K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
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
In 2002/03 I completed my Master’s degree with a classroom research project. The purpose was to determine whether children in Grades 1 and 2 (with some adult help) could learn to adopt critical perspectives to the books they read. I used a number of books in this study, but my personal favourite was Anthony Browne’s Piggybook! Title: Piggybook Author & … Read more
The Biscuit books are just so darn cute and I love them so much, I thought it would be worthwhile featuring a beginning reader series. And there are a LOT of books in this series. I have about 8 of them, but when I did a search I realized there are even more! Title: Biscuit Stories Author: Alyssa Satin Capucilli … Read more
I went digging through my massive book collection today for Perfect Picture Book Friday and came up with this little gem. I actually forgot I had it. Title: A Grand Old Tree Author & Illustrator: Mary Newell DePalma Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books, 2005 Genre: Non-Fiction Theme/Topic: Trees, Ecology, Life Cycle Intended Audience: Ages 3 to 8 Synopsis (from The … Read more
I have a TON of Robert Munsch’s books, but I would have to say that The Paper Bag Princess is my all-time, hands-down favourite. This is the ultimate “girl power” picture book. Interesting facts: Munsch is a beloved Canadian children’s author AND this particular book was written the year my oldest son was born and he just turned 32! Title: … Read more
If you own a Westie, love dogs, or even have a soft spot in your heart for animals, then you’re going to love this book. I suspect most of you are already familiar with McDuff, but I love the McDuff stories so much that I just had to highlight one of them for Perfect Picture Book Friday. This is the … Read more
I absolutely adore the Stella books by Canadian author Marie-Louise Gay. If you haven’t read any of them run to the book store right now! They’re that good. Title: Stella — Princess of the Sky Author and Illustrator: Marie-Louise Gay Publisher: Groundwood Books, 2010 Audience: Ages 2 and up Theme: Imagination, Space, Relationships Opening: “Stella!” cried Sam, “Stella! Look! The … Read more