Through everyday activities, such as talking, singing, reading, playing and writing, you can help build language skills and help your child become a reader. Play is my favourite of these activities. Play is a wonderful way for children to learn about the world around them. This knowledge helps them develop skills in understanding books and […]
Thanks for opening this blog post! I wouldn't have listened to a blog post entitled "do not open" either. In fact, when I see "do not open" labelled on something, I become more curious as to what is inside. This was especially true when I was younger and my mom specifically said not to open the […]
When I was younger, my brother and I always loved jumping on the bed (much to my mother’s disappointment, of course). Whenever I sing this song as part of a story time, I almost feel like I’m one of the monkeys in the song. If your child is also a fan of the Five Little […]
Books with rhyme and rhythm makes reading fun for children and helps them to develop the ability to hear the smaller sounds in words. Being able to hear the smaller sounds helps build pre-reading skills. Here are some picture books with some rhyming words that you can enjoy with children 3-6 years old. Green Eggs and […]
There are just a few days until the release of the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. If you haven't already, you can place a hold on a copy of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Parts I & II:The Official Script Book Of The Original West End Production. It's exciting to have a a new story, set nineteen […]
I have a problem that I think many other readers can relate to when they find a book they like — I sit down and finish reading it immediately. Then, I’m left with this problem of what to read next. Sure, I can find some great read-a-like titles, but sometimes, you just want more of […]
Reading with your child is a great way to bond while helping your child build a love for reading. When children have fun reading, they will show more interest in reading. Choosing funny books to read aloud together with your child will help turn reading together into a special time that your child will start […]
Boys book club at S.Walter Stewart Branch It’s official! In addition to our adult book club sets, you can now borrow teen and juvenile book club sets from the library. From the Diary of the Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal to The Hunger Games, there are many books to choose from. These sets are a great resource […]
Each year, the Governor General’s Literary Awards (the GGs) honour the best in Canadian literature. The finalists for the children's illustration category were released earlier this week. Copies of these books can be borrowed from the library. Here are the five finalists from the children's illustration category: A Cat Named Tim and Other Stories […]
Starting school was fun when I was in elementary school – it meant we got shiny new shoes, bags, markers and clothes. When I was in elementary school, I would organize all the things I needed before school on my table so I would be prepared on the first day of school. My mother would […]