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
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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
Three Picture Books About Overcoming Hardship
Historical fiction picture books are a great way to introduce children to Canadian history. Here are three set in different… Read more Three Picture Books About Overcoming Hardship
Favourite Things: October Edition
This month I’ll be linking up with Leigh Kramer on her monthly “What I’m Into” post (link-up opens Fri, Oct. 30).… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Three Picture Books for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is coming up in just over two weeks. Not only should we use this day to honour the… Read more Three Picture Books for Remembrance Day
Three Picture Books About Prairie History
This past summer I did some research on picture books that highlight Canadian history, and today I’m sharing three of… Read more Three Picture Books About Prairie History
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