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Automaton Biographies

By Larissa Lai

The words “four eyes” on the dedication page of Larissa Lai’s first full-length poetry collection telegraph her intentions. Comprising four long, complementary poems, Automaton Biographies reckons with matters of identity and questions what it is ... Read More »

January 4, 2010 | Filed under: Poetry

Canada Counts

By Charles Pachter

The enduring appeal of the counting book is that it serves a functional purpose – teaching kids to count – while allowing room for the exploration of just about any theme the authors choose, as well ... Read More »

January 4, 2010 | Filed under: Picture Books

Pop

By Gordon Korman

For decades, Gordon Korman has achieved what many teachers, librarians, and frustrated parents consider the ultimate challenge: getting boys to read books. Korman will continue to draw in the dudes with his newest book, but ... Read More »

January 4, 2010

Pierre Le Poof!

By Andrea Beck

Perhaps the classic plot for a kids’ story is about running away from home, getting lost and/or in trouble, and finally getting back to the comfort and security of home. This is the story of ... Read More »

January 4, 2010 | Filed under: Picture Books