There’s an interesting post on a blog called Kidliterate – here.The author, Melissa, argues that parents shouldn’t be in a big hurry to read the Harry Potter books to their children. She says there are lots of books kids should experience first, and if they dive into Harry Potter too […]
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Profile: Boy, 8, active, likes video games
Parents are always asking each other for book suggestions.It’s a good idea, because what one child likes will often appeal to other kids of the same age and interests. I’ve decided to profile some very different kids and ask them to share their top five books. When kids are forced […]
His favourite gift – a book
A tiny Christmas miracle. So we’re in the middle of opening Christmas gifts.Have you ever seen an eight-year-old tear through gifts? You get the idea – that’s how it was going. But then he opens a book, and everything. stops. completely. No more gifts.Time to read. It was awesome. The […]
Wonderful book – Tiny Tyrant
Here’s a masterpiece kids will love. I’ve never thought of a graphic novel (high-end comic book) as a masterpiece before, but I think the moniker fits Tiny Tyrant. The hero is a six-year-old king; a kind of likeable spoiled brat. King Ethelbert rules Portocristo – and we have no idea […]
Helping a six-year-old read
I’m working with a six-year-old. I’m really excited about it, because he’s totally into reading. In fact, he’s frustrated because he says he’s learning too slowly. What a great problem to have – a child who wants to push himself to read faster! Here’s how I prepared for our first […]
Hamish X and the Cheese Pirates
You know you’ve struck book gold when your kid can’t wait for you to read to him, but picks up the book himself and finishes it. That’s what happened with us and Hamish X and the Cheese Pirates. I sent a plea out to a friend (who is a great […]
Great books for kids
If you’re looking for great kids’ books, look no further. Here are two lists of books that have been nominated for top prizes – so you know they’re the cream of the crop. Here are the five books nominated for the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award.The site has a review […]
Hallowe’en books for kids
Now’s the time to start gathering Hallowe’en books. It’s a great idea to have seasonal books, that only come out during certain holidays like Hallowe’en, Hannukah, Easter, or Christmas. Most of your child’s favourite authors will likely have at least one Hallowe’en book. The Berenstain Bears, Robert Munsch, Clifford, Froggie, […]
Great book: Dumb Bunnies
Dumb Bunnies beats Capt. Underpants. Ever get so excited about a book you just have to tell someone?Hayley did – and I’m so glad. She e-mailed me about the Dumb Bunnies series, which she is enjoying with her whole family (ages 3, 7, 9, 39 and 39). If the illustrations […]
Teen book recommended by Michael Cera
Actor Michael Cera really likes the book Youth in Revolt, by C. D. Payne. In a recent Globe and Mail article, Cera said he is a “rabid Payne fan.” This is a cool one to tell your teenager about – Cera’s career is smoking-hot right now. He starred in the […]
