Wang’s story revolves around one of Oma’s new habits: putting things in her bag, even when they belong in a different time or place. It is a homage to the unusual moments of joy and solace that can be found in living with parents or grandparents with dementia. … More Oma’s Bag by Michelle Wang, illus. Sam Nunez
The author’s note at the end of the book addresses the necessity for all living things to depend on one another. She urges her young readers to take care of our earth by treating this massive ecosystem with near-familial love and care. … More I’m Afraid, Said the Leaf by Danielle Daniel, illus. Matt James
The book is centered around feelings of empathy for stray animals and providing achievable solutions. … More Ethan and the Strays, by John Sullivan, illus. Hatem Aly
An interview with Charis St. Pierre … More 5 Questions for Charis St. Pierre
Set in the softest parts of childhood memory, Frostfire weaves visual wonder into a story about exploration and curiosity. With a new take on old mythology, the book captures a journey between two sisters and dusts well-established themes with glittering snow. … More Frostfire by Elly MacKay
When Mina leaves for the Goblin Market and doesn’t return, Millie dons her red cloak and sets out to find her. Ready to face the worst, Millie doesn’t shy away from the dangers as she faces the tricky and magical world of the Goblin Market. Using her wits, Millie will do everything to save her dear sister Mina and bring her home safe and sound. … More Into the Goblin Market, by Vikki Vansickle, illus. Jensine Eckwall
One take-away readers can draw from this story is the importance of meeting one’s neighbors and community. As Roy emphasizes, you never know who your neighbors could be, the interesting stories they have, or the fun skills they may have mastered. It can also be daunting moving somewhere new, and this story may help encourage a young reader to reach out and make friends in their community. … More Roy is Not a Dog, by Esmé Shapiro and Daniel Newell Kaufman
Our imaginations bloom in inarticulate ways at times—magnifying a simple rustle or bird call, or the sound of rain on window’s glass. St. Pierre’s poetic story offers answers: the rustle is the wind, and the call of birds are just a normal part of the world at night, which has its own purpose in the time. … More Welcome, Dark by Charis St. Pierre, illus. Rachel Wada
An interview with Canadian author/illustrator Jess Hannigan. … More 5 Questions for Jess Hannigan
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
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