Kids’ Books

The Little Regent

By Yewande Daniel-Ayoade and Ken Daley (ill.)

Even as she grieves the death of her father, 8-year-old Abioye finds herself leading her small West African community. (In many Yoruba communities, when the king dies without a son, his daughter rules the community ... Read More »

April 17, 2024 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Crash Landing

By Li Charmaine Anne

In Li Charmaine Anne’s debut, Crash Landing, high school senior Jay Wong finds herself re-evaluating her life after meeting Ash Chan. On discovering a passion for video-editing, Jay’s focus shifts from academics to making skateboarding ... Read More »

April 10, 2024 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

★ Sometimes I Feel Like an Oak

By Danielle Daniel and Jackie Traverse (ill.)

Trees are treated with reverence in many world religions. In Islam, planting trees, which provide shelter and food to all living beings, is seen as an act of charity. In Hinduism and Buddhism, trees are ... Read More »

March 27, 2024 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ Night of the Living Zed

By Basil Sylvester and Kevin Sylvester

Writing duo Basil Sylvester and Kevin Sylvester return with more adventures featuring nonbinary tween Zed and their best friend Gabe in Night of the Living Zed, a companion novel to the well-received The Fabulous Zed ... Read More »

March 20, 2024 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

★ All That Grows

By Jack Wong

All That Grows is a charming picture book, written and illustrated by Jack Wong, about a little brother and big sister who go on neighbourhood walks together, smelling and picking flowers. They also cultivate plants ... Read More »

March 6, 2024 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment

By Farah Qaiser and Hajer Nakua; Natalya Tariq (ill.)

Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment offers an example of what happens when, contrary to conventional wisdom, you try something at home. The picture book illustrates how children can find their passion through play, and ... Read More »

February 28, 2024 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ K Is in Trouble

By Gary Clement

On at least one book website you will find Gary Clement’s debut graphic novel, inspired by the writing and childhood of Franz Kafka, tagged under “Social Themes: Self-Esteem; Self-Reliance.” It’s a classification that almost certainly ... Read More »

February 21, 2024 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

★ A Garden Called Home

By Jessica J. Lee and Elaine Chen (ill.)

Jessica J. Lee’s debut picture book, A Garden Called Home, is a love story for children of the diaspora. This picture book explores the precious bond between a mother and daughter, and also asks, where ... Read More »

February 14, 2024 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey

By Chad Soon and George Chiang; Amy Qi (ill.)

The Longest Shot tells the story of Larry Kwong, who grew up in Chinatown in Vernon, B.C., during the 1920s and 30s, and became the first Asian player in the NHL in 1948. His is ... Read More »

January 31, 2024 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Kids’ Books

The Haunting of Adrian Yates

By Markus Harwood-Jones

Adrian Yates is used to fading into the background, especially at home, where his dads are too busy arguing to pay him any attention. Drifting listlessly through mundane summer days, the only thing tethering Adrian ... Read More »

December 13, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

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