets and bundles to choose from now. HOW TO USE THE PAPER BAG PUPPETS IN YOUR CLASSROOM A LOT of primary teachers are buying these because they’re such a fun, easy, and almost-no-prep activity. Honestly, the only prep is … Read more
How To Draw a Happy Cat is a hilarious story about a cat who just can’t seem to stay happy. How to Draw a Happy Cat Ethan T. Berlin Jim Matison Hippo Park, October 4, 2022 Ages 3-7 Synopsis The book begins by showing the reader how to draw a happy cat. But after the drawing is complete the happy … Read more
How to Party Like a Snail is an adorable book that celebrates the quiet people in the world. How to Party Like a Snail Naseem Hrab, author Kelly Collier, illustrator Owlkids, Sept. 13, 2022 40 pages 4-7 years Synopsis Snail loves to party — just in a very chill and peaceful way. But his friends don’t really understand his desire … Read more
Oh my goodness! A Wee Boo is the cutest children’s book I’ve read in a long time. This brand new book is being released today: September 13, 2022. A Wee Boo written by Jessica Boyd illustrated by Brooke Kerrigan Orca Book Publishers, Sept. 13/22 for ages Pre-school to Kindergarten 32 pages A big thank you NetGalley and Orca Book Publishers … Read more
I’m a huge Robert Munsch fan and was excited to read this version of Mud Puddle. It’s adapted from Munsch’s original classic to make it more accessible to early readers. There are currently several Munsch Early Readers available and I’m sure you’ll want to add this one to your collection! Read on for a review and some fun story extensions. … Read more