Picture Books

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In Anonymouse, the latest picture book by Toronto author Vikki VanSickle, a mysterious rodent creates Banksy-esque street art to lift the spirits of his fellow city critters. The assuredly understated narration takes an off-the-beaten-path tour ... Read More »

January 4, 2021 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ Anonymouse

By Vikki VanSickle and Anna Pirolli (ill.)

January 4, 2021 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ I Talk Like a River

By Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith (ill.)

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

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