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The power of play roars to life in When A Dragon Moves In

The power of play roars to life in When A Dragon Moves In

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A book review of When A Dragon Moves In Author: Jodi Moore Illustrator: Howard McWilliam Publisher: Flash Light Press Summary of When A Dragon Moves In When A Dragon Moves In by author Jodi Moore and illustrator Howard McWilliam, is a charming tale of friendship that’s filled with laughter and playful antics. The charming tale begins with a young boy and his family arriving at the beach, carrying a cooler, an umbrella, beach chairs, and towels. The boy, with his…

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Celebrate the Bond Between Grandparent and Child in ‘Adventures with Grandpa’

Celebrate the Bond Between Grandparent and Child in ‘Adventures with Grandpa’

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‘Adventures with Grandpa’ Author: Rosemary Mastnak In ‘Adventures with Grandpa’ by Rosemary Mastnak, a little boy peeks inside his grandfather’s shed where a day filled with exciting adventure awaits. As the little boy looks in, the reader sees the shed is crammed with curiosities and magic. ‘Adventures with Grandpa’ is feast for the eyes and the imagination. Whether they’re pretending to battle dragons or race fast cars, this little boy and his grandpa are making memories that will last a…

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Rock Away To A Sweet, Gentle Rhythm in “Sing, Mama, Sing”

Rock Away To A Sweet, Gentle Rhythm in “Sing, Mama, Sing”

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Sing, Mama, Sing Author: Anne Delgado Illustrator: Elen Khalatyan Cozy up in a soft chair and rock away to “Sing, Mama, Sing”, a soothing, rhythmic picture book by Anne Delgado and Elen Khalatyan. This rhyming story celebrates the precious bond between mother and child with gentle, calming images and a repetitive story. “Sing, Mama, sing, I hear your song. Right here with you is where I belong.” Sing, Mama, Sing by Anne Delgado and Elen Khalatyan Let’s Rock and Dance…

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Inspired to Take Action with ‘The Mess That We Made’

Inspired to Take Action with ‘The Mess That We Made’

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The Mess That We Made Author: Michelle Lord Illustrator: Julia Blattman Publisher: Flashlight Press Landfills Piled High Spilling Into The Oceans The Mess That We Made, by Michelle Lord and Julia Blattman, begins with four children in a small boat floating in the middle of a massive, patch of garbage in the ocean. As the waste swirls around them, we see fish eating plastic bottle caps before being gobbled up by seals and fishing nets and plastic grocery bags tangling…

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Battle Picky Eating with ‘The Superheroes On Your Plate’

Battle Picky Eating with ‘The Superheroes On Your Plate’

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The Superheroes On Your Plate Author: Tansy Boggon Illustrator: Emma Hay Foods Fight It Out To Be The Best It’s a very competitive contest as all of the foods from the food groups battle it out in ‘The Superheroes On Your Plate‘ by Tansy Boggon and Emma Hay. The fats begin the fight before the fruits jump into the spotlight. Next come the veggies and proteins and finally the grains take a stab at the top title. Before a winner…

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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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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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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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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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