Kids' books and new releases are two of our favourite phrases! How about you? We thought we would jump on the holiday gift list bandwagon and start looking at some upcoming book releases (I'm pretty sure stores will soon be advertising for Christmas ALL YEAR LONG). Usually we present a selection from different publishers but Chronicle Books just have too many to choose from at the moment. They also happen to be one of our favourite publishers. Just seeing their little glasses logo on the side of a book's spine is enough for me to whip our my credit card. So here are just a few of the books that will be released within the next month, presented in order of publication date. Get your hands on this book here: Door by JiHyeon Lee We absolutely loved Lee's first book, Pool, which has no words but let's the mesmerising illustrations lead you on a journey. I'm sure Door will not fail to deliver a similarly enchanting world. Publisher's description: What's on the other side of the door? There's only one way to find out: You'll have to go through it. JiHyeon Lee's debut book, Pool, was lauded as a wordless masterpiece. Here she takes readers on another journey into an unexpected world. Delicate drawings transform from grays to vivid color as a curious child goes through a mysterious door and discovers that open-mindedness is the key to adventure and friendship. Release Date: October 2, 2018 Get your hands on this book here: Everything & Everywhere - A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters by Marc Martin Last year Martin's A River was one of our favourite library finds. His illustrations are full of details that keep busy little eyes occupied for ages. His newest book looks like it will follow in that tradition. Our family are also proud globe-trotters, so are pretty excited about this release! Publisher's description: From Hong Kong to Reykjavík, Ulaanbaatar to New York City, enjoy a lush and unexpected journey around the world to discover what makes each place unique. Sleepy sloths, colorful cows, staggering skylines, terrible traffic—countless surprises await! All you need is a good guide and a little curiosity . . . so, what are you waiting for? Let's go! From award-winning author and illustrator Marc Martin comes a quirky, fact-filled adventure for curious globe-trotters, young and old. Release Date: October 9, 2018 Get your hands on this book here: Little Bear's Big House by Benjamin Chaud I don't like to admit this, but I haven't read any of Chaud's books yet. I love the illustration style though and since looking up his collection and the previous books in this Bear series, I have put a number of them on hold at the library. Looking forward to getting my hands on any of his work! Publisher's description: This follow-up to Benjamin Chaud's critically acclaimed The Bear's Song and its sequels is graced with richly detailed art, immersive scenes, and an irresistibly sweet story! Little Bear is embarking on his biggest adventure yet. After discovering an empty house, his wish is granted: He can play all day and stay up as late as he wants! But he also gets a big scare. There are mysterious noises downstairs—could there be monsters . . . or ghosts?! Will Little Bear be able to brave the big house all by himself? In step with the previous books in the series, Little Bear may venture far and wide, but his loving family is never far behind! Release Date: October 9, 2018 Get your hands on this book here: Seeing Science: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of the Universe by Iris Gottlieb While the description certainly makes this book out to be more appropriate for older children, I can see my 6 year old plopped in my lap asking a thousand questions after perusing the pages of it. I love to read more challenging books with my little ones because they invoke such great conversations. I can't wait for this one to come out! Publisher's description: Science is really beautiful. With original illustrations that deftly explain the strange-but-true world of science, Seeing Science offers a curated ride through the great mysteries of the universe. Artist and lay scientist Iris Gottlieb explains among other things: neap tides, naked mole rats, whale falls, the human heart, the Uncertainty Principle, the ten dimensions of string theory, and how glaciers are like Snickers bars. With quirky visual metaphors and concise factual explanations, she offers just the right amount of information to stoke the curious mind with a desire to know more about the life forces that animate both the smallest cell and the biggest black hole. Seeing Science illustrates, explicates, and celebrates the marvels of science as only art can. Release Date: October 30, 2018 Get your hands on this book here: Night Play by Lizi Boyd Boyd's Flashlight is another one of our favourites. Any book that inspires us to go out and investigate or copy the character is an instant hit for me. I can't wait to see if her new book gets my little people up on stage! Publishers description: It's time for bed. Everyone is asleep. Or are they? Arlo and his stuffed animal friends like to put on pretend plays. But after Arlo falls asleep, his friends don't want to stop. Can they work together to put on their play? Through fanciful paintings and a lively text, Lizi Boyd has once again tapped into the imaginary world of children. Her hallmark use of die-cut pages, along with a showstopping gatefold, will have readers of all ages shouting "Bravo!" Release Date: November 6, 2018 Get your hands on this book here: Animal City by Joan Negrescolor
Having discovered this Spanish artist's work a few years ago, I was very excited to read about his latest project! If the book cover appeals to you, please visit his website HERE because it is full of colourful illustrations that will make you smile. Publishers description: Nina journeys to a secret jungle city populated by animals, plants, and lost objects. The reason for her visit: story hour, where a book's power holds the wild in thrall. The animals are eager for stories about space, the sea, and other worlds. But their favorite story of all is the one told here: a story about a mysterious place, laden with legend and lore, and now overtaken by nature. Five Pantone colors infuse each illustrated spread with a vibrant, electric energy, making this powerful celebration of nature—and stories—as vivid visually as its narrative is engrossing. Release Date: November 6, 2018
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![]() This post contains affiliate links, which means that should you choose to purchase anything from the link I may receive a small percentage at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping support our site this way! Mindfulness (a.k.a. focusing your awareness on the present moment and calmly acknowledging your feelings) is a term you hear a lot about lately, with good reason. Emotional intelligence has only recently been introduced to some schools and the resources for teaching about it are pretty slim. When I first read about the Generation Mindful Kickstarter campaign for their Time-In Tool Kit, I jumped on board immediately. I ordered 2 full packs including the Peacemakers cards, one for myself and one for a gift. You can read more about when we started using it as well as our favourite story books for mindfulness in a previous post HERE. This past weekend, GEN:M a company which creates tools and toys that build emotional intelligence through play and positive discipline, revealed their newest product. They are called SnuggleBuddies and they are super soft and snuggly plush toy. We have yet to try these cute stuffies in our house, but I can't wait to get my hands on them. We already use the Time-In Took Kit daily (read more or get your own Tool Kit HERE). It has been an invaluable resource as a parent of a strong willed and very emotional boy. When I am back in a classroom again, I know that this tool kit will be coming with me and I will most certainly be adding a few of the Snuggle Buddies to my class resources as well. I've never met a child who doesn't like soft toys. They act as a comfort object and a confidant. Children can care for them and model behaviour for them and teach them. I have used soft toys in so many ways for both circle time with 30 children or just the two of my own. The following description is from their media release: SnuggleBuddies are the 7 animals featured in the Peace Makers collection, each one representing a different theme: red bear is power, orange fox is joy, yellow lion is balance, green hummingbird is love, blue dolphin is peace, indigo owl is intuition, and violet elephant is forgiveness. SnuggleBuddies come with a set of “storytellers”, four plush mood emojis that tuck inside a pocket on the back of each plush. These emojis represent the four main mood groups and help children learn to recognize emotions in themselves and others. Children and adults share their thoughts and feelings, prompted by the SnuggleBuddies song “When did I feel happy today, and when did I feel sad? When did I feel calm and when did I feel mad?” Studies show that the simple act of naming and sharing one's feelings strengthens a person’s emotional intelligence, growing the prefrontal cortex -- an area of the brain largely credited for determining a person’s self-awareness, social awareness, self care, and social skills, including things like self-control, empathy, focus, and mindfulness, among others. If this sounds like something that you'd like to have in your house as a learning tool or even that you'd like to give as a gift (Christmas is fast approaching!) then follow this link to the newest Kickstarter campaign which closes in just 12 days (Sept. 28).
SnuggleBuddies are HERE. To read more about the creator of GEN:M, Suzanne Tucker and the other available products, head to their main website HERE. I hope these tools help you with the little people in your life whether it is at home or in your classroom! Deb |
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