Have you heard of mobile libraries? What about a library carried on the back of a donkey? In the late… Read more Two Picture Books About the Biblioburro

Have you heard of mobile libraries? What about a library carried on the back of a donkey? In the late… Read more Two Picture Books About the Biblioburro
Historical highlights for the first week of fall coming right up! Read about broadside ballads, textiles, art criticism, real estate,… Read more Historical Highlights #056
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love discovering historical picture books. I find them… Read more Four Picture Books About Medieval Bookmaking
At the beginning of the month I noticed online that some kids were already going back to school. One of… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Wangari Maathai (1940-2011) was a Kenyan environmentalist and political activist. Her accomplishments form an impressive list: First Eastern African woman… Read more Four Picture Books About Wangari Maathai
This week’s historical highlights touch on World War I, Sir Thomas More, sliced bread, Metis archaeology, St. George, and mermaids.… Read more Historical Highlights #045
I was going to write my usual post of favourites from the past month, mentioning this cookbook I’ve been reading,… Read more Favourite Things: June (Special Announcement!)
Last August when some relatives were visiting from New York, we did a little sightseeing in the Drumheller, Alberta area. One… Read more Coal Mining Roundup
Have you seen the movie Julie & Julia? I’ve watched it three or four times. I love the idea of a… Read more Three Picture Books About Julia Child
Historical highlights of the week include some fascinating articles about archaeology and art. I hope you’ll read on. All of… Read more Historical Highlights #040
May is almost over, so it’s time for my monthly “report.” Before I get into the best books I read… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
I have lots of pictures to share this month. I hope you enjoy this peek into what’s been keeping me… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Iron Maiden, Bonnie Prince Charlie, NASA, the Pavement Bookworm, William Morris, and more… I hope you’re intrigued by this week’s… Read more Historical Highlights #034