K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Inside: Book review of The Tree, links to eco-friendly activities, free Earth Day clip art. In honour of Earth Day on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 I’m featuring The Tree written by Dana Lyons and illustrated by David Danioth. Title: The Tree Publishing: Illumination Arts, 2002 Intended Audience: 3 years and up Topic: Trees, Ecosystem Opening: There’s a river flowing near … Read more
Inside: You’ll find a book review and LOTS of different ideas for extending the book. Enjoy! I have an old but “new to me” book to share with you today: This is Not My Hat! I was looking at it in the library yesterday and by the time I got to the last page I knew this would be a winner … Read more
Inside: A book review of the wonderful book Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress plus several accompanying activities. Good Morning! It’s been a little while since I’ve written a book review but when I saw Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress in my school library earlier this week, I knew that it was my next review. Title: Morris Micklewhite … Read more
Inside: Book review of The Luckiest Leprechaun and lots of follow-up activities. Hello! This is a repost and update from 7 years ago. But The Luckiest Leprechaun is STILL my favourite St. Patrick’s Day book so I thought it was definitely worth featuring this post. I should say, though, that St. Patrick’s Day isn’t actually mentioned in the book, but … Read more
Inside: Book review of In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb and lots of related activities. Title: In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb Author: Marion Dane Bauer Illustrator: Emily Arnold McCully Publishing: Holiday House, 2011 Theme: Spring, Stories in Rhyme Age: 4-7 NOTE: This is an updated post with 5 more links to FREE resources! Summary: … Read more
Inside: An explanation of a grand conversation or book talk. What is a Grand Conversation? I just realized that I often refer to a grand conversation as an excellent way to extend a particularly good story but that I haven’t done a very good job of explaining what that is. In short, it’s a fun way to discuss a book … Read more
Inside: The best New Year’s books for kids. Happy New Year! I’ve rounded up a collection of fun books to help ring in the new year. Whether you’re a parent, a grandparent or a teacher, these books will be perfect to read either leading up to New Year’s Eve or later when you’re back at school. I’ve curated a lovely … Read more
Inside: A review of Santa’s Stuck and lots of cool activities to go with the book Santa’s Stuck is one of my favourite Christmas books. But better yet, my students always loved this book, too. It’s been around awhile (2004) but it’s definitely worth reading. In fact, I think it will become one of those timeless Christmas classics. Santa’s Stuck … Read more
Inside: Book review of Skelly’s Halloween and related book activities Skelly’s HalloweenWritten by David Martin Illustrated by Lori Richmond Henry Holt and Co., 2018 Ages 4-8 Halloween, Skeletons Brief Synopsis: This is a charming story about Skelly Bones Skeleton, a skeleon who absolutely adores Halloween and can hardly wait to go trick-or-treating. But after a tumble he finds himself in … Read more