Kids’ Books

Mega Rex: A Tyrannosaurus Named Scotty

By Dr. W. Scott Persons IV and Beth Zaiken (ill.)

In the crowded field of dinosaur non-fiction books, Mega Rex stands out. This guide is expertly written by Scott Persons, the paleontologist who led the first research study of the largest and oldest Tyrannosaurus rex ... Read More »

October 29, 2020 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Kids’ Books

Snow Days

By Deborah Kerbel and Miki Sato (ill.)

Even in the best of times, getting through a Canadian winter in good spirits is no easy task. Three new picture books come to the rescue, framing snowy weather as a precious opportunity for different ... Read More »

October 26, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White

By Saumiya Balasubramaniam and Eva Campbell (ill.)

October 26, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Snow Song

By A.K. Riley and Dawn Lo (ill.)

October 26, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Magic Dark and Strange

By Kelly Powell

There’s something about the Victorian era that lures the mystery writer. Perhaps it’s the shadowy gaslit streets or the sweeping, barren countryside. Maybe it’s the age’s lurid fascination with death and spiritualism, the heavy division ... Read More »

October 22, 2020 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

Deadly Curious

By Cindy Anstey

October 22, 2020 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

The Mysterious Stones

By Enrique Pérez Díaz and Yayo (ill.); Alina Ruiz (trans.)

The latest title from one of Cuba’s most celebrated authors for young people shimmers with small moments of joy despite a subtle undercurrent of loss and longing. After dreaming about his papá, who has sailed ... Read More »

October 19, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Journal of a Travelling Girl

By Nadine Neema and Archie Beaverho (ill.)

On August 4, 2005, the Tłįchǫ Agreement came into effect. As a result of this accord, Canada ceded rights relating to land and resources back to the Tłįchǫ government and promised that henceforth Canada would ... Read More »

October 15, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds

By Elise Gravel

The key to successful comedy is knowing when to land the joke. With her three new kids’ titles, Montreal author Elise Gravel demonstrates a talent for comedic timing, firmly establishing her status as one of ... Read More »

October 8, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books