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Operation Christmas Child
Since my oldest child is getting really excited about Christmas, I thought I would take advantage of this and teach him a little bit about the less fortunate. Operation Christmas Child is run by Samaritan's Purse, an organization that is helping to meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan's Purse Canada is working in more ... Read more >
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Five Funny Favourites
I think by their very nature children's picture books tend to be funny. While this is not always true, most of the books we have at home are either funny books, or non-fiction truck and machine books. This makes it difficult to choose our top 5 funny favourites, but I persevered and ... Read more >
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Goodnight Gorilla
When I looked at the topic for today and saw it was favourite bedtime stories I immediately thought of "Goodnight Gorilla" by Peggy Rathmann. I thought that just in case it was only my favourite bedtime story (well until my son is ready for a chapter a night then it is "Wind in the Willows") I would ask my son what his favourite was. Without hesitation my son answered ... Read more >
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Santa Clause is Coming to Town
I know it is early, but Santa Claus is coming to a few places in the lower mainland this weekend. I might even try to take my oldest son because he seems to really get Christmas this year. He is all about asking for something from Santa, and he is excited about Christmas coming. On Saturday 15 November at 11 am at Lansdowne Centre greet Santa Claus. Charlotte Diamond is performing ... Read more >
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Vote! (Again)
In case you have forgotten, the municipal elections are happening on Saturday. You again have a chance to give your child an opportunity to see voting in action. There are so many names to fill out (27 to elect from 85 or so) you can have your child help you to avoid getting carpal tunnel syndrome. The main ... Read more >
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Vancouver History: The Nine O'clock Gun
Have you ever heard a boom and don't know where it is coming from? Check the time, if it is around nine o'clock in the evening, it is probably the Nine O'clock Gun. There are lots of interesting pieces of history ... Read more >
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Book Nooks
There are a number of good children's bookstores around Vancouver. Some are not just children's bookstores but have a really good children's section and or good staff. Number one is Kidsbooks in Vancouver and North Vancouver. It has very knowledgeable staff and a huge selection ... Read more >
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Lest We Forget
Today, November 11th, is Remembrance Day in Canada. On the 11th day, of the 11th month, on the 11th hour we take the time to remember the sacrifice our soldiers have made and are making for us. We remember the generation that is almost gone, and those that are in the field now. ... Read more >
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Building a Preschool Library: Scholastic
When my son entered preschool I was excited by a lot of things. We had a chance to meet new kids and become more social. He was able to be in an environment where I was not the adult in charge. We were able to get Scholastic books again. Scholastic is a great way to build a library for our preschooler. The books are cheap and you can always find some real bargains for good ... Read more >
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A Greater Vancouver Alphabet
During this month our theme at Savvy Source is ???Because a Great Book . . .??? For today's list we are exploring the alphabet of our city. A: Aquabus: A small bathtub like boat to take you across False Creek. B: Burrard Bridge: One of the bridges connecting downtown Vancouver and the Westside. C: ... Read more >
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Gwendolyn Floyd
Gwen is a native of Nova Scotia, but took to the West Coast ten years ago when she decided that a country away wasn't a good idea for a relationship. Married for almost eight years she and her husband have a son, now three and another on the way the end of October. As an elementary teacher, now stay at home parent, Gwen is happy to be teaching her own child(ren) all that she can. She just hopes...Read more >
Because a Great Book Helps Explain a Tough Subject
Oh, the tough stuff. Life with preschoolers means wading right into the hard stuff, sometimes on a daily basis. And what's perhaps most striking of all is just how much tough stuff there is!
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