K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Inside: Book review of Sadie and the Snow, plus lots of related activities. I’m sharing one of my favourite winter books this week. TITLE: Sadie and the Snowman AUTHOR: Allen Morgan ILLUSTRATOR: Brenda Clark PUBLISHING: 1985, Kids Can Press AGES: 3 to 7 TOPIC: Winter, Snow, Seasons OPENING: One cold winter day, Sadie made a snowman in her back yard. … Read more
Inside: The Very Best Christmas Present book review, free book activities, free clipart Hi Friends! Believe it or not, one of my all-time favourite Christmas books is a Golden Book that I’ve had for 31 years! The Very Best Christmas Present is a very sweet story and an excellent read-aloud. My copy is the one I bought my youngest son … Read more
Inside: Book review of Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman. Hello! It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday and I have an oldie but a goodie to share. Are You My Mother? was first published 57 years ago! I discovered it early in my teaching career and read it many times over the years. TITLE: Are You My Mother? AUTHOR: P.D. … Read more
I’m a big fan of Denise Fleming and own several of her books. This one is a favourite and is perfect to read on EARTH DAY! Title: Where Once There Was a Wood Author: Denise Fleming Publishing: Scholastic, 1997 Theme: Environment, Non-Fiction Ages: 4 to 8 Opening Lines: Where once there was a wood, a meadow, and a creek … … Read more
Inside: Book review of Skelly the Skeleton Girl and lots of related activities. I have a very sweet book to share with you, plus some free follow-up activities It seems a little early in the season to share skeleton books, but I have it on my mind because I’ve been making sugar skull clip art for the last week. Title: … Read more
I just received a copy of this brand new book, A Cow on the Couch! I really got a kick out of this book and think it has great possibilities. Read on and I’ll tell you why. Title: A Cow on the Couch Author: Glen A Penrod Publisher: 2017, Dymon Publications American Fork Suitable for Ages: 3 to 8 Theme: … Read more
Every Little Thing, adapted by Bob Marley’s daughter, is one of my favourite books. I bought it a couple of years ago and it quickly became my favourite! Title: Every Little Thing Author: Based on the Song “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley Adapted by: Cedella Marley Illustrated by: Vanessa Brantley-Newton Publishing: 2012, Chronicle Books Suitable for Ages: 3 to … Read more
Inside: Book review of Peace Week in Miss Fox’s Class Title: Peace Week in Miss Fox’s Class Author/Illustrator: Eileen Spinelli, Anne Kennedy Publishing: 2009, Albert Whitman & Company Suitable for Ages: 4 to 8 Theme: Fiction, Peace, Cooperation Opening Lines: The children in Miss Fox’s class had been squabbling. And squabbling. Day after Day” Brief Synopsis (from the book jacket): Miss … Read more
Inside: Book review of Please, Mr. Panda plus book-related activities. Title: Please Mr. Panda Author/Illustrator: Steve Antony Publishing: 2014, Scholastic Press Suitable for Ages: 3 to 7 Theme: Fiction, Manners Opening Lines: Would you like a doughnut? Give me the pink one. Brief Synopsis: Please, Mr. Panda is a simple and sweet book that highlights the importance of good manners. The … Read more