A wee while ago Sherrill S. Cannon published her second book of poetry, A Dime is a Sign, as a companion to A Penny For Your Thoughts. It's an empathetical book (not an autobiography), but the way she puts her "Feelings Into Words" (the byline of the book), you can imagine yourself in the emotional roller coaster of love. I was very touched by Sherrill including me in her list of "special mention and many memories" section of her Thank You page, it really means a lot to me, to have 'met' ... read more
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4 Projects For Origami Stars Folding Papers
It's quite amazing what you can do with coloured strips of paper! Folding origami stars can become quite relaxing and an almost obsessive pass time. My children have come up with not four, but five ways to use origami stars, and there are many more! This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. Tuttle Publishing sent us a package of their Origami Stars Folding Papers, which is available in packets of 500 or 1,000. When the package arrived, ... read more
A Penny For Your Thoughts
My children's favourite picture book author, Sherrill S. Cannon has just published a 'grown up' book of poems called, A Penny For Your Thoughts: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words) and I am pleased to be sharing it with you on Valentine's Day (which also happens to be Sherrill's birthday - Happy Birthday!!). However, I assure you this book is a good read year-round as well! This post contains affiliate links through which I may earn a small commission. If you have read any of ... read more
Books On Manners For Kids
Manners are like the grease that keeps the cogs of the world running smoothly. At this time of year, some people forget all about them and instead of remembering the joyousness of the season, become greedy, pushy, and miserable. Instead of waiting patiently in line, or making sure children can see a parade, adults who should know better push forward and crush those around them, speak in ways not thoughtful of young ears, and can really ruin an experience. Yes, I may be thinking ... read more
The Golden Rule with Printable Certificate
I'm so happy to be sharing Sherrill S. Cannon's newest children's book with you today for many reasons. The Golden Rule sums up all of her books in focusing on kindness and inclusion for everyone. We do love Sherrill's books, but there's one other special reason this one is extra-important to my children: they are official "Kid Reviewers" and are taking their roles very seriously! Like Mice & Spiders 7 Webs...Oh My! The Golden Rule is another play on words. Robert and Kait have ... read more
David’s ADHD, A Special Book For Children
I know it was said that Sherrill S. Cannon had stopped writing children's books...but she's back with one more; David's ADHD, to make her children's collection an even 10. We'd like to thank Sherrill for sending us a copy of her latest book, for mentioning me in her Acknowledgements and Thanks, and most of all for becoming a friend and inspiration to our family, over the past 8 years. David's Request David asked Sherrill to write a book for people like him; children with ADHD, and ... read more
Learn To Listen To Your Inner Voice With My Little Angel
You know we LOVE the books authored by Sherrill S. Cannon, and we've been honoured to have been able to share each of them with you. Today we're bringing you her most recent picture book, My Little Angel; a book for children to learn about paying attention to their inner voice...you know, that little one in your ear telling you to to be good, even when it's difficult. This post contains links from which I may earn a small commission. In addition to being a fantastic book, this ... read more
Kindness Books For Kids
Isn't is wonderful to see children helping each other out of the kindness of their hearts? I love to see my children thinking of their sibling as well as others. Whether it's offering the other the last apple, or helping a librarian move tables and chairs, a little kindness makes the world go round more smoothly. This week on What To Read Wednesday we're featuring kindness books. This post contains affiliate links. Kindness Books Each week a few of us put together a great selection of ... read more
Multicultural Books For Grades 1-3 Creative Kids Culture Blog Hop
I've had books and children in my head this week as I've discovered one of our favourite authors is working on her next book; I'm currently sitting with books about Thailand, Hindi, and Traditional Chinese medicine beside me waiting to be turned into reviews; my children are learning about Life in the Arctic and Ancient Egypt, and I'm exchanging postcards with people in Russia Germany today. What a wonderful mix of cultures! This month I just had to share with you some multicultural ... read more
Mice & Spiders & Webs…Oh My!
Oh wow! Mice & Spiders & Webs...Oh My! is not about what you think it's about! This newest book release by Sherrill S. Cannon is fantastic! And for many reasons it is now our favourite! I was sneaky with this book - Sherrill had let me know that she was sending a copy, but I didn't tell the children. It arrived here earlier than expected, with perfect timing so that my Mom and Dad could listen to it as well before they flew back to Canada the next morning. The children had ... read more
Learn How To Be Polite With Gimme-Jimmy
Every child comes down with a case of the "Gimme's" from time to time. How do you deal with them in your home? These days we take out the book, Gimme-Jimmy by Sherrill S. Cannon and read it through again. James Alexander's nickname was Jim, But nobody would be friends with him. No one wanted to play with Jimmy, For Jim Alexander always said, "Gimme." "Gimme my books," he'd say. "Gimme my toys." He'd grab from the girls and he'd snatch from the boys. James Alexander, ... read more
Children’s Books of The Year 2014
My children LOVE books! It's been a fun year, with Kallista starting to sound out words and reading simple books, and Tristan's reading confidence has grown. Our shelf space just isn't big enough (thank goodness for Kindle books!), but there are some fantastic books that we return to again and again. Many of these books have been great for expanding the children's imaginations, have a life lesson included, or have inspired us to expand upon the book in other areas. Our list isn't in ... read more
