To read a wonderfully believable book that investigates not just the mystery surrounding the events and characters of a great whodunit, but also the depths and trials that true friendship must sometimes go through, pick up a copy of Terrific Tuesday today!
August 1st is National Friendship Day and what better way to celebrate than to spend time with those special people who mean so much? Friends should be treasured, so make sure that this Sunday you (more…)
The contest to win a free copy of The Midnight-Blue Marble is now closed and the winner – chosen by a random number generator – is Angie Lofthouse! Congratulations, Angie! You can give us your mailing address through the contact page and we will send you your book! Stay tuned folks – there are lots more opportunities to win!
There are also lots of reasons to celebrate as we come into the month of August! Numerous holidays and noteworthy commemorations abound in the coming weeks. As always, there are far too many to mention, but following is a sampling of the types of things you can expect to see written about here in the next little while (more…)
Want to stand a little taller? Stilts are all well and good, but Jack accomplishes this feat in It’s All Greek To Me, Jack by simply standing up for what he believes in.
Are the children in your life always musing about how they can’t wait to be bigger? Well, maybe it’s not quite along the lines of what they mean, but you can still introduce a fun activity to them this July 27th to help set them on the right path. Make your own stilts!
This Tuesday celebrate Walk On Stilts Day by (more…)
Whether you want to take on the persona of a cowboy, a princess, or a lion tamer, Grinelda The Mad Hatter is just the story to help get you started dreaming about the possibilities. Playing dress up has never been more stylish!
July 24th is National Day Of The Cowboy! Enjoy the festivities by hosting a party and encouraging everyone to come dressed up in their best cowboy hats, flannel shirts, and faded blue jeans. Bandanas and cowboy boots are other good options for those who really want to throw themselves into it!
Host a few activities to really get kids into the spirit of the day (more…)
If you need something to help bring a little chill to your hot, summer days, try out the cool mystery found in the pages of The Midnight-Blue Marble.
It’s that time again! A few weeks ago we announced that Gumboot will be giving away a book each month to help our growing community collect some of the excellent resources we have to offer. This time around, one lucky person will win (more…)
If you’re looking for a story that’s out of this world, pick up a copy of The 13th Floor: Primed For Adventure. Its tale of a journey to an alternate land will have your imagination blasting off to the stars and beyond!
Forty-one years ago, human beings stepped foot on the moon for the first time! This July 20th celebrate the anniversary of that momentous occasion by helping children connect with the wonders of outer space. (more…)
Looking for a good limerick to help keep your mind off the heat? aRYTHMÉtique – the French version of its English counterpart – is a great choice to read with children while stretched out in the shade beneath the branches of your favourite tree while waiting for the familiar chimes of the ice cream truck!
… we all scream for ice cream!!! Isn’t that a big part of summer memories for most people? Enjoying the cold, refreshing treat has often been associated with the long, hot days of July, and on the 18th there is even more reason to opt for this delicious indulgence (more…)
Communicating with people, learning new words, or even practicing ventriloquism are all ways that language is a part of life. Developing one’s speech skills is just one more way that this important element can be explored, and Ready For R is a great educational tool that can help to do exactly that with an easy and fun approach!
July 16 to 19 is National Ventriloquism Week and what better way to explore this unique celebration than to create ventriloquist dummies? There’s no need to break out the power tools though. A regular sock puppet makes a nice starting figure for someone wanting to learn the basics of this interesting art. (more…)
The classic song ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ may be just the thing to inspire a little poetic creativity in kids, and Math & Poetry Fun with Sidney the Silly & Friends can help them develop those lyrical talents by offering so much more than just the bear essentials!
July 10th is Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day and thinking of ways to note the occasion couldn’t be simpler! First and foremost, plan a picnic, of course! Take care to supply all the likely edible favourites for the guests of honour including berries and honey. And be sure to invite all different types of stuffed animals. Such a fun party is made all the more interesting by (more…)
There’s no reason to feel down when you are curled up with this gem of a book! Like the blueberries that are honoured in the month of July, The Midnight-Blue Marble can lend a splash of colour to anyone’s day!
This month take pleasure in some tiny, tasty treats along with much of North America as blueberry season is in full swing! Even the thought of National Blueberry Month may be enough to make one salivate at the possibilities for celebrating the sweetness such a holiday suggests. (more…)
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