Shameer Bismilla
A Gift For Amma
“A Gift for Amma” is a gorgeously narrated book with vivid lyrical text. I love how the main character explores the marketplace in India...
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Shameer Bismilla
Jan 2, 2021
Looking For Smile
I love how Ellen Tarlow explores emotions. This book teaches us that we should treat all emotions with respect. Never dismiss emotions,...
Shameer Bismilla
Jan 1, 2021
The Paper Kingdom
Daniel had to accompany his parents to a huge office building where they worked as janitors. Daniel’s reluctance to help his parents,...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 16, 2020
The Old Man And The Penguin
What a heartwarming tale written in rhythmic cadence that rolls off the tongue when being read aloud. It's a true story about a penguin...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 12, 2020
Friendship
I thoroughly enjoyed reading both books. They are joyful and heartwarming. Hearing comments like "awww" or "Oh no!" It led to great...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 12, 2020
The Boy Who Grew A Forest
Need I even say that this book was the favourite picture book of the week for my Grade 2 students?! The striking illustrations are...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 12, 2020
What We'll Build
What. on. earth. did I just read? Oliver Jeffers has done it again!!! This book is totally magical and it touches the beauty of being a...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 11, 2020
Hike
It was pin drop silence when I read this wordless book to my class. The children were in awe as they studied and were admiring the pure...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 10, 2020
What Do They Do With All That Poo?
Teachers of young children will have to admit that the ideas of talking about poo fascinates them. Who knew poo books could teach so...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 10, 2020
Santa Baby
What a high spirited book by one and only Jonathan Stutzman. He has done it again, making every page elicit with giggles. This book is...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 9, 2020
The Gift Of Nothing
How many times do people tell us, “Don’t give me anything!”? This book is perfect. It's a heart-warming and sweet story. The title alone...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 7, 2020
I Am The Storm
This picture book has a wide range of colours that portrays different types of storms. It totally gives an incredible message on the...
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Dec 5, 2020
The What Ifs
"What" and "if" - these two words do not have an impact when we use it in a stand-alone sentence. But when these two words are put...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 5, 2020
I Am Brown
I love "I Am Brown" by Ashok Banker. This joyful book will be another addition to my collection of identity mentor texts for use in...
Shameer Bismilla
Dec 3, 2020
Butts Are Everywhere
We giggled, we chuckled and we laughed out loud as students in my class discussed the butt’s anatomical uses. They were amused with the...
Shameer Bismilla
Nov 29, 2020
The Tale Of A Toothbrush
What a great book to educate the younger readers the importance taking action in looking after our planet earth. I enjoyed reading this...
Shameer Bismilla
Nov 29, 2020
Grumpy Monkey Up All Night
I am adding the series of Grumpy Monkey books. I love how the author highlighted the real emotions that some children face. The story...
Shameer Bismilla
Nov 28, 2020
One Girl
I enjoyed reading this lyrical book with muted illustrations. Andrea Beaty and Dow Phumiruk's message to all readers - It takes one child...
Shameer Bismilla
Nov 28, 2020
Harlem Grown
What an inspiring story!!! Many of my class kids are inspired by Tony Hillery. He was a volunteer at a public elementary school in...
Shameer Bismilla
Nov 21, 2020
The Very Impatient Caterpillar
I love Ross Burach’s humorous picture books - Truck Full of Ducks and I Am Not a Chair! If you are learning about metamorphosis, this is...
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