Discover all the colors that a tree can be with this entertaining nature story! From oaks and willows to larches and Douglas firs, this book introduces children to trees, their colors, and the ways they change through the year. These ideas can be used to introduce children to ideas that can be explored anywhere in the world. Plus, a bonus activity at the end of the book encourages children to take their new knowledge outside for a scavenger hunt. So take a few minutes to snuggle up and read … [Read more...] about Can a Tree Be Blue? by Audrey Sauble
Virgil the Hound by Tere Albanese
Virgil the Hound by Tere Albanese Virgil is a royally bred foxhound. However, he refuses to hunt foxes or anything else for that matter. The Master of Hounds treats him quite cruelly. Virgil takes it in stride and stays true to himself. On one particular hunt, Virgil did what he always does. The hounds went one way and Virgil went the opposite way. The Mater of Hounds sends one of the huntsmen after Virgil and tells him to tie his whip to Virgil’s collar and drag him back. But when the … [Read more...] about Virgil the Hound by Tere Albanese
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman 2016 Gold Medal Winner • Best Young Adult Adventure Book Readers Favorite International Book Award "Hoffman comes across as a master in the teen fantasy genre..." –Romuald Dzemo "...magical, exciting, witty and wise..." –Jack Magnus Orville Wellington Mouse lives with his Mum in the quiet fishing village of Muridaan Falls, Symoca. His life takes an unexpected turn when he learns his best friend Sophia Mouse is not … [Read more...] about Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman
The Utterly Amazing Brain Of Ignatius Cramp by Fiona Mackinnon
Targeted Age Group:: 8-13 Have you ever heard voices in your head? Not pretend voices you make up yourself, that have foreign accents you can’t really do properly, but very real, very clear, very weird, very annoying voices. What if they’re coming from a tiny alien spaceship? Bet that’s never happened to you. But it happened to 13 year old Ignatius Cramp. Getting a family of four galaxy-hopping tourists (and their pet sabre-tooth tiger) that have crash-landed in your brain back to their home … [Read more...] about The Utterly Amazing Brain Of Ignatius Cramp by Fiona Mackinnon
Kid Docs by Jenny Lynne
Kid Docs is an experimental new program that trains young children to become doctors. Currently, 165 children, ages two to fourteen, are enrolled in the program. When they are ten years old, Kid Docs begin working in the hospital, using their skills on real patients. Kid Docs tells the story of ten-year-old Doctor Connor Hansen’s first days as an emergency room doctor. Connor experiences his first pangs of love (toward eleven-year-old obstetrician, Cassie), deals with his moody older brother … [Read more...] about Kid Docs by Jenny Lynne
Inchworms-Little Leaf Learning Series by Piper Meadow
From The Little Leaf Learning Series: Inchworms Full of fun facts, "Inchworms" teaches young children about the curious little creature that travels along so uniquely. This short story will entertain your little ones and explain why Inchworms move the way they do, where they go after they "disappear" each year and more. With large, clear photos (that look wonderful on color or black and white displays) and just the right amount of information, your little one is guaranteed to enjoy … [Read more...] about Inchworms-Little Leaf Learning Series by Piper Meadow
Interview with Heather Manley – Book Author
Author Bio: Dr. Heather Manley, who in 2001 received her medical degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, is a practicing physician whose primary interest is preventative healthcare for families. She is the author of the award winning Human Body Detectives, her children’s educational adventure series of story-telling books, eBooks, curriculum, and iPhone/iPad apps. She also promotes wellness and naturopathic healthcare on her website DrHeatherND.com. She … [Read more...] about Interview with Heather Manley – Book Author
