I am a HUGE dog lover, so when I found this book at the local library I had to grab it! TITLE: A Small Brown Dog With a Wet Pink Nose AUTHOR: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen ILLUSTRATOR: Linzie Hunter PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2010 TOPIC/THEME: Dogs, Dog Adoption, Parent-Child (Fiction) BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Amelia is determined to have her own … Read more
The Fire Station by Robert Munsch is my pick for this week’s Perfect Picture Book Friday, hosted by Susanna Hill. Title: The Fire Station Author: Robert Munsch Illustrator: Michael Martchenko Publisher: Firefly Books (Canada), Annick Press (US), 1983 Theme: Fire trucks, humour Synopsis (from Indigo): “What child wouldn’t love to go for a ride on a fire truck? In this … Read more
My favourite book this week is a rollicking fun poem by children’s author, David Elliott, called And Here’s to You! Title: And Here’s to You Author: David Elliott Illustrator: Randy Cecil Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2004 Intended Audience: Ages 4 – 8 Theme: Animals, Stories in Rhyme, Environment Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Synopsis: A rhyming, celebratory book of creatures from birds to fish … Read more
First Grade Stinks: Don’t you just love that title? It cracks me up every time I look at it. This book was recommended by one of the — dare I say it — hundred(s) of bloggers I follow. I bought it last summer and the kids get a real kick out of it. Title: First Grade Stinks Author: Mary Ann … Read more
Love this book! The language is amazing. It’s full of bouncy rhyme-y words that dance around your mouth. And it’s FUNNY! But also, it lends itself to a fine talk about cooperation. I just love how all the animals try so hard to help each other.
Inside: A book review and activities for Looking Closely Along the Shore Title: Looking Closely Along the Shore Author & Photographer: Frank Serafini Publisher: Kids Can Press, 2008 Intended Audience: Everyone! Topic: Non-Fiction, Seashore Opening: Look very closely. What do you see? A flower? A fossil? What could it be? Synopsis (from Amazon): “Look closely. Look very closely. Is it? … Read more
Inside: Sea Otter Inlet Book Review and Activities Looking for a fabulous book about otters? You’ll love Sea Otter Inlet. Title: Sea Otter Inlet Author & Illustrator: Celia Godkin Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1997 Intended Audience: 6 years and up Topic: (Non-fiction) Kelp bed ecology, otters Synopsis (from Amazon): Award-winning author/illustrator Celia Godkin explores the world of the sea otter … Read more
Inside: Book review and activities for In One Tidepool Title: In One Tidepool ~ Crabs, Snails and Salty Tails Author: Anthony D. Fredericks Illustrator: Jennifer DiRubbio Publisher: Dawn Publications, 2002 Intended Audience: Primary age Theme: Ocean, Habitat, Tidepool animals Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Synopsis: This is a rhyming text with vivid descriptions of life in tidepools, from sea stars, to anemones, to … Read more
Here’s one of my favourite books: Me and Mr. Mah. It’s a powerful inter-generational story of friendship. Title: Me and Mr. Mah Author: Andrea Spalding Illustrator: Janet Wilson Publisher: Orca Book Publisher, 1999 Genre: Realistic Fiction Theme: Intergenerational and interracial relationships, loss, friendship, memories Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Synopsis (from School Library Journal): “After his parents’ separation, Ian and his mother move far … Read more