GOOD NIGHT, WORLD

A house with goats on the roof?!?My son could not believe that was even possible! In this beautiful book by Andrea Lynn Beck, discover different types of houses as you explore bedtime around the world, connections and global awareness. As your child discovers a world of differences, he or she will also learn that we…

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A RELAXING YOGA SEQUENCE FOR BEDTIME ? YES PLEASE!

If your little one(s) are like mine, it comes a time at night, not long before bedtime, that they switch from being calm to being agitated. So long, peaceful bedtime! Or so we think. Good Night Yoga is a great book to help ease in a peaceful bedtime if your little one feels more energetic…

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THE GOOD EGG

Good girl! Good boy! These words tend to find a way out of our mouths, even if we try really hard not to use those expressions. If it’s not from us, it is usually heard in public places or with other family members. *** Now meet the Good Egg. He’s good. Very good. So good…

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SKINNAMARINK

Can you read this wonderful book without singing? I sure can’t! I grew up listening to Sharon, Lois and Brahm’s songs. One of my all-time favorites was for sure Skinnamarink. I just knew I wanted to introduce my kids to that beautiful song. I had them listen to it a couple of times on YouTube,…

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FOREST BRIGHT, FOREST NIGHT

What do animals do in the forest during the day? During the night? Who’s awake and who’s sleeping? We discovered this beautiful book by Jennifer Ward a few years back. My son just LOVES the fact that you FLIP the book around to explore the forest either by day or by night. What I like…

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THE ROCK BOOK

Ever since he started walking, my son has been obsessed with rocks. Every rock he picks up has something “special”: it’s shape, it’s color… he always comes up with a good reason to pick up yet another rock. Last summer, we went to Ottawa and visited the Canadian Museum of Nature. One of his favorite…

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DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

Everyone knows that dragons LOVE tacos. They can eat and eat and eat that you will never have enough to feed them. Just make sure NOT to use hot salsa… Dragons love tacos is a great read-aloud, hilarious book for everyone who loves dragons and mild tacos. Colorful watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil cartoon illustrations…

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ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: A BabyLit book

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been an Anne of Green Gables fan. When I learned that baby number 2 was in fact a little girl, I just couldn’t wait to introduce Anne Shirley to her. Since Lucy Maud Montgomery’s novels are part of my all-time favorite books, it’s no coincidence that more…

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PING

“Every day we PING many times and in many ways – whether we are meeting a new person, performing in front of an audience, or talking on the phone, communication is an essential part of life. But PINGING can be hard. What about the PONG that comes back? Does it make you feel good or…

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HERE WE ARE: NOTES FOR LIVING ON PLANET EARTH

Well, hello.And welcome to this Planet.We call it Earth. Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let’s explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be…

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