Lisa Shim
Lisa Shim was born and raised in BC and grew up in a diverse Korean/Canadian household. With an accomplished background in Applied Arts and Design from Vancouver Island University, her passion has always been to create expression, empathy, and vitality through art. Deep down her passion throughout life has been to help others. Her hope is to utilize her talents to capture the hearts and imaginations of all those who need support and strength, and to contribute to the wellness of children around the globe.
Kids Books (9)
Synopsis:
“The kit uses her webbed back feet and little flat tail to push through the water. She swims down the tunnel and out into the pond. At the surface of the water, she sees a dragonfly. She follows it to the edge of the pond. It settles on a big rock.”
This book uses both fiction and non-fiction as a unique approach to storytelling.
On left-hand pages, lyrical text and colourful illustrations tell a story of a young beaver’s early morning spring adventure. Using her senses, the kit discovers the world around her lodge. Expertly woven into this delightful story are interesting facts about beavers and other plants and animals in this wetland ecosystem.
Captioned and labelled photographs, word boxes, a diagram, and a map make the non-fiction portion of this book an accessible source of information for young readers.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the A Spring Adventure series.
Recommended for grades 2 and 3.
Captioned and labelled photographs, word boxes, a diagram, and a map make the non-fiction portion of this book an accessible source of information for young readers.
Science Connections: Biodiversity, animal classification, food chains, life cycles, ecosystems, geology, and the connections between living and non-living things are some of the concepts included in this book.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 978-1-77174-567-3 | Paperback
Synopsis:
“The fledgling lands safely at the foot of the tree. He looks around. He sees a ladybug crawling along the leaf of a stinging nettle. He is curious. Is it good to eat? He hops up onto a smooth, black rock to take a closer look.”
This book uses both fiction and non-fiction as a unique approach to storytelling.
On left-hand pages, lyrical text and colourful illustrations tell a story of a young crow’s early morning spring adventure. Using his senses, the fledgling discovers the world around his nest. Expertly woven into this delightful story are interesting facts about crows and other plants and animals in a city park.
Captioned and labelled photographs, word boxes, a diagram, and a map make the non-fiction portion of this book an accessible source of information for young readers.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the A Spring Adventure series.
Recommended for grades 2 and 3.
Captioned and labelled photographs, word boxes, a diagram, and a map make the non-fiction portion of this book an accessible source of information for young readers.
Science Connections: Biodiversity, animal classification, food chains, life cycles, ecosystems, geology, and the connections between living and non-living things are some of the concepts included in this book.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 978-1-77174-568-0 | Paperback
Synopsis:
“The buzzing sound fades away when the bee flies off. The fawn twitches his large ears and looks about. He can hear trickling water close by. He walks to the far side of the meadow, down a rocky bank, and to a little creek below.”
This book uses both fiction and non-fiction as a unique approach to storytelling.
On left-hand pages, lyrical text and colourful illustrations tell a story of a young fawn’s early morning spring adventure. Using his senses, the fawn discovers the world around him while searching for his mother. Expertly woven into this delightful story are interesting facts about black-tailed deer and other plants and animals in a forest ecosystem.
Captioned and labelled photographs, word boxes, a diagram, and a map make the non-fiction portion of this book an accessible source of information for young readers.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the A Spring Adventure series.
Recommended for grades 2 and 3.
Captioned and labelled photographs, word boxes, a diagram, and a map make the non-fiction portion of this book an accessible source of information for young readers.
Science Connections: Biodiversity, animal classification, food chains, life cycles, ecosystems, geology, and the connections between living and non-living things are some of the concepts included in this book.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 978-1-77174-565-9 | Paperback
Synopsis:
“The fledgling lands in the dry leaves, cones, and twigs on the forest floor. He stops for a moment. He looks around. He is wondering about the little flowers on the kinnikinnick plants. Are they food? He hops up onto a nearby rock to take a closer look.”
This book uses both fiction and non-fiction as a unique approach to storytelling.
On left-hand pages, lyrical text and colourful illustrations tell a story of a young robin’s early morning spring adventure. Using his senses, the fledgling discovers the world around his nest. Expertly woven into this delightful story are interesting facts about robins and other plants and animals in a forest ecosystem.
Captioned and labelled photographs, word boxes, a diagram, and a map make the non-fiction portion of this book an accessible source of information for young readers.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the A Spring Adventure series.
Recommended for grades 2 and 3.
Captioned and labelled photographs, word boxes, a diagram, and a map make the non-fiction portion of this book an accessible source of information for young readers.
Science Connections: Biodiversity, animal classification, food chains, life cycles, ecosystems, geology, and the connections between living and non-living things are some of the concepts included in this book.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 978-1-77174-566-6 | Paperback
Synopsis:
Conversations are important for everyone. Some conversations can only occur when we feel brave enough to say our words out loud. By talking with those who offer to listen and connect respectfully, we can grow emotionally. We can also learn ways to help others shine. By discovering, growing, and learning about the many emotional parts of ourselves and others, we can find our Present Self.
Follow along in this conversation that connects our emotional parts of ourselves to TREE (our Present Self). As BARK (Courage) and our KNOTS (Struggles) communicate, we learn that our parts grow inside of us so we can be just like a strong, healthy, and growing TREE.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for Grades 4+
The back cover introduction and content overview inside make the books in the I Am Like a TREE series great for many learning situations. In each book are four discussion questions that focus on comprehension strategies and mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. The books also provide an inquiry theme to explore and include five activity ideas for independent or group use.
This book is part of the social-emotional learning (SEL) series, I Am Like a TREE. I Am Like a TREE series consists of four titles:
I Am Like a TREE: BARK and KNOTS – A Story of Courage and Struggles
I Am Like a TREE: LEAVES and BRANCHES – A Story of Belonging and Growth
I Am Like a TREE: SEEDS and LEAVES – A Story of Self Care and Belonging
I Am Like a TREE: TRUNK and ROOTS – A Story of Self and Empathy
The TREE in this series is a metaphor for what we are calling your “Present Self”. Our belief, through personal experience, is that we as living beings have several emotional parts that make us a whole, our Present Self. Each of these parts though are not equal in their emotional experience, so, at times, different situations for an individual can be strong while at other times not. Some experiences can keep us in a frozen stage of development without knowing this and we then respond to “like type” experiences in the same way as we did in the past.
Our intention with these conversational stories in a reader’s theatre format is to provide a window into what emotional parts a person may use while having a conversation. The side margins tell all as each conversation unfolds indicating what parts of TREE the character is using. Some of these conversations are focused on the older individual trying to find a solution while the younger individual is providing support as best they can, as a solid TREE. Our intent is to imply that emotional learning is lifelong.
We hope that through these stories we will all continue to extend a hand to those who are reaching, listen to those who are speaking, and feel with an open heart to all those heartbeats that surround us. And for ourselves, love who you are, respect your own actions, and know that you deserve kindness, love and safety and that you belong here.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 9781771745642 | Paperback
Synopsis:
Conversations are important for everyone. Some conversations can only occur when we feel understood. By talking with others, we can learn new ways to be respectful, kind, and empathetic. As we deepen our learning, we become more aware of our own actions. By discovering, growing, and learning about the many emotional parts of ourselves and others, we can find our Present Self.
Follow along in this conversation that connects our emotional parts of ourselves to TREE (our Present Self). As LEAVES (Belonging) and BRANCHES (Growth) communicate, we learn that our parts protect us so we can be just like a strong, healthy, and growing TREE.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for Grades 4+
The back cover introduction and content overview inside make the books in the I Am Like a TREE series great for many learning situations. In each book are four discussion questions that focus on comprehension strategies and mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. The books also provide an inquiry theme to explore and include five activity ideas for independent or group use.
This book is part of the social-emotional learning (SEL) series, I Am Like a TREE. I Am Like a TREE series consists of four titles:
I Am Like a TREE: BARK and KNOTS – A Story of Courage and Struggles
I Am Like a TREE: LEAVES and BRANCHES – A Story of Belonging and Growth
I Am Like a TREE: SEEDS and LEAVES – A Story of Self Care and Belonging
I Am Like a TREE: TRUNK and ROOTS – A Story of Self and Empathy
The TREE in this series is a metaphor for what we are calling your “Present Self”. Our belief, through personal experience, is that we as living beings have several emotional parts that make us a whole, our Present Self. Each of these parts though are not equal in their emotional experience, so, at times, different situations for an individual can be strong while at other times not. Some experiences can keep us in a frozen stage of development without knowing this and we then respond to “like type” experiences in the same way as we did in the past.
Our intention with these conversational stories in a reader’s theatre format is to provide a window into what emotional parts a person may use while having a conversation. The side margins tell all as each conversation unfolds indicating what parts of TREE the character is using. Some of these conversations are focused on the older individual trying to find a solution while the younger individual is providing support as best they can, as a solid TREE. Our intent is to imply that emotional learning is lifelong.
We hope that through these stories we will all continue to extend a hand to those who are reaching, listen to those who are speaking, and feel with an open heart to all those heartbeats that surround us. And for ourselves, love who you are, respect your own actions, and know that you deserve kindness, love and safety and that you belong here.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 9781771745628 | Paperback
Synopsis:
Conversations are important for everyone. Some conversations can only occur when we have a sense of belonging. By talking with others, we can learn about healthy friendships and about ways to feel safe and protected. By discovering, growing, and learning about the many emotional parts of ourselves and others, we can find our Present Self.
Follow along in this conversation that connects our emotional parts of ourselves to TREE (our Present Self). As SEEDS (Self Care) and LEAVES (Belonging) communicate, we learn that our parts guide us so we can be just like a strong, healthy, and growing TREE.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for Grades 4+
The back cover introduction and content overview inside make the books in the I Am Like a TREE series great for many learning situations. In each book are four discussion questions that focus on comprehension strategies and mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. The books also provide an inquiry theme to explore and include five activity ideas for independent or group use.
This book is part of the social-emotional learning (SEL) series, I Am Like a TREE. I Am Like a TREE series consists of four titles:
I Am Like a TREE: BARK and KNOTS – A Story of Courage and Struggles
I Am Like a TREE: LEAVES and BRANCHES – A Story of Belonging and Growth
I Am Like a TREE: SEEDS and LEAVES – A Story of Self Care and Belonging
I Am Like a TREE: TRUNK and ROOTS – A Story of Self and Empathy
The TREE in this series is a metaphor for what we are calling your “Present Self”. Our belief, through personal experience, is that we as living beings have several emotional parts that make us a whole, our Present Self. Each of these parts though are not equal in their emotional experience, so, at times, different situations for an individual can be strong while at other times not. Some experiences can keep us in a frozen stage of development without knowing this and we then respond to “like type” experiences in the same way as we did in the past.
Our intention with these conversational stories in a reader’s theatre format is to provide a window into what emotional parts a person may use while having a conversation. The side margins tell all as each conversation unfolds indicating what parts of TREE the character is using. Some of these conversations are focused on the older individual trying to find a solution while the younger individual is providing support as best they can, as a solid TREE. Our intent is to imply that emotional learning is lifelong.
We hope that through these stories we will all continue to extend a hand to those who are reaching, listen to those who are speaking, and feel with an open heart to all those heartbeats that surround us. And for ourselves, love who you are, respect your own actions, and know that you deserve kindness, love and safety and that you belong here.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 9781771745635 | Paperback
Synopsis:
Conversations are important for everyone. Some conversations can only occur when we feel understood. By talking with others, we can learn new ways to be respectful, kind, and empathetic. As we deepen our learning, we become more aware of our own actions. By discovering, growing, and learning about the many emotional parts of ourselves and others, we can find our Present Self.
Follow along in this conversation that connects our emotional parts of ourselves to TREE (our Present Self). As TRUNK (Self) and ROOTS (Empathy) communicate, we learn that our parts interconnect so we can be just like a strong, healthy, and growing TREE.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for Grades 4+
The back cover introduction and content overview inside make the books in the I Am Like a TREE series great for many learning situations. In each book are four discussion questions that focus on comprehension strategies and mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. The books also provide an inquiry theme to explore and include five activity ideas for independent or group use.
This book is part of the social-emotional learning (SEL) series, I Am Like a TREE. I Am Like a TREE series consists of four titles:
I Am Like a TREE: BARK and KNOTS – A Story of Courage and Struggles
I Am Like a TREE: LEAVES and BRANCHES – A Story of Belonging and Growth
I Am Like a TREE: SEEDS and LEAVES – A Story of Self Care and Belonging
I Am Like a TREE: TRUNK and ROOTS – A Story of Self and Empathy
The TREE in this series is a metaphor for what we are calling your “Present Self”. Our belief, through personal experience, is that we as living beings have several emotional parts that make us a whole, our Present Self. Each of these parts though are not equal in their emotional experience, so, at times, different situations for an individual can be strong while at other times not. Some experiences can keep us in a frozen stage of development without knowing this and we then respond to “like type” experiences in the same way as we did in the past.
Our intention with these conversational stories in a reader’s theatre format is to provide a window into what emotional parts a person may use while having a conversation. The side margins tell all as each conversation unfolds indicating what parts of TREE the character is using. Some of these conversations are focused on the older individual trying to find a solution while the younger individual is providing support as best they can, as a solid TREE. Our intent is to imply that emotional learning is lifelong.
We hope that through these stories we will all continue to extend a hand to those who are reaching, listen to those who are speaking, and feel with an open heart to all those heartbeats that surround us. And for ourselves, love who you are, respect your own actions, and know that you deserve kindness, love and safety and that you belong here.
Additional Information
24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 9781771745611 | Paperback
Synopsis:
In Lady B Spots Trouble - Volume 1 of the Allowed to Say NO! Series - Jesse, an adventurous boy of 5, meets Lady B, a feisty karate-chopping but safety-conscious ladybug, on his Wishing Spot – the first branch of his backyard oak tree. Jesse heroically searches for hidden treasure, but sometimes it’s dangerous, and his instincts tell him something is unsafe; the same feeling he gets when his neighbour hugs him to tight. Jesse and Lady B navigate these adventures, not just with lifejackets and seatbelts, but with the secret power of instinct.
Safety is a Tricky Business!
Who to talk to in these worrying moments? Jesse sits on Granny’s red kitchen stool and listens when she says, “Feelings are like the wind. They blow and howl and shake everything and later it’s all quiet like they were never there. But sometimes they just don’t go away.” Granny tells Jesse:
“If you get a No Feeling,
you’re allowed to say ‘NO!’
and ask adults you trust for Help!”
Educator & Series Information
Lady B Spots Trouble is the first of the three-volume Allowed to Say NO! book series that facilitates a safe way of having a big conversation about unwanted touch with children four to eight years old. Each story is accompanied by both a Colouring Book as well as a Teachers’ Guide that purchasers of the book can download for free from the author’s website: www.allowedtosayno.com
The Teacher’s Guide for Lady B Spots Trouble is a module of five units for teachers that meets the curriculum requirements on appropriate and inappropriate touch for Kindergarten students, emphasizing preventative strategies to ensure student safety. These lessons provide a child-centered and comfortable environment for the whole classroom.
The Colouring Book for home use reinforces and illustrates key messages in the story so adults and children can have fun together while discussing safe and unsafe touch.
Recommended for kindergarten students.
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26 pages | 8.5 " x 11" Landscape
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