Hi Everyone! Today was my first day of spring break so one of the things I did was go to Bolen Books (my favourite Victoria book store) and buy two new books for my class. Today’s feature is: I think Andrea Spalding is an amazing author. Last year I featured her book Me and Mr. Mah. Andrea is a grandma, … Read more
It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday time, hosted by the lovely Susanna Hill My choice today is this adorable book I found on Deep Space Sparkle. Title: The Shape of My Heart Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Alys Paterson Publishing: Bloomsbury, 2012 Intended Audience: Ages 2-6 Topic: Math, Geometry, Shapes Opening Lines: This is the shape that we are. The shape of you … Read more
‘m joining Susanna Hill again for another fun Perfect Picture Book Friday. Title: Happy Author/Illustrator: Mies Van Hout Publishing: Lemniscaat, NY, 2011 Intended Audience: 3 to 7 years old Theme/Topic: Emotions Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Opening Line: Curious Brief Summary: This book puts a name and face to a variety of emotions. Each page has a vibrant pastel drawing of a … Read more
I think you’re going to love this book by Lois Ehlert and the gorgeous winter birds we painted afterwards. Title: Snowballs Author: Lois Ehlert Publisher: Scholastic, 1995 Topic: Weather, Snow, Birds, Art Intended Audience: Ages 4 – 9 Brief Summary: If you thought snowmen only had carrot noses, then you’re in for a big surprise. This book is full of … Read more
Inside: A review of The Dog Who Found Christmas. A beautiful book for young kids. Introducing one of my all-time favourite Christmas stories for kids: The Dog Who Found Christmas! This is such a beautiful little book that I’ve read it to my class every year for what seems like forever. It’s definitely an oldie but goodie. Title: The Dog … Read more
Inside: Book review of Snow Bear, video link to polar bears and a round-up of some fabulous polar bear art activities. Hi Everybody! Brrr…it’s actually starting to get cold now in my part of the world. I was half-expecting to see snow on the Malahat. We can see the tippy-top of the small mountain range from our kitchen window. But … Read more
My choice today for Susanna’s Perfect Picture Book Friday is The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland. Publisher: Scholastic, 2008 Audience: 3 and up Genre: Juvenile Fiction Topic: Bears, Hibernation, Humour Opening Lines: In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Moose had marvelous antlers and Lion, a … Read more
Hi Everyone! We’ve just started our bears unit , one of my all-time favourite science units to teach! I found this book a couple of months ago and I’m in love with it! I thought it was a Goldilocks knock-off, but it’s not! It’s much better. And it’s definitely Perfect Picture Book WORTHY. Title: Three Bears of the Pacific Northwest … Read more
Inside: Review of Pumpkin Circle and links to activities. I just couldn’t resist one last pumpkin book before Halloween. Pumpkin Circle is definitely my all-time favourite for teaching the kids about the life cycle of a pumpkin. If you only buy one pumpkin book, this is it! Title: Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden (Amazon affiliate link) Author: George … Read more