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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


The Arabic Quilt
A teacher can make huge difference in a child’s life. This is a story about an Egyptian-American girl at a new school. She was...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 13, 2020


Like The Moon Loves The Sky
Great bedtime book about Muslim family traditions, teaching diversity and religious acceptance. It is a gorgeous heartwarming book. The...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 12, 2020


Our Favourite Day Of The Year
A great book to discuss at the beginning of the school year. I would recommend this to any teachers or adults wanting to introduce...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 12, 2020


We Will Rock Our Classmates
Yay! Penelope, the T-Rex is back in this second book.  It is a great sequel to "We Don't Eat Our Classmates"!  Everyone knows that being...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 12, 2020


Facts Vs Opinions
We read the book "Facts Vs Opinions Vs Robots" by Michael Rex. Grade 2s now understand the difference between a fact and an opinion. They...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 11, 2020


Adam's Day At The Market
This story reminds me when I was a young  boy lost in the market. I was frantically looking for my mum after being separated from her at...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 11, 2020


Asking Questions
In our reading workshop, we are applying our metacognition skills. Metacognition is thinking about one’s thinking. It is the foundation...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 7, 2020


Lift
I enjoyed pushing elevator buttons when I was young. If you are one of those who love pushing elevator buttons, you will love this book....

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 7, 2020


Are Your Stars Like My Stars?
In this book you get to see colourful illustrations of adults and children from various cultural backgrounds. The questions in this book...

Shameer Bismilla
Nov 4, 2020
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