Feature: Growing Up Bookish

One of the many joys that accompany sharing life with children is the ability to share great books with them. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, babysitters, and teachers – any adult who interacts regularly with children can help introduce children to the joy of reading. The spark of delight and joy that good books create in a child’s life are precious, a catalyst that can lead to a life-long love affair with literature. From the tiniest pre-readers to children and young adults with an established desire to read, “Growing Up Bookish” delves into the world of children’s literature from the perspective of a mother, home-educator, and book-lover. From picture books, reference titles, read-aloud chapter books, and novels; forthright reviews will help you navigate the growing numbers of children’s books available.

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• Book Review: Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers: One Hundred Ancient Egyptian Jobs by Kristin Butcher

  Would you rather be Pharaoh, a wet nurse, a slave, or a tattoo artist in ancient Egypt for a day?

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 08, 2009

• Book Review: Maggie Can’t Wait by Frieda Wishinsky, Illustrated by Dean Griffiths

  "She'd rather clean up after a hundred elephants than see that new baby's squished nose tomorrow."

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 29, 2009

• Book Review: M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet by Mike Ulmer, Illustrated by Melanie Rose

  A modern classic in both alphabet books and Canadiana for kids.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 26, 2009

• Book Review: Coral Reef (One Small Square) by Donald M. Silver, Illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne

  Time to capitalize on your child's affection for a well-known clownfish by digging into this exploration of reef life.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 21, 2009

• Book Review: Nana Star and Nana Star and the Moonman by Elizabeth Sills and Elena Patrice, Illustrated by Linda Saker

  Nana Star has the potential to be this generation's Raggedy Ann - sweet, whimsical, innocent - and a plushie to boot.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 19, 2009

• Sylvan Dell Publishing Launches Free E-Book Trial

  Premier educational picture book publisher Sylvan Dell Publishing unveils an amazing, no-strings free trial program for their new e-books.

  News by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 15, 2009

• Book Review: Lucy Maud Montgomery (Kids Can Read) by Elizabeth MacLeod, Illlustrated by John Mantha

  A stellar reader incorporating historical significance, personable biography, charming art, and reading practice.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 13, 2009

• Book Review: John A. Macdonald (The Canadians) by Peter B. Waite

  Every student ought to read a biography of Canada's first Prime Minister - I'm just 15 years late.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 03, 2009

• Book Review: Tiger’s New Cowboy Boots by Irene Morck, Illustrated by Georgia Graham

  Grab your cowboy boots and join Tiger for an authentic cattle drive at his Uncle's Albertan ranch.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 26, 2009