Kids’ Books

An Armadillo in Paris

Curiosity and the thirst for adventure run in Arlo’s family. The armadillo’s wanderlust is fuelled by his grandfather Augustin’s travel diaries, which encourage Arlo to explore Paris and, in particular, to seek out the mysterious ... Read More »

January 7, 2015 | Filed under: Picture Books

Sweetest Kulu

By Celina Kalluk; Alexandria Neonakis; illus.

When baby Kulu is born, all of the Arctic world welcomes the new child. First, the Sun shines “so bright and stayed through the night, giving you blankets and ribbons of warm light.” Next, the ... Read More »

January 7, 2015 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Unnatural Selections

By Wallace Edwards

Hold onto your hat, Mr. Darwin, there are several new species in town – and their origins are curious. A fusion of tortoise and giraffe results in a Toraffe. Mix a whale with an elephant ... Read More »

December 22, 2014 | Filed under: Picture Books

Because I am a Girl: I Can Change the World

By Jen Albaugh; Rosemary McCarney

Both of these books feature beautiful faces on their covers. Because I am a Girl invites us in with a shyly smiling African child, dressed in colourful printed fabrics, her arm raised as though volunteering ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Kids’ Books

Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices

By Lisa Charleyboy (ed.); Mary Beth Leatherdale (ed.)

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Kids’ Books

Branching Out: How Trees are a Part of Our World

By Joan Marie Galat; Wendy Ding (illus.)

In her latest title for young readers, Edmonton author Joan Marie Galat creates non-fiction for children that demonstrates her passion for the subject matter as well as an understanding of what kids are interested in ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Kids’ Books

Take Shelter: At Home Around the World

By Dani Tate-Stratton; Nikki Tate

More than 40 million people live in underground houses in China’s neighbouring Northern provinces of Shaanxi and Shanxi. To put that in perspective: Canada’s population is approaching 35 million. This is one of many fascinating ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Kids’ Books

Bone Deep: A Peggy Henderson Adventure

By Gina McMurchy-Barber

The third, highly flawed, book in Gina McMurchy-Barber’s Peggy Henderson Adventure series moves the archaeologically themed action from land to sea. After touring the Vancouver Maritime Museum and meeting an enthusiastic young guide, 13-year-old Peggy, ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

When Everything Feels Like the Movies

By Raziel Reid

In When Everything Feels Like the Movies, DailyXtra.com columnist Raziel Reid tells the story of a genderqueer 15-year-old struggling to survive junior high. According to Jude, the school’s population can be divided into three categories: ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

The Ghost and Max Monroe, Case #1: The Magic Box

By L.M. Falcone; Kim Smith (illus.)

In this first entry of a projected series, L.M. Falcone offers up a light comic mystery. Max Monroe is staying with his grandfather, Harry, when he hears crying in Harry’s coach house. The weeper turns ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

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