Kids’ Books

Virginia Wolf

By Kyo Maclear; Isabelle Arsenault, illus.

In Kyo Maclear’s latest picture book (following 2010’s Spork), a young girl named Vanessa narrates a simple story. Her sister Virginia has woken in a particularly wolfish mood. She growls, howls, and groans, and her ... Read More »

February 15, 2012 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Martin on the Moon

By Martine Audet; Luc Melanson, illus.

In the English translation of Montreal poet Martine Audet’s first picture book (the original, Xavier-la-lune, was a finalist for the 2011 French-language TD Children’s Book Award), Martin is a rosy-cheeked, redheaded boy who is trying ... Read More »

February 15, 2012 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Slither Slide, What’s Outside?

By Nora Hilb, Simon Shapiro, and Sheryl Shapiro; Nora Hilb, illus.

Readers of all ages will be reminded of nature’s magic when they pick up this book from acclaimed Argentinean writer and illustrator Nora Hilb and Toronto authors Simon and Sheryl Shapiro. Slither Slide, What’s Outside? ... Read More »

February 15, 2012 | Filed under: Picture Books

Butterfly Winter

By W.P. Kinsella

In 1997, beloved Western Canadian novelist and short-story writer W.P. Kinsella suffered head trauma when he was struck by a car, an accident that seemed to put an end to his writing career. As if ... Read More »

January 4, 2012 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Fiction: Novels

★ King: William Lyon Mackenzie King, A Life Guided by the Hand of Destiny

By Allan Levine

William Lyon Mackenzie King was arguably Canada’s greatest prime minister; he was also probably the least likeable. In King, author and historian Allan Levine proves you don’t have to be adored by your countrymen to ... Read More »

January 4, 2012 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Memoir & Biography

Time Snatchers

By Richard Ungar

In Richard Ungar’s first middle-grade novel (following a successful series of picture books), 13-year-old Caleb is part of a team of highly trained time-travelling thieves “adopted” as young children by a man they call Uncle. ... Read More »

December 21, 2011 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

★ The Grave Robber’s Apprentice

By Allan Stratton

With his latest novel, Toronto author and playwright Allan Stratton swerves sharply away from the finely observed realism of his previous YA novels (including 2005’s acclaimed Chanda’s Secrets) to arch, winning fantasy. The Grave Robber’s ... Read More »

December 21, 2011 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction

JoJo the Giant

By Jane Barclay; Esperança Melo, illus.

Quebec author Jane Barclay’s charming new picture book is a kindly story about frustration, determination, and a loving bond between mother and son. JoJo is “a very small boy” scorned by local bullies as a ... Read More »

December 21, 2011 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Picture Books

Shake Awakes

By Robert Heidbreder; Marc Mongeau, illus.

Robert Heidbreder’s new book of rollicking rhymes is divided into two sections. The first, labelled “for grown-up use only,” presents kids with the dire, often smelly scenarios that can arise should they fail to rise ... Read More »

December 21, 2011 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Picture Books

Birthday Suit

By Olive Senior; Eugenie Fernandes, illus.

In this spirited romp, Jamaican-Canadian poet Olive Senior tells the tale of four-year-old Johnny, who just can’t seem to keep his clothes on. To his mother’s dismay, no outfit can contain his exuberant nakedness, not ... Read More »

December 21, 2011 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

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