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: Book review of The Big Bunny and the Easter Eggs. Plus the cutest big bunny art. Yesterday my class and I were talking about Easter. One of the kiddies said that her Easter last year was very strange because the Easter bunny showed up the next day! Then another child said the Easter bunny didn’t even come to his … Read more
Inside: Review and art project for The Red Hat by David Teague Title: The Red Hat Author: David Teague Illustrator: Antoinette Portis Publishing: Disney, Hyperion, 2015, Fiction Suitable for ages: 4-9 Themes/Topics: Neighbours, Wind, Perseverance Opening: “Billy Hightower lived atop the world’s tallest building. Even the clouds didn’t reach so high. When it rained, Billy stayed dry. No puddles. No … Read more
This beautiful book, A Salmon for Simon, was written over 30 years ago — the same year I was married — 1978. It’s won two awards and has easily withstood the test of time. Title: A Salmon for Simon Author: Betty Waterton (1923-2012) Illustrator: Ann Blades Publisher: Groundwood Books / House of Anansi Press, 1978 Intended Audience: 3 to 9 … Read more