Reading With Pearl & Rose: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

As before, this will be less of a book review and more a way to share my experience of re-reading childhood favourites with my own children. For reference, my kids are ages 7 and 4. Little Women is such a classic story and one I've read and watched so many times that I have trouble… Continue reading Reading With Pearl & Rose: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Reading with Pearl & Rose: A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals

A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered Animals - Millie Marotta (Chronicle Books, 2019) A look at my daughters' bookshelves might tell you what I value in a book for children. Beautiful illustrations, clear writing, a funny or goofy story, and words that don't talk down to them. I don't go in for the saccharine stories… Continue reading Reading with Pearl & Rose: A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals

Canadian Books for Canadian Kids

...or kids from other countries too. All are welcome! For Canada Day this year I thought I'd share some of our favourite Canadian kids books. The possibilities here are practically endless so I limited myself to the books that are on Pearl and Rose's shelves. Carson Crosses Canada - This is a new one. We… Continue reading Canadian Books for Canadian Kids