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...
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...
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...
Digger, Dozer, Dumper by Hope Vestergaard with pictures by David SlonimMy son is horse obsessed. And has been for nearly three out of his almost four years – which in kids years is alot. I was so excited to find this book at my local library and it’s definitely a gem...
As an adult, one of my most favourite things about reading books is the ability it has to take me on a journey anywhere in time and anywhere around the world. It has the same ability for kids. We were at the Royal Ontario Museum the other day for their current...
I Love Dogs! by Sue Stainton and Bob StaakeThis is a really fun visual book for kids to look for the dogs described (which dog is the bendy one Alice?) and for anyone who loves dogs. Simple text and fun illustrations – this book is perfect for any dog loving family....
SPRING IS HERE! Finally! After what seems like the longest winter (but it always seems that way right?), the birds are singing, there are buds on the trees and we haven't had a snowstorm in four weeks. I can put the boots and snow pants away! These are some great...
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