Category Archives: Arts Books for Children

Stories in Song: Canadian Artists Share Journeys and Memories

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

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

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

“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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A Dot Day Inquiry

“Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” ~ Peter H. Reynolds, The Dot In early September I attended a workshop on inquiry-based learning environments presented by Susan Stacey. Throughout what I knew would be a wonderful day, … Continue reading

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Kindergarten Meets Kusama

“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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