Category: Science/Nature

Head Full of Clouds by Joanne Schwartz, illus. Afsaneh Sanei

March 26, 2025

Sanei’s illustrations highlight the diversity of beings that the little girl appreciates throughout her day. Charming creatures like wandering geese, watchful sparrows, and a playful dog add whimsy and a sense of connectedness. The natural environment is depicted through an abundance of greenery, from light to dark. The brightness of Sanei’s palette makes the illustrations sparkle with animation. … More Head Full of Clouds by Joanne Schwartz, illus. Afsaneh Sanei

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe Savage 

November 26, 2024

The slow emergence of Dr Morely’s prized jellyfish adds a sneaky seek-and-find element to the story that is sure to delight young readers. Expect to be flicking back and forth as you try to find it on each page! Similarly, plan to spend some time poring over the detailed cross section of the research ship, which is filled with intricacies and easter eggs. … More The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe Savage 

There Are No Ants In This Book by Rosemary Mosco, illus. Anna Pirolli

October 1, 2024

In total, readers are introduced to ten different kinds of ants, with their main features and differentiators highlighted. The overall plot of the book follows a common occurrence familiar to many, children included: ants showing up to a picnic. … More There Are No Ants In This Book by Rosemary Mosco, illus. Anna Pirolli

365: How to Count a Year by Miranda Paul and Julien Chung 

July 11, 2024

This short book packs a lot into its few pages, guiding its young readers on a journey as it seeks to break down the overwhelming idea of 365 days in a year into tangible amounts like weeks and months for its young readers such as “365 goodnights,” “52 sleep-in Saturdays,” and “12 trips to the mailbox.” The unlikely illustrated friendship of our young protagonist and a lion, who sometimes represents the sun, provides both a lens for the reader to look at the story through and an interesting dynamic for kids to follow along with. … More 365: How to Count a Year by Miranda Paul and Julien Chung 

Ploof by Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser

April 4, 2024

The illustrations in ‘Ploof’ uncover new mediums of storytelling flair. The familiar imperfect textures of crayons, oil pastels, bath bubbles, and bright blue skies painted with cotton further complement the intimate one-to-one dialogue for new readers. Alongside the use of soft colours and simple textual presentation, the illustrations communicate a multitude of expressions. … More Ploof by Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser

Upstream, Downstream: Exploring Watershed Connections by Rowena Rae

January 18, 2024

At no point is Rae admonishing, despite the fact that the environmental crisis we are living in might demand it. Instead, she provides the reader with the base information of how water bodies work and then speaks to the ways in which humans have manipulated these ecosystems—through dams, systems of irrigation, among others—and the negative effects this has had not only the environment, but also on particular groups of people. … More Upstream, Downstream: Exploring Watershed Connections by Rowena Rae

Hooray for DNA by Pauline Thompson, illus. Greg Pizzoli

December 7, 2023

Topics like science can be confusing for some young kids, and this lack of understanding might sometimes cause disinterest, so it is refreshing to see a book make STEM fun and accessible. Specifically, the topic of DNA is such an essential aspect of understanding our world, and communicating its importance in an exciting way is a fantastic method to get kids interested. … More Hooray for DNA by Pauline Thompson, illus. Greg Pizzoli

What Will I Discover by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, illus. Rachel Qiuqi

October 26, 2023

The book also introduces fascinating scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. It encourages young readers to observe the world around them, ask questions and foster their inquisitive minds. With informative yet comprehensible sentences, the text accommodates for both reading aloud and independent reading. … More What Will I Discover by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, illus. Rachel Qiuqi