A Disney vacation is seen as a childhood right of passage. Many parents will splurge and take their kids to a Disney theme park at some point during their young lives. This fantastical world is an experience like no other and watching your child meet some of their favourite movie heroes or heroines … [Read more...]
Warning: Teen Boy Thoughts
Books aimed at teen boys, like books aimed at teen girls, need to talk to their audience and tap into a pretty realistic voice to really work. For a guy, this means antics as well as emotions, and crude humour along with coming of age. don't say I didn't warn you... Carter's Unfocused One-Track … [Read more...]
Scholastic Decoder: January 2013 Edition
It seems late in the month to be doing a Decoder, but I just got our flyers today, so I'm not the only one late off the mark, what with school starting a bit late in the month and getting back into routines. But! here we are, familiar newsprint flyers in hand. Let's dive in, shall we? ElfChinese New … [Read more...]
Musical Review: The Wizard of OZ
My 6 year old niece, Sarah, was following the CBC Over the Rainbow reality show last year. She would give me an update once in a while leading up to the final selection of who would play Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest production of The Wizard of Oz. I thought it was great for her to see how … [Read more...]
The Need to Getaway.
I am one of those people who needs to leave everything in order to truly relax. As my office is in my living room, the constant pull of work is always only a few feet away. This allows me a ton of freedom and flexibility but also means that I am "on" all of the time. Send me an email and I'll … [Read more...]
The Text Talk Game
So you all have seen the way teens type on their cell phones, yes? With numbers and abbreviations and whatnots? A favourite author is now bringing the fun to the younger set with this book that turns it into a game. WumbersAmy Krouse RosenthalChronicle BooksISBN: 978 1 4521 1022 6The cover says it … [Read more...]
The List of the BEST Beaches!
When planning a vacation, the details of the beach itself can actually be the key to a successful holiday. There are so many options when it comes to destinations I thought it might be helpful to give you a few of my favourite beaches to help you narrow down your choices. The truth is, there are … [Read more...]
Same Difference
Looking to explore the idea that people are the same - except for a few small differences? This is a cute and simple way to go about it without getting into specifics just yet. Up Above and Down Belowby Paloma ValdiviaOwlKidsISBN: 978 1 926973 39 5In the world of this book, there are two kinds of … [Read more...]
Opposites That Attract
There are lots of books that fall under the heading "concept books" - books about shapes, colours, patterns, emotions, and vocabulary like opposites. New ones are always welcome, as far as I'm concerned, because I can only read the same one so many times - and now I have two new ones to share! … [Read more...]
Why Travel Matters.
My husband and I make travel a priority for our family. In fact, it was the only thing either of us wanted for Christmas this year - time away together. Regardless of the destination or the duration we find family travel a way to relax, regroup and reconnect. Sometimes it is the only way to escape … [Read more...]
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