★ The Skull

The best children’s stories – the best stories, period – often start in ways that feel familiar, even hackneyed, only to go places you could not have predicted. Think of celebrated author-illustrator Jon Klassen’s picture ... Read More »

August 9, 2023 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Pictou town

By Teresa MacKenzie

Combining a children’s picture book, a souvenir of local history, and an architectural tribute is an ambitious undertaking, but Pictou town, written and illustrated by Teresa MacKenzie, rises to the challenge. MacKenzie’s lively illustrations and ... Read More »

August 7, 2023 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

What a Desi Girl Wants

By Sabina Khan

When her estranged father decides to remarry and invites her to the wedding in India, Mehar Rabbani sees it as her chance to mend family ties. But can this American teenager reconnect with the Indian ... Read More »

August 2, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

When Rubin Plays

By Gracey Zhang

“In a small town by a big forest, there was a little orchestra ...” Gracey Zhang’s whimsical narration, paired with vibrant and colourful artwork, sets the stage for this funny and uplifting tale of music, ... Read More »

July 31, 2023 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Where the Water Takes Us

By Alan Barillaro

A summer with your doting grandparents and tons of independence at a beautiful lake might appeal to some 11-year-olds, but for Ava Amato, the protagonist of Where the Water Takes Us, it’s a crushing sentence. ... Read More »

July 26, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

The Grover School Pledge

By Wanda Taylor

Sixth-grader Arlaina is excited to be taking care of her cousin Patrice’s bunny, now that Patrice and her family are moving to New York. On the other hand, Arlaina’s elderly teacher Mr. Matthews has been ... Read More »

July 24, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

★ Cardboard City

By Katarina Jovanovic

Belgrade-born Katarina Jovanovic offers an endearing fictional story about a place that once existed in her hometown. Cardboard City follows Romani teenagers Nikola and his older sister Saida as they dream of escaping the informal ... Read More »

July 19, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books

Granny Left Me a Rocket Ship

By Heather Smith and Ashley Barron (ill.)

Granny Left Me a Rocket Ship, by TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award–winning author Heather Smith, is a picture book gem that sensitively explores a child’s journey through loss. With clear poetic economy, the young narrator ... Read More »

July 17, 2023 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Vee in Between

By Valerie Kaiyang Wood and Angela Poon (ill.)

Vee in Between, by Valerie Kaiyang Wood and illustrated by Angela Poon, is an enchanting tale that delves into the joys and hardships of cross-cultural adoption. With emotional storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this picture book ... Read More »

July 12, 2023 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

I Want to Build a Seahouse

By Whitney Moran and Josée Bisaillon (ill.)

When a United States agency recently announced it was selling off lighthouses that had fallen into disuse, the New York Times interviewed a woman who had bought a lighthouse years ago and felt it wise ... Read More »

July 10, 2023 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

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