What’s under the covers in October 2024
Wacky Witches and Their Peculiar Familiars By April Suddenorf Meet modern witches with unique animal companions like monkeys and parrots. These diverse women bring joyful magic to their daily lives. Choose which witch you’d want to be! Ages: 4-8 Publisher: NorthSouth Books Pages:
What’s under the covers in September 2024
Picture Day at Dino Play By Sean Julian At Dino Daycare’s picture day, Freda loses her favourite hat, only to find it being used by a bird for a nest. She decides to let the bird keep it, and her classmates make
September 2024 Movie Picks: Old Classics to Modern Day Hits
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999) by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Alvin, Simon, and Theodore explore a movie theme park and stumble upon Frankenstein’s Castle. They discover a mad scientist reviving the monster, only to learn Frankenstein is misunderstood, not
August 2024 Movie Picks
Lilo & Stitch (2002) By Walt Disney Pictures Lilo, a solitary Hawaiian girl, finds comfort by adopting a peculiar-looking “dog” named Stitch. Little does she know, Stitch is not your ordinary pet, but a runaway genetic experiment from a distant alien
What’s under the covers August 2024
My Alphabet Book By Kaz Mataz Little ones embark on an exciting journey while mastering the alphabet, early spelling, and pronunciation. Not only does it ignite their imagination, but it also sparks their creativity by introducing a delightful array of vibrant characters,
WHAT’S UNDER THE COVERS IN JULY 2024
Sea Dog Boats By Astrid Sheckels If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course. Filled with boats (and sea dogs) from all over the world and told in whimsical rhyme, children will discover vessels
July 2024 Film Classics and Modern Hits
Madeline (1998) TriStar Pictures In the bustling city of Paris, a clever and resourceful young girl named Madeline hatches a plan to rescue her beloved boarding school from the clutches of Lord Covington. This orphaned schoolgirl knows that her home is
Eco Activities to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Words by Joe McMahan Summer break is traditionally known as a chance for kids to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and keep active. But have you ever thought about keeping their brains stimulated? Students can lose 25 to 50 per cent
Summer Crafts Families Can Enjoy Together
Things seem to slow down in summer. Come summer, the hurried pace that dominates much of the year takes a backseat to vacations, lounging around the pool, diving through ocean waves, and setting up tents at campsites near or far. When
Get the Popcorn Out — June 2024
Chicken Run (2000) By DreamWorks Animation This heartwarming tale follows a group of chickens trapped in a monotonous life of laying eggs on a farm in Yorkshire. Their hopes soar when a charismatic American rooster joins their ranks, as they believe
What’s Under the Covers in June 2024
One Big Open Sky By Lesa Cline-Ransome In 1879, in Mississippi, Lettie embarks on a journey to Nebraska with her family. They hope to find independence and a future on their own land. However, as they travel, they face scarcity and financial
May 2024 Movie Loves
Cheaper By the Dozen (2003) By 20th Century Studios Tom and Kate Baker have made sacrifices in their professional lives in order to nurture their brood of 12 children. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Tom is presented with an
Get creative: Little Kitchen Academy
Teaching kids how to cook is an essential life skill that often gets overlooked. In today’s world, where fast food and pre-packaged meals are prevalent, knowing how to cook can benefit children of all ages. Unfortunately, many kids today may
What’s Under the Covers — April 2024
Galaxies, Galaxies! By Gail Gibbons Astronomers used to believe that the Milky Way was the entire universe, but now we understand that there are billions of galaxies out there. Gail Gibbons guides the reader on a journey that spans light years. Ages: 4-8
What’s under the covers in March 2024
The Planets By Gail Gibbons Gail Gibbons guides children through our solar system, showcasing the vast differences in size, shape, orbit, and weather between each planet, from scorching Venus to icy Neptune. Ages: 4-8 Publisher: Holiday House Pages: 32 Price: CAD $24.99 The House
What’s under the covers – April 2024
Cylinderella By David Miles Introducing the latest “Truck Tales” book, a must–read for car–loving kids! Meet Cylinderella, who lives with three mean trucks and spends her days cleaning for them. But with the help of the Fairy Rod Mother, she attends the
Kid-friendly Classes at Eataly Toronto this March Break
Kids Pizza Class (Ticket for 1 adult and 1 child ages 3 to 12) Join us at La Scuola di Eataly Toronto to discover how to make a delicious Pizza al Padellino! Fri, Mar 15, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT General
Escape to an Ontario Resort this March Break
March Break is the ideal excuse to break away and escape with the family. No need to book a flight. Ontario is dotted with resorts providing great family gathering places and joyful memories. Two of the most popular are Deerhurst Resort
An Exclusive Evening with Andrea Bocelli in Support of Kids with Serious Illnesses
WHAT: Harmony & Hope: Up-Close-and-Personal with Andrea Bocelli Discover what drives world-renowned tenor and best-selling artist Andrea Bocelli in this unique evening revealing the transformative power of music WHEN: April 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Gourmet dinner and show WHERE: Universal Event Space 6250 Highway 7, Vaughan PRESENTED BY: Chai Lifeline
February 2024 Movie Showcase
The Road to Eldorado (2000) By DreamWorks Pictures In a thrilling adventure, two cunning tricksters stumble upon a treasured map leading to the legendary City of Gold, El Dorado. With audacity and wit, they manage to sneak aboard one of the