Scare the Kids, for Their Own Good!
What is so fascinating about fear? Some paren'ts avoid reading scary stories to young children, but this genre can actually benefit a young reader’s development.
What is so fascinating about fear? Some paren'ts avoid reading scary stories to young children, but this genre can actually benefit a young reader’s development.
You don’t need to be a foodie to have fun with these words. Some books are just plain yummy and others inspire you to play with your food – even though your mama told you not to!
Attention adults – participate in the TD Summer Reading Club by dipping into this year’s recommended reads. Many titles are well-suited to mature readers and offer depth to any adult willing to dive in. Here are my picks for adults reading kid lit this summer: 1. Character-Driven: A Boy Named Queen by Sara Cassidy […]
Through nature, imaginary places, historical times and life in other places, these Canadian titles enrich a child’s perspective and open up the world beyond their daily experience. They are targeted at readers in kindergarten to Grade 3. The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson A young boy takes notice while busy adults […]
Sloths are having their moment in the sun. In the past, penguins and their fluffy chicks graced the covers of countless picture books. In the last few years, the sloths have taken over. Sure, it’s been a rather slow takeover, but we prefer to call it "leisurely" or "relaxed." It's easy to see a sloth's […]
Photo Credit: Imagens Portal SESCSP on a CC License. About halfway through the school year, kids may need some encouragement to keep working hard. Help them stick to a growth mindset: the idea that their intelligence is not fixed. Through hard work and perseverance, they can boost their smarts and sharpen their talents. This attitude […]
Books honour imaginary friends and acknowledge a child’s desire for social dramatic play. Having an imaginary friend as a child has even been linked to increased creativity and better social skills later in life –- definitely something to celebrate. Although some plots depict the imaginary friend in search of a lonely child to perk up, […]
Photo Credit: LornaWatt on a CC License Whatever you celebrate, that spirit of giving might be working its magic on you. If you have kids on your "nice list," then some of these books might make the perfect present. Borrow them from the library first, before you commit to that inscription inside the front cover. […]
Goodbye to fruitful summer reading days. Here’s a little flashback, plus tips for keeping pleasure reading at the top of your child’s activity list throughout the school year. Paul Molitor, Toronto Blue Jays player from 1993-1995, strikes a pose with Club participants. 20 years later, R.A. Dickey and library friends show off the top Recommended […]
Calling all teachers, children's authors, paren’ts and kids' book enthusiasts! Maybe you've started an online book club. How about making it a Kidlit Book Club, for adult readers to discuss outstanding works of children's literature? Some library branches run paren’t-child book clubs, and we hope to see you at a future meeting. But until then, […]