I have to say, Canadians do Thanksgiving right. They pitch it into mid-October, right at the golden peak of all things autumnal, before it has a chance to be swallowed up in Halloween and cast aside by Christmas. Here in …
Category: picture books
ten to tickle your fancy
Looking for a glimmer of gladness? A morsel of merriment? For lighthearted story times, a sunny flutter, a giggle to turn a bad day around, reach for one of these gems: Stick, written and illustrated by Irene Dickson published in …
as fall drifts into winter
There are two parts to autumn. The first is that golden haze entering in September, when the air becomes crisper, leaves paint riotous beauty across the landscape, cozy sweaters feel just right for a crunchy walk through the woods. But …
powerful & poignant…new recommended reads on refugees/immigrants
A while back I shared some excellent middle-grade reads illuminating the immensely difficult sagas of refugees and asylum seekers. Today I’ve got another stack of powerful, poignant, hopeful stories of both immigrants and refugees. Some are ideal for young children; …
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rocket into space…out-of-this-world books!
A few weeks back we dove to the depths of the ocean. Today, we’re strapping ourselves in for some outer-space travel! Get ready for some maximum g-force awesomeness for your curious kids! Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon, written by …
you’ve got a friend…
This world is so full of sharp edges, sorrows like anvils sitting on our chests, worries, feelings of inadequacy. That’s true for adults, and it’s true for children as well. One of the sweetest gifts on the planet is the …
treats for all… on Halloween
Today, I’ve got a mix of Halloween titles so you can choose your perfect treat. Something for small-fry: Sophie’s Halloween Disguise, written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells published in 2018 by Viking, Penguin Young Readers And irresistibly darling board book. …
five for doughnuts and hot cider weather
Recently I spent a couple of days up north where the trees were aflame, the skies a canvas of whispering grays, and the wood stove a welcome respite from the deliciously brisk air. Fall has thoroughly arrived here in Minnesota (as …
reads about Indigenous Americans — part two
Today I’ve got some more excellent titles that help raise our awareness and understanding of the First Nations/Indigenous Peoples in the Americas. It’s the last day in a trilogy of posts: Yesterday’s post contained several history books for older children …
splendors for September
September and October are my favorite months of the year. Rhythms return after summer days punctuated with splash and spontaneity. Cooler air approaches. Evenings lengthen with the sun heading to bed earlier and earlier. All of which makes for ideal, …
