Painting is easy. Loving is hard! Can I get an AMEN? Little Lu has the perfect day planned. New paints = a full day of painting bliss. All of her plans come crashing down when she ends up having to entertain her little cousin instead. Waa-waaaaaah (sad trombone). Mama takes this opportunity to teach Little Lu that love is sometimes tricky but is also worth the effort. Little Lu tries, flounders, and eventually discovers the joy in putting someone else first. If you’re anything like me, … [Read more...] about Little Lu Learns to Love by Leah Vis
The Pari and Kayal Adventures – Saved by Sid by Maya Sara Karthik
Written by a ten year old author, this is an inspiring and entertaining tale that teaches kids about siblings’ love, the power of kindness and friendship, and the importance of not judging people or situations instantly. The loving sisters, Pari and Kayal , are unaware that they are going to embark on their first-ever adventure . They go camping with their parents to a beautiful campsite surrounded by a lush green forest. As they walk through the forest, they hear a lovely voice whistling … [Read more...] about The Pari and Kayal Adventures – Saved by Sid by Maya Sara Karthik
The Man Who Stretched Valentine’s Day by Walter Huffman
“Accidents happen!” That often just means that someone must clean up spilled milk. Or accidents may have enormous consequences like they do in “The Man Who Stretched Valentine’s Day.” In this book a simple unsigned valentine card put in the wrong mailbox changed an old man’s life and the life of all those in his village. The story reminds us that expressions of love have great power even if the “I Love You” comes to the wrong address. Targeted Age Group:: 5 and up What Inspired You … [Read more...] about The Man Who Stretched Valentine’s Day by Walter Huffman
Marie and Mr. Bee by Margaret Welwood
Marie is a happy little girl who lives in a cabin in the woods, working and playing with her forest friends--until a not-so-busy bee entices her to neglect her work! "All sorts of important ideas pop up while Marie and her friends work and play in the forest: the power of choice, the treasure of friendship, the capabilities of 'disabled' children, what kindness looks like." (Amazon reviewer) Children with disabilities and their parents find Marie's story empowering. "I love that the main … [Read more...] about Marie and Mr. Bee by Margaret Welwood
The Ladybug and the Ant by Carole St-Laurent
Two impossible dreams. An uplifting friendship forged in stone. Delightful and exciting, your child will be charmed by this blooming friendship tale. Step into an enchanted garden of flowers where friendship blooms and dreams come true. As one dreams of flying freely like a butterfly, the other, a lonely orphan, wishes to be part of a family. Will the Ladybug have to spend the rest of her life alone? Will the Ant be condemned to a life of all work and no play? Find out as they’re unique … [Read more...] about The Ladybug and the Ant by Carole St-Laurent
The Not So Bad Piranha by Carole St-Laurent
The Not So Bad Piranha by Carole St-Laurent Will a rambunctious goldfish become a nasty piranha’s dinner? Find out right now! Read this story that goes on in a very unique pet-shop where all the animals are cheerful and happy, except for that gloomy piranha who’s only pleasure in life is to terrorize his neighbouring goldfish. Is all truly lost for the goldfish? Or will someone finally stand up to the tyrant? Lots of interactive play on screen! An important lesson of kindness, … [Read more...] about The Not So Bad Piranha by Carole St-Laurent
