One of my daughter's favourite things to do is to watch birds in our yard. We are lucky, we have seen grosbeaks, waxwings, finches, robins, chickadees - and I think we even have a nest of wee little flycatchers in the tree right outside the kids' bedroom window that is currently full of cheeping … [Read more...]
Reading for the Reluctant
There are kids who are not naturally drawn to reading. i may not understand that, but I know these kids, see in their faces that they are not enjoying being dragged around the library by their moms and having things that don't interest them offered over and over. hat to do? Interest them, of course! … [Read more...]
LOL Cats
Cat humour? On the internet? I know, I know. But these ones really are pretty cute... Homer, The Library Catby Reeve LindberghCandlewick PressISBN: 978 0 7636 3448 3Cats and librarians are, let's face it, a pretty natural stereotypical partnership to exploit - and you can probably even sell those … [Read more...]
Of Mice and Men and Birds
This super-charming read-aloud has me wanting to read more of this author's work:A Nest for Celesteby Henry ColeHarperCollinsISBN: 978 0 061 70410 9Audience: ages 4-10This small but thick book would be an easy one to pass by, with its quiet cover and unusual format. I left it on my shelf for a while … [Read more...]
Doris and Peter – A Love Story
Here's a short story I wrote about a young couple named Doris and Peter. I hope you enjoy. In early May, Doris woke up one morning and she knew it was time. She looked at Peter and gave a slight nod. Peter looked at Doris and nodded right back. They said nothing more. … [Read more...]