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
Tag: picture books
Historical Highlights #040
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
Favourite Things: May Edition
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
Favourite Things: April 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
Historical Highlights #034
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
Three Picture Books About the First Giraffe in France
With one eye always on the lookout for picture books on historical topics, I come across them surprisingly often, A… Read more Three Picture Books About the First Giraffe in France
Two Picture Books Based on a Jewish Folktale
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve loved the picture book Something from Nothing since it was given to my little sister about twenty… Read more Two Picture Books Based on a Jewish Folktale
Favourite Things: March Edition
Whenever I review the previous month, it looks so busy and fun! I can’t pretend that I’m brimming with cheerfulness… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
Three Picture Books About the Mounties
I remember going to the RCMP’s Musical Ride at least once when I was growing up. We watched the Mounties… Read more Three Picture Books About the Mounties
Three Picture Books About Frida Kahlo
I recently reviewed a picture book about the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) in this blog post. Now that… Read more Three Picture Books About Frida Kahlo
24 Reasons I Love Libraries
Libraries… how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Libraries are usually free. 2. Sometimes I just want… Read more 24 Reasons I Love Libraries
Three Picture Books About Famous Artists
Picture books are the perfect way to introduce children to historical figures, especially artists. Whenever I spot a picture about… Read more Three Picture Books About Famous Artists
Favourite Things: November Edition
Winter is on its way! We have snow on the ground and I’ve been collecting recipes for soups and stews.… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition