Picture Books

I Love You More

In I Love You More, author and playwright Emil Sher has penned a beautiful book that effortlessly teaches early literacy and reinforces affection toward children. Each page is a fresh window into a child’s life ... Read More »

April 18, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes

By Mahak Jain and Anu Chouhan (ill.)

A bright and ebullient picture book written by Mahak Jain and illustrated by Anu Chouhan, Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes is a celebratory dance-inclusive children’s book that joins the ranks of recently published titles such as ... Read More »

April 11, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

A Park Connects Us

By Sarah Nelson and Ellen Rooney (ill.)

Written by poet Sarah Nelson and beautifully illustrated by Ellen Rooney, A Park Connects Us is a love letter to city parks. Nelson’s lyrical text makes this book well-suited for reading aloud, while Rooney’s colourful ... Read More »

April 4, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Daphne’s Bees

By Catherine Dempsey and Veselina Tomova (ill.)

Sun in My Tummy, by Toronto author Laura Alary, is a radiant picture-book homage to our nearest star and main source of energy on earth. Early in the morning, before the sun is up, a ... Read More »

March 29, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ Sun in My Tummy

By Laura Alary and Andrea Blinick (ill.)

Sun in My Tummy, by Toronto author Laura Alary, is a radiant picture-book homage to our nearest star and main source of energy on earth. Early in the morning, before the sun is up, a ... Read More »

March 29, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Muinji’j Asks Why: The Story of the Mi’kmaq and the Shubenacadie Residential School

By Shanika MacEachern and Breighlynn MacEachern (Muinji’j); Zeta Paul

Mi’kmaq writers Shanika MacEachern and her daughter, third-grader Breighlynn MacEachern (Muinji’j), explain the traumatic impact of residential schools on the Mi’kmaq community in Muinji’j Asks Why: The Story of the Mi’kmaq and the Shubenacadie Residential ... Read More »

March 7, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ Meet Mary Ann Shadd

By Elizabeth MacLeod and Mike Deas; ill.

Through ingenuity and persistence, Mary Ann Shadd worked to change people’s lives for the better. She learned the importance of supporting the Black community while still a child: her parents were anti-slavery activists who used ... Read More »

March 1, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ Lost Things

By Carey Sookocheff

Losing things is a part of life. Whether it’s an especially bouncy ball, a favourite hair ribbon, or even a pet, every child knows what it’s like to lose something special. But what happens to ... Read More »

February 1, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ Our Table

By Peter H. Reynolds

The story begins with Violet remembering when her family used to gather at the table. She fondly reminisces about the happy memories they made – setting the table, preparing meals, singing, talking, celebrating, and just ... Read More »

January 26, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

★ Time Is a Flower

By Julie Morstad

Both cozy and conceptual – a difficult balance to strike – Time Is a Flower by Julie Morstad is an absolute delight. This thought-provoking picture book helps young readers grasp the slippery notion of time ... Read More »

January 24, 2022 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

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