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If All The World Were...
This is a story about family, love, and loss. It is written in a lyrical form accompanied with beautiful illustration. Every word and...

Shameer Bismilla
Jan 11, 2021


Ellie's Dragon
Bob Graham has written another delightful book that focuses on inevitable changes in life as we grow up. This book is joyful and...

Shameer Bismilla
Jan 8, 2021


Every Little Letter
What a clever way to teach letter knowledge, vocabulary and print awareness with a heavy emphasis on the idea of inclusitivity. I LOVE...

Shameer Bismilla
Jan 5, 2021


Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon
Who wouldn’t like a character like Molly Lou Melon? I can name a few Molly Lou Melons that exist in my class. She is loud, lively and...

Shameer Bismilla
Jan 2, 2021


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...

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 2, 2021


Every Kid A Writer
My last pick for my 2020 professional development learning journey and I just can't put it down!!!! It is thought provoking and ignites a...

Shameer Bismilla
Jan 2, 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
Jan 1, 2021


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 16, 2020


Sharing The Planet - Oceans
I can't believe that the term is over... I was thrilled to see the children digging deeper, practicing their research skills. Being a...

Shameer Bismilla
Dec 14, 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 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
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