The Tree: Book Review AND Earth Day 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

Sea Otter Inlet: Book Review and Activities

Inside: Sea Otter Inlet Book Review and Activities Looking for a fabulous book about otters?  You’ll love Sea Otter Inlet. Title: Sea Otter Inlet Author & Illustrator: Celia Godkin Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1997 Intended Audience: 6 years and up Topic: (Non-fiction) Kelp bed ecology, otters Synopsis (from Amazon): Award-winning author/illustrator Celia Godkin explores the world of the sea otter … Read more

A Grand Old Tree: Book Review

I went digging through my massive book collection today for Perfect Picture Book Friday and came up with this little gem. I actually forgot I had it. Title: A Grand Old Tree Author & Illustrator: Mary Newell DePalma Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books, 2005 Genre: Non-Fiction Theme/Topic: Trees, Ecology, Life Cycle Intended Audience: Ages 3 to 8 Synopsis (from The … Read more