Iceberg written by Claire Saxby and illustrated by Jess Racklyeft may just be the triumph of 2022 picture books. A must-have, keep forever type book for your classroom library… Books+Publishing says: ‘Richly informative and brimming with detailed facts presented in lyrical, sophisticated, evocative language … Text and image balance each other perfectly in their delicateContinue reading “Activities for Iceberg by Claire Saxby”
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Activities for Just One Bee by Margrete Lamond & Anthony Bertini
Just One Bee written by Margrete Lamond & Anthony Bertini and illustrated by Christopher Nielsen is a standout for this year’s CBCA Shortlist Picture Book. Not only are the illustrations exceptional but the story offers young audiences an opportunity to make real world connections to their role in climate change and how working together inContinue reading “Activities for Just One Bee by Margrete Lamond & Anthony Bertini”
Activities for Stellarphant by James Foley
Stellarphant is an absolute must for every classroom library. This wonderful picture book offers a multitude of teaching moments and opportunities for discussion. Perfect to explore opinion writing, persuasive writing, space travel, courage, determination, perseverance, discrimination, diversity, equality, equity and feminism with your students. The blurb: Stella the elephant is fighting interstellar discrimination one pachydermContinue reading “Activities for Stellarphant by James Foley”
Teaching Ideas for Walk of the Whales by Nick Bland
The picture book Walk of the Whales is another exceptional delivery from Nick Bland. The Blurb: When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don’t quite know what to think. But soon shopkeepers go out of business, farms are flooded with water and salt, and peopleContinue reading “Teaching Ideas for Walk of the Whales by Nick Bland”
Activities for The Imagineer by Christopher Cheng
This wonderful picture book is an essential addition to any classroom library this year. The Imagineer is a beautiful story about an inquistive little girl whose imagination is sparked by the things around her. When I read this book to my children they could not wait to start planning and creating their own inventions! TeachingContinue reading “Activities for The Imagineer by Christopher Cheng”