K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Inside: A book review of the wonderful book Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress plus several accompanying activities. Good Morning! It’s been a little while since I’ve written a book review but when I saw Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress in my school library earlier this week, I knew that it was my next review. Title: Morris Micklewhite … Read more
Each year the Toronto Dominion Bank has a Grade one book giveaway where they give a book to every Grade 1 student in Canada! Here is this year’s gift: Title: Mr. Zinger’s Hat Author/Illustrator: Cary Fagan, Dusan Petricic Publishing: Tundra Books, 2012 Themes: Multi-generational, story-within-story, imagination Opening: Every day after school, Leo took his ball into the courtyard. He threw … Read more
My choice for this week’s Perfect Picture Book Friday is CHALK by Bill Thomson. Publishing: Two Lions, March 2010 Genre/Topic: Juvenile Fiction; Imagination Intended Audience: 4 to 8 Opening Lines: There are none! This is a wordless picture book 🙂 Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brief Synopsis (from Amazon.ca): A rainy day. Three kids in a park. A dinosaur spring rider. A bag of … Read more
I have a TON of Robert Munsch’s books, but I would have to say that The Paper Bag Princess is my all-time, hands-down favourite. This is the ultimate “girl power” picture book. Interesting facts: Munsch is a beloved Canadian children’s author AND this particular book was written the year my oldest son was born and he just turned 32! Title: … Read more
I absolutely adore the Stella books by Canadian author Marie-Louise Gay. If you haven’t read any of them run to the book store right now! They’re that good. Title: Stella — Princess of the Sky Author and Illustrator: Marie-Louise Gay Publisher: Groundwood Books, 2010 Audience: Ages 2 and up Theme: Imagination, Space, Relationships Opening: “Stella!” cried Sam, “Stella! Look! The … Read more
Inside: Book review of Snowmen All Year. Happy Friday! I just discovered the sweetest book that I’d like to share with you. Title: Snowmen All Year Written by: Caralyn Buehner Illustrations by: Mark Buehner Publishing: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2010, Fiction Suitable for Ages: 3 to 9 Themes/Topics: Winter, Imagination, Friendship, Seasons Opening: I love to build a snowman … Read more