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
Inside: LOTS of book related activities around color, feelings, emotions, change, traditions and culture. I’m excited to share this wonderful new book with you today. It just made its debut in September. The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh is so sweet and colourful! It’s just a real feel-good kind of book. Title: The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh Author: Supriya … Read more
Inside: Lots of bucket filler activities. All free! Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder … (Henry David Thoreau) Title: Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids … Read more
Inside: Helping your children explore their feelings with a wonderful book and follow-up activities. My daughter-in-law purchased a book I immediately fell in love with and just HAD to share! It’s called The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings by Anna Llenas. It’s important for children to learn to identify and express a wide range of feelings, while also … Read more
Hi Everyone! Have you seen the Color Feelings Series? This is a collection of books aimed at helping young children identify and talk about their feelings. Dr. Rona Miles writes in the forward WHY this is an important skill: “…children who are able to recognize and express feelings have a much easier time forming friendships, navigating social situations, and managing … Read more
The beauty and depth of honesty in this story, Each Kindness, took my breath away. Title: Each Kindness Author: Jacqueline Woodson Pictures: E.B. Lewis Publishing: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2012 Ages: 5-8 Themes: Friendship, Kindness, Emotions Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Synopsis from Amazon: Chloe and her friends won’t play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her … Read more
‘m joining Susanna Hill again for another fun Perfect Picture Book Friday. Title: Happy Author/Illustrator: Mies Van Hout Publishing: Lemniscaat, NY, 2011 Intended Audience: 3 to 7 years old Theme/Topic: Emotions Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Opening Line: Curious Brief Summary: This book puts a name and face to a variety of emotions. Each page has a vibrant pastel drawing of a … Read more