Jack the Bear

Jack the Bear is Christina Leist’s first attempt at writing for children; she has, however, illustrated several other children’s books, and is an accomplished graphic artist. Her illustrations here are drawn on recycled paper shopping ... Read More »

December 17, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Maggie Can’t Wait

By Frieda Wishinsky; Dean Griffiths, illus.

Many readers first met Frieda Wishinsky’s delightful heroine in 2002’s Give Maggie a Chance, but both those new to and familiar with Maggie will warm to this latest story. Here we find the little cat ... Read More »

December 17, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Pirate and the Penguin

By Patricia Storms

In The Pirate and the Penguin, Toronto cartoonist and illustrator Patricia Storms presents her own humorous version of the traditional tale of two characters who are unhappy with their lives and find contentment when they ... Read More »

December 17, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

Eanie Meanie Hate Zucchini

By Arnot McCallum; Charles Checketts, illus.

The great thing about children’s doggerel is never having to say you’re sorry. You can be as gross as you like, end every poem with a groaner, and never worry about whether an appropriate message ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

Big Bear Hug

By Nicholas Oldland

This first picture book by artist and filmmaker Nicholas Oldland is a warm-hearted fable for the very young. Issues of conservation, confrontation, and love for all living things are spun together in the humorous and ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

Harry and Horsie

By Katie Van Camp; Lincoln Agnew, illus.

One moonlit night, Harry and his stuffed, equine sidekick Horsie are awake past their bedtime. Unable to sleep, they work together to retrieve Harry’s brand-new Super Duper Bubble Blooper from the shelf. Soon, bubbles of ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Delicious Bug

By Janet Perlman

In a forest, two chameleons (Willy and Wally) flick out their tongues and catch a bug. Unfortunately, it is the same bug, a pink blob that resembles a winged wad of bubble gum with eyes. ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

Binky the Space Cat

By Ashley Spires

Binky, a charming and chunky black-and-white house cat, isn’t your average feline. He’s a space cat, a card-carrying member of F.U.R.S.T (Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel). Binky is also the self-appointed protector ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

Violet

By Tania Stehlik; Vanja Vuleta Jovanovic, illus.

When Violet heads off for her first day at a new school, her main worry is whether or not the other kids will like her. She soon finds friends, but a new concern arises when ... Read More »

October 16, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Paulina P. (for Petersen)

By Lisa Cinar

Paulina Petersen prefers the letter P. And when you hear how Paulina puts it, who wouldn’t? Being so partial is a perfectly pardonable predilection! In her second book for children, author-illustrator Lisa Cinar shows, through ... Read More »

October 5, 2009 | Filed under: Picture Books

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Jack the Bear

★ Maggie Can’t Wait

The Pirate and the Penguin

Eanie Meanie Hate Zucchini

Big Bear Hug

Harry and Horsie

The Delicious Bug

Binky the Space Cat

Violet

★ Paulina P. (for Petersen)

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