4 Delightful Picture Books for Christmas

Hello friends! Today I’d like to share the sweetest new Christmas books. They’re not brand new, as in 2021, but they’re all new to me and were published between 2016 and 2020, so they’re all fairly recent. I hope you love them as much as I do! Please note, I’ve used Amazon affiliate links throughout this post. If you decide … Read more

I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott

Cover of the book "I Talk Like a River"

I Talk Like A River by Jordan Scott Illustrated by Sydney Smith Neal Porter Books, 2020 40 pages For ages 4-8 Themes: Fiction, Stuttering, Fathers and Sons Opening Lines: I wake up each morning with the sound of words all around me. And I can’t say them all … From the Book Flap: What if words got stuck in the … Read more

A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee

I just discovered this fabulous new-to-me book: A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee. This is one of those little treasures that makes me wonder how on earth I missed seeing it when it first came out. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Magee then please check it out. And if you already are, then hopefully some of my book extensions … Read more

What’s Inside a Flower? Book Review

I have the most beautiful non-fiction picture book to share with you today. Title: What’s Inside a Flower? And Other Questions About Science & Nature Author: Rachel Ignotofsky Publishing: Crown Books for Young Readers, 2021 Suitable for Ages: 4-9 Themes: Flowers, Science, Nature; Opening Lines: Flowers live everywhere. They bloom in bustling cities, lush jungles, soggy swamps, blistering deserts, and … Read more

The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle Book Review and Classroom Connections

The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle is a delightful book I chanced upon a few days ago and just have to share with you. Title: The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle – The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson’s Famous Frozen Treat Author: Anne Renaud Illustrator: Milan Pavlovic Publishing: Kids Can Press, 2019 Ages: 4-9 Themes: Children as Inventors, Experiments, Perseverance … Read more

Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Review and Activities

Inside: Book review of Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct plus activities: word search, 5 facts sheet, Venn diagram, dinosaur border. I just finished reading the coolest non-fiction picture book all about dinosaurs and evolution. Title: Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct – Real Facts About Real DinosaursAuthor: Drew ShenemanPublishing: Harper, 2020Ages: 4-8Themes: Non-Fiction, Dinosaurs, Evolution; Opening Lines: This is the planet Earth a … Read more

How to Help a Child Who Worries: My Monster and Me Book

Inside: Book review and follow-up activities for My Monster and Me, a book about childhood worries. Includes links to other books and a colouring sheet. Hello! Today I’m excited to share a wonderful new picture book about dealing with childhood worries. The author, Nadiya Hussain, draws upon her childhood panic attacks to write this reassuring and comforting book. Title: My … Read more