The changing seasons are a curious thing for kids. What kinds of things happen when the season moves from summer to fall to winter? Here are some great books to read about these changes. (This post uses affiliate links.) Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak. A picture book with gorgeous artwork illustrations, this […]
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Action. Adventure. Extreme sports. Lessons in perseverance, inclusion, how to combat bullying, and more. This is what the X-Tails book series is all about. Introducing the X-Tails team – a set of 6 animal characters: Wisdom, the lion who is the team leader. Charm the Kangaroo. Crash the Hippo. Flight the Gorilla. Dazzle the Bear. Mischief
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When presented in storybook format, even young kids can grasp potentially complex concepts with surprising ease. That’s why I really have been enjoying the Science Storybook series. Originally published in Korea and translated into English, these books are written for young children – preschool through 2nd grade in particular, although I think they can be
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Kids love gifts that are specialized just for them. So when I heard about the Lost My Name book company, I thought it would be an amazing gift for my youngest son – something special, just for him. The story follows the adventures of a little boy (or girl!) who has lost their name and goes
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One of the best things we as parents (whether we are homeschooling or not) is instill the love of learning in our children. Kids are curious creatures by nature – we just have to provide the opportunity for exploration. As a child, one of my favourite thing to reference was the large set of encyclopedias
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Written in the present day, and exploring the past, this new book from author Colleen Nelson challenges readers, offering the opportunity to look at their own personal responses. Summary: “Jess is an angry loner trying to escape a troubled past, who acts out by setting things on fire. Sara Jean is a dutiful granddaughter trying
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Title: Through Flood and Fire {Book Review} Author: Anne Patton Publisher: Coteau Books Age Range: Children (9+) Time Period: 1903 Location: Saskatchewan Dorothy is in a campsite on the edge of a little village called Saskatoon. The year is 1903 and the 10-year-old girl and her family have come all the way from England to Canada. They are heading to
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There’s always been something alluring about Arthurian legend. I think I’ve devoured just about every version of the story as I’ve possibly could. Camelot, Avalon, Lancelot, Morgana, Guinevere, Knights of the Round Table, Arthur….. it’s all so… romantic and mysterious. What if the stories were real? What if there was a sword called Excalibur and
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