Bird-watching is a hobby that really emerged in the 20th century. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, “In the 19th century… Read more Early Bird-Watching Books
Category: Books
Did You Know? Nancy Drew
I don’t remember ever reading a Nancy Drew book when I was growing up, but I did read some of… Read more Did You Know? Nancy Drew
Three Picture Books About J.S. Bach
Most of the picture books I review on this blog I enjoyed reading… Today I have the pleasure of including… Read more Three Picture Books About J.S. Bach
16 Picture Books Celebrating Women in History
It’s Women’s History Month and I’m sitting on my couch with a big stack of picture books featuring women who… Read more 16 Picture Books Celebrating Women in History
The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu
I made a list of 20 fiction and 20 non-fiction books to read in 2020. One of my non-fiction picks… Read more The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu
Three Historical Picture Books Set in Quebec
It’s been awhile since I revisited Canadian historical fiction picture books. Here are three very different picture books set in… Read more Three Historical Picture Books Set in Quebec
Three Picture Books About Rembrandt van Rijn
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) may not be the first artist you think of sharing with children, but I’ve come across… Read more Three Picture Books About Rembrandt van Rijn
Three Picture Books Set in World War II
In honour of Remembrance Day, here are three picture books that vividly depict life in Europe during World War II,… Read more Three Picture Books Set in World War II
Five More Picture Books About van Gogh
Up today are reviews of five picture books about famous 19th century artist Vincent van Gogh, recommended for kids ages… Read more Five More Picture Books About van Gogh
Five Picture Books About Vincent van Gogh
In my hobby of finding picture books about artists (and other historical figures) I’ve discovered ten about Vincent van Gogh,… Read more Five Picture Books About Vincent van Gogh
Four Picture Books About Emily Carr
Today I’m sharing four picture books about a famous Canadian artist. I knew that Emily Carr (1871-1945) lived in British… Read more Four Picture Books About Emily Carr
7 Things You’ll Learn If You Read The Boys in the Boat
I just (a couple of hours ago) finished reading The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest… Read more 7 Things You’ll Learn If You Read The Boys in the Boat
Four Picture Books About Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937?) is a fascinating historical figure, well-known for her many aviation records and her mysterious disappearance. I have… Read more Four Picture Books About Amelia Earhart