Review by Lauren Hathaway
Story Boat is an absorbing and timely picture book that explores the refugee experience through the eyes and imagination of a child. … More Story Boat by Kyo Maclear, Illus. by Rashin Kheiriyeh
Review by Lauren Hathaway
In the vein of Are You My Mother? and Monkey Puzzle, Where’s Baby is a simple yet endearing picture book that follows Papa Fox as he searches for his dear Baby Fox. … More Where’s Baby by Anne Hunter
Review by Jocelyne Gregory
Bugs are cool. They come in all shapes and sizes and patterns. Some can fly and some have more legs then others. What’s not to love about bugs? … More The Bug Girl (a true story) by Sophia Spencer and Margaret McNamara, Illus. by Kerascoët
Review by Lauren Hathaway
We all go through moments where we feel gloomy, down, or like we’ve lost the spring in our step. These feelings inspire the premise of What’s Up, Maloo? … More What’s Up, Maloo? by Geneviève Godbout
Review by Verena Rodriguez
Ho’onani wants to sing the traditional Hawaiian hula chant at her school festival, but there is one little problem: She is not a kane (boy). However, she doesn’t feel quite like a wahine (girl) either, so when her teacher opens auditions for everyone, Ho’onani is ready to participate enthusiastically. … More Ho’onani Hula Warrior by Heather Gale, Illus. by Mika Song
Review by Elizabeth Leung
Anyone who has ever found it challenging to pick their favourite of something—whether it’s a book, movie, colour, or food—will resonate with Kelsey Garrity-Riley’s protagonist in Frankie’s Favorite Food. … More Frankie’s Favorite Food by Kelsey Garrity-Riley
Review by Jocelyne Gregory
A Teddy Bear’s work is never done. Teddy Bear of The Year tells us the story of Teddy Bear, Ollie, and his human, Amena. … More Teddy Bear of the Year by Vikki VanSickle, Illus. by Sydney Hanson
