Ava Lin, Super-Duper Happy – Book 3 By Vicky Fang Ava Lin is thrilled for the best week ever – Popo is visiting, and the school walkathon is coming up! But when Popo mistakes her treasures for trash and fundraising proves tricky,

Canada’s Wonderland knows how to throw a festive bash. Camp Spooky, a family-friendly daytime event, runs every weekend from Sept. 27 to Nov. 2, and is the perfect Halloween-themed outing for little ones, filled with tiny terrors and more fun

Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island – (1998) Hanna-Barbera Productions, Warner Bros. Animation The Mystery Inc. gang – Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma – reunites for an adventure unlike any they’ve faced before. Tired of solving mysteries with fake monsters, they head

Residents of the United States and Canada celebrate Labour Day each September on the first Monday of the month to acknowledge the contributions of each nation’s workers. The holiday can be traced to the late nineteenth century, when labour activists

The Riding Lesson By Jennifer K. Mann Frances loves horses and thinks she knows all about them – until her first riding lesson. With a bike helmet and rain boots, she realizes horses are bigger and scarier than she imagined. Can Frances

Blank Check – (1994) Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Preston Waters receives a blank check after a chance encounter with a bank robber. He decides to fill in the check for a million dollars and uses the money

The Greatest Gift By Emma Dodd ‘If I could, I’d give you, the best life can bring – the freedom to dance and a song to sing.’ This sweet rhyming story with an adorable baby zebra celebrates the strength of love and the

Heated debates with referees and trash-talking players is something one may expect when watching professional sports. But such behaviour is not expected of parents on the sidelines of youth sporting events. However, unruly parents are on display with increasing frequency

Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977) – Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment Charlie Brown and his friends embark on a summer camp adventure. They participate in a canoe race against a rival camp, but the journey is filled with challenges and

Every day, parents push strollers through parks, sidewalks, and grocery store aisles – sometimes in a leisurely stroll and other times as road warriors in a desperate sprint to catch a bus or calm a fussy baby.  Strollers jostling everything

Monsters Inc. (2001) Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures The story follows two main characters: Sulley, a large and gentle monster, and his best friend Mike Wazowski, a small, green, one-eyed monster. Their lives are turned upside down when a little girl

Lone Wolf Goes on Vacation By Kiah Thomas Illustrated by K-Fai Steele Wolf is ready for a peaceful vacation, far from anyone he knows. But from a noisy bus ride to a hotel mix-up, it’s anything but relaxing. Worse, some familiar faces

When a global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020, parents were left scrambling for fun and healthy ways to keep their kids occupied. Virtual learning sessions replaced days spent in the classroom, and many extracurricular

Summer camp season will be here before parents know it. While children anxiously await the last day of school, adults know that it can be challenging to keep kids occupied and mentally stimulated when they aren’t in the classroom. Although

The LEGO Movie (2014) – Warner Brothers, and Warner Brothers Pictures Emmet Brickowski, an ordinary Lego minifigure, is prophesied as the hero who is destined to save the Lego universe from the tyrannical Lord Business. Emmet, who follows the rules and

The Secret Library By Kekla Magoon Eleven-and-a-half-year-old Dally feels trapped by her strict mother after her grandfather’s death. A mysterious map leads her to the Library of Secrets, where each book is a portal to adventure. As she uncovers her family’s hidden

Playmobil Junior & Disney is a special line designed for younger children aged 1 to 4. It features simplified, easy-to-handle pieces and safe, rounded designs to ensure safe play for toddlers. The sets include beloved Disney characters like Cinderella, Belle,

Wall-E (2008) – Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Earth is abandoned due to pollution and waste. The story follows WALL-E, a small, garbage-collecting robot left to clean up the planet. Over centuries, he develops a sense of curiosity

Board games are a fantastic way to bring friends and family together for fun and relaxation. Whether during spring break or Easter, they create unforgettable memories and engage all ages. Board games stimulate the mind and spark creativity. For your

Winter weather is welcomed by some and loathed by others. Some want to hibernate until the mercury rises and the warm sun returns, while others relish in the crisp air, fluffy snow and the absence of insects. Wintertime activities are numerous