“Winter is coming,” says the fox. “What should I do?” The fox is not sleepy. He meets another fox who suggests he imitate the swirling snow and dance. Join the fox as he discovers winter and learn about how each animal hibernates! Click on the image to access our resources, including an activity sheet, perfect for children aged 3 to 7.
Follow the Gingerbread Man as he runs from the old woman and the farm animals. This classic fairy tale storybook features engaging text and delightful, colorful illustrations. Click on the image to access our resources including puppets and a recipe. A perfect activity for the Holidays!
👏🤩 Congratulations to our last volunteer of the month for 2023, Kassia, who has been a precious volunteer animating storytime as well as assisting in our library. Here’s what she has to say about her volunteer experience:
” Among a myriad of other admirable objectives, minibiblioPLUS is committed to encouraging the joy of reading for all ages. As an aspiring librarian who is in the process of completing her MLIS degree, such a mission aligns succinctly with my own. Volunteering as a storytime animator at Garderie Sesame has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life — there are not enough words to effectively encapsulate the sheer joy that I derived from reading to the children, and from witnessing how enthusiastically they engaged with the texts. This experience has not only deepened my dedication to promoting literacy but has also armed me with the skills needed to continue doing so.”
👏🤩 Congratulations to our November volunteer of the month, Grethel, who has been an amazing storytime animator. Here’s what she had to say about her volunteer experience:
“I started volunteering with MinibiblioPLUS almost two years ago and I can confidently say it has been the most wonderful experiences of my life! Not only did I truly realize the importance of early literacy in our society and how much of a struggle it still is for many families to have the necessary resources to develop it in their children, I also realized how rewarding and fulfilling it is to try to do my part in making it better. Programs like these are SO necessary to make sure every child has access to develop their full potential from an early age. I feel incredibly privileged to have the opportunity to combine my own passion for reading with my personal mission of doing what I can to make our community grow stronger. I have made lifelong friends not only in the daycares with the beautiful children that every day amaze me with their ability to retain and process information but also in the wonderful family that is the minibiblioPLUS staff. Volunteering with them has also helped me develop my own skills and grow more confident and I have seen that same impact in the children I work with. I am forever grateful I took the leap to try something new and can only encourage anyone that might be hesitating to join : Do it, it’s 1000% worth it!”
🤩📖 Introducing our books of the month for November as part of World Children’s Day and Early Childhood Week. These two book choices are aimed particularly at babies, even if they don’t always understand what you’re saying when you read to them, reading is crucial to their well-being. Your baby is never too small for books! Click on the image to access our resources. Happy reading to your little ones!
I READ CANADIAN DAY is a national celebration of Canadian books for young people, with the goal of elevating the genre and celebrating the breadth and diversity of these books. Participate by reading Canadian books for just fifteen minutes today. Click on the image to access a list of Canadian children’s books recommended by our librarian.
Happy Reading! #IReadCanadian
👏🤩 Congratulations to our latest volunteer of the month, Grace, who has been a valuable volunteer assisting in our library. Here’s what she had to say about her volunteer experience:
” Volunteering with minibiblioPLUS has shown me that any spare time that you’re able to give back can actually have a positive impact on a person’s life. I appreciate being able to see and share a love for reading with many young and older readers! The wonderful staff has also helped me discover new ways of being creative and to enjoy the moment. I’m so grateful to be a part of minibiblioPLUS.”
🤩 Thank you to Gracia Kasoki Katahwa – Mayor of CDN NDG for bringing the joy of books and reading to the children of Garderie Vendôme this morning. The children especially liked reading “You have a bird on your head!” by Mo Wilems. A beautiful storytime not to be forgotten! 🤩
Our book of the month for October is “The Rolling Pumpkin” by Junia Wonders, for children ages 2 to 5. A little girl chases her giant pumpkin all over town. This is the perfect story to read with your little pumpkin. To complement your reading with educational and fun activities, simply click on the photo to access the resources.
Thank you to The Suburban for featuring Fraser Hickson’s minibiblioPLUS project and how we are changing young lives one book at a time.
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