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A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure
By Davon Miller

How did you think my son did, taking a photo of this book!? 🚌

We so enjoyed this fun & imaginative story!

A school bus filled with three colourful zebras suddenly…breaks down! Hike home? Let’s go! What ensues is a hilarious adventure filled with a gondola ride, pirates, unicycles, and a trip back to the zoo.

What a great book to use as a teaching tool: all about amazing alliteration! I would also use this one to teach new vocabulary, and adjectives & adverbs.

The drawings are fun, child-like, and bright! Kids will really enjoy the pictures that accompany the story.

Thank you to @thechildrensbookreview for including me on this book tour!

Enter for a chance to win a copy of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure by Davon Miller! And for one lucky grand prize winner, the ultimate prize pack includes a copy of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty, all five books from the Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock series, a Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock toddler tee and adult shirt, a themed coloring sheet, and a playful sticker from Davon’s first book series.
😊 Link in Bio!

Happy Reading!

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#kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks #bookreview #teacher #librarian #libraries #library #schoollibrary #teachersofig

A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure
By Davon Miller

How did you think my son did, taking a photo of this book!? 🚌

We so enjoyed this fun & imaginative story!

A school bus filled with three colourful zebras suddenly…breaks down! Hike home? Let’s go! What ensues is a hilarious adventure filled with a gondola ride, pirates, unicycles, and a trip back to the zoo.

What a great book to use as a teaching tool: all about amazing alliteration! I would also use this one to teach new vocabulary, and adjectives & adverbs.

The drawings are fun, child-like, and bright! Kids will really enjoy the pictures that accompany the story.

Thank you to @thechildrensbookreview for including me on this book tour!

Enter for a chance to win a copy of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure by Davon Miller! And for one lucky grand prize winner, the ultimate prize pack includes a copy of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty, all five books from the Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock series, a Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock toddler tee and adult shirt, a themed coloring sheet, and a playful sticker from Davon’s first book series.
😊 Link in Bio!

Happy Reading!

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#kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks #bookreview #teacher #librarian #libraries #library #schoollibrary #teachersofig

Love seeing dynamic shelving & books displayed facing out!!!

Also- yay for magazines & painted rock displays ❤️

Thanks @pembylibrary for all the inspo!

Happy Friday friends, and Happy Reading!

Love seeing dynamic shelving & books displayed facing out!!!

Also- yay for magazines & painted rock displays ❤️

Thanks @pembylibrary for all the inspo!

Happy Friday friends, and Happy Reading!

New interactive display!

We will be adding to this throughout the year:
📚 pictures of all the read-alouds I do in our library classes
📚 student book reviews
📚 pictures of kids reading in the library
📚 places we “travel” in books

Swipe to see what this display looked like before!
You can transform room dividers into something beautiful 💙

New interactive display!

We will be adding to this throughout the year:
📚 pictures of all the read-alouds I do in our library classes
📚 student book reviews
📚 pictures of kids reading in the library
📚 places we “travel” in books

Swipe to see what this display looked like before!
You can transform room dividers into something beautiful 💙

Another great display from the @pembylibrary ❤️

We’ve really revamped our non-fiction section the last two years- and signs like these might be a big help for students navigating some of the high interest topics!

We’ve got clear bins and some great labels, and I might just add something like this too!

Do you have any great non-fiction posters? Would love to see them!

Another great display from the @pembylibrary ❤️

We’ve really revamped our non-fiction section the last two years- and signs like these might be a big help for students navigating some of the high interest topics!

We’ve got clear bins and some great labels, and I might just add something like this too!

Do you have any great non-fiction posters? Would love to see them!

Cody’s Whisper by Malia Grace

“Why do I feel like a tiny whisper in a world full of noise?” Little Cody the Coyote really doesn’t feel like all the other animals. They are loud and boisterous, and he is quiet and calm. One day, he decides to go out in the forest, and find his answers in the beauty of nature.

From the moon, he learns that he is special and unique. From the sun, he learned that power can come from shining your inner light. From the creek, he learned how when obstacles get in his way, he can keep moving & carve his own path. He continues through the forest, and learns more valuable lessons from the tree, the fox, owl, wolf, butterfly and deer. After his time in the forest, Cody feels strong enough to face the world.

I especially loved the reminder from wolf to “find your pack”- friends and family who are there for you, so you don’t have to face the world alone.

There is a short message in the back for “Teaching Children to Connect with Nature and Restore Inner Peace” and some amazing hands-on, easy to use calming techniques!

Our family loves nature, and we definitely seek the forest when life gets hectic or stressful. We are all instantly calmed by the trees, the sound of rushing water, and the open spaces to walk & explore.

I could see teachers, homeschoolers, preschool leaders, and families using this book as a resource. A tool to begin conversations around mindfulness and using nature for calming.

“Now, more than ever, we must teach our children to smell the earth, to taste the rain, to feel the wind, to watch things grow, to listen as the sun rises and night falls - and most of all to care.” -Avellino Farms

📚 Enter for a chance to win a copy of this book- link in bio!!!

Thanks to @thechildrensbookreview and the author for inviting us on this book tour ❤️

Cody’s Whisper by Malia Grace

“Why do I feel like a tiny whisper in a world full of noise?” Little Cody the Coyote really doesn’t feel like all the other animals. They are loud and boisterous, and he is quiet and calm. One day, he decides to go out in the forest, and find his answers in the beauty of nature.

From the moon, he learns that he is special and unique. From the sun, he learned that power can come from shining your inner light. From the creek, he learned how when obstacles get in his way, he can keep moving & carve his own path. He continues through the forest, and learns more valuable lessons from the tree, the fox, owl, wolf, butterfly and deer. After his time in the forest, Cody feels strong enough to face the world.

I especially loved the reminder from wolf to “find your pack”- friends and family who are there for you, so you don’t have to face the world alone.

There is a short message in the back for “Teaching Children to Connect with Nature and Restore Inner Peace” and some amazing hands-on, easy to use calming techniques!

Our family loves nature, and we definitely seek the forest when life gets hectic or stressful. We are all instantly calmed by the trees, the sound of rushing water, and the open spaces to walk & explore.

I could see teachers, homeschoolers, preschool leaders, and families using this book as a resource. A tool to begin conversations around mindfulness and using nature for calming.

“Now, more than ever, we must teach our children to smell the earth, to taste the rain, to feel the wind, to watch things grow, to listen as the sun rises and night falls - and most of all to care.” -Avellino Farms

📚 Enter for a chance to win a copy of this book- link in bio!!!

Thanks to @thechildrensbookreview and the author for inviting us on this book tour ❤️

Getting ready to welcome students back to the library 📚

“Welcome Back- The Books Missed You!”

*Find this display pack on TPT- link in bio*

Getting ready to welcome students back to the library 📚

“Welcome Back- The Books Missed You!”

*Find this display pack on TPT- link in bio*

Diary of a Nature Nerd by Tiffany Everett
@tiffanyeverettstudio ❤️

Absolutely LOVE this one!! My nature-loving daughter devoured it from cover to cover. 🌿✨

What we loved:
🌿All the awesome nature facts sprinkled throughout.
🌻The fun illustrations of her backpack, their RV, and her super cool nature journal.
🍃A kid-friendly, engaging story about her, her best friend turned sister, and all their nature adventures.
🐻Subtle but important life lessons about safety outdoors, handling jealousy, friendship, and more.

This is such a wonderful mix of facts, fun, and heart.

We’re already planning to grab an extra copy for our library—it’s that good!

Happy Reading!!!

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#kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks #graphicnovel #graphicnovels #library #librarian #schoollibrary #teacherlibrarian #librarian #backtoschool

Diary of a Nature Nerd by Tiffany Everett
@tiffanyeverettstudio ❤️

Absolutely LOVE this one!! My nature-loving daughter devoured it from cover to cover. 🌿✨

What we loved:
🌿All the awesome nature facts sprinkled throughout.
🌻The fun illustrations of her backpack, their RV, and her super cool nature journal.
🍃A kid-friendly, engaging story about her, her best friend turned sister, and all their nature adventures.
🐻Subtle but important life lessons about safety outdoors, handling jealousy, friendship, and more.

This is such a wonderful mix of facts, fun, and heart.

We’re already planning to grab an extra copy for our library—it’s that good!

Happy Reading!!!

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#kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks #graphicnovel #graphicnovels #library #librarian #schoollibrary #teacherlibrarian #librarian #backtoschool

The Barnabus Project
By The Fan Brothers @thefanbrothers

New favourite! Cannot wait to read this to my students this year :) 🐘

I read it with my daughter, and we both adored it so much that we instantly started back at the beginning and read it again!

The characters are adorable- and I absolutely love the heartwarming messages of friendship, bravery, sticking up for others, persistence, and following your dreams!

The Barnabus Project
By The Fan Brothers @thefanbrothers

New favourite! Cannot wait to read this to my students this year :) 🐘

I read it with my daughter, and we both adored it so much that we instantly started back at the beginning and read it again!

The characters are adorable- and I absolutely love the heartwarming messages of friendship, bravery, sticking up for others, persistence, and following your dreams!

True or False!?

I LOVE visiting other libraries, and seeing their creative & fun ideas! While in Pemberton BC, I checked out their public library for the first time. They had so many great activities & displays, and this was my favourite!

🦊True or False questions around the kids area, related to the animals in their summer reading program.
🐨 Lift the flap for true & false- lifting up the correct answer says “you’re correct” and gives more details. The incorrect answer just had a picture of the animal below, with a sad face!
🐻These were spread all around, and provide a fun, interactive, informative activity for kids to do in the library (with no time or help needed from the librarians).

Definitely doing this next year!

Thanks @pembylibrary 📚

True or False!?

I LOVE visiting other libraries, and seeing their creative & fun ideas! While in Pemberton BC, I checked out their public library for the first time. They had so many great activities & displays, and this was my favourite!

🦊True or False questions around the kids area, related to the animals in their summer reading program.
🐨 Lift the flap for true & false- lifting up the correct answer says “you’re correct” and gives more details. The incorrect answer just had a picture of the animal below, with a sad face!
🐻These were spread all around, and provide a fun, interactive, informative activity for kids to do in the library (with no time or help needed from the librarians).

Definitely doing this next year!

Thanks @pembylibrary 📚

LOVE LOVE LOVE this series!
@hayleyroccobooks

Just added to our non-fiction collection 🦥

These are perfect: they work well as a read aloud, they’re packed with great facts (without being too long), they’re CUTE, and the illustrations are great!

Awesome focus on conversation as well, with little readers in mind. Telling the facts, while also giving concrete ways people are helping these animals & hope for their future. 🌎

Thank you to @vankidsbooks for ordering these in for me!

Happy Reading ❤️

LOVE LOVE LOVE this series!
@hayleyroccobooks

Just added to our non-fiction collection 🦥

These are perfect: they work well as a read aloud, they’re packed with great facts (without being too long), they’re CUTE, and the illustrations are great!

Awesome focus on conversation as well, with little readers in mind. Telling the facts, while also giving concrete ways people are helping these animals & hope for their future. 🌎

Thank you to @vankidsbooks for ordering these in for me!

Happy Reading ❤️

We LOVE little free libraries 💙

If you’re local to North & West Vancouver, be sure to check the map @northshorelittlelibraries and visit a few while you’re out & about this summer ☀️

A great way to donate books & make space on your bookshelves- and perhaps find some new gems! Makes for a fun outing with kids- plan a little tour to a few and end at a park or beach 😊

We LOVE little free libraries 💙

If you’re local to North & West Vancouver, be sure to check the map @northshorelittlelibraries and visit a few while you’re out & about this summer ☀️

A great way to donate books & make space on your bookshelves- and perhaps find some new gems! Makes for a fun outing with kids- plan a little tour to a few and end at a park or beach 😊

Should I open it…… ⚠️
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This Book is Dangerous by @benclantoon

A new favourite in our house!!! This one has the right amount of humour & suspense, and definitely holds your attention from the very COVER!

Don’t be fooled by my spooky music- it isn’t a scary book! It’s a hilarious, interactive story about Jelly (the jellyfish 🪼 of course) trying to find his way out of the book!

Perfect for reading aloud to any age, this one will definitely get kids talking, pointing, and laughing!

Ben Clanton once again proves he knows exactly what makes young readers tick. Fans of Narwhal and Jelly, as well as The Book with No Pictures or Mo Willems’ We Are in a Book! will absolutely love this. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or librarian, this is a read-aloud gem that deserves a spot on your shelf — and a permanent place in your storytime rotation.

Thank you to @tundrabooks for this gifted copy. Visit my Goodreads (link in bio) for my full five star review!!

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#thisbookisdangerous #narwhalandjelly #tundrabooks #readtundra #kidsbook #childrensbook #kidsbooks #bookreview #childrensbooks #teacher #teachers #library #libraries #librarian #schoollibrary

Should I open it…… ⚠️
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This Book is Dangerous by @benclantoon

A new favourite in our house!!! This one has the right amount of humour & suspense, and definitely holds your attention from the very COVER!

Don’t be fooled by my spooky music- it isn’t a scary book! It’s a hilarious, interactive story about Jelly (the jellyfish 🪼 of course) trying to find his way out of the book!

Perfect for reading aloud to any age, this one will definitely get kids talking, pointing, and laughing!

Ben Clanton once again proves he knows exactly what makes young readers tick. Fans of Narwhal and Jelly, as well as The Book with No Pictures or Mo Willems’ We Are in a Book! will absolutely love this. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or librarian, this is a read-aloud gem that deserves a spot on your shelf — and a permanent place in your storytime rotation.

Thank you to @tundrabooks for this gifted copy. Visit my Goodreads (link in bio) for my full five star review!!

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#thisbookisdangerous #narwhalandjelly #tundrabooks #readtundra #kidsbook #childrensbook #kidsbooks #bookreview #childrensbooks #teacher #teachers #library #libraries #librarian #schoollibrary

What the Blackbird Saw by @sherry_mcmillan_writes 🇨🇦

A joyful journey through the eyes of a little red-winged blackbird, this sing-song tale celebrates the wonder of nature and the rich diversity of life in the wetlands. With every page, young readers are invited to slow down, look closely, and fall in love with the world around them. 🐦‍⬛

I LOVE the little details in all the illustrations- Carla Maskall truly took her time to ensure not only the imagination & creativity, but also the accuracy, on each page. (Our favourite, the little ladybugs!) 🐞

Definitely the perfect read-aloud for young readers and all animal & nature lovers.

The Naturally Curious series is a treasure—an essential addition to every home and classroom library! We have this WHOLE series, and love it more and more with every book!

Be sure to check it out 💗
Happy Reading!

What the Blackbird Saw by @sherry_mcmillan_writes 🇨🇦

A joyful journey through the eyes of a little red-winged blackbird, this sing-song tale celebrates the wonder of nature and the rich diversity of life in the wetlands. With every page, young readers are invited to slow down, look closely, and fall in love with the world around them. 🐦‍⬛

I LOVE the little details in all the illustrations- Carla Maskall truly took her time to ensure not only the imagination & creativity, but also the accuracy, on each page. (Our favourite, the little ladybugs!) 🐞

Definitely the perfect read-aloud for young readers and all animal & nature lovers.

The Naturally Curious series is a treasure—an essential addition to every home and classroom library! We have this WHOLE series, and love it more and more with every book!

Be sure to check it out 💗
Happy Reading!

Are you on Teachers Pay Teachers!?

Share your “Store”- I’d love to follow you! 😊

Here’s mine!
Focusing on book/literacy/library related lessons & activities 📚

www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/mrs-makes-reading-fun

Are you on Teachers Pay Teachers!?

Share your “Store”- I’d love to follow you! 😊

Here’s mine!
Focusing on book/literacy/library related lessons & activities 📚

www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/mrs-makes-reading-fun

The Pigeon has to go to School!

Another absolute GEM by Mo Willems!!! I’m definitely starting the school year with this one.

Perfect for a read-aloud, with lots of expression and “pop off the page” illustrations & word bubbles!

@officiallyofficialmo @mo.willems.workshop

The Pigeon has to go to School!

Another absolute GEM by Mo Willems!!! I’m definitely starting the school year with this one.

Perfect for a read-aloud, with lots of expression and “pop off the page” illustrations & word bubbles!

@officiallyofficialmo @mo.willems.workshop

I am a Rock by Ashley Qilavaq-Savard and illustrated by Pelin Turgut

What a sweet little story! I can already envision an activity with my students involving rocks….!
Maybe give them each a small stone to hold during storytime?
Or go for a nature walk & each collect a stone to have during the story?!
Or draw a picture of a stone, and create a scene around it.

Can’t wait to read it this year with our primary students 💗

I am a Rock by Ashley Qilavaq-Savard and illustrated by Pelin Turgut

What a sweet little story! I can already envision an activity with my students involving rocks….!
Maybe give them each a small stone to hold during storytime?
Or go for a nature walk & each collect a stone to have during the story?!
Or draw a picture of a stone, and create a scene around it.

Can’t wait to read it this year with our primary students 💗

Captain Courage and the Fear Squishing Shoes
By Stacey Marshall @staceymarshallauthor

Katie moved to a new school, and she’s got those first day jitters. She’s scared and shy, and having a tough morning. She wants to participate and join in, but she’s just so scared! 😟

Even when a friendly student named Carlos asks her to sit with him & his friends at lunch, or a joyful girl named Katie invited her to play on the swings at lunch, she says no.

Everything changes when their principal, Mr. Magico arrives in the classroom & shares a message about courage!

Stand tall.
Chin up.
Speak strong.

Katie finds the courage to join in with her new friends, share her talent of playing the harmonica, and find a place in her new school! ❤️

A colourful, inspiring, and encouraging story that will delight young readers! Great to use as a social emotional learning tool & a discussion starter about: starting in a new school or classroom, overcoming shyness, finding your courage, making new friends, and more.

We especially loved doing the special little craft, making shoe charms. This connected to the story as Captain Courage had “fear- squishing shoes”!

Happy Reading friends!

Thank you to @booksparks for inviting me to join in this #captaincouragetour 📚

Captain Courage and the Fear Squishing Shoes
By Stacey Marshall @staceymarshallauthor

Katie moved to a new school, and she’s got those first day jitters. She’s scared and shy, and having a tough morning. She wants to participate and join in, but she’s just so scared! 😟

Even when a friendly student named Carlos asks her to sit with him & his friends at lunch, or a joyful girl named Katie invited her to play on the swings at lunch, she says no.

Everything changes when their principal, Mr. Magico arrives in the classroom & shares a message about courage!

Stand tall.
Chin up.
Speak strong.

Katie finds the courage to join in with her new friends, share her talent of playing the harmonica, and find a place in her new school! ❤️

A colourful, inspiring, and encouraging story that will delight young readers! Great to use as a social emotional learning tool & a discussion starter about: starting in a new school or classroom, overcoming shyness, finding your courage, making new friends, and more.

We especially loved doing the special little craft, making shoe charms. This connected to the story as Captain Courage had “fear- squishing shoes”!

Happy Reading friends!

Thank you to @booksparks for inviting me to join in this #captaincouragetour 📚

An absolute delight to visit my friend- and local author!- Sherry today ❤️

Pretty sure we could have chatted for another two hours- she has so many exciting projects coming up, and we can never stop talking about all things BOOKS!

Our school library now has a copy of her latest book- swipe to see! What the Blackbird Saw 🐦‍⬛
If you haven’t already, be sure to check her out @sherry_mcmillan_writes

A Heather’s Pick (@indigo) and a Canadian Book Club award winner (@thecanadianbookclubawards ) - her books are a MUST-HAVE in any collection.

Stay tuned for my review…. 📚

Stay curious about nature! Happy Reading!

An absolute delight to visit my friend- and local author!- Sherry today ❤️

Pretty sure we could have chatted for another two hours- she has so many exciting projects coming up, and we can never stop talking about all things BOOKS!

Our school library now has a copy of her latest book- swipe to see! What the Blackbird Saw 🐦‍⬛
If you haven’t already, be sure to check her out @sherry_mcmillan_writes

A Heather’s Pick (@indigo) and a Canadian Book Club award winner (@thecanadianbookclubawards ) - her books are a MUST-HAVE in any collection.

Stay tuned for my review…. 📚

Stay curious about nature! Happy Reading!

Captain Courage & the Fear-Squishing Shoes by Stacey Marshall @staceymarshallauthor

Crafting time in the backyard, thanks to a super fun book box from @booksparks 😊😊😊

Swipe to see my fun shoe charm! We made a bunch of fun shoe accessories & really enjoyed reading this book out in the sunshine today ☀️

Stay tuned for my review….!

Happy Reading!

@booksparks #captaincouragetour

Captain Courage & the Fear-Squishing Shoes by Stacey Marshall @staceymarshallauthor

Crafting time in the backyard, thanks to a super fun book box from @booksparks 😊😊😊

Swipe to see my fun shoe charm! We made a bunch of fun shoe accessories & really enjoyed reading this book out in the sunshine today ☀️

Stay tuned for my review….!

Happy Reading!

@booksparks #captaincouragetour

Updating our Non Fiction area!

We added clear bins this year, and it’s been such a great addition. Makes for easy browsing, and easy shelving too!

At the end of the school year, my library volunteers helped add these little labels. It helps my volunteers know what goes in each bin, especially if the bins are empty, running low, or disorganized!

Do you do bins for books? 📚

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#library #libraries #schoollibrary #librarian #librarians #kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks

Updating our Non Fiction area!

We added clear bins this year, and it’s been such a great addition. Makes for easy browsing, and easy shelving too!

At the end of the school year, my library volunteers helped add these little labels. It helps my volunteers know what goes in each bin, especially if the bins are empty, running low, or disorganized!

Do you do bins for books? 📚

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#library #libraries #schoollibrary #librarian #librarians #kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks

In the busy last few weeks of school, I forgot to share a few pictures!

These were some quick book shout outs I made- “If you liked_____, then try_____l” type displays 😊

A great way to grab the interest of students, especially when you don’t have time to walk around recommending books! 📚

In the busy last few weeks of school, I forgot to share a few pictures!

These were some quick book shout outs I made- “If you liked_____, then try_____l” type displays 😊

A great way to grab the interest of students, especially when you don’t have time to walk around recommending books! 📚

Looking for a sweet and kid-friendly Manga?
We LOVE these!

Sweet Chi, Chi’s Sweet Adventures, and Sue & Tai-chan are all big hits in our library 🐱

Had to pair the pic with this cute kitty bookmark a student made me in library class ❤️📚

Looking for a sweet and kid-friendly Manga?
We LOVE these!

Sweet Chi, Chi’s Sweet Adventures, and Sue & Tai-chan are all big hits in our library 🐱

Had to pair the pic with this cute kitty bookmark a student made me in library class ❤️📚

Island Storm by Brian Floca @brian_floca and illustrated by Sidney Smith

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This picture book was so beautiful.

What a wonderful way to showcase the power and fear that comes with a big storm- while ending with safety and hope. Perfect for little readers, and the illustrations are stunning!

Synopsis: “Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll shelter soon, but first they want to feel it all.

Sydney Smith is the winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children’s books, and his illustrations are fantastically textured and visually spectacular. Paired with Brian Floca’s eloquent, rhythmic text, Island Storm is a multi-sensory experience that will amaze and delight readers. Children who fear thunder can take comfort in seeing it captured in the pages, while those who relish watching the sky crack open can enjoy battling this storm from the comfort of their homes.”

Happy reading!!!

Island Storm by Brian Floca @brian_floca and illustrated by Sidney Smith

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This picture book was so beautiful.

What a wonderful way to showcase the power and fear that comes with a big storm- while ending with safety and hope. Perfect for little readers, and the illustrations are stunning!

Synopsis: “Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll shelter soon, but first they want to feel it all.

Sydney Smith is the winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children’s books, and his illustrations are fantastically textured and visually spectacular. Paired with Brian Floca’s eloquent, rhythmic text, Island Storm is a multi-sensory experience that will amaze and delight readers. Children who fear thunder can take comfort in seeing it captured in the pages, while those who relish watching the sky crack open can enjoy battling this storm from the comfort of their homes.”

Happy reading!!!

A Kid’s Guide to…
New York, Rome and London! 🌎

I absolutely love every book I’ve read from Lonely Planet- and I’m so glad to add these to our collection.

The geography/travel area in our library could certainly use an update, and these came at just the right time.

Packed with amazing pictures, easy to read facts, and kid-friendly highlights in each city!

Definitely check these out 📚

A Kid’s Guide to…
New York, Rome and London! 🌎

I absolutely love every book I’ve read from Lonely Planet- and I’m so glad to add these to our collection.

The geography/travel area in our library could certainly use an update, and these came at just the right time.

Packed with amazing pictures, easy to read facts, and kid-friendly highlights in each city!

Definitely check these out 📚

Children of the Forest
By Matt Myers @myerspaints

Absolutely loved this one! 🌲

This beautiful picture book celebrates big imaginations! When a brother & sister head out to the big outdoors (their backyard!!!) they make it into a really exciting adventure! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

I’ll be getting this one for our school library 💙

Synopsis: “We are wild. We are children of the forest. We were raised by wolves. And racoons. And owls. Grabbing a bow and quiver, a boy sets off with his younger sister, a toddler, to live off the land in the expanses of their own backyard. First, they sneak past their snoozing father to pilfer supplies from the refrigerator, but only what they need. After that, they’re utterly on their own. Out in these uncharted spaces they encounter many dangers, from a ferocious mountain lion (a house cat) to a hulking canine beast (their dog). When the sun dips low, they make a camp complete with defenses to ward off predators. Matt Myers’s cool self-serious text is juxtaposed with whimsical art depicting the playful antics of backyard life, making for a tale full of delight for imaginative children.”

Children of the Forest
By Matt Myers @myerspaints

Absolutely loved this one! 🌲

This beautiful picture book celebrates big imaginations! When a brother & sister head out to the big outdoors (their backyard!!!) they make it into a really exciting adventure! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

I’ll be getting this one for our school library 💙

Synopsis: “We are wild. We are children of the forest. We were raised by wolves. And racoons. And owls. Grabbing a bow and quiver, a boy sets off with his younger sister, a toddler, to live off the land in the expanses of their own backyard. First, they sneak past their snoozing father to pilfer supplies from the refrigerator, but only what they need. After that, they’re utterly on their own. Out in these uncharted spaces they encounter many dangers, from a ferocious mountain lion (a house cat) to a hulking canine beast (their dog). When the sun dips low, they make a camp complete with defenses to ward off predators. Matt Myers’s cool self-serious text is juxtaposed with whimsical art depicting the playful antics of backyard life, making for a tale full of delight for imaginative children.”

Surprise Book Bags!!!!

Our local library is the absolute best. These surprise bags had three books, a craft, a snack, and some mini erasers! I called to sign both my kids up, and gave a few suggestions on things they like/topics/genres/reading level, and they did the rest ❤️

Thanks Parkgate library for always going above and beyond, especially with all your kids programs! @nvdpl

I’d love to find a way to do this in our school library ❤️

Surprise Book Bags!!!!

Our local library is the absolute best. These surprise bags had three books, a craft, a snack, and some mini erasers! I called to sign both my kids up, and gave a few suggestions on things they like/topics/genres/reading level, and they did the rest ❤️

Thanks Parkgate library for always going above and beyond, especially with all your kids programs! @nvdpl

I’d love to find a way to do this in our school library ❤️

Caught reading ❤️📚

Sometimes the tucked away, hidden little spots are the very best for reading!

Happy Reading friends ❤️

Caught reading ❤️📚

Sometimes the tucked away, hidden little spots are the very best for reading!

Happy Reading friends ❤️

Just a few more little free library visits…..! ❤️

Happy SUMMER & Happy Reading friends!

Just a few more little free library visits…..! ❤️

Happy SUMMER & Happy Reading friends!

Our Pebbles by @jarvispicturebooks

A sweet little story about a child & their grandad, and their special tradition about gathering & painting rocks they find at the beach. 🌊

When the grandad moves away, their mom continues the tradition. It shows how traditions like these are so special, and they become cherished memories.

The illustrations are really unique, and I think children will be drawn in. ❤️

Synopsis: “Grandad always knows the best way to go to Pebble Beach. As they climb the dunes, he and his grandchild can smell the sea before they see it. There they meet a seal and find old pirate wood. They have melty ice cream. And every time, before saying goodbye to the beach, they each pick a pebble. “Do you know this pebble is older than me?” Grandad says with a twinkle in his eye. In a wistful musing on memory, loss, and love, Jarvis offers a medley of moments-Grandad’s silly dance with the wiggly knees; the two of them smushing together and painting their day the best they could. With lyrical prose and gentle, sun-kissed illustrations, he shows us such memories are always there for the taking, as lasting as pebbles on the beach.”

Thank you to Candlwick Press for this gifted copy!

Our Pebbles by @jarvispicturebooks

A sweet little story about a child & their grandad, and their special tradition about gathering & painting rocks they find at the beach. 🌊

When the grandad moves away, their mom continues the tradition. It shows how traditions like these are so special, and they become cherished memories.

The illustrations are really unique, and I think children will be drawn in. ❤️

Synopsis: “Grandad always knows the best way to go to Pebble Beach. As they climb the dunes, he and his grandchild can smell the sea before they see it. There they meet a seal and find old pirate wood. They have melty ice cream. And every time, before saying goodbye to the beach, they each pick a pebble. “Do you know this pebble is older than me?” Grandad says with a twinkle in his eye. In a wistful musing on memory, loss, and love, Jarvis offers a medley of moments-Grandad’s silly dance with the wiggly knees; the two of them smushing together and painting their day the best they could. With lyrical prose and gentle, sun-kissed illustrations, he shows us such memories are always there for the taking, as lasting as pebbles on the beach.”

Thank you to Candlwick Press for this gifted copy!

Bear and The Three Goldilocks
By Patrick Horne and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
@danyaccarino

What a FUN story!!! Totally a unique and hilarious play on the original story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It has the same pattern of trying different things (this time at a campsite!) and wrecking them along the way.

I loved the silliness- “this is how bears roll”. And I loved the ending!

Definitely a must have for bedtime stories or a read aloud to young children!

Thank you to Candlewick Press & Holiday House for this gifted copy
@candlewickpress @holidayhousebks

Bear and The Three Goldilocks
By Patrick Horne and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
@danyaccarino

What a FUN story!!! Totally a unique and hilarious play on the original story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It has the same pattern of trying different things (this time at a campsite!) and wrecking them along the way.

I loved the silliness- “this is how bears roll”. And I loved the ending!

Definitely a must have for bedtime stories or a read aloud to young children!

Thank you to Candlewick Press & Holiday House for this gifted copy
@candlewickpress @holidayhousebks

Everyday Bean by Stephanie Graegin
@sgraegin 💙

So thankful to take part in a read along for the coziest, sweetest children’s book! Tiny Bean goes on some big adventures, all collected like little short stories throughout. 🦔

From swinging on swings to making forts out of boxes, each little story is a picture into the sweet life of the little hedgehog Bean, her stuffie Clem, and her grandmother.

My favourite just might be when she gets cuddled up like a little burrito & her grandma is reading to her in the chair beside her bed! ❤️ (swipe to see the picture! 🥹)

Definitely one to add to your collection!

Synopsis: Meet Bean, a very tiny hedgehog. She loves ghosts, swings and a stuffie called Clem. Meet Bean’s grandma. She loves strawberries, sweaters and tiny Bean burritos. And they both love stories. In ten tiny stories we follow Bean and her grandmother through adventures of the everyday. Bean loses her bad mood in a meadow and Grandma thinks she sees a ghost (don’t worry it’s just Bean!) - and there’s even a story with giant strawberries. This first volume in the Tiny Bean’s Big Adventures series by acclaimed author/illustrator and hedgehog friend/ insider, Stephanie Graegin, is the perfect gift for little (and big) readers and hedgehog admirers everywhere.

Thank you to Tundra Books & Tandem Collective for inviting me to participate in this read along!
@tundrabooks @tandemcollectiveuk @sgraegin

Everyday Bean by Stephanie Graegin
@sgraegin 💙

So thankful to take part in a read along for the coziest, sweetest children’s book! Tiny Bean goes on some big adventures, all collected like little short stories throughout. 🦔

From swinging on swings to making forts out of boxes, each little story is a picture into the sweet life of the little hedgehog Bean, her stuffie Clem, and her grandmother.

My favourite just might be when she gets cuddled up like a little burrito & her grandma is reading to her in the chair beside her bed! ❤️ (swipe to see the picture! 🥹)

Definitely one to add to your collection!

Synopsis: Meet Bean, a very tiny hedgehog. She loves ghosts, swings and a stuffie called Clem. Meet Bean’s grandma. She loves strawberries, sweaters and tiny Bean burritos. And they both love stories. In ten tiny stories we follow Bean and her grandmother through adventures of the everyday. Bean loses her bad mood in a meadow and Grandma thinks she sees a ghost (don’t worry it’s just Bean!) - and there’s even a story with giant strawberries. This first volume in the Tiny Bean’s Big Adventures series by acclaimed author/illustrator and hedgehog friend/ insider, Stephanie Graegin, is the perfect gift for little (and big) readers and hedgehog admirers everywhere.

Thank you to Tundra Books & Tandem Collective for inviting me to participate in this read along!
@tundrabooks @tandemcollectiveuk @sgraegin

Kicking it old school! 📚
Library cataloguing with the tried & true physical library card checkout 💙

I helped in our church library a bit last week, as they finished setting up the new children’s book area! Loved how organized they had everything- down to coloured labels for different areas, stickers for the checkout cards, and some great clear bins for easy browsing 😊

Can’t wait to see lots of kids visit & for the collection to grow grow grow!

Well done to all the volunteers who worked so hard ❤️

Kicking it old school! 📚
Library cataloguing with the tried & true physical library card checkout 💙

I helped in our church library a bit last week, as they finished setting up the new children’s book area! Loved how organized they had everything- down to coloured labels for different areas, stickers for the checkout cards, and some great clear bins for easy browsing 😊

Can’t wait to see lots of kids visit & for the collection to grow grow grow!

Well done to all the volunteers who worked so hard ❤️

The Story of a Book by Joy McCullough and illustrated by Devon Holzwarth
@jmcwrites @devonholzwarth

The perfect book for little bookworms! A beautifully illustrated picture book, all about…. Books!

I love the emphasis on how not every book is for everyone, but when a story finds the right person, it’s magical….

The story shows how books can be so well worn and well loved, and in the end, even repurposed into beautiful art!

A great book to celebrate libraries and the magic of books! @nvdpl

The Story of a Book by Joy McCullough and illustrated by Devon Holzwarth
@jmcwrites @devonholzwarth

The perfect book for little bookworms! A beautifully illustrated picture book, all about…. Books!

I love the emphasis on how not every book is for everyone, but when a story finds the right person, it’s magical….

The story shows how books can be so well worn and well loved, and in the end, even repurposed into beautiful art!

A great book to celebrate libraries and the magic of books! @nvdpl

Top summer tip to keep your kids reading- Read outside!!!

Get a cozy chair, some blankets & pillows, a hammock, or even a little tent! And go read outside!
Yummy snacks & a cold drink is a must ☀️😎

We got this bouncy chair from a neighbour, and it’s become the favourite summer reading spot 📚

Do you like to read outside?!

Top summer tip to keep your kids reading- Read outside!!!

Get a cozy chair, some blankets & pillows, a hammock, or even a little tent! And go read outside!
Yummy snacks & a cold drink is a must ☀️😎

We got this bouncy chair from a neighbour, and it’s become the favourite summer reading spot 📚

Do you like to read outside?!

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

We got to enjoy some of our beautiful province yesterday in the sunshine!

☀️

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

We got to enjoy some of our beautiful province yesterday in the sunshine!

☀️

Little free BOOK libraries and little free CRAFT libraries!

Be sure to look for these this summer!

Top tip! Keep a little bag of books in your car so when you come across a little library, you can stock it up ❤️📚

If you’re local here in North or West Vancouver- check out @northshorelittlelibraries for the map of over 140 little libraries!!!!

Little free BOOK libraries and little free CRAFT libraries!

Be sure to look for these this summer!

Top tip! Keep a little bag of books in your car so when you come across a little library, you can stock it up ❤️📚

If you’re local here in North or West Vancouver- check out @northshorelittlelibraries for the map of over 140 little libraries!!!!

The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris 🇫🇷 By @thetalesofcharliewags

Absolutely adore this series! Little Charlie- with a magical little flick of his tail- goes on wonderful adventures to some of the most special & iconic places!

This time? Charlie’s off to Paris!!
We went to Paris years ago, so it was extra special to see some of the amazing sights that make Paris so memorable! From the Louvre to Notre Dame, to the Arc de Triomphe, and of course, the delicious cafes and restaurants!

The illustrations are sweet, and also accurate, which makes for a really lovely AND informative read. The added map and additional information really adds to the story.

Perfect for dog-lovers, little travelers, or children who have been or are going to Paris one day. A special read-aloud, great for all little readers!

Synopsis: Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He asks for belly rubs, plays fetch, and uses his “I’m innocent” look when he is in fact guilty. But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places. This time, he’s off to Paris, France! Embark on a panoramic tour of Paris led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the elegant art in the Louvre to the sparkling Eiffel Tower, Charlie explores the City of Lights before returning home for bedtime.

Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed hardcover copy of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City, a collection of adorable Charlie Wags greeting cards, AND a $50 Amazon gift card to fuel your next reading spree! Link in Bio

Thank you to @thechildrensbookreview for inviting me on this virtual book tour!

The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris 🇫🇷 By @thetalesofcharliewags

Absolutely adore this series! Little Charlie- with a magical little flick of his tail- goes on wonderful adventures to some of the most special & iconic places!

This time? Charlie’s off to Paris!!
We went to Paris years ago, so it was extra special to see some of the amazing sights that make Paris so memorable! From the Louvre to Notre Dame, to the Arc de Triomphe, and of course, the delicious cafes and restaurants!

The illustrations are sweet, and also accurate, which makes for a really lovely AND informative read. The added map and additional information really adds to the story.

Perfect for dog-lovers, little travelers, or children who have been or are going to Paris one day. A special read-aloud, great for all little readers!

Synopsis: Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He asks for belly rubs, plays fetch, and uses his “I’m innocent” look when he is in fact guilty. But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places. This time, he’s off to Paris, France! Embark on a panoramic tour of Paris led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the elegant art in the Louvre to the sparkling Eiffel Tower, Charlie explores the City of Lights before returning home for bedtime.

Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed hardcover copy of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City, a collection of adorable Charlie Wags greeting cards, AND a $50 Amazon gift card to fuel your next reading spree! Link in Bio

Thank you to @thechildrensbookreview for inviting me on this virtual book tour!

Clear bins & labels!
Love how these turned out & they’re soooo easy for students to browse! AND they’re so easy for my volunteers to shelve 👏🏽

Bins: refrigerator bins from Dollarama.
Labels: quick & easy on Canva.

Happy Reading!

Clear bins & labels!
Love how these turned out & they’re soooo easy for students to browse! AND they’re so easy for my volunteers to shelve 👏🏽

Bins: refrigerator bins from Dollarama.
Labels: quick & easy on Canva.

Happy Reading!

Summer reading!

I’ve got a lot of great books to preview for our school library- some I hope to use as read-alouds, some novels to talk up for our middle-grades, and a few I’m hoping might be great for lit circles or class novel studies!

Thank you to one of our school families for donating two big bags of books to our library- they will be loved by many for years to come! 😊📚

I’ll be sure to share as I read & review.

Happy summer break! And happy reading!

Summer reading!

I’ve got a lot of great books to preview for our school library- some I hope to use as read-alouds, some novels to talk up for our middle-grades, and a few I’m hoping might be great for lit circles or class novel studies!

Thank you to one of our school families for donating two big bags of books to our library- they will be loved by many for years to come! 😊📚

I’ll be sure to share as I read & review.

Happy summer break! And happy reading!

Spotted at our public library! @nvdpl
Promptly adding to our wishlist ❤️

The Great Grizzlies Go Home by Judy Hilgemann

A book local to us (Alert Bay), a true story, and featuring bears! Perfection!

Synopsis: Two curious young grizzly bears go on a very long swim, far from their usual home in the Great Bear Rainforest. They crunch tart red cranberries in the bog then dig for crabs on the beach. They wander through backyards and feast on plums. Then they sniff something even more delicious—mmm, barbecued salmon. But a village full of people is no place for grizzly bears, no matter how sweet the plums or how tasty that salmon smells. Time for a helicopter ride home!

The Great Grizzlies Go Home tells the story of the bears’ adventurous journey, ending in their safe relocation back to the mainland. Featuring detailed watercolour paintings, engaging text and a concluding section with bear safety tips, the book will capture the imagination of readers young and old.

@harbour_publishing ❤️

Spotted at our public library! @nvdpl
Promptly adding to our wishlist ❤️

The Great Grizzlies Go Home by Judy Hilgemann

A book local to us (Alert Bay), a true story, and featuring bears! Perfection!

Synopsis: Two curious young grizzly bears go on a very long swim, far from their usual home in the Great Bear Rainforest. They crunch tart red cranberries in the bog then dig for crabs on the beach. They wander through backyards and feast on plums. Then they sniff something even more delicious—mmm, barbecued salmon. But a village full of people is no place for grizzly bears, no matter how sweet the plums or how tasty that salmon smells. Time for a helicopter ride home!

The Great Grizzlies Go Home tells the story of the bears’ adventurous journey, ending in their safe relocation back to the mainland. Featuring detailed watercolour paintings, engaging text and a concluding section with bear safety tips, the book will capture the imagination of readers young and old.

@harbour_publishing ❤️

Graphic Novels 😎
This is one area of our library that has grown SO much in the last few years! I love graphic novels, and I love how enthusiastic our students are about them too 📚

There is one large library cart filled with all the books that don’t fit on the shelves now that they are all returned- Dog Man, Babysitters Club, Diary of a Wimpy Kid & Big Nate’s especially 😂 Those series were always checked out & almost never on the shelves, and now that they are ALL back, they don’t fit!

What’s a series that doesn’t fit on your library shelves come summer break? 📚

Graphic Novels 😎
This is one area of our library that has grown SO much in the last few years! I love graphic novels, and I love how enthusiastic our students are about them too 📚

There is one large library cart filled with all the books that don’t fit on the shelves now that they are all returned- Dog Man, Babysitters Club, Diary of a Wimpy Kid & Big Nate’s especially 😂 Those series were always checked out & almost never on the shelves, and now that they are ALL back, they don’t fit!

What’s a series that doesn’t fit on your library shelves come summer break? 📚

Closing up the library is always bitter sweet!

All the kids who came to visit today & say goodbye said “It looks so different in here!”- sure does when displays are all taken down & all the books are shelved!

I’ve done a good inventory, a lot of organizing, and most books are put back. A few days in here next week without students to do the finishing touches, and it’ll be SUMMER break ☀️

Closing up the library is always bitter sweet!

All the kids who came to visit today & say goodbye said “It looks so different in here!”- sure does when displays are all taken down & all the books are shelved!

I’ve done a good inventory, a lot of organizing, and most books are put back. A few days in here next week without students to do the finishing touches, and it’ll be SUMMER break ☀️

Last day of school & we got a few more books back!

Happy Summer break everyone! ❤️📚 The books are now on vacation!

Last day of school & we got a few more books back!

Happy Summer break everyone! ❤️📚 The books are now on vacation!

Reading outside is next level awesomeness! ❤️😊☀️

Today’s special activity in grade one was reading outside with friends!

Last full day of grade one- and what a special way to celebrate!

Reading outside is next level awesomeness! ❤️😊☀️

Today’s special activity in grade one was reading outside with friends!

Last full day of grade one- and what a special way to celebrate!

Getting there!!!

We won’t get them all by Friday, but I’m hopeful this number will go down a bit more before summer break! 📚📚📚📚📚

Getting there!!!

We won’t get them all by Friday, but I’m hopeful this number will go down a bit more before summer break! 📚📚📚📚📚

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star by Kathleen Welton and illustrated by Chau Pham

After a storm hits, sea turtles Myrtle and Max discover sea stars stranded in sea kelp. Max gathers nearby animals to help with a rescue mission—will they succeed? 🐢

This heartwarming story is perfect for readers of all ages. It highlights themes of empathy and teamwork, showing how different animals come together to help those in need. Children can learn important lessons about compassion and the power of collaboration. 🦦

The vibrant illustrations by Chau Pham beautifully complement the narrative, making each page visually engaging. Author Kathleen Welton, an award-winning writer with a deep love for wildlife and literacy, delivers a touching and meaningful tale. 📚

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star is a delightful read with a powerful message! Our littlest readers really enjoyed this one, especially my grade one class! 💙

Happy Reading!

Thank you to @thechildrensbookreview for inviting me to participate in this review tour!

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star by Kathleen Welton and illustrated by Chau Pham

After a storm hits, sea turtles Myrtle and Max discover sea stars stranded in sea kelp. Max gathers nearby animals to help with a rescue mission—will they succeed? 🐢

This heartwarming story is perfect for readers of all ages. It highlights themes of empathy and teamwork, showing how different animals come together to help those in need. Children can learn important lessons about compassion and the power of collaboration. 🦦

The vibrant illustrations by Chau Pham beautifully complement the narrative, making each page visually engaging. Author Kathleen Welton, an award-winning writer with a deep love for wildlife and literacy, delivers a touching and meaningful tale. 📚

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star is a delightful read with a powerful message! Our littlest readers really enjoyed this one, especially my grade one class! 💙

Happy Reading!

Thank you to @thechildrensbookreview for inviting me to participate in this review tour!

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Part way through the day on Thursday!
The number is getting smaller….!

Started at 570!

Part way through the day on Thursday!
The number is getting smaller….!

Started at 570!

Amazing how many books are magically found after I hand out those little slips….. 😂

After many reminders and a return date of June 11, we still had 570 books out! Thanks to the teachers who reminded students, the emails sent out, the posters put up, and the late slips handed out to students.. we are at just about 200! I’ll be working hard this week to track down the rest- wish me luck! 😊

Amazing how many books are magically found after I hand out those little slips….. 😂

After many reminders and a return date of June 11, we still had 570 books out! Thanks to the teachers who reminded students, the emails sent out, the posters put up, and the late slips handed out to students.. we are at just about 200! I’ll be working hard this week to track down the rest- wish me luck! 😊

Our grade fives are LOVING graphic novels & comics and non-fiction like Guinness World Records & any books about sports!

Reading is reading is reading ❤️📚👏🏽

Our grade fives are LOVING graphic novels & comics and non-fiction like Guinness World Records & any books about sports!

Reading is reading is reading ❤️📚👏🏽

This is still one of my favourite middle-grade novels to recommend! 🇨🇦 @davidrobertsonwriter

The Barren Grounds is like Narnia with a powerful Indigenous twist—epic adventure, deep characters, and nonstop suspense. Robertson blends Cree traditions with fantasy in a way that feels fresh and important.

Perfect for grades 6–7, this one’s a must-read. I’ve had a few grade sevens wowed by book 1 recently, and it’s always a JOY when I can hand them book 2! It would also make for an excellent class or independent novel study, as there are so many important themes that could be unpacked.

Happy Reading, and Happy Friday!!!

*Thank you @tandemcollectiveglobal and @tundrabooks for my gifted copy, in exchange for a review! We LOVE the new cover design 💙

This is still one of my favourite middle-grade novels to recommend! 🇨🇦 @davidrobertsonwriter

The Barren Grounds is like Narnia with a powerful Indigenous twist—epic adventure, deep characters, and nonstop suspense. Robertson blends Cree traditions with fantasy in a way that feels fresh and important.

Perfect for grades 6–7, this one’s a must-read. I’ve had a few grade sevens wowed by book 1 recently, and it’s always a JOY when I can hand them book 2! It would also make for an excellent class or independent novel study, as there are so many important themes that could be unpacked.

Happy Reading, and Happy Friday!!!

*Thank you @tandemcollectiveglobal and @tundrabooks for my gifted copy, in exchange for a review! We LOVE the new cover design 💙

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A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure By Davon Miller

A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure By Davon Miller

A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure By Davon Miller

Cody's Whisper by Malia Grace

Cody's Whisper by Malia Grace

Cody's Whisper by Malia Grace

The Tale of Charlie Wags: Paris by Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells

The Tale of Charlie Wags: Paris by Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells

The Tale of Charlie Wags: Paris by Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star by Kathleen Welton

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star by Kathleen Welton

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star by Kathleen Welton

I Am Not Sophie by Robyn Hodess and illustrated by Terry Kole

I Am Not Sophie by Robyn Hodess and illustrated by Terry Kole

I Am Not Sophie by Robyn Hodess and illustrated by Terry Kole

Armando & The Amazing Animal Race By Diana Schaffter

Armando & The Amazing Animal Race By Diana Schaffter

Armando & The Amazing Animal Race By Diana Schaffter

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