I used to joke that there’s actually no way whales are a real thing, because the facts about them just do. not. feel. POSSIBLE! And yet… nature – absolutely incredible, breathtaking nature – continues to captivate us with these creatures. I love this book. In fact, I want to specifically point out that Greystone KidsContinue reading “Show Us Where You Live, Humpback”
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I Am Small, by Qin Leng
I Am Small, by Qin Leng, is about feeling different, new perspectives, and the way we see ourselves. Mimi is the smallest in her class, and nobody else seems to see the way that it makes things difficult. One day, the arrival of someone even smaller in her life gives her a new perspective, andContinue reading “I Am Small, by Qin Leng”
Outside Art by Madeline Kloepper
Outside Art by Madeline Kloepper Full disclosure – I haven’t had a chance to read Outside Art with my students yet. But I am too excited to wait to share because… I love it!! Outside Art, by Madeline Kloepper, is about curiosity and creativity, expressing yourself, and looking at life from the perspectives of others.Continue reading “Outside Art by Madeline Kloepper”
The Cranky Ballerina by Elise Gravel
I’ve really been enjoying Elise Gravel’s Disgusting Critters series, so I was excited to grab The Cranky Ballerina from the library the other day. Ada is cranky because she HATES Saturdays. On Saturdays, Ada has ballet. Pirouettes, arabesques, tutus and twirls … blech! When she accidentally spins her way into a karate class, Ada learnsContinue reading “The Cranky Ballerina by Elise Gravel”
SKUNK ON A STRING, by Thao Lam
Let’s talk about wordless books! It’s tempting to look at a wordless picture book and think that it’s not “hard” enough for your kids, or that without text, a wordless book could even be boring. Without words, a book isn’t challenging kids in the right way, right? No way! Wordless books are FANTASTIC tools –Continue reading “SKUNK ON A STRING, by Thao Lam”
The Night Gardener, by The Fan Brothers
Alright, this book is magical. William wakes up one morning to find that the tree outside has been shaped into a mysterious giant owl, overlooking the street. Night after night, more and more enormous tree sculptures appear, bringing people in the town together to see the amazing spectacle. The excitement is contagious. When William discoversContinue reading “The Night Gardener, by The Fan Brothers”
Waiting for Snow by Marsha Diane Arnold, Illustrations by Renata Liwska
In Waiting for Snow, an adorable group of animal friends are tired of waiting for snow to fall. Hedgehog tries to remind the other animals that if they are patient, snow will surely come! But they just can’t seem to wait a day longer, and decide to take matters into their own hands, using theirContinue reading “Waiting for Snow by Marsha Diane Arnold, Illustrations by Renata Liwska”
Edie’s Ensembles, written and Illustrated by Ashley Spires
Edie’s Ensembles is about feeling seen, popularity, and being liked for who we truly are. Edie loves being stylish – almost as much as she loves the attention she gets for it. Realizing that the more outrageous the outfit, the more attention she gets, she sets out to outdo herself every single day. But whenContinue reading “Edie’s Ensembles, written and Illustrated by Ashley Spires”
It Happened on Sweet Street by Caroline Adderson, Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch
I finally got a copy of It Happened on Sweet Street! It’s been on my wish list for awhile–I really love the way that Caroline Adderson cleverly weaves French and English together in her picture books. Recently I saw her read aloud of this book for the Whistler Writers Festival and realized I wanted itContinue reading “It Happened on Sweet Street by Caroline Adderson, Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch”
The Pencil by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula, Illustrated by Charlene Chua
The Pencil is a beautiful Inuit story published by Inhabit Media. It is about a small family who appreciate everything that they have. Their stories, their pets, their household items – they are all special and to be protected or used wisely. One day, the kids are allowed to use Anaana’s (mother) special pencil toContinue reading “The Pencil by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula, Illustrated by Charlene Chua”
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