The first half of December was cold. Bitterly cold. So cold that one morning my husband remarked that – 12… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Tag: picture books
Three Picture Books Set in World War I
Have you noticed how many children’s books have been written about World War II? I discovered recently that picture books… Read more Three Picture Books Set in World War I
Three Picture Books About the Klondike Gold Rush
For today’s picture book reviews I’m taking a look at three very different books set during the Klondike Gold Rush… Read more Three Picture Books About the Klondike Gold Rush
Favourite Things: November Edition
Hello from New Brunswick! I’m at the wedding of a very close friend today. I’m posting this too early to… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Four More Picture Books About Helen Keller
If you missed it, head over to my first post on Helen Keller picture books. Then take a look at… Read more Four More Picture Books About Helen Keller
Three Picture Books About Helen Keller
Is there anyone who hasn’t heard of Helen Keller (1880-1968)? She is such an inspirational figure that I knew there… Read more Three Picture Books About Helen Keller
Favourite Things: October Edition
Oh, October! You were a month with some frustrating developments, but — as always — no lack of good books and… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Two Picture Books About the Biblioburro
Have you heard of mobile libraries? What about a library carried on the back of a donkey? In the late… Read more Two Picture Books About the Biblioburro
Historical Highlights #056
Historical highlights for the first week of fall coming right up! Read about broadside ballads, textiles, art criticism, real estate,… Read more Historical Highlights #056
Four Picture Books About Medieval Bookmaking
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love discovering historical picture books. I find them… Read more Four Picture Books About Medieval Bookmaking
Favourite Things: August Edition
At the beginning of the month I noticed online that some kids were already going back to school. One of… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Four Picture Books About Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai (1940-2011) was a Kenyan environmentalist and political activist. Her accomplishments form an impressive list: First Eastern African woman… Read more Four Picture Books About Wangari Maathai
Historical Highlights #045
This week’s historical highlights touch on World War I, Sir Thomas More, sliced bread, Metis archaeology, St. George, and mermaids.… Read more Historical Highlights #045