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Pierre Le Poof!

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

The Rocket

By Mike Leonetti; Greg Banning, illus.

In 1955, Queen Elizabeth was given the puck with which Maurice Richard scored his record-breaking 325th goal. While in the schoolbook version of history, Canadians tend to go in for heroes in sensible shoes, like ... Read More »

December 17, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion

By Jane Barclay; Renné Benoit, illus.

In 1955, Queen Elizabeth was given the puck with which Maurice Richard scored his record-breaking 325th goal. While in the schoolbook version of history, Canadians tend to go in for heroes in sensible shoes, like ... Read More »

December 17, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

Jack the Bear

By Christina Leist

Jack the Bear is Christina Leist’s first attempt at writing for children; she has, however, illustrated several other children’s books, and is an accomplished graphic artist. Her illustrations here are drawn on recycled paper shopping ... Read More »

December 17, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Maggie Can’t Wait

By Frieda Wishinsky; Dean Griffiths, illus.

Many readers first met Frieda Wishinsky’s delightful heroine in 2002’s Give Maggie a Chance, but both those new to and familiar with Maggie will warm to this latest story. Here we find the little cat ... Read More »

December 17, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Pirate and the Penguin

By Patricia Storms

In The Pirate and the Penguin, Toronto cartoonist and illustrator Patricia Storms presents her own humorous version of the traditional tale of two characters who are unhappy with their lives and find contentment when they ... Read More »

December 17, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

Eanie Meanie Hate Zucchini

By Arnot McCallum; Charles Checketts, illus.

The great thing about children’s doggerel is never having to say you’re sorry. You can be as gross as you like, end every poem with a groaner, and never worry about whether an appropriate message ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

Big Bear Hug

By Nicholas Oldland

This first picture book by artist and filmmaker Nicholas Oldland is a warm-hearted fable for the very young. Issues of conservation, confrontation, and love for all living things are spun together in the humorous and ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

Harry and Horsie

By Katie Van Camp; Lincoln Agnew, illus.

One moonlit night, Harry and his stuffed, equine sidekick Horsie are awake past their bedtime. Unable to sleep, they work together to retrieve Harry’s brand-new Super Duper Bubble Blooper from the shelf. Soon, bubbles of ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Delicious Bug

By Janet Perlman

In a forest, two chameleons (Willy and Wally) flick out their tongues and catch a bug. Unfortunately, it is the same bug, a pink blob that resembles a winged wad of bubble gum with eyes. ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

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