Kids’ Books

★ Music for Tigers

From the opening sentence of Music For Tigers, author Michelle Kadarusman signals she is writing a book for thoughtful readers. “The first sound I hear in the forest at the bottom of the world is ... Read More »

April 17, 2020 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them

By Rob Laidlaw

Welcoming a pet into your family is a serious commitment and The Dog Patrol offers a comprehensive training manual, specifically designed for kids, on responsible guardianship. Rob Laidlaw, a Silver Birch Award–winning author, biologist, and ... Read More »

April 16, 2020 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Kids’ Books

Golden Threads

By Suzanne Del Rizzo and Miki Sato (ill.)

Golden Threads, written by Suzanne Del Rizzo and illustrated by Miki Sato, is a picture book about broken things that can be mended: hearts, toys, and people. Fox, a stuffed animal, is perfectly happy living ... Read More »

April 13, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Alien Nate

By Dave Whamond

An alien crash-lands on Earth. The creature – who is childlike, goofy, and more than a little weird looking – quickly befriends a human boy, who helps the visitor evade some government-agent types looking to ... Read More »

April 2, 2020 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

★ Tanna’s Owl

By Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley; Yong Ling Kang (ill.)

Legendary Cree singer, activist, and animal lover Buffy Sainte-Marie launches not only her first children’s book but also a new song with Hey Little Rockabye. Throughout her career, the Oscar-winning composer has powerfully told the ... Read More »

March 26, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Hey Little Rockabye: A Lullaby For Pet Adoption

By Buffy Sainte-Marie and Ben Hodson (ill.)

March 26, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ Pierre & Paul: Avalanche!

By Caroline Adderson and Alice Carter (ill.)

“Paul and Pierre are great explorers” begins Caroline Adderson’s tale of friendship and imagination. “Ils sont aussi des amis. Friends and explorers.” Paul only speaks English and Pierre speaks French, but this doesn’t stop the ... Read More »

March 26, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

David Jumps In

By Alan Woo and Katty Maurey (ill.)

“Just be yourself” is the default advice for young people struggling in social situations. But how does that actually work? Kids in four new picture books use different strategies to feel more at ease in ... Read More »

March 19, 2020 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books