Book Recommendations
Rambling (the physical, not the verbal, variety)
Come with me on a ramble — See? The roses are out, and here and there, as yet unseen blooms hide in the wind-tangled grass. Come with me on a ramble — hidden joys await us. ~ Photo by Raymond Stilborn, poem by Beth Stilborn The first day of spring seems a good day to…
Read MoreParty Bears! (Of the Super Happy Persuasion) PLUS a mini-interview with author MARCIE COLLEEN!
It’s YAY o’clock, which means it’s time to join the Super Happy Party Bears in a party dance — “slide to the left, hop to the right…” Marcie Colleen’s delightful debut chapter book series will make kids laugh and want to dance and celebrate along with the bears, and they’ll cheer them on through every…
Read MoreKetzel: the Cat Who Composed, by Leslea Newman — Book Recommendation
This is the second K post today, because I couldn’t resist telling you about this delightful picture book. Sometimes we just need to enjoy the moment. And sometimes we can find inspiration in the most unexpected places, as happened in this delightful picture book. Title: Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed Author: Lesléa Newman Illustrator: Amy…
Read MoreI’ve Seen the Promised Land by Walter Dean Myers — book recommendation
Title: I’ve Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Author: Walter Dean Myers Illustrator: Leonard Jenkins Publisher: New York: HarperCollins/Amistad, 2004 Genre: Picture book biography Audience Age: 5 to 10 Themes, topics: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights, equality, inspiration Opening Sentences: March 1968. The country was torn by turmoil.…
Read MoreFriends and Family Make the Holidays SHINE!
From a treasure trove of picture books gifted to me by a dear friend, there are two I want to share with you today. (There will be others as the blog year and the alphabet continue.) They celebrate the joys of family and friends, and so are perfect for this season. Title: Friends Stick Together…
Read MoreDwayne Brenna’s New Novel, NEW ALBION — Book Recommendation
Usually when I feature a novel by someone named Brenna, it is by one of my favorite writers (and my cousin), Beverley Brenna. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to Bev’s husband, Dwayne, whose first novel is hot off the press. This isn’t Dwayne’s first foray into authorship, however. He has written nonfiction, delving into…
Read MoreBlogging by the letter (and sharing a book)
After the events of last week, it’s difficult to get back to blogging as usual, but I am going to try. In an effort to keep me on course with my blogging here this year, I’ve decided to take inspiration from the A-Z Challenge that happens every April. Don’t worry – I won’t post daily!…
Read MoreTwo Kids’ Books That Bring Home the Harsh Reality of Residential Schools in Canada
Reading to learn, reading to seek justice — in the spirit of #WeNeedDiverseBooks, I’m exploring two books today about Residential Schools in Canada. First Nations children were still being taken from their homes and forced to attend residential schools when I was in school. I am grateful that these schools are no longer in existence.…
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