★ Winter Moon Song

By Martha Brooks; Leticia Ruifernández; illus.

Martha Brooks is a much-honoured children’s author, playwright, and jazz singer. In her first picture book, she celebrates the power of song. The musician is a young rabbit who has recently joined the choir for ... Read More »

January 7, 2015 | Filed under: Picture Books

An Armadillo in Paris

By Julie Kraulis

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

Edie’s Ensembles

By Ashley Spires

For Edie, the eponymous woodland creature in Ashley Spires’ latest picture book, the hall at school is a fashion runway, a place to display the elaborate outfits she constructs every day from her extensive wardrobe. ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

The Fabulous World of Mr. Fred

By Lili Chartrand; Gabrielle Grimard (illus.); Solange Messier (trans.)

French-Canadian children’s books are often philosophical in nature, and this is especially true of picture books written for older children. The Fabulous World of Mr. Fred is a shining example, telling the story of Pierrot, ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Mr. Frank

By Irene Luxbacher

Lauded author, illustrator, and art educator Irene Luxbacher’s sweetly nostalgic new picture book begins with its titular character gazing out the window and sipping a cup of tea as he contemplates the day’s work ahead. ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Not Just Another Princess Story

By Sheri Radford; Qin Leng (illus.)

In her latest book, Vancouver author Sheri Radford creates an unconventional fairy-tale princess who takes on the tricky task of finding her own Prince Charming. Princess Candi has always had to manage without the benefit ... Read More »

October 1, 2014 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Sam’s Pet Temper

By Sangeeta Bhadra; Marion Arbona (illus.)

Tired of waiting his turn at the playground, Sam has a meltdown. A dark storm-cloud scribble appears over Sam’s head, then transforms into “a Temper.” The nasty monster runs amok, “shoving and tripping and pinching ... Read More »

October 1, 2014 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

Dojo Daycare

By Chris Tougas

Dojo Daycare is a simple tale that imagines all the hilarious chaos that could ensue at a daycare for ninjas. The tiny black-garbed tots bust and break their way through each activity, eventually reducing the ... Read More »

October 1, 2014 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books

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★ Winter Moon Song

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Sweetest Kulu

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Mr. Frank

Not Just Another Princess Story

Sam’s Pet Temper

Dojo Daycare

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