Today is the first day of December, which means it’s day 1 of the Christmas countdown, for those who celebrate. There are so many different advent ideas out there. The most common being a chocolate calendar, but you can find all sorts these days. Beer, wine, cheese, toys, other types of candy, even things for… Continue reading Reading Advent for Families with Children
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here in Canada. This day is to honour the children whose lives were taken in residential schools as well as honour the survivors and their families and communities.September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to… Continue reading National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Book Recommendations
Moo, Baa, La La La! Written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton Board book, ages 0-5 16 pages Published November 30, 1982, by Simon & Schuster (Boynton Bookworks) Sandra Boynton books are a family favourite. The characters she’s created are fun, the rhymes are entertaining and the pictures are really cute. I am a huge fan… Continue reading Moo, Baa, La La La! Children’s Book Recommendation
In this blog post, I am going to be sharing some tips on how to encourage reading with your children or the children in your life. Not only is reading a crucial part of life, but it is also a great way to find joy and entertainment. 1. Read with them every single day!Reading with… Continue reading How to encourage children to read!
Herman Needs a Home By Lucy Noguera Illustrated by Emma Latham Children’s Fiction 38 pages Published June 8, 2022 by Brilliant Monster Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blurb A little crab’s each for a shell to call home. When Herman the hermit crab gets too big for his shell, he can’t find a new one that feels just… Continue reading Herman Needs a Home: Children’s Book Review
Emma’s Sunflower by Philippa Warden Illustrated by Grace Ward Children's fiction 36 pages Published May 24, 2022 by Purple Butterfly Press ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blurb Mother Nature has a cunning plan and, much to Emma’s delight, a discarded sunflower seed snuggled deep in the soil grows through the different seasons and emerges on her birthday. The sunflower… Continue reading Emma’s Sunflower: Children’s Book Review
Summer is just around the corner now! So I’ve created two fun book-themed summer activities for kids! The first one is for all ages; it is a booket list, and the second one is for older kids or kids who are able to read by themselves, and it is bingo! Each one is designed to… Continue reading Summer Reading Fun for the Whole Family!
Hello and welcome. This is something new that I am just starting. Children's Book of the Month Each month I will carefully select a children's book. It could be seasonal, based on a major holiday, or anything else that relates to that month. Then I will share my thoughts on why I think you should… Continue reading Children’s Book of the Month!
Momma Needs to Read 