The Fire Station: Book Review
The Fire Station by Robert Munsch is my pick for this week’s Perfect Picture Book … Read more
Kid Lit
And Here’s to You: Book Review and Activities
My favourite book this week is a rollicking fun poem by children’s author, David Elliott, … Read more
First Grade Stinks: Book Review and Activities
First Grade Stinks: Don’t you just love that title? It cracks me up every time … Read more
Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum: Book Review and Activities
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.
Looking Closely Along the Shore: Book Review
Inside: A book review and activities for Looking Closely Along the Shore Title: Looking Closely … Read more
Sea Otter Inlet: Book Review and Activities
Inside: Sea Otter Inlet Book Review and Activities Looking for a fabulous book about otters? … Read more
In One Tidepool: Book Review and Activities
Inside: Book review and activities for In One Tidepool Title: In One Tidepool ~ Crabs, … Read more
Book Review: Me and Mr. Mah
Here’s one of my favourite books: Me and Mr. Mah. It’s a powerful inter-generational story … Read more
Piggybook by Anthony Browne: Book Review
In 2002/03 I completed my Master’s degree with a classroom research project. The purpose was … Read more
A Grand Old Tree: Book Review
I went digging through my massive book collection today for Perfect Picture Book Friday and … Read more
The Paper Bag Princess: Book Review and Activities
I have a TON of Robert Munsch’s books, but I would have to say that … Read more
McDuff! You Sweetie Pie!
If you own a Westie, love dogs, or even have a soft spot in your … Read more
Stella Princess of the Sky: A review and 10 fun ways to extend the book!
I absolutely adore the Stella books by Canadian author Marie-Louise Gay. If you haven’t read … Read more
Yum yum, Enemy Pie
It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday with Susanna Hill! It’s actually still Thursday where I live, … Read more
Big Bear Hug: Book Review
I’m so happy to have discovered this book, Big Bear Hug by Nicholas Oldland. It’s … Read more
Watch out! Here comes Bad Kitty
One of my students came bounding into the classroom the other day BEGGING me to … Read more
The Polar Bear’s Gift: Review and Fun Activities
Inside: A review of The Polar Bear’s Gift, an Inuit legend. Title: The Polar Bear’s … Read more
Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud Book Review
Inside: A book review of The Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud Happy ALMOST Friday! … Read more
Book Review: First Snow in the Woods
Inside:A book review of First Snow in the Woods. This is one of the most … Read more