REVIEW OF THE BOOK: We're All Wonders* Author/Illustrator: R.J. Palacio Published by: Alfred A. Knopf Released: March 2017 Ages: 3 - 6 Order from Chapters/Indigo, Amazon.ca or Amazon.com* From the Publisher: Over 5 million people have fallen in love with … [Read more...]
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days by Shelley Becker – Book Review
Today we have a GUEST REVIEW by Desiree Krahn, Librarian at Noble Central School in Nobleford, Alberta - she also happens to be Colleen's cousin. She was so excited about our reviews that she wanted to contribute a review of one of her (and the students') favourite new books … [Read more...]
This Is Us : Why I keep watching!
I’ve posted a couple things on Facebook about how emotionally devastating This Is Us can be for me. ALL the adoption stuff, Kate’s struggle with her weight, the episode about Dr. K losing his wife to cancer… It’s all very personal and close to home. Recently, a friend suggested … [Read more...]
Introducing Colleen on RaisingMom.ca
Please Welcome COLLEEN to RaisingMom.ca! I am very pleased to introduce you to a dear friend of mine, Colleen. We discovered this fall that it was our twenty-fifth "friend-aversary"! What an honour to have shared a friendship for such a long time. One of our first … [Read more...]
Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness: Three Rules for a Happier Life – Book Review
Review of the book: Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness: Three Rules for a Happier Life Author: Carol McCloud Illustrator: Penny Weber Published by: www.bucketfillers101.com Released: 2010 Ages: 9+ years Order from Chapters/Indigo, Amazon.ca or Amazon.com* From the … [Read more...]