October Reading List

October was an extremely busy reading and activity month in our house. It is one of my favourite times of year, especially with the changing seasons and October festivities, there was not only so much reading variety but an assortment of activities as well. So, in short, here was our October reading list ... in…

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September Reading List

Yes, that is correct, I am sharing my September reading list in October. This is a long overdue but when September arrived, I was hit with my grad school workload, home school workload for the kids, scheduling playdates, maintaining the household, general mom life, and the occasional late night re-runs of the office. Okay, maybe…

“Apples A to Z” by Margaret McNamara

One of my favourite things about Autumn is apple season! Here in Ontario it lasts from August to October and we love apple picking. Along with our many annual Fall traditions and farm visits, I wanted to read more Fall themed books to the kids this year. To start, I found the sweetest, most informative…

“Hey Water!” by Antoinette Portis

In this fun nonfiction picture book, "Hey Water!" by Antoinette Portis, a young girl explores the many ways that water appears to her in a playful game of hide-and-seek. "In the morning, you wink at me from blades of grass; dewdrop." It is a lovely and simple picture book for early readers that includes information…

“The Big Book of Birds” by Yuval Zommer

I could not finish this Summer without exploring another fantastic and beautifully illustrated nature book by Yuval Zommer. Last month we looked at the book "The Big Book of the Blue" and this month we are learning more about birds in, "The Big Book of Birds." This epic juvenile non-fiction takes the reader on a…

“Summer Walk” by Virginia Brimhall Snow

Ever since our bug, bees, and butterflies reading list back in April, my oldest has become obsessed and fascinated with all kinds of bugs. She is constantly seeking them out when we play outdoors. "Summer Walk" by Virginia Brimhall Snow is a perfect book for bug-obsessed kiddos like mine. Through clever rhymes, the story takes…

“Ice Cream Summer” by Peter Sis

Summer is not just about fun in the sun or playing on the beach. What would a Summer be without some of our favourite cool treats, like ice cream! "Ice Cream Summer" by Peter Sis is a story that is very cleverly told from the perspective of a letter written from a grandson to his…

“Always Remeber” by Cece Meng

"Always Remember" by Cece Meng and illustrated by Jago is a beautiful story with stunning illustrations, about an Old Turtle who has one last swim and takes one last breath before disappearing into the ocean waves. Old Turtle's sea friends lovingly recall the happy memories they shared together and how meaningful Old Turtle was each…

“Beachy and Me” by Bob Staake

"Beachy and Me" by Bob Staake is my oldest daughter's favourite book at the moment. We started reading it when she was younger, and I would check it out from the library every few months to re-read, we enjoyed it so much. It is a sweet rhyming story about Pixie Picklespeare who lives on a…

“Lula and the Sea Monster” by Alex Latimer

"Lula and the Sea Monster" by Alex Latimer is sweet nature-loving story about the friendship between Lula and Bean - a teeny tiny sea creature Lula finds on her beach. Only Bean does not stay little for very long and doubles in size each day. Lula loves her home and her beach and is heartbroken…

“We are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom

"We are Water Protectors," by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade, is one of the most important picture books of our generation. Not only are the illustrations absolutely stunning, but it tells the real story about the many indigenous-led protests that occurred in 2016 across North America, people who stood up against the Dakota Access pipeline…

“How to Code a Sandcastle” by Josh Funk

I have but only good things to say about this fantastic book from the Girls Who Code series, "How to Code a Sandcastle" by Josh Funk and illustrated by Sara Palacios. By Viking Books. The story is not only an enduring Summer tale about Pearl, a girl determined to build a sandcastle before Summer break…

“Let it Shine!” by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Summer is in full swing here in Ontario, the sun is shining, and the heat is on, and thankfully, patios are open again! Every month I like to rotate the kids' books, to keep things fresh and interesting, and to keep the kids engaged in reading. This Summer our reading list focuses on Summer Sails…

“Little Green Peas” by Keith Baker

"Little Green Peas: A Big Book of Colors" by Keith Baker is a fantastic first colour book for little ones because it introduces colours through vibrant, bright illustrations and a simple rhyming story. We have been reading this book since my oldest was still in diapers (4+ years now) and my youngest now enjoys it…

“Where are you Bear?: A Canadian Alphabet Adventure” by Frieda Wishinsky

Today is Canada Day, and in celebration of our nations birthday the girls and I made some fun Canadian maple leaf noise makers. There are so many fantastic Canadian themed books to choose from, not to mention some great Canadian authors and illustrators as well, but today our inspiration comes from this book called "Where…

“The Mixed-up Chameleon” by Eric Carle

"The Mixed-up Chameleon" is a classic Eric Carle book, about a chameleon who wishes he can be something more, and do a multitude of other things. After feeling all mixed up and unable to be himself, he soon realizes that he misses his old self. It's a great story about not taking for granted who…

“I Don’t Draw, I Color” by Adam Lehrhaupt

"I Don't Draw, I Color!" by Adam Lehrhaupt and illustrated by Felicita Sala, is a lovely and simple, but powerful story about colors. It is about how colors make us feel and how they can be used to express our feelings. I think it's a great book to teach children about feelings and how to express…

“I Feel Teal” by Lauren Rille

We love painting in our house. So, when I came across this lovely book, "I Feel Teal" written by Lauren Rille and illustrated by Aimée Sicuro, I felt inspired to plan another fun painting project for the kids. This book is quickly becoming one of my favourites because of how expressive and beautifully Illustrated it is.…

“The Elephant’s Garden” by Jane Ray

"The Elephant's Garden" by Jane Ray is a stunning picture book that I recently added to the kids collection. It is a beautifully Illustrated tale about fortune and greed, learning to accept what you have and being grateful for what you have. In the case of this story, it is a luscious fruit garden that is…

“Ava and the Rainbow (who stayed)” by Ged Adamson

"Ava and the Rainbow (Who Stayed)" by Ged Adamson is a sweet story about a girl and a rainbow that stuck around town for a while and brought joy to everyone who encountered it. It's a story that demonstrates how nostalgia is fleeting and reminds us not to take for granted the beautiful little things in…