Peter Easter Frog: Book Review and Ideas!

Inside: Book review of Peter Easter Frog I just bought the sweetest book for my almost 5-year-old granddaughter. I’m pretty certain she’s going to love it! Title: Peter Easter Frog Author: Erin Dealey Illustrator: G. Brian Karas Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2021 Ages: 2-6 The story begins with a cute little Easter frog. He’s merrily hopping down the … Read more

Breathing is My Superpower: Book Review and Activities

Inside: A review of Breathing is My Superpower and some related book activities. If your child (or classroom full of children) could benefit from taking a mindful pause in the middle of their busy days, or need a coping technique for stressful situations, then I have the perfect book for you. Breathing is My Superpower Alicia Ortego Independently published, 2020 … Read more

Big Chickens Fly the Coop: Free 14-Page Printables

Inside: A book review of Big Chickens Fly the Coop plus book extension ideas and lots of free printables. Title: Big Chickens Fly the Coop Author:  Leslie Helakoski Illustrator:  Henry Cole Publisher: Scholastic Inc.,  2008 Theme: Chickens, Humour, Perseverance Ages: 3-7 Summary Four big silly chickens decide to go adventuring — they really want to visit their farmhouse. In true … Read more

Cactus Books for Kids: Free Coloring Page

Three fabulous cactus books for kids. Two fiction and one non-fiction. Also includes a free cactus colouring page.

Inside: You’ll find 3 mini book reviews and a free cactus colouring page. I’ve been making cactus clip art the last couple of weeks so I thought I’d look for some books about cacti and share those with you. Clementina’s Cactus by Ezra Jack Keats is a charming wordless picture book. It’s a very sweet story about a man and … Read more

Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug: 9 Fun Easy Activities

Inside: A review of Tiny T Rex and the Impossible Hug plus 9 book extension ideas with some free printables! Title: Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug Author: Jonathan Stutzman Illustrator: Jay Fleck Publishing: Chronicle Books, 2019 Themes: Dinosaurs, Emotions, Friendship Ages: 3-7 Synopsis (from the book flap): Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs … Read more

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch: Kindness Story for Kids

Inside you’ll find: A book review of Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch plus 7 different ways to extend the book with free links and resources! This post has been updated to include some new printables. Today we read this fabulous book called Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli and Paul Yalowitz. This is truly a wonderful story about love … Read more