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Big Problems Little Problems
For Father’s Day, I read “Big Problems, Little Problems” by Ben Feller and Mercè López to my grade two class, and it reminded me of the...

Shameer Bismilla
Jun 15, 2024


Just Like Millie
As the school year winds down, many students are preparing for big changes—moving to new countries or schools. This heartwarming and...

Shameer Bismilla
Jun 11, 2024


The Spell of a Story
✨📚 What a perfect read-aloud book for the end of the year! 📚✨ When I read “The Spell of a Story” by Mariajo Illustrajo to my class, the...

Shameer Bismilla
Jun 7, 2024


Built To Last
As the school semester winds down, it’s a reflective time for many children, especially those in international schools. Graduation,...

Shameer Bismilla
Jun 5, 2024


Two Homes, One Heart
I had left this book on my library shelf for quite some time, thinking it was too simple to read to my class. However, I didn’t realize...

Shameer Bismilla
May 31, 2024


My Mother's Tongues
Have you ever experienced being judged based on how you speak or your accent? As a Singaporean who has been teaching in an international...

Shameer Bismilla
May 25, 2024


Grief Is An Elephant
Today I had a moving experience sharing the book “Grief is an Elephant”, with my students. The classroom fell into a titalt silence as we...

Shameer Bismilla
May 24, 2024


How We Say I Love You
Dr. Gary Chapman first introduced the idea of ‘love languages’ in his book The Five Love Languages. Each person has their way of showing...

Shameer Bismilla
May 16, 2024


Tree
I have an admiration, for the beauty of trees. Trees play a role on our planet as they are the plants found on Earth. They offer us...

Shameer Bismilla
May 15, 2024


Cattitude
In the tale “Cattitude!” written by Bianca Schulze readers are taken on a journey, through the world of Cleo, a charming feline with a...

Shameer Bismilla
May 8, 2024


The Compulsion Cloud
Holly’s adventure in ‘The Compulsion Cloud’ by Averi Ridge delicately delves into the hurdles faced by children dealing with...

Shameer Bismilla
Apr 30, 2024


Tricky Chopsticks
If you find it challenging to use chopsticks you’re not the only one. Join Jenny on her chopstick adventure in ‘Tricky Chopsticks’! 🥢....

Shameer Bismilla
Apr 25, 2024


Meena Can't Wait
Meena Can’t Wait” by Farida Zaman is an colorful book that tells the story of a child eagerly anticipating a tasty treat. Right, from the...

Shameer Bismilla
Apr 24, 2024


A Ramadan to Remember
Since its the last day of Ramadan I want to mark the occasion by revisiting “A Ramadan to Remember” by Marzieh A. Ali with illustrations,...

Shameer Bismilla
Apr 9, 2024


Dear Muslim Child
I absolutely adore the stories that emerge in todays children’ss literature bringing such joy and gratitude to my inner child. “Dear...

Shameer Bismilla
Apr 5, 2024


Alone Like Me
“Alone Like Me”, by Rebecca Evan is a book that beautifully captures the essence of friendship and resilience. It tells the story of two...

Shameer Bismilla
Mar 23, 2024


Ramadan Kareem
🌙✨ Celebrating the Magic of Ramadan ✨🌙 Exploring the pages of “Ramadan Kareem” by M.O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly has been a journey for me...

Shameer Bismilla
Mar 19, 2024


Snail
Step into the world of “Snail,” an illustrated tale about a young boys discovery of the value of taking things slow in a fast moving...

Shameer Bismilla
Mar 16, 2024


Lucky Duck
I recently had the joy of sharing Greg Pizzoli’s picture book, “Lucky Duck “ with my students. It was a experience as laughter filled the...

Shameer Bismilla
Mar 15, 2024


Lost Words
“Lost Words; An Armenian Story of Survival and Hope” is a tale that inspires strength and optimism serving as a reminder of the enduring...

Shameer Bismilla
Mar 7, 2024
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