Inside: A book review of Big Chickens Fly the Coop plus book extension ideas and lots of free printables. Title: Big Chickens Fly the Coop Author: Leslie Helakoski Illustrator: Henry Cole Publisher: Scholastic Inc., 2008 Theme: Chickens, Humour, Perseverance Ages: 3-7 Summary Four big silly chickens decide to go adventuring — they really want to visit their farmhouse. In true … Read more
Inside: You’ll find a book review of Groovy Joe Ice Cream & Dinosaurs, links to resources, plus free printables for colouring, graphing and counting. I was digging through my immense pile of picture books the other day when I came across this treasure: Groovy Joe Ice Cream & Dinosaurs I hope you enjoy the book review and the free activities … Read more
Inside: Review and recommendations for silly butt books. Hi Friends! Have you come across this ridiculously funny book: I Need a New Butt! It was written 7 years ago but I’ve only just discovered it. That’s because my daughter-in-law came home with it this weekend. Given that 6-year-old Olin is deep into potty humour she just HAD to get it. … 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: Book review of Silly Doggy Hi Friends! I have a very sweet book to share with you today plus, as usual, some ideas to go along with it. Title: Silly Doggy! Author / Illustrator: Adam Stower Publisher: Orchard Books, 2011 Intended Audience: 3 – 8 years Opening Lines: One morning, Lily saw something wonderful in her garden. It was … Read more
I just received a copy of this brand new book, A Cow on the Couch! I really got a kick out of this book and think it has great possibilities. Read on and I’ll tell you why. Title: A Cow on the Couch Author: Glen A Penrod Publisher: 2017, Dymon Publications American Fork Suitable for Ages: 3 to 8 Theme: … Read more
Here’s a brand-new picture book by author and illustrator Kate Beaton. It came highly recommended from our local book store and it totally lived up to my expectations. The kids laughed all the way through it and couldn’t get over how the little warrior horse looks like a chubby guinea pig:) Title: The Princess and the Pony Author: Kate Beaton … Read more
Welcome to Perfect Picture Book Friday! It’s been a little while since I’ve linked up with Susanna but when a child brought this book to class today, I just knew I had to share it with you. Title: Trust Me, Jack’s Beanstalk Stinks! Author/Illustrator: Eric Braun / Cristian Bernardini Publishing: Picture Window Books, 2011 Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 3 Theme: … Read more
Inside: Book review of The Book With No Pictures Have you been lucky enough to get a hold of this new book? Mine arrived in the mail a few days ago and I LOVE it! Title: The Book With No Pictures Author: B.J. Novak Illustrator: There isn’t one! Duh 🙂 Publishing: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2014 Ages: 4 to … Read more