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 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
ow to Promenade with a Python (And Not Get Eaten), written by Rachel Poliquin and illustrated by Kathryn Durst, is an instructional guide to prepare the reader for an exciting evening walk with a 300-pound python named Frank. Thankfully, the reader has help from Celeste, a Madagascar hissing cockroach to prepare for this excursion. … More How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten) by Rachel Poliquin, illus. by Kathryn Durst
Review by Jocelyne Gregory
There is a conspiracy in the insect world and it involves butterflies. Are they truly beautiful? Or are people fooled by their delicate-looking nature and colourful wings? … More Butterflies Are Pretty … Gross! by Rosemary Mosco, illus. by Jacob Souva
Review by Logaine Navascués
Imagine what would happen if a group of forest animals asked themselves: what is art, and what’s it for? … More Outside Art by Madeline Kloepper
Review by Jocelyne Gregory
Cockroaches can send chills up a person’s spine. Most people conjure mental images of small bugs fleeing when a bathroom light is switched on? Do they deserve this bad rep? … More The Cockroach by Elise Gravel
Review by Jocelyne Gregory
Chiroptera. What does the word mean? Where does it come from? Should we be worried? It’s the scientific name for a bat, and that information sets off The Bat by Elise Gravel. … More The Bat by Elise Gravel
Review by Logaine Navascués
When young Emily Carr goes into the garden, she cannot help but feel tuned in to its natural rhythms. The reader follows the thumpety-bumpety of Emily’s heart and discovers the girl’s way of seeing and her connection to the Wild. … More When Emily Was Small by Lauren Soloy
