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14 Picture Books Starring Furry and Lovable Dogs

14 Picture Books Starring Furry and Lovable Dogs

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They’re goofy, they’re lovable, and they’re part of the family. August 26 is National Dog Day so we’re celebrating our four-legged friends with a fantastic list of picture books. Below are some of my favourites but to view and shop the full list, head over to my storefront on Bookshop.org. Hello Goodbye Dog Author: Maria Gianferrari Illustrator: Patrice Barton From Bookshop.org: “For Zara’s dog, Moose, nothing is more important than being with his favorite girl. So when Zara has to…

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A Playful Pet Leaves Students Petrified in ‘Pterodactyl Show and Tell’

A Playful Pet Leaves Students Petrified in ‘Pterodactyl Show and Tell’

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Pterodactyl Show and Tell Author: Thad Krasnesky Illustrator: Tanya Leonello Publisher: Flashlight Press A Silly Story About Show and Tell It’s show and tell day at elementary school and one little boy isn’t bringing in his favourite toy or an unusual knick-knack. Instead, he’s bringing in his pet pterodactyl! Causing chaos during art and music and mayhem at recess, the prehistoric creature follows the boy around as he goes about his regular day at school. In reading we sat quietly…

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14 Thrilling Picture Books About Theme Parks and Carnival Rides

14 Thrilling Picture Books About Theme Parks and Carnival Rides

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One of my favourite things to do in the summer months is visit a theme park or head to a fair or carnival in a small, rural community. There’s something about the thrilling rides, flashing lights and overload of snacks and sweets that brings me right back to my childhood! While he’s still too little to ride a big rollercoaster, my toddler has ridden on a small coaster at a fall fair and he loved it! Now he’s mesmerized by…

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Unpacking Big Emotions with ‘Badgie & Ming and the Angry Tent’

Unpacking Big Emotions with ‘Badgie & Ming and the Angry Tent’

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Badgie & Ming and the Angry Tent Author: Julia Inserro Illustrator: Miro Tartan Publisher: Three Bean Press Assembling An Angry Tent In ‘Badgie & Ming and the Angry Tent‘, Ming, the pink flamingo, notices Badgie, the badger, setting up a tent and wonders what he’s up to. Badgie explains that he’s building an angry tent because he is mad. Ming patiently watches and offers to talk things out, but Badgie doesn’t feel like talking. Instead, Ming offers to lend a…

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Swing Into An Exciting Expedition In ‘Peculiar Primates’

Swing Into An Exciting Expedition In ‘Peculiar Primates’

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Peculiar Primates: Fun Facts About These Curious Creatures Author: Debra Kempf Shumaker Illustrator: Claire Powell Publisher: Running Press Kids A Field Study on Primates Pack your passport! ‘Peculiar Primates: Fun Facts About These Curious Creatures‘ will take you on a field study across the globe to find out what sets each species apart. While all primates have brains, hands, and hair, they have so many other differences. Some primates build a nest each night, while others sleep with tails twined…

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The Ultimate List of Books for An Easy Back to School

The Ultimate List of Books for An Easy Back to School

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Back to school can cause worry and anxiety in children. These times of change and transition can be difficult for them to navigate, but the right picture book can give them a huge confidence boost. Not only that, but it will help them know what to expect on the first day. Whether your child is a returning student, a new student, a nervous student or entering preschool or kindergarten for the first time, this ultimate list of books for back…

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A Howling Good Time with ‘Dudley’s Day At Home’

A Howling Good Time with ‘Dudley’s Day At Home’

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Dudley’s Day At Home Author: Karen Kaufman Orloff Illustrator: Renee Andriani Publisher: Flashlight Press Dudley’s Not Your Average Dog A boy and his mother head out of the house to run some errands, leaving the family dog, Dudley, at home. The boy, named Sam, wonders what Dudley gets up to when he’s home alone. His mother proceeds to list off all the usual things a dog might do to like eating, playing, and napping. While these seem like pretty usual…

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13 Excellent Books About Camping To Stoke Outdoor Adventure

13 Excellent Books About Camping To Stoke Outdoor Adventure

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Spending time in the great outdoors is not only a wonderful way to connect as a family, but it offers dozens of fantastic learning experiences for children. They learn about animals and caring for nature, learn to unplug and relax, and they take part in problem solving and thrilling, risky play. There are just so many benefits to camping with your kids. As always, children love reading about experiences before and after they happen. So, I’m rounding up 13 excellent…

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The Power of Intergenerational Friendships Shines in ‘Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad’

The Power of Intergenerational Friendships Shines in ‘Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad’

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‘Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad: Friendship Comes In All Ages’ Author: Vickie Rodgers Illustrator: Vidya Valsudevan Themes: anti-ageism, intergenerational, friendship, seniors, grandparents, elderly Befriending A Lonely Senior ‘Gigi’, a grandmother, knows her elderly friend, Ms. Ruby, has been feeling sad and lonely lately. Gigi gathers her grandchildren, Avery, Caroline, Will and Cole, to come up with a plan to cheer her up. “She was a nurse for a long time and has cared for many people. She doesn’t have…

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‘Above The Clouds’ Soothes Thunderstorm Fears

‘Above The Clouds’ Soothes Thunderstorm Fears

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‘Above The Clouds: What Really Happens in Heaven During A Thunderstorm’ Author: Stephanie Barton, Carley Barton, and Sue Milon Illustrator: Kelly Mengarelli Publisher: Many Seasons Press Themes: religious, thunderstorms, angels, fear and anxiety The Party Above The Clouds One dark and stormy night, a little girl named Grace is awoken by a loud thunderstorm. Her mother comes in to comfort her and tells her a reassuring story about what’s really happening way up in the sky. “It’s all right, Grace”,…

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