This picture book is for kids ages 4-8, so why is Ari nonbinary?
The simple answer is that every child deserves to be a main character. They deserve characters that represent them. They deserve to feel...
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Tina Capalbo
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Which songbird woke Ari up?
In this story, a very loud chestnut-sided warbler wakes Ari up at sunrise. This warbler has a bright yellow cap, but it's named for the...
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Tina Capalbo
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Why do birds sing loudly early in the morning?
When we hear birds chirping loudly in the morning, it's a natural phenomenon called the dawn chorus. You might notice it early in the...
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Tina Capalbo
Aug 31, 20232 min read
How Can Teachers Create a Gender Expansive Environment?
NOTE: I hope to continue adding resources for teachers. First, story time! I'll never forget a particular moment in a class I taught...
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Tina Capalbo
Jul 12, 20231 min read
Who is this book for?
Ari and the Very Loud Bird! is written for children 4 to 8 years old. Young kids are developing their own problem solving skills. Like...
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Tina Capalbo
Jul 12, 20231 min read
What are the themes in this book?
Key themes in Ari and the Very Loud Bird! are problem solving and creativity, agency, support and acceptance, and good humour....
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