I can’t put into words just what makes British kids books different – they just are. If you read enough books, you can eventually tell a Canadian book from an American book from a British book from an Australian book (you get my point). Kids books from the UK have a...
Playground Survival: Cherry Beach Sports Fields
A GUIDE TO FINDING GREAT PLAYGROUNDS FOR THE KIDS AND FANTASTIC COFFEE FOR YOUIf your kids are now the age of independent play, chances are, you spend lots of time at the playground. And unless you are a mutant or a saint, this can be pretty boring. This is my guide...
Three Books of the Week
Nobody's Duck by Mary SullivanI don’t know why ducks make everything funny – but they do. In this book, an alligator finds a duck in his yard and wonders this duck belongs to. They go to the library, the movies, the go-carts and even skydiving searching for the owner...
Three Books of the Week: Bunnies!
I can't tell if my daughter actually likes bunnies on her own accord, or likes them because I have forced them on her in the way of Jelly Cat stuffies and Alice in Wonderland bunny themed decor. Either way, she likes bunnies (and fish - which is definitely on her...
Three Books of the Week: Great Girls
I was asked once about the lack of female protagonists in children’s literature so I am doing my best to find fantastic picture books starring fearless and wonderful little girls. I think these three are great examples of girls with great imaginations and strong...
Playground Survival – Toronto East
BIRCHMOUNT COMMUNITY CENTRE PLAYGROUND Address: 93 Birchmount Road at Kingston (just east of Warden) How to Get Here: The playground is on the northwest side of the community centre with plenty of parking on lots both adjacent to the playground and the community...
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