Bookends
Welcome to my obsession with children’s books–especially the ones that deal with everyday challenges in a fun and compelling way. I’ll share old classics, new gems, and everything in between to help support you and your kids (or just your kids if they like to read solo). Sign up for my Free Resource Kit and you’ll get my top-pick resources, delivered to your inbox each month on the full and new moon.
We Are Starlings: Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration
Who hasn’t been fascinated to look up at a murmuration of starlings in the sky? How are these beautiful formations created? Take an inside look at...
Ferris
It’s the summer between grade 4 and 5 and Ferris (born Emma Phineas Wilkey) has her hands full. She thought it would be a relaxing summer but she’s...
The Last Stand
Papa has the last stand at the Farmer’s market. All the other market stands have closed. His community needs him, but one day he is too tired to go....
All We Need is Love and a really soft pillow and Hugs & Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug
Who doesn’t need a little love, a hug, and a kiss? Let’s celebrate it all! I couldn’t choose between these two adorable books for the theme of love...
My Powerful Hair
“Our ancestors say: Our hair carries energies and power. It is a celebration of our lives. Our hair is our medicine.” In this beautifully...
Boobies
The Blue-footed Booby is a bird. A bird doesn’t have mammary glands. But lots of animals do. They have boobies. In this book you’ll learn about the...
Maybe: A Story About the Endless Potential in All of Us
“Have you ever wondered why you are here?” “What if you are only scratching the surface of what you can do and who you can be?” New York Times...
Winter: A Solstice Story
The longest night of the year is coming soon. Will you be ready to spread the light? It is dark, cold, and quiet. Deep in the forest the quiet of...
Snow
We all used to love snow at some point. This book reminds us why. Snow in all its varieties is celebrated by Cynthia Rylant in this picture book...
Garden of Lost Socks
Akosua is an exquirologist. She finds lost things. Max has lost his favourite sock sent to him from his nana basia in Ghana. Losing your favourite...
A Work in Progress
Have you ever felt less than the people around you? Maybe you’re uncomfortable with the way you look? You are not alone. Middle schooler Will...
Lawrence in the Fall
Lawrence the fox doesn’t know what to share with his class for show-and-tell. He doesn’t have a special collection like his friends do. Lawrence’s...