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Through reading and the celebration of World Book and Copyright Day, 23 April, we can open ourselves to others despite distance, and we can travel thanks to imagination. From April 1st to 23rd, UNESCO will share quotes, poems and messages to symbolize the power of books and encourage reading as much as possible. By creating a sense of community through the shared readings and the shared knowledge, readers around the world can connect and mutually help curb loneliness. 

~ UNESCO

April 23rd is the day for celebrating Canadian literature and reading. Dedicate April 23rd to reading and encourage friends and family to do so, too. Celebrate by picking a new book to read or by reading a book to a child. It is also a good occasion to find a new book series to immerse yourself in or to learn more about Canadian authors.

Canada Book Day

Canada Book Day is celebrated on the same day as World Book and Copyright Day, a yearly event organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and the protection of intellectual property through copyright.

Help encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own. What was your favourite story as a kid? World Book Day encourages you to get it out and read it through again, maybe to your children or grandchildren. Celebrate the day with a great book!

Great Links about Books and Stories


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Bedtime Stories, Fairytales & Folktales: Kid-Tested, Moral Short Stories in English FOR FREE.

~ Stories to Grow By


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Liliana Tommasini is a local author and proud volunteer with The Learning Exchange, who writes children’s books that empower children to explore creatively and learn to ask for help when needed. We are happy to announce her book is available in the Laval library. Liliana was on TLE’s Facebook Live (see video below) for a reading of her book and to share her Chocolate Chip Recipe! Liliana is TLE’s visiting author at Souvenir Elementary’s Storytime event as part of TLE’s Storytime project! Where a few lucky winners get a copy of Liliana’s Octavia Can Do It!

Octavia Can Do It!

OCTAVIA IS A SPUNKY LITTLE GIRL…

who loves to bake cookies with her Mama. Mixing flour, butter and eggs is one of her favourite things to do. Today, Octavia wants to do things differently. 

When Mama steps out of the kitchen, Octavia takes over with an “I can do it” attitude. But as flour and cocoa cover the walls, cabinets, and countertops, she starts to question herself. 

Will her cookies turn out as good as Mama’s cookies?

Octavia Can Do It! is the humorous story of a young girl as she discovers that even the most independent people need a little help sometimes.

Check out Liliana’s website:


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Welcome to TLE’s Storytime with the featured story: Can I be your Dog?


A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters–deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home–from the dog, himself!

Story by Troy Cummings


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Family Resources related to kindness, compassion and the story Can I be your Dog?

📚More Stories

The Rabbit ListenedKindness is My SuperpowerHey Little Ant
The Big UmbrellaHand and Paw: Maxine’s Tale of CompassionI Am Love: A Book of Compassion

✂️Craft & Activity Ideas + Resources

Acts of Kindness Activity
A Pot of Kindness
How To Draw The Cutest PuppyHow to Make a Paper Dog
Letter Writing for KidsHow to Write a Friendly LetterHow to Address an Envelope
Letter GeneratorSesame Street: Good Neighbors are CompassionateSnoopy™ Paw Print Cookies

🎵Music and Songs

Hey Little Ant (Song)Sesame Street: Try a Little KindnessLittle Spot: Kindness Song
For Kids


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Welcome to TLE’s Storytime with the featured story: This Book is Perfect


Finn is not like most frogs.
Finn likes things clean— perfectly clean.
His book is immaculate. It’s amazing. It’s PERFECT. (Well, according to him)

Story by Ron Keres

Artwork by Arthur Lin


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Family Resources related to This Book is Perfect, frogs and adaptability!

📚More Stories

A Little Spot of
Flexible Thinking
I Don’t Want to be a FrogA Little Spot Learns to Compromise
Bear Goes FishingThis Book is a MistakeI Choose To Try Again

✂️Craft & Activity Ideas + Resources

How to Draw Finn the FrogHow-to-draw Finn the Frog
Coloring Sheets
How To Draw A Cartoon Frog
Jumping Frog CraftApple FrogsAmazing Frog Paper Toy
20 Activities for Adaptive SkillsEmbracing Change: Playful Activities for Fostering Flexibility and Adaptability in ChildrenHenri Matisse Stained Glass Collage: Adaptive Art

🎵Music and Songs

Five Little Speckled FrogsSesame Street: Bruno Mars: Don’t Give UpJump Like A Frog


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Family Reading Club

We’re BACK just in time for fall! Join Enza for the Sunday Gummy Bear Family Reading Club on Zoom for stories, songs, craft time and parent resources to engage you and your child with fun interactive stories.

Registration

You can register for all Sunday sessions or just pick one or two. You will receive a Zoom link for the session/s after you register. FREE for all families!

Be sure to register early to save a spot and to get a Gummy Bear activity package AND Gummy Bear ears (new registrations) delivered to your home (Quebec residents only).

Gummy Bear Reading dates and featured stories. Watch for parent resources and links to great activities as they are added!:

You can find the list of resources and activities below:

I Am A Gummy Bear Song Versions

Remember to wear your Gummy Bear ears!


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Welcome to TLE’s Storytime with the featured story: The Most Magnificent Thing


A girl has a wonderful idea. She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. Easy-peasy!? But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.

Story and illustrations by Ashley Spires


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Family Resources related to perseverance and growth mindset!

📚More Stories

Abdul’s StoryPerseverance Makes
Me Stronger
The Koala Who Could
What do You
do with an Idea?
Not Perfect: Story Time with Miss CindyBeautiful Oops!
by Barney Saltzberg

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Perseverance Activities
for Kids
The Most Magnificent Thing Teaching GuideGrowth Mindset For Kids
All About Cool Inventions!
Nat Geo Kids
Growth Mindset Activities
for Kids
Left Handed
Drawing Challenge

🎵Music and Songs

Let’s Get to It – the Perseverance Song!The Growth Mindset SongSesame Street: Believe
in Yourself!
I Can Do AnythingKeep on TryingSesame Street: Bruno Mars: Don’t Give Up

The Most Magnificent Thing Craft #4

Gummy Bear material list for featured stories


My Most Magnificent Idea

Select and print a TEMPLATE to develop YOUR magnificent idea! Use odds & ends and craft items from around the house to make something magnificent! Share your creation with family and friends!



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Welcome to TLE’s Storytime with the featured story: Cat Problems

What could a pampered house cat possibly have to complain about?

Just like most cats, this cat lives an extremely comfortable life. But he has his problems too!

The sun spot he’s trying to bathe in won’t stop moving. He keeps getting served dry food instead of wet. And don’t even get him started on the vacuum–it’s an absolute menace!–and the nosy neighbour squirrel that just can’t seem to mind its own business. Will this cat ever find the silver lining?

Story by Jory John

Illustrations by Lane Smith


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Listen to the story again and again!

Family Resources related to the feature story Cat Problems!

📚More Stories

Mice Twice
Storyline Online
Where Does Kitty Go
In The Rain?
Pete the Cat: I Love
My White Shoes
Felix Goes to Space
Storyberries
Me and My Cat?
Storyline Online
The Cat in The Hat: Oh,
the Pets You Can Get!

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More Fun with Enza & Shawny: TLE PLAY to LEARN
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How To Draw A CatTab Time: Pets
Taking Care of Pets | What Animals Make Good Pets
Origami CAT face
How To Draw
A Sleeping Black Cat
Cool Facts About Cats
Things You Wanna Know
Nat Geo Kids
DIY Book Craft: Cute Cat Bookmarks
How-To | Take Care of a Cat(for Kids!!)Amazing Cat FactsCats: Printable Activity Sheets

🎵Music and Songs

The Gummy Bear Song
Kitty Cat SongMeow! The Cat SongKote Kitty Numbers Song
Learn Counting 1 to 5
The Kitty Song | Dance Along
Pinkfong Songs for Children
Move your Body
Clap Clap Freeze
Kote Kitty Dance Playlist

Cat craft

Gummy Bear material list for featured stories October to November.

Make these adorable paper craft cats.

Use the TEMPLATE from: How to Make a Fun Black Cat Craft for Halloween



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A PLAY to LEARN activity

Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships. Read and listen to stories often as a family!

Colourful Video Stories

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The Day the Crayons Quit

Bear Sees Colors
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Mouse Paint
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Monsters Love Colors

The Rainbow Fish

Read-Along Online Stories

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