A young girl spends her summers at her Grandad’s cottage by the sea. Her favourite thing to do there is to sit and listen to her Grandad’s stories about the adventures he and her Gramps had together. She hears about how they met and the wonderful memories they made together. Grandad talks about the adventures they had together in their camper and the young girl asks if he still has it. He does and she proposes that they create some new memories together in the camper. A beautiful story about love and family.

Heather has two moms and she loves her little family. Heather is now starting school and is worried about leaving her mommies. On the first day of school she realizes how great school is with all of the activities she gets to do and the people she meets. At circle time the children are asked about their families and a couple of students talk about having moms and dad. Suddenly Heather is worried she is the only one without a dad. The teacher redirects the kids to each paint a picture of their family. As they hang their pictures we see how different each family is and the we are reminded that “Each family is special. The most important thing about a family is that all of the people in it love each other.”

Another oldie but goodie. Hippo is moaning and groaning and the rest of the animals in the Serengeti are sure he is going bananas. But alas, something simpler might be behind his behaviour. Such a fun book to read with kids.

I absolutely love this book! Jameson is a young boy who loves his green pants and wears only them. When he is asked to be in a wedding of someone he adores, he excitedly agrees, until he discovers he will have to wear black pants. He is insistent on the green pants, but will he change his mind for this special day ? I instantly loved this character and his energy and conviction to his green pants.

A picture book about a song written by Canadian legend, Buffy Sainte-Marie, to shelter animals as they find their homes.

A beautiful story about being yourself and being accepted for who you are.

Much love for this beautiful picture book.

A lovely, wordless, picture book about family, making memories, and connecting with each in the great outdoors.

I love how this book deals with the topic of homelessness and the feelings and thoughts that kids often feel in this situation.