Book Hog by Greg PizzoliI love all of Greg Pizzoli’s books – it’s so fun to see his characters from other books making appearances in this one (I see you crocodile! Or are you an alligator?). The Book Hog loves books – he loves to smell them, to collect them and to...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right – our kids are GOING BACK TO SCHOOL! Phew! Summer flew by and yet at the same time some days simply crawled with my kindergartener rolling at my feet complaining of boredom. The smell of freshly sharpened...
With the recent anniversary of the moon landing, both my kids have become super interested in space and especially the moon. Here are the books we’ve been reading these past few weeks:Moon: Earth's Best Friend by Stacey McAnulty with pictures by Stevie LewisSo far...
Playground fun! Leslieville is full of wonderful playgrounds and even better food & coffee for you. Remember when you were in your 20’s and perhaps did a pub crawl or two? Stopping at various drinking establishments, grabbing $1 pizza along the way and stumbling...
I've started having 'theme' months when it comes to reading with a focus on countries around the world. Really, it's just an excuse to get the kids excited to go to restaurants that I want to eat in. This month we went to Japan with these books:Natsumi! by Susan...
Time to Sleep, Sheep the Sheep! by Mo WillemsAlice loves loves loves this book – we read it before bed every night. Sheep the Sheep checks on all her friends to make sure they are getting ready for bed. Pig the Pig is in the bath, Horse the Horse is on the potty, and...
Here is a little bit about your text, let's say it's your introduction to the topics of the books.What George Forgot by Kathy Wolff with pictures by Richard ByrneIs it any wonder why my son loves this book? It reminds me very much of another favourite, Barnaby Never...
YO HO YO HO! A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR ME! A Pirate Life This is not a playground per se but it’s a fantastic experience for your kids we discovered last summer. For about an hour and a half – you and your family are completely turned into pirates. This is an immersive...
Summer is HERE! And we are in Prince Edward Island – one of the most beautiful places in Canada. Days at the beach, exploring lighthouses and eating ice cream to our heart’s content. These are some of the books we’ve brought with us: Chu's Day at the Beach by Neil...
Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke with illustrations by Angela BrooksbankAlice insists on reading this each night at least 3 times. It's a very sweet counting story of a baby with his mama at a Nigerian market. Baby is wrapped on his mama's back and is gifted with so...
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