🐶🐱 Three cats think there might be a dog in this book, but it’s up to the reader to help them find out. With many flaps to lift, this book is a lively interactive exploration of the surprising joys of unlikely friendships. Click on the image to access our resources.
🌎💧🐟 On this World Environment Day (June 5) and upcoming Oceans Day (June 8), we present our book of the month, FLOTSAM. In this extraordinary Caldecott Medal winner and New York Times bestseller by David Wiesner, a beach day is the springboard to a wildly imaginative exploration. Click on the image to access our resources.
Our suggested reading this 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 is GRANDPA TOAD’S SECRETS by Keiko Kasza! As Grandpa Toad and Little Toad are taking a walk in the forest, Grandpa shares his secrets for dealing with the hungry enemies that may await them. An exciting storytime favourite for all ages! Click on the photo to access our resources- includes reading activity plan with jumping frog origami instructions.
As part of National Teachers’ Day and Quebec Family Week, coming up on May 13th to 19th, we present our book of the month, “Our Classroom is a Family” by Shannon Olsen. Family isn’t always your relatives. It’s the ones who accept you for who you are. Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where they make their students feel safe, included, and loved. With its heartfelt message and colorfully whimsical illustrations, “Our Class is a Family” is an excellent book choice to celebrate our valued teachers and classroom unity. Click on the image to access our resources, including suggested activities, such as creating a portrait of your teacher.
As part of World Autism Awareness Month, we present our book of the month, Meesha’s Makes Friends by Tom Percival. A warm and affectionate story about the joys and difficulties of building and maintaining friendships and relating to others. Meesha Makes Friends helps young readers find their place in the world. Click on the photo to access our resources.
Each Peach Pear Plum’ is a classic picture book and was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1979. A playful and poetic read, the rhymed text and illustrations invite the reader to play ‘I spy’ introducing the very youngest of readers to a variety of Mother Goose and other folklore characters. Click on the photo to access our resources.
In honor of Reading Month, why not make this March break a reading week? We challenge you to keep track of all your reads with a book tracker – click on photo to access the template. Feel free to read whatever you like. Here are some fun suggestions: https://www.scholastic.ca/books/seasonal/marchbreak/ Who will read the most? Share your progress with us at the end of the week. Happy reading week!
Happy Lunar New year!
Click on the photo to discover festive activities to celebrate Chinese New Year with your little ones!
As part of Black History Month, when we need to address topics of diversity with our children, we can turn to books like this one to help us discuss them. The Day You Begin by Jaqueline Woodson tackles major themes such as identity, cultural diversity, immigration, and friendship. An excellent book to celebrate black voices with your children! Click on the image to access our resources including a friendship garland and “Guess Who?” activity game ideal for children ages 4-8.
Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Click on the photo for a resource of our librarian’s suggestions for culturally diverse books that shine a spotlight on diversity in children and children’s literature.
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