On November 13, 2018, I had the pleasure of meeting and sharing my books HIGH IN THE SKY and FOR NO REASON with 142 keen and enthusiastic grades 1, 2 and 3 students at Springbrook Public School in Brampton, Ontario. A big thank you to all of the inspiring teachers and office staff for their …
Springbrook Public School, Brampton, Ontario, Welcomes Children’s Author, Kathleen Gauer Read More »
An amazing turnout for my Storytime and Craft morning at Dufferin/St. Clair – Toronto Public Library – on January 26, 2019. Moms, dads, grandparents and close to 20 energetic young readers braved the chilly -11 degrees C. temperature to participate in this fun, creative and interactive Family Literacy Day celebration. After reading from my picture …
Here’s a simple, inexpensive fun activity to do with children after reading For No Reason and High in the Sky by Kathleen Gauer. In For No Reason, Jamie Higgins comes up with a kind and clever way to deal with a classroom bully, Brad Lugsley, without being mean. High in the Sky follows a young …
In celebration of World Read Aloud Day 2018, Kathleen Gauer reads from her book, FOR NO REASON on YouTube. Now in its second print run, FOR NO REASON is available in libraries across Canada, Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand, local book/gift stores, Amazon.ca, or you can purchase your own signed copy from SkippingStonePress.net.
Check out the For No Reason book trailer on YouTube Libraries across Canada, Australia and New Zealand have ordered copies of For No Reason for their collections. Order your own signed copy directly from SkippingStonePress.net, Amazon.ca or ask for this title at your local library or book shop!
Have you enjoyed your copy of For No Reason by Kathleen Gauer? Here’s a simple, inexpensive and fun activity to do with children. What You Need: 3 sheets of coloured construction paper 8-1/2” x 11” (red, green, and black) B&W printout of a map of the world globe, approx. 7” in diameter caption strip 2-1/2” …
Here is the Review by Jessyca Garcia for Readers’ Favorite: “I chose to read For No Reason by Kathleen Gauer because my daughter has had a similar problem to Jamie’s with a boy in her class. In the book Jamie is being bullied by the new kid. Jamie wants the bullying to stop, but she …
For No Reason – 5-Star Review From Readers’ Favorite Read More »
Just received an encouraging letter from Colin Jensen, Chief Executive Officer of Brisbane City Council Libraries. Brisbane Council’s Library Services has reviewed my book, For No Reason, and placed an order for multiple copies with their library supplier! Colin Jensen states in his letter, Thank you for bringing your book to my attention. We think …
For No Reason – Brisbane City Council Library Services Orders Multiple Copies Read More »
Hi Everyone, My Goodreads book giveaway from July 6 to September 6, 2017, proved to be a great success with 1,472 Goodread readers entering to win a free signed copy of my book, For No Reason. Thanks to all who liked and shared on Skipping Stone Press on Facebook! And thanks to the winners who …
Have you enjoyed reading your copy of For No Reason? Now you can download, print and colour this For No Reason Colouring Page or design a BULLY-FREE poster for your classroom at school. Take a photo of your finished masterpiece and have a parent post a picture to Skipping Stone Press on Facebook. Have fun! …
