Hudson Literacy Clinic

10/01/2026

Yesterday was National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We’re sharing a few book suggestions to help children learn, and better understand the meaning of this important day.

At the Literacy Clinic, we believe in helping all children discover a love of reading while feeling seen, and supported. Every child matters.

1. When We Were Alone, by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Julie Flett (ages 4-8)

2. A Stranger at Home, by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes (ages 9-12)

3. I Am Not A Number, Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer, and illustrated by Gillian Newland. (ages 7-11)

4.Stolen Words, by Melanie Florence, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard (ages 6-9)

09/30/2026

📚This week, we’re recommending another fantastic phonics book set featuring everyone’s favorite little critter! Perfect for practicing those decoding skills!

"Reviewed by a phonics expert, each of the simple stories in this box set is designed to teach kids how to master reading while having fun with Little Critter. "

09/28/2026

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09/26/2026

Today’s book recommendation is all about missing pumpkins and detective squirrels! The perfect little mystery to get your kiddos ready for autumn! 🍂📚

"Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time there's a mystery in the vegetable patch! Bird's pumpkins keep disappearing, and this time there's EVIDENCE-footprints, peck-marks, a feather! There is a PUMPKIN THIEF!"

09/23/2026

09/17/2026

📚Does your child know their long and short vowel sounds?

If vowels are a struggle, we’re here to help! Give your kiddo the extra support they need to build confidence and strengthen their reading skills.

Visit our website and register your child today: https://hudsonliteracyclinic.ca/

09/16/2026

📚This week, we’re recommending Bob Books a fantastic set of phonics books that are perfect for building your child's reading skills, reinforcing phonics knowledge and practicing those tricky vowel sounds!

"Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child's success in learning to read. Like all Stage 1 Bob Books, these 12 storybooks feature simple words with consistent short vowel sounds. Early readers get lots of practice with foundational phonics skills while giggling at the playful stories and pictures!"