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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 12, 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 11, 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 10, 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 9, 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...

Shameer Bismilla
Dec 7, 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 5, 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
Dec 3, 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 29, 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 28, 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...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 21, 2020


Brave Molly
I love how this book subtly illustrates that the issue of mental health exists in young children. This wordless book depicts the...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 20, 2020


If You Come To Earth
This book is rich with a variety of colours. It is gorgeous and insightful. It makes me think if I were the alien, I would happily accept...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 18, 2020


On Account Of The Gum
It’s such a hilarious book! If you like “An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" you will love this story. Chewing gum at bedtime is not a good...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 18, 2020


My Rainy Day Rocket Ship
What an imaginative book! In this story the boy builds a pretend rocket ship and imagines launching into space. Teachers and parents can...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 14, 2020


I Will Dance
I Will Dance is a book that teaches us the importance of accepting others and acceptance of self. A wonderful book for parents and...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 14, 2020
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