"Le Petit Prince" (The Little Prince), written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is a timeless novella that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide since its publication in 1943. It is often considered a children's book, but its profound philosophical themes make it equally appealing to adults. The narrative is a poignant exploration of human nature, … Continue reading Wednesday’s Classic-Book Report: “Le Petit Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Wednesday’s Classic-Book Report: “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe
Title: Robinson CrusoeAuthor: Daniel DefoePublication Date: 1719Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction Overview "Robinson Crusoe" is a seminal work in the adventure and survival genre, often hailed as one of the first English novels. Written by Daniel Defoe and published in 1719, the novel is a fictional autobiography of the title character, Robinson Crusoe, a castaway who spends 28 years on … Continue reading Wednesday’s Classic-Book Report: “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe
Wednesday’s Classic-Book Report: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
"A Christmas Carol," written by Charles Dickens in 1843, is a novella that has become one of the most beloved and enduring holiday tales in Western literature. The story's timeless themes of redemption, compassion, and the transformative power of the Christmas spirit continue to resonate with readers more than a century after its publication. The … Continue reading Wednesday’s Classic-Book Report: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Weekend Book Reviews: Introducing Critical Theory: A Graphic Guide by Stuart Sim
Stuart Sim’s "Introducing Critical Theory: A Graphic Guide" is an engaging and accessible exploration of the dense and often perplexing landscape of critical theory. Sim, collaborates with artist Borin Van Loon to deliver a visually stimulating and intellectually rigorous introduction to critical theory, making it an ideal primer for both newcomers and those looking to … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews: Introducing Critical Theory: A Graphic Guide by Stuart Sim
Learning: Paolo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed
"Pedagogy of the Oppressed" is a seminal work by Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire, published in 1968. In this influential text, Freire presents a critical pedagogy that challenges traditional educational methods and seeks to empower marginalized individuals. Here is a summary of key concepts from the book: Oppression and Liberation: Freire begins by exploring … Continue reading Learning: Paolo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed
A Traditional Fable in Contemporary Wrappings
Book Reviews: Caps For Sale: A tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys, and Their Monkey Business by Esphyr Slobodkina I feel I've seen this one sometimes ago in my own childhood. A very simple tale with lots of repetition and an uncertain meaning. Great way to start a conversation with kids.... sometimes. As a teaching … Continue reading A Traditional Fable in Contemporary Wrappings
Tears of joy
Book Review: You Made Me A Dad by Laurenne Sala What a wonderful book to read your child... of any age! I loved sharing this with my daughter and getting her hug in return. I can imagine reading this to a class of kids, kindergarten to about grade two. Doing it as a follow-up to … Continue reading Tears of joy
A child’s perspective is a guaranteed smile
Book Review: Mr. Granite is from Another Planet by Dan Gutman Another hysterical read from Mr. Gunman! I loved this one too!!! In case you've forgotten and are just taking life way too seriously, follow the kids in this story and see how beautifully funny the world must be when everything is literal. Absolutely wonderful … Continue reading A child’s perspective is a guaranteed smile
Time to sleep
Book Review: Pete The Cat and the Bedtime Blues by James Dean Join Pete as he discovers that a trick his parents use to help him fall asleep really works on his friends too. At the same time, the friends all learn that there's a time to play and a time to rest... so they … Continue reading Time to sleep
Amazing Reinterpretation of The Ugly Ducking
Book Review: Red - A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall This is one of those gems adults get to experience, unless under special circumstances. If you're in a teacher training course and have a clever mentor, if you got it as a gift to read your own child, or if you are a wise teacher … Continue reading Amazing Reinterpretation of The Ugly Ducking
The New Renaissance Mindset 