Full stop. Before you write an indignant comment below asserting that Eric Carle’s books are just wonderful, let me assure you that I agree with you. My kids and I are fans too! We have a collection of at least 18 books that he authored, illustrated or both, including the much-loved The Very Hungry Caterpillar and BrownBear, Brown Bear. We had our own Eric Carle phase. But … [Read more...]
Children’s Books For Chinese New Year
It will be Chinese New Year next week, January 31. Growing up, the abundance of tikoy from my parents' friends was my only clue to the holiday. Having married into a family with some drops of Chinese blood, I inevitably learned to pay attention. To help my kids celebrate part of their heritage, I'm filling up our learning basket with different books and activities. Pick one, … [Read more...]
Holiday Read-Alouds
First of all, let me greet you all a very happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and cherished friends. This is a belated Christmas post, too, so please forgive me. You know how December ushers in the Christmas season in the Philippines and in the hullabaloo of endless parties, shopping frenzy, paralyzing traffic and attempting to homeschool through the … [Read more...]