Category Archives: Arts Books for Children

Stories in Song: Canadian Artists Share Journeys and Memories

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Lullabies

“I’m pleased with my life, with the journey.” ~ Tina Turner Time has passed since my last blog post. I have been navigating some life changes and thinking about journeys, and how life took me in unexpected directions, and put … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Powerful Picture Books by bell hooks

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Lullabies

“Life-transforming ideas have always come to me through books.” ~ bell hooks 2021 has seen the loss of beloved children’s authors including Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert. They are now joined by bell hooks (1952 – 2021), who added some wonderful … Continue reading →

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Remembering Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert, With Love

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Lullabies

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ~ Maya Angelou It is a while since I’ve written a blog post. I apologize. The truth is, that … Continue reading →

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Creative Canadian Women: Five Extraordinary Artists Celebrated in Picture Books

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Lullabies

“You’ve got to keep the child alive; you can’t create without it.” ~ Joni Mitchell Women’s History Month takes place in March, and allows us to celebrate the contribution and achievements of women throughout history to the present day.  I … Continue reading →

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Six Splendid Stories about Snowmen

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Lullabies

“I remember that winter because it had brought the heaviest snows I had ever seen. Snow had fallen steadily all night long and in the morning I woke in a room filled with light and silence, the whole world seemed … Continue reading →

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Coping with the COVID-19 Crisis: Keeping our Kids Curious and Creative

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Lullabies

“There is no education like adversity.”– Benjamin Disraeli This blog post has been created for all of those being affected by the world’s current health situation – it is for teachers, early childhood educators, care providers, families, parents and children. We … Continue reading →

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Critical Literacy and the Portrayal of the Inuit in Children’s Picture Books

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Lullabies

What began in my classroom as an inquiry about Arctic animals slowly evolved into a deeper conversation about the Inuit – their relationship with, reliance on and spiritual connection to the animals with whom they share the land. A window … Continue reading →

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From Environmental Footprints to Environmental Handprints

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Lullabies

“I care about climate change because of our children. I want to safeguard their future.” ~ Cate Blanchett In recent weeks I have attended some really thought-provoking workshops and a conference about climate change. The focus has been on how … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten Meets Kusama

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Lullabies

“I have been using polka dots since I was a very young child.  Only after that, it seems, have they been used throughout the rest of the art world.” ~ Yayoi Kusama Art Night is a very special event where … Continue reading →

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