Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian Baroque composer, best known for his violin concertos The Four Seasons. Here are four picture… Read more Three Picture Books About Antonio Vivaldi
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Favourite Things: October Edition
The downside of October was that we all had colds (and I still have a cough I can’t quite kick).… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Historical Highlights 113
Hello, everyone. Since Remembrance (Veterans) Day is coming up in a few weeks, I thought I’d start this week’s historical… Read more Historical Highlights 113
Historical Highlights 110
Good morning, blog readers. This weekend your historical highlights cover everything from animal mummies to Martin Luther King Jr’s most… Read more Historical Highlights 110
Favourite Things: September Edition
Ah, September. The hot days, the cold nights, snow in the air, kids in bathing suits. The unpredictable weather keeps… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
Historical Highlights 107
My historical highlights post is a little late this week because we had an unexpectedly busy day yesterday. It turned… Read more Historical Highlights 107
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 4
I hope you’ve enjoyed my reviews of picture books that look specifically at libraries through history and around the world… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 4
You found what in the attic?! 2nd Edition
In celebration of two years of blogging I’m posting a second round-up of surprising discoveries of historical documents. All year… Read more You found what in the attic?! 2nd Edition
Favourite Things: August Edition
Did you pack your summer full of outdoor activities and family time? Did you enjoy the seasonal produce and take… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 3
I’m excited to share the penultimate installment of “Picture Books on the History of Libraries” (see the first and second… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 3
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 2
Last month I posted brief reviews of eight picture books that feature libraries around the world. Today I’m back with six… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 2
Nine Picture Books About Residential Schools
Between 1876 and 1996, 150,000 Indigenous children were taken from their families and placed in Indian residential schools. Though it… Read more Nine Picture Books About Residential Schools
Favourite Things: May Edition
Another month is almost over. Read on to find out what I’ve been up to! Books I read the first… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition