Everyday Me, 2018 & Everyday We: Friendships, 2022
Everyday Me, by Marnie Dallan, 2018
In Everyday Me, author/illustrator Marnie Dallan celebrates all the little wonders of childhood through fourteen separate poems and vibrant images. She embodies the child's voice and perspective to capture the joy and everyday magic in things like stomping in puddles, building forts, and swimming. She also recognizes the special fascination children have with nature through poems such as "Worms," "Lady Bug," and "Leaf." Ms.Can Lit
This book captures nostalgia for parents who grew up in simpler times, gives a voice to children to celebrate their interests, big and small, and encourages parents and kids alike to get outside and explore. That's why it should be in classrooms, libraries, and bookshelves across Canada. Ms.CAN Lit
Everyday Me is a children’s book that inspires children and parents to enjoy every adventure. Does your child like trees swings, or wiggly worms? Does your child like going on a sled ride in the snow, and playing in the sand? Does your child like Insects, and drawing? If the answer to any of these questions is yes your child will love this book! This book is a collection of 14 playful poems and beautiful illustrations about children and their exciting discoveries in everyday life.
This book was written for preschoolers but older children are enjoying it too! Self-published in 2018. A big thank you to: Anna Bowen, Michelle Peek Photography, Chick & Owl Design Co. and Ampersand Printing.
Also check out this book at the Guelph Public Library, Waterloo Public library and the Burlington Public Library!
This book was written for preschoolers but older children are enjoying it too! Self-published in 2018. A big thank you to: Anna Bowen, Michelle Peek Photography, Chick & Owl Design Co. and Ampersand Printing.
Also check out this book at the Guelph Public Library, Waterloo Public library and the Burlington Public Library!
Everyday We: Friendships, by Marnie Dallan, 2022
Everyday We- Friendships makes love for each other and love for the unplugged joys of childhood accessible to even very small readers. That's why it should be in classrooms, libraries, and bookshelves across Canada. Ms.CAN Lit
There are a few reasons why I think this book is important. Firstly, there is a really good mix of activities represented across the book's sixteen poems. Every child will see something they connect with, whether it is riding a bike and playing on a playground, or painting and baking. Dallan still focuses on outdoor play and the natural world more than anything, with a sprinkling of imaginative play thrown in. These are the scenes you want your children to grow up seeing, rather than depictions of playing video games and watching television. It is as if the book is saying: "Hey! Look how fun this is! Don't you want to try this with your friends, too?" Or: "When you are playing with your friends down by the river and in the park, that is special. Special enough to be in a book! Keep it up! Ms.CAN Lit
Everyday We: Friendships is a children's book of poetry that celebrates the joy of friendship. Does your child like painting rocks or baking with friends? Does your child like searching for tadpoles in the river and tobogganing down snowy hills? Does your child like playing hide and seek with friends? Is your child adventurous? If the answer to any of these questions is yes your child will love this book! This book is a collection of 16 playful poems and beautiful illustrations about children and their daily adventures with friends.
This book is written for preschoolers and children up to about grade 2, but older children are enjoying it too! Self-published in 2022. A big thank you to Chick & Owl Design Co. and Swiss Print International.
Available at the Bookshelf, downtown Guelph! bookshelf.ca/home or online through my shop. Link button below.
This book is written for preschoolers and children up to about grade 2, but older children are enjoying it too! Self-published in 2022. A big thank you to Chick & Owl Design Co. and Swiss Print International.
Available at the Bookshelf, downtown Guelph! bookshelf.ca/home or online through my shop. Link button below.
Colour with Me, by Marnie Dallan, 2023
Colour with Me is a heart warming colouring book for all ages to enjoy! It includes 15 colouring pages inspired by the natural world and simple joys.
Please enjoy the video below of Everyday Me read aloud.
