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Picture Books

Chester’s Masterpiece

By Melanie Watt

Mélanie Watt’s notori0usly timid Scaredy Squirrel has become a huge hit with younger readers, spawning merchandise and even a television show. Chester, another of Watt’s creations, is in many ways the exact opposite of the ... Read More »

April 19, 2010 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Red Scarf

By Anne Villeneuve

It’s a wonder it took 10 years for Anne Villeneuve’s l’Écharpe rouge to be translated. As a Governor General’s award winner, it should be a prime candidate for an English readership. Besides, there is only ... Read More »

March 10, 2010 | Filed under: Picture Books

Canada Counts

By Charles Pachter

The enduring appeal of the counting book is that it serves a functional purpose – teaching kids to count – while allowing room for the exploration of just about any theme the authors choose, as well ... Read More »

January 4, 2010 | Filed under: Picture Books

Pierre Le Poof!

By Andrea Beck

Perhaps the classic plot for a kids’ story is about running away from home, getting lost and/or in trouble, and finally getting back to the comfort and security of home. This is the story of ... Read More »

January 4, 2010 | Filed under: Picture Books