3 in 3 (and tea) Episode #4

It's time for another episode of 3 in 3 (and tea) with Debbie Ridpath Ohi and me!  We feature 3 children’s books by Canadian authors and/or illustrators and share a few tips and resources for using them in the classroom. 

In Episode 4, we explore a picture book and a middle grade novel about girls taking on new challenges, and a bonus middle grade novel with a touch of bling! (If you want to catch up on other episodes, you can find them on Debbie's 3 in 3 playlist -- or click here: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3). After you watch the video, click on the titles or book covers below to find out more about the books and a few teaching ideas. 

Picture Book:

Lucy Tries Hockey

Summary:   Lucy learns a new sport and a little about being brave and the importance of practice. With lots of hockey vocabulary, this story will inspire kids to talk about their own adventures with one of Canada's traditional sports. 

Learn about the book creators:

Author: Lisa Bowes 🍁

Illustrator: James Hearne🍁

Visit the publisher:

Orca Books🍁

Activities & resources HERE.

Middle Grade:

Alice Fleck's Recipes for Disaster

 

 Summary: Alice tries a new experience when she enters a Victorian cooking show with her dad. She soon finds out someone is sabotaging the contest and has a mystery to solve with her new friends. A fun and tasty read with lots of learning about friends and family relationships.

Visit the author online:

Rachelle Delaney 🍁  

Visit the illustrator:

Morgan Goble 🍁

Visit the publisher:

Tundra Books/Puffin Canada 🍁

    

Activities & resources HERE.

 

Bonus Middle Grade Novel:

Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling

Summary:  Nikki Tesla and her friends have a mystery to solve and it involves a mysterious ring. I love the way this story blends science with action and a cast of characters that all have their own special skills.

Visit the author:

Jess Keating🍁 

Check out the illustrator:

Lissy Marlin

Visit the Publisher:

Scholastic

Activities & resources HERE.

 

**Want to know more about Canadian author/illustrator Debbie Ohi? Visit her website where you'll find lots of great downloads for teachers!

**We're very grateful to The Faithful Sidekicks for writing and performing our theme song! You can learn more about them at their website. 

Welcome to 3 in 3 (and tea)!

My friend Debbie Ridpath Ohi and I are so excited to bring you 3 in 3 (and Tea)! 

We'll be highlighting 3 Canadian children’s books and suggesting a few ways to use them in the classroom. 

Today’s episode features a picture book and a middle grade novel that inspired us to wonder more about the world around us, plus a bonus fiction picture book with an easy breathing technique for helping kids cope with stress. After watching the video, click on the book cover or title below to find out more about each book and how you can use it in you classroom. For quick links to more episodes of Three in Three (and Tea!), visit  Debbie's 3in3 playlist.

Picture Book: 

A Year of Everyday Wonders

Summary: With beautiful line and watercolor art, the picture book, A Year of Everyday Wonders, takes the reader on a journey through all the "firsts" that happen over the year. 

Visit the author and illustrator online:

Cheryl B.Klein  

Qin Leng  🍁

Visit the publisher:

Abrams Books for Young Readers

Activities & resources 

Rescue at Lake Wild

Summary: In the middle grade mystery Rescue at Lake Wild, 12-year-old Madi rescues two young beaver kits and brings them home -- and then has to work with her friends to find out who was responsible for orphaning them and help to solve the town's beaver problem.  

Visit the author online:

Terry Lynn Johnson 🍁

Visit the publisher:

Clarion Books

Activities & resources 

Sloth to the Rescue 

Summary: In the picture book, Sloth to the Rescue, Sloth goes out of their comfort zone and goes on an adventure with friends to look for Patti to return something important.  

Visit the author and illustrator online:

Leanne Shirtliffe 🍁 

Rob McClurkan

Visit the publisher:

Running Press Kids

Activities & resources 

Thank you so much to The Faithful Sidekicks who wrote and performed our "3 in 3" musical theme. You can find out more about them here. 

You can find out more about Canadian author/illustrator Debbie Ohi🍁 by visiting her website  or linktree. And see what else she's been reading at her Bookstagram!