Review by Jocelyne Gregory
Juniper Hollow is a quiet small town filled with polite and courteous residents. For Mr. Mole, the newest resident of Juniper Hollow, it is a wonderful—if not a slightly strange—new beginning to life among his curious new neighbours. … More Mister Mole Moves In by Lesley-Ann Green
Review by Elizabeth Leung
As resources that explain disabilities to youth are hard to come by, The Disability Experience is a true gem of non-fiction. Author Hannalora Leavitt, who herself is legally blind, provides a succinct overview of the culture and history of disability for young readers. … More The Disability Experience: Working Toward Belonging by Hannalora Leavitt, Illus. by Belle Wuthrich
Review by Logaine Navascués
The depths of the ocean are as mysterious and unknown as outer space, and real-life underwater explorer and cave diver Jill Heinerth knows it. … More The Aquanaut by Jill Heinerth, Illus. by Jaime Kim
Review by Deborah Vail
What would you think of a high school senior who wears his cadet uniform to school, rides a bright orange bicycle, and talks to himself? What if you discovered that his older sister, Charlie, was killed eight years earlier in a motor vehicle crash. Could you believe that her ghost is always with him? … More BOY by Brent van Staalduinen
Review by Katie Gaston
Objects or creatures that are tiny are sometimes considered unimportant, insignificant, and thus get overlooked. The Secret Fawn by Kallie George invites young readers to challenge these small ideas and to find big power within themselves.
… More The Secret Fawn by Kallie George, illus. by Elly MacKay
Review by Logaine Navascués
Science-loving Olga made the greatest discovery of her young life when she found a new animal species, the Olgamus ridiculus. In this third adventure in the Olga series, Olga encounters yet another new discovery, and challenge, as her beloved pet Olgamus, Meh, becomes the mom of seven baby Olgamuses! … More Olga: Out of Control! by Elise Gravel
Review by Sara Francoeur
Goodnight, Astronaut combines the excitement and wonder of life as an astronaut with story and illustrations that would convince even the most excitable little dreamer of the importance of a good night’s rest. … More Goodnight, Astronaut by Scott Kelly, Illus. by Izzy Burton
Review by Hira Peracha
Spirit Sight by Marie Powell is the first of two books in the Last of the Gifted series, interweaving historical fiction and fantasy in a fast-paced, war-riddled take on the Anglo-Welsh war in the thirteenth century. … More Spirit Sight by Marie Powell
Review by Logaine Navascués
Every love story is unique. Julián at the Wedding is a tribute to love that defies gender and race stereotypes, to portray love in all its uniqueness, multiple forms, and hues.
… More Julián at the Wedding by Jessica Love
Review by Louise Brecht
Munro Maddux’s world shattered the day his thirteen-year-old sister died. Evie’s heart defect, common in children with Down syndrome, was inoperable, but it was not supposed to be fatal. When she collapsed, Munro could not revive her. … More Munro vs. the Coyote by Darren Groth
