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https://www.sbs.com.au/news/dateline/story/no-rules-school

I endorse this behaviour!

This article is from auckland, new zealand in 2014.

Frontrunners in educational theory, and

a sign of what might arrive in Canada someday soon.

The Way to School
Written by Rosemary McCarney
Photography by lots of people at PLAN
So fun to learn about all the different ways children travel to and from school! Captivating photography! Your way to school might be by yellow bus, bicycle or car, but around the world children are also getting to class by canoe, through tunnels, up ladders, by donkey, water buffalo or ox cart. …

Big Red Lollipop
Written by Rukhsana Khan
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
When she is invited to a birthday party, a big sister is forced to take her little sister by their mom. This book is about patience, kindness and empathy. It’s about forgiveness instead of revenge.

Each Kindness
Written by Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrated by E.B. Lewis
Small acts of kindness change the world. Chloe struggles with the realization that her opportunity to be kind to a new student is lost.

My Freedom Trip
Written by Frances Park
Illustrated by Debra Reid Jenkins
Based on the true story of a girl escaping North Korea by walking through the woods with a guide. This story is about being separated from family and saying goodbye and being brave.

The Land Beyond the Wall
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by ____
This children’s book depicts a young immigrant’s journey to Halifax from behind the Iron Curtain. Emma lives on the grey, cold side of the wall, where people speak in whispers and no flowers grow. ..

The Word Collector
Written by Peter H. Reynolds
Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words.

Lost and Found Cat
Written by Doug Kuntz & Amy Shrodes
This heartwarming true story about one lost cat’s journey to be reunited with his refugee family gently introduces children to a difficult topic and shows how ordinary people can help with compassion and hope. …

What Does it Mean to be Global?
Written by Rana DiOrio
Can you say “hello” in nine languages? You can! Join children from around the world as they play, sing, and travel, trying all types of food and experiencing other traditions.

 Where will I live?
Written by Rosemary McCarney
This stunning photo-based picture book for younger readers takes a look at the thousands of children around the world who have been forced to flee war, terror, hunger, sickness, and natural disasters …

Secret Diary
Written by
Illustrated by

The Big Umbrella
Written by Amy June Bates
“A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the ‘other.’” “A boundlessly inclusive spirit…This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion.”

Goes to the Dentist
Written by
Illustrated by

A New Life
Written by Rukshana Khan
Eight-year-old Khadija, her older brother, Hamza, and their parents have just arrived in Canada from Pakistan. In their classrooms on the first day of school Khadija and Hamza are confronted by a sea of unfamiliar faces.