The Land of Graws includes poems that magnify childhood experiences. Little Calvin Ocelot “who wore a suit that cost a lot” has ongoing problems with mud. Mud Puddle Pudding deals with the same childhood delight, while Tummy Garage will be the favourite of every reluctant eater. The poems have strong rhythm and rhyme and some, like Dragon with a Flagon, have interesting but accessible vocabulary. These selections, beginning and ending with 17 seconds of Icicle, provide lovely modelling for young children who are just learning to read expressively.
Inspired by William Shakespeare's classic, Romeo and Juliet, The Heart Shaped Tree tells the compelling and inspirational story of two young people whose friendship tears down the wall of bigotry that has plagued two feuding families for generations.
This delightful collection include poems that magnify a child's experience, from the ghoulish to the gently funny, from reluctant eaters to battles with mud puddles, all the way to simple expressions of joy and play.
In this true to life adventure about bullying and survival, Max's writing and storytelling encompass a wide range of emotions, including anger, shame and reconciliation. Audio CD for children Grades 5-7.
Ensure your child knows that their reading or writing ability, whether strong or week, has nothing to do with their intelligence. Every person is intelligent in their own way and each person is unique and needs to learn in the way that best suits them. With practice, your child will become a good reader and a good writer.
