“The Literature Book” And “Writers” from DK Canada

After the final turn of the page, some books just do not let you go. In such cases, for those of us who seek...
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“Look I’m A Cook” – The Essential First Cookbook

Regular readers will know that I have a love/hate relationship with cooking. I love to cook but hate my results. As a result, when...

How Cooking Works @DKCanada Book #Review

I don't know if it's a "homeschooler thing" or just my love of learning. Whatever it is, I especially enjoy the opportunity to turn...

Learn and Love With Little Ant Books

We all know that it can be difficult to tell our kids anything and have the truth of what we are saying sink in....

The Smithsonian Military History book @DKCanada #Review

 Regular readers will know that Joshua eats, sleeps and breathes Air Cadets. He has his future planned with military precision (pun intended!),  plans to...

Unplugged Road Trips Entertaining Kids Without Electronics

Believe it or not, it is entirely possible to keep your kids busy on a road trip without the benefit of small electronic boxes...

16 Creepy Fairy Tales To Avoid Sharing With The Kids

“Fairy Tales” evoke thoughts of gentle stories with pretty princesses, handsome princes, and plenty of fluffy bunnies. But this isn't always true. The sanitized Disney...

Big Ideas Simply Explained: DKCanada Book Review

The Big Ideas Simply Explained series is for everyone interested in a topic but at the same time intimidated by the complexity and breadth...

Reasons to Walk for Fitness: A DKCanada Book Review

My promise to myself this New Year was to begin walking on a regular basis, but a bout of impromptu ice dance on our...

“I See Me” – Personalised Children’s Books

About "I Can Change the World" by I See Me We were fortunate enough to be sent a copy of "I can change the world"...

Say Yes Please to “Vegetables Please”

We are not adverse to vegetables in our house. Most of the kids will eat most things, but I had kind of got into...

It’s Time For Fun With DKCanada

We all know how difficult it can be to keep the kids amused through the spring break and I know I am not the...

Do “How We’re F***ing Up Our Planet” and “The Ecology Book” Deserve a...

Not many people know this but my Master's Degree work was a cross-over between economics and environmental science, focussing on how to place an...

Our Favourite “Coding for Kids” Books

Learning to code provides kids with more than just the skills required for programming jobs. Coding is not only a practical skill, but it has...

Nat-Geo’s “Foods for Health” a Book Review

Choose and use the very best foods for your family & the planet Foods for Health is not a cookery book; it is a guide...