Picture Books

★ I Talk Like a River

The highlight of the U.S. Democratic National Convention in August was supposed to be the confirmation of Joe Biden’s candidacy for president. Instead, a young boy with a stutter – whom Biden, a fellow stutterer, ... Read More »

November 23, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Izzy in the Doghouse

By Caroline Adderson and Kelly Collier (ill.)

For some kids, the move to reading on their own is dependent on fiercely engaging chapter books – ones that have the right combination of easy vocabulary, short sentences, relatable characters, goofiness, gross-out humour, and ... Read More »

November 16, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Monster and Boy

By Hannah Barnaby and Anoosha Syed (ill.)

November 16, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ What Do You Want, Little Friend?

By Marianne Dubuc

If babies could talk, many would utter the sentiments expressed in Please Don’t Change My Diaper, a debut picture book written by Toronto’s Sarabeth Holden. A tot is eager to get outside to play, but ... Read More »

November 12, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

My Family, Your Family!

By Kathryn Cole and Cornelia Li (ill.)

November 12, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Please Don’t Change My Diaper

By Sarabeth Holden and Emma Pedersen (ill.)

November 12, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Maggie’s Treasure

By Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka (ill.)

The first collaboration between author Jon-Erik Lappano and illustrator Kellen Hatanaka, Tokyo Digs a Garden, won the Governor General’s Literary Award for Young People’s Literature – Illustrated Books. Four years later, they’re back with a ... Read More »

November 2, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture 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