
3 picture books that need to be under your tree!
I'm a big believer in giving books as presents, and the holiday season is the perfect time to do that, as there is a fresh crop of new...
Do you know a kid who "rules"??
If you have a kid on your gift list this year who has a vivid imagination, I have the perfect book for you to give them. You Rule: Create...
BOOK REVIEW: "Rise the Dark" by Michael Koryta
Rise the Dark can be described in two words: Delectably dark. The cast of characters live on both sides of the moral threshold and the...
8yo Cookbook Review: Eat Your Greens, Reds, Yellows, and Purples
Published by DK Canada, Eat Your Greens, Reds, Yellows, and Purples is aimed at getting young chefs excited about eating the rainbow....
Hack those school mornings: Freezer breakfast ideas + a book review!
Around here, kids go back to school in September, after Labour Day. This time of year, I busy myself with preparations for making the...
8yo reviews: The Children's Illustrated Atlas
The Children's Illustrated Atlas is a fantastic resource for school-age kids! It provides a wealth of information that you'd find in most...
In my 8yo's words: Review of "The Storm" by Akiko Miyakoshi
My review: "The Storm," is a picture book that deals with the themes of disappointment, using one's imagination to get through scary...
8yo reviews "The Rock & Gem Book"
I am always on the lookout for great learning resources for my 8-year-old who loves to learn. DK Canada has some of the best resources...
How I overcame my fear of pizza dough
I consider myself a pretty decent cook. I don't have any James Beard awards and I don't own any restaurants, but I haven't killed anyone...
Book Review: "House of Secrets" by Brad Meltzer
There are certain things readers of Brad Meltzer's books come to expect from his work: An interesting plot, dynamic characters,...
5 truths about Brad Meltzer
Let me first say that I am not on Brad Meltzer's payroll (although, Mr. Meltzer, if you are looking for someone, I'm available. Just...
BOOK REVIEW: "Come Home," By Lisa Scottoline
What makes a great story? The answer is undoubtedly different for everyone, but for me, here are the criteria: A whodunnit moment --...
Book Review: French Kids Eat Everything (And Yours Can, Too!)
Picky eating is a phenomenon in North America, it seems. There are scores of families making short-order meals and bending over backwards...

















