The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon by Matthew Burgess with pictures by Fiona WoodcockHow do you budge a curmudgeon (who somewhat resembles your brother)? He just won’t move. No amount of budging or bribery will do. A funny, and utterly delightfully illustrated, look at...
A Good Day For a Hat by T. Nat Fuller with pictures by Rob HodgsonMr. Brown loves hats so much. He can’t leave the house without the perfect hat. Which is why it takes him so long to leave the house! I mean at first it’s raining, so he needs a rain hat. Then it’s...
Planning a trip to Disney World? But don’t know where to start? Don’t worry – I’ve got you covered! Welcome to my <simplified> (I hope!) “How to Plan a Trip to Disney World” Guide Here are the bullet points. 1. WHEN TO GO? Using sites like Undercover Tourist’s...
Sometimes Rain by Meg Fleming with pictures by Diana SudykaI adore this book! It’s about the weather, the seasons and all the wonderful things kids get to do throughout the year. The illustrations are just incredible and it’s fun to read this poetic tribute and talk...
JUMP FOR JOY PLAY CENTRE I think we are coming to the end of winter, but lets get real, in Toronto spring doesn’t truly make an appearance until mid April at least! Which means we still have quite a few weeks of indoor play (and to be fair, when summer hits and you...
Nibbles: The Book Monster by Emma YarlettThis book is harder to find but if you can do it – it’s worth it. Both my kids adore this book. Nibbles is a very naughty book monster who keeps eating his way through different stories. The book is interactive, clever and...
Bear's Big Bottom by Steve Smallman with pictures by Emma YarlettBear is so friendly and sweet. He’s always there to help and play. It’s just unfortunate that his big bottom often gets in the way. Your kids will be howling reading this one as poor Bear learns to...
My son only wants to read funny books at the moment (a trend I gather that lasts through the teens until he is a moody university student annoying the people sitting at the next table by loudly talking about politics. Ummm, no a group of U of T students did NOT...
Daddy Honk Honk by Rosalinde BonnetThis is the most adorable book set in the Arctic – perfect for learning about Arctic animals (shout out to Sarah Rachel at the ROM for this one!). Aput, the little fox, watches the geese fly south for the winter and discovers they...
Winter Is Here by Kevin Henkes with illustrations by Laura DronzekYes, winter is most definitely here. I love anything Kevin Henkes does and this is no exception. Winter is everywhere: on the houses, in the park and clumped on the trees. It’s hard and icy. It takes a...
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