A children’s story that explores empathy and the complex emotions behind bullying told through the eyes of a former physician & grandmother. Brenda McDowell, a retired family physician from Toronto, brings warmth, empathy, and deep insight to her debut children’s book Jo-Jo and the Stinky Dragon. Drawing on over three decades of experience caring forContinueContinue reading “INTERVIEW: Author Brenda McDowell”
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REVIEW: What It’s Like to Be Me
Elizabeth Ann O’Handley’s What It’s Like to Be Me is a heartfelt, magical journey into the world of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Through the voice of a young girl, readers are invited to reflect on what it means to know ourselves, not through the opinions of others, but by looking inward with honesty and love. TheContinueContinue reading “REVIEW: What It’s Like to Be Me”
DON’T BLOW YOUR TOP!
On a sunny day in Paradise, Big Volcano and Little Volcano stand side by side, enjoying the peaceful scene. Suddenly, a colorful bird drops a small boulder onto Little Volcano. Uh-oh. Will Little Volcano erupt in anger? Previously, Little Volcano has had meltdowns, but Big Volcano teaches calming strategies: deep breathing, counting, and thinking happyContinueContinue reading “DON’T BLOW YOUR TOP!”
The Owls of Wickenden Wood: Review
Blending Storytelling with Handcrafted Art The Owls of Wickenden Wood by Shauna Kramer Barnes is a beautiful children’s story that also serves as an art book. Set in Wickenden Wood, the tale invites readers to journey alongside a hiker who encounters wise, mysteriously talking owls. What immediately stands out is the book’s aesthetic. Illustrator LeonidContinueContinue reading “The Owls of Wickenden Wood: Review”
WHEN YOU CAN SWIM
This book offers beginning swimmers both comfort and the exciting promise of adventure and discovery that awaits “when you can swim.” The illustrations depict adults sharing the joys of water with their young ones, from the gentle shallows perfect for lazy afternoons to the magical depths of underwater worlds. Wong’s stunning watercolor-and-pastel artwork showcases hisContinueContinue reading “WHEN YOU CAN SWIM”
OG MEETS MOG!
Colorful, Play-Doh-like monsters with horns and goofy grins fill the pages of this engaging early reader. Og, one of these friendly creatures, is out collecting firewood when he discovers a large block of ice with a mysterious blue lump inside, visible only by two blinking eyes. Og tries to free the lump by bashing theContinueContinue reading “OG MEETS MOG!”
ALL THAT GROWS
When an experiment in the garden stumps the older sister, the child gains a sense of ownership and confidence as a gardener. The story’s hopeful ending reassures curious beginners who might feel daunted by the unknown. Wong’s pastel illustrations, rich in color, light, and shadow, make each scene vibrant and immersive, allowing readers to almostContinueContinue reading “ALL THAT GROWS”
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