Alice, Author at UrbanMoms

The Awesome Awesomeness of Awesome Man

October 4, 2011 by Alice

Got a young kid who is hungry for heroes? Maybe you're not so into the relentless *BAM* and *KAPOW* that comes with most superheroes? Behold - Awesome Man! The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Manby Michael ChabonHarperCollinsISBN: 978 0 061 91462 1Audience: preschool to grade 2Author Michael Chabon … [Read more...]

So You Think You Can Dance?

September 27, 2011 by Alice

So You Think You Can Dance Canada just ended a couple of weeks ago. Is your kid up next? With all the dance shows on TV these days, more and more people - from tweens on up - are looking to learn a few moves of their own. This new book is a perfect place to start! Learn to Speak Danceby … [Read more...]

Grownup Time: Copernicus Avenue

September 25, 2011 by Alice

This month, our book club host was Emma, who selected a book of short stories set in Toronto's Roncesvalles neighbourhood, and populated largely with Polish immigrants, as the neighbourhood itself was for decades. It's near Emma's own new neighbourhood, so it was a great way for her to get into the … [Read more...]

Let’s Talk About Loss

September 23, 2011 by Alice

We have a new series on UrbanMoms right now about the journey of grieving. In an odd coincidence, I had pulled two books on loss for today after a couple of weeks of pondering, and now they seem even more apt. These books are books to read together, to talk about, and to use as tools for opening … [Read more...]

Attention, Franklin Fans!

September 15, 2011 by Alice

This weekend is the famous turtle's birthday - and he's turning 25! How can you celebrate? If you're in Toronto, the cheeky terrapin is having a big birthday bash at his namesake garden on Centre Island. It promises to be complete with music, crafts, and readings of his stories - even one by author … [Read more...]

Beauty by Kibuishi

September 13, 2011 by Alice

I am newly in love with the work of Kazu Kibuishi, author/illustrator of graphic novels and the cartoon series Copper. Simply amazing. Amulet seriesI: The Stonekeeper II: The Stonekeeper's Curse III: The Cloud Searchersby Kazu KibuishiGraphix (Scholastic)Audience: … [Read more...]

Scholastic Decoder: September 2011

September 9, 2011 by Alice

So now that we are back to school... You're getting Scholastic book club flyers, right? If you're not feeling sure about what to choose and have a hard time finding the quality among the licensed characters (and it really is there), then help is here. This is a monthly features here at ShelfCandy, … [Read more...]

Just Like Starting Over

September 6, 2011 by Alice

School is here. (Thank goodness! I was so missing the routine.) For some kids, a little reassuring read just might be in order. Here are a few newer ones to add to the ever-growing list of great start-of-school titles. For the wee one just starting out to a new place of care: Don't Want to Go! by … [Read more...]

Artful Play

September 4, 2011 by Alice

Last year, Chronicle Books partnered with MoMA to create a handful of fabulous toys for young kids. I've been trying to figure out how to spin these into a book post, and have given up because although they are from a publisher, they aren't books. But you know? They are just way too cool not to post … [Read more...]