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Seal Song: Book Review

Hi Everyone!  Today was my first day of spring break so one of the things I did was go to Bolen Books (my favourite Victoria book store) and buy two new books for my class. Today’s feature is: I think Andrea Spalding is an amazing author. Last year I featured her book Me and Mr. Mah. Andrea is a grandma, … Read more

Looking Closely Along the Shore: Book Review

Inside: A book review and activities for Looking Closely Along the Shore Title: Looking Closely Along the Shore Author & Photographer: Frank Serafini Publisher: Kids Can Press, 2008 Intended Audience: Everyone! Topic: Non-Fiction, Seashore Opening: Look very closely. What do you see? A flower? A fossil? What could it be? Synopsis (from Amazon): “Look closely. Look very closely. Is it? … 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

In One Tidepool: Book Review and Activities

Inside: Book review and activities for In One Tidepool Title: In One Tidepool ~ Crabs, Snails and Salty Tails Author: Anthony D. Fredericks Illustrator: Jennifer DiRubbio Publisher: Dawn Publications, 2002 Intended Audience: Primary age Theme: Ocean, Habitat, Tidepool animals Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Synopsis: This is a rhyming text with vivid descriptions of life in tidepools, from sea stars, to anemones, to … Read more