5 Questions for Richard Stevenson
November 6, 2023
An interview with Richard Stevenson. … More 5 Questions for Richard Stevenson
Tag: Picture Book
The Song That Called Them Home by David A. Robertson, illus. by Maya McKibbin
November 2, 2023
The pages are layered with colours that contrast with each other and stand out in a beautiful way, drawing the eye immediately across the pages. I was captivated by the illustrations of the Memekwesewak, who are drawn as little white creatures with pink mischievous faces and intricate designs circling their bodies. … More The Song That Called Them Home by David A. Robertson, illus. by Maya McKibbin
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
Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell by Melanie Watt
October 19, 2023
Watt seems to recognize that Scaredy might be a relatable figure to readers and includes a positive moral for those who see themselves as the nervous protagonist. Scaredy learns that slowly stepping out of his comfort zone provides a positive experience. … More Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell by Melanie Watt
What Does Little Crocodile Say At The Park? by Eva Montanari
October 12, 2023
Lewis Carroll may have asked Alice to wonder: “How doth the Little Crocodile…?” but readers don’t need to ponder that poem any longer, because Eva Montanari’s little crocodile shares everything he experiences and hears as he goes about his daily life. … More What Does Little Crocodile Say At The Park? by Eva Montanari
YAing News: Week of October 9
October 10, 2023
YAing News is back for the week of October 9. … More YAing News: Week of October 9
Anne Dares adapted by Kallie George, illus. Abigail Halpin
October 5, 2023
Anne, with her affinity for puffed sleeves, extraordinary imagination, and zest for life with her lovely family and kindred spirits, is as inviting and exciting as ever in Anne Dares. This is a perfect chapter book for those new to and familiar with Anne of Green Gables. … More Anne Dares adapted by Kallie George, illus. Abigail Halpin
Baby Clown by Kara LaReau, illus. by Matthew Cordell
September 28, 2023
P.T. Barnum claimed that clowns are the pegs on which the circus is hung, which must mean that the future of any great circus is the birth of a baby clown. In Baby Clown, Kara LaReau’s amusing story of the first, rather noisy, days of the Dingling Circus heir, will delight readers. He cries, wails and sobs, and nobody can calm him down. Boffo and Frieda, his beleaguered parents who never remove their clown makeup, tend to his every whim, but to no avail. New parents will likely recognize the futile attempts of this frazzled duo with weary amusement. LaReau handles the situation with both humour and empathy, as we learn that only thunderous applause will appease this little one. … More Baby Clown by Kara LaReau, illus. by Matthew Cordell
I Am A Meadow Mermaid by Kallie George, illus. Elly Mackay
September 19, 2023
With a beautiful and poetic narrative arc told by a meadow mermaid, this awe-inspiring tale
sends a message to young readers that anything is possible so long as you believe.
Written by Kallie George, I Am A Meadow Mermaid explores the power of imagination,
friendship, and adventure. The story follows a small-town girl who dreams of being a
mermaid and loves everything about the ocean. There’s just one problem: she’s a human who
lives in a field that is nowhere near the sea. Instead of letting this stop her, she goes on a
journey of the heart and soul proving that reality is what you make of it. … More I Am A Meadow Mermaid by Kallie George, illus. Elly Mackay
The Only Way to Make Bread by Cristina Quintero, illus. Sarah Gonzales
September 14, 2023
Using a recipe to tell this heartwarming tale, Quintero humanizes the process of breadmaking and ultimately shows us the undeniable love and connection we all share with food from our culture. … More The Only Way to Make Bread by Cristina Quintero, illus. Sarah Gonzales
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