Shameer Bismilla
That's Not My Name
This book certainly hit home. It struck a chord as it reminded me of how my name was constantly mispronounced during my primary school...
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Shameer Bismilla
- Jul 22, 2022
A Perfect Spot
If you love reading books that include elements of camouflaging, then you are in for a treat. It is totally attention-grabbing and...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jul 19, 2022
Brave Every Day
What is Bravery? It may be defined as not being afraid or being fearless. Teachers, parents, and home adults are always trying to...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jul 14, 2022
Smile Sophia
We often hear well-meaning strangers making “oohs” and “ahhs” at children expecting them to give a big cheeky smile in return. But… some...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jul 7, 2022
Goodnight Racism
This book has a perfect way for our early childhood educators to educate our innocent learners to understand and think about identity and...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jun 23, 2022
I Am Quiet
I love how the story draws a distinction between being quiet and being shy. Many of us get confused with these two emotional attributes...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jun 22, 2022
Because I Had A Teacher
This book is a great reminder for any teacher who needs to remember the reasons why we all do what we do. It's truly a poignant love...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jun 17, 2022
Tiny Dino
This beautiful, illustrated book has captured my grade 2’s heart. The soft watercolour effect across some of the pages combined with...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jun 15, 2022
One Last Word
Nikki Grimes the word wizard has done it again! She has used the Golden Shovel form of poetry to elevate the true value of...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jun 14, 2022
The World Belonged To Us
How can you not love Jacqueline Woodson’s books?! Reading this book bestows a comforting balm to my heart. It is enchanting, endearing...
Shameer Bismilla
- May 29, 2022
The Blur
Are my kids growing up too fast? This question is popular amongst many parents. I truly believe that our children are mirrors and...
Shameer Bismilla
- May 19, 2022
Show the World
This inspiring book subscribes to Vygotsky’s vision that “Children grow into the intellectual life around them.” The series of questions...
Shameer Bismilla
- May 17, 2022
Endlessly Ever After
Unique and kid-approved book. If you like books that allow you to choose your own adventure, look no further! With the question “Now...
Shameer Bismilla
- May 16, 2022
The Path
I am a type of reader who loves books brimming with optimism. This book has a gentle nudge to remind everyone that you can begin to carve...
Shameer Bismilla
- May 6, 2022
Abdul's Story
Abdul’s story reminds us that oral language serves as a bridge to fluency in reading and writing, thinking, and learning. This 40-page...
Shameer Bismilla
- May 2, 2022
Gibberish
Can you imagine how a child would feel entering first day of school in a new country where he doesn’t speak the language? This winner...
Shameer Bismilla
- Apr 16, 2022
The boy who tried to shrink his name
I have a soft spot for books that emphasise the importance of name identity. I believe that names define who we are – it binds us to our...
Shameer Bismilla
- Apr 10, 2022
Escape
The definition of the word ‘Escape’ in the Oxford dictionary is “to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not...
Shameer Bismilla
- Apr 6, 2022
How to say Hello to a Worm
Introducing children to gardening will teach the young to see nature through a different lens. They are able to see that nature is part...
Shameer Bismilla
- Apr 4, 2022
Love in the Library
Books and libraries have always been my place of sanctuary. Reading “Love in the Library” reminded me of the Roman poet Virgil’s famous...
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