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Erin from RaisingMom.caErin Says:

As a Teacher-Librarian and AVID reader, one of my main filters for understanding the world is through books (in all formats).  At this stage, I use a lot of books to help my kids explore and understand the world, too.  I want to share what I’ve learned with you. As a Senior Education Specialist, I led resource review and selection for a major urban school board, was seconded to a provincial Department of Education as a Manager for Literacy, Numeracy & School Libraries, and have my Master’s degree in Information Literacy and Adult Education.  I’ve been a teacher for 18 years, a Teacher-Librarian for 14 years and am passionate about sharing my knowledge. I am a reviewer for and Director on the board of a children’s book review journal: Resource Links. 

Join me on the journey as I explore childhood with my three kids through the lens of children’s books.  I’m learning a lot – the tables are turned on this teacher!
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I review books in these categories:
Starred Reviews  Board Books  Picture Books (Ages 2 – 6)  Picture Books-older kids  Canadian Adoption/Fostering Diversity Values First Nations/Indigenous Beginning Chapter Books Chapter Books Other Reviews

The majority of my preview copies are provided by United Library Services, but I am more than happy to work with individual publishers -see the Contact page for how to reach me.

 

On Our Street Our First Talk About Poverty Homelessness mental illness

On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty by Dr. Jillian Roberts and Jaime Casap – Book Review

Posted: March 22, 2018

 REVIEW OF THE BOOK:  On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty* Authors: Dr Jillian Roberts & Jaime Casap Illustrator: Jane Heinrichs Published by: Orca Book Publishers Released: March, 2018 Ages: 4 – 9 Order from Amazon.ca or Amazon.com* From the Publisher: The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues in a […]

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Wild One by Jane Whittingham & Illustrated by Noel Tuazon – Book Review

Posted: March 7, 2018

REVIEW OF THE BOOK:  *Wild One Author: Jane Whittingham Illustrator: Noel Tuazon Published by: Pajama Press Released: Nov 2017 Ages: 1 – 4 Order from Amazon.ca or Amazon.com* From the Publisher: Parents and children alike will relate to this day in the life of an energetic child Can you stretch like a cat or hang like a bat? This […]

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Bessie, Queen of the sky by Andrea Doshi & Jimena Duran - Book Review

Bessie, Queen of the sky by Andrea Doshi & Jimena Duran – Book Review

Posted: July 18, 2017

  REVIEW OF THE BOOK:  Bessie, Queen of the Sky* Author: Andrea Doshi & Jimena Duran Illustrator: Chiara Fabbri Published by: Queen Girls Publications Released: Spring 2017 Series: Queen Girls Ages: 4 – 8 Order from Amazon.ca or Amazon.com* From the Publisher: This book is inspired by the story of Bessie Coleman, the first black woman to hold a […]

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Hanukkah Lullaby by Ruth Abrams (babylullaby.ca) – book review

Posted: July 15, 2017

  REVIEW OF THE BOOK: Hanukkah Lullaby* Author: Ruth Abrams Illustrator: Tia Mushka Published by: Baby Lullaby Released: 2015 Series: Baby Lullaby Books Ages: 0 – 4 It is also a Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens selection  Order from Chapters/Indigo* From the Publisher: A loving tribute to the celebration of Hanukkah, blending […]

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Canadian Lullaby Board Books by P.L. McCarron (babylullaby.ca) – Book Review

Posted: July 12, 2017

REVIEW OF THE BOOKS: British Columbia / Alberta Lullaby / Ontario Lullaby / Nova Scotia Lullaby, etc.* Author: P.L. McCarron , etc. Published by: Baby Lullaby Released: 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / Series: Baby Lullaby Books Books Available in the Baby Lullaby Series: Nova Scotia Newfoundland and Labrador British Columbia Alberta Alaska (USA) Ontario PEI Saskatchewan […]

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