Picture Book Spotlight: One Can Be Inspires Children to Explore Solo Time
In a world that highlights extroversion, this book explores a child’s need and desire to embrace alone time.
Social Emotional
Friends and Life Lessons: Exploring the Wonderful Ducky Friends Series
The Ducky Friends Series is a wonderful set of children’s books dedicated to teaching social skills. The sequence of the series follows the natural progression of social skills development and is aimed at 4 to 8 year-olds. These beautifully-illustrated stories with their many endearing animal characters are sure to please even the pickiest readers! I’ll begin by describing each of … Read more
The Boy and the Pink Light
This beautiful picture book was written by a meditation teacher. The story begins with a happy, curious boy, surrounded by friends and family. When he wakes up one day to an unexpected feeling of sadness, he’s naturally afraid and confused. A magic pink light appears and offers to help fill his empty heart. The boy imagines the light as a … Read more
Sky, the Deaf Home Run Hero Book Review
Did you know that April is National Deaf History Month in the United States? I wasn’t aware of that until I was introduced to this beautiful new book, Sky, the Deaf Home Run Hero. Deaf History Month is a time to raise awareness about the deaf community and their struggles in our society. If this is a topic you’d like … Read more
How to Party Like a Snail: A Delightful New Book plus 6 Follow-Up Ideas!
How to Party Like a Snail is an adorable book that celebrates the quiet people in the world. How to Party Like a Snail Naseem Hrab, author Kelly Collier, illustrator Owlkids, Sept. 13, 2022 40 pages 4-7 years Synopsis Snail loves to party — just in a very chill and peaceful way. But his friends don’t really understand his desire … 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
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
Everyday Mindfulness: Ideas for the Classroom
Inside: Book review of Everyday Mindfulness, ideas for classroom use, and a free journal cover. Hi Friends! I just had the pleasure of reading Everyday Mindfulness by Melissa Steginus. When the publisher asked if I’d be interested in reviewing this book I was hesitant at first because usually my reviews are confined to children’s books. But then my curiosity got … 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