Here are three picture books about the legendary physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). As you can imagine, his theories are not… Read more Three Picture Books About Albert Einstein
Tag: biography
Celebrating Beverly Cleary
“Where are the books about kids like us?” Beverly Cleary took this question to heart and ended up writing dozens… Read more Celebrating Beverly Cleary
Team of Rivals and Lincoln’s Character
This spring/summer I read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Even though it took… Read more Team of Rivals and Lincoln’s Character
Three Picture Books About Andy Warhol
Lately I’ve been enjoying picture books about artists — even if I’m not particularly drawn to their art, I love… Read more Three Picture Books About Andy Warhol
Historical Highlights 170
Here are five historical highlights — articles that span the centuries and take you from Ontario to Africa to Rome.… Read more Historical Highlights 170
Four Picture Books About Leonardo da Vinci
Reading some picture books about Leonardo da Vinci recently reignited my interest in him. What a genius! Not only did… Read more Four Picture Books About Leonardo da Vinci
Favourite Things: November Edition
Hello from New Brunswick! I’m at the wedding of a very close friend today. I’m posting this too early to… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Four More Picture Books About Helen Keller
If you missed it, head over to my first post on Helen Keller picture books. Then take a look at… Read more Four More Picture Books About Helen Keller
Three Picture Books About Helen Keller
Is there anyone who hasn’t heard of Helen Keller (1880-1968)? She is such an inspirational figure that I knew there… Read more Three Picture Books About Helen Keller
Poetry in Context: “A Vagabond Song”
At this time of year I can’t resist featuring “A Vagabond Song” by Canadian poet Bliss Carman (1861-1929). There is… Read more Poetry in Context: “A Vagabond Song”
Three Picture Books About Laura Secord
Perhaps you’ve seen the chocolate shops in malls around Canada. The first one opened in Toronto in 1913, the centennial… Read more Three Picture Books About Laura Secord