Tag: Picture Book

The Care and Keeping of Grandmas by Jennifer Mook-Sang, illus. by Yong Ling Kang

April 18, 2023

Review by Gabrielle Tselos Illustrated by Yong Ling Kang Tundra, April 4th, 2023 32 pages, hardcover, $23.99 CAD, 9780735271340 Ages 3-7 years Picture book, realistic fiction “My grandma was discombobulated by changes to her routine. But I was patient. Eventually, we found plans that worked for everyone.” The Care and Keeping of Grandmas tells the … More The Care and Keeping of Grandmas by Jennifer Mook-Sang, illus. by Yong Ling Kang

The Boy and the Mountain by Mario Bellini, illus. Marianna Coppo

April 4, 2023

Review by Alicia L’Archevêque Tundra Books, Penguin Random House, 2022 48 pages. Hardcover. CAN. $24.99. ISBN: 9780735270251 3-7 years old (Preschool-Grade 2) Fiction, Picture Book “That night, before he said good night to the mountain, the boy drew it once more. And, this time, he was completely satisfied.” Like a mountain, this book proves that … More The Boy and the Mountain by Mario Bellini, illus. Marianna Coppo

Love is Powerful by Heather Dean Brewer, illus. LeUyen Pham

March 21, 2023

Review by Evelyn Hussey Illustrated by LeUyen Pham Candlewick Press, 2020 32 pages, hardback, $22.99 CAD, 9781536201994 Picture book, ages 5-8, grades K-3 Mari is very small, but she has a big message to share with the world. She has made a sign reading ‘Love is Powerful’and goes with her mother to the Women’s March. … More Love is Powerful by Heather Dean Brewer, illus. LeUyen Pham

The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol by Arthur A. Levine, illus. Kevin Hawkes

February 7, 2023

Review by Gabrielle Tselos Candlewick Press, 2020 40 pages, ISBN: 9780763697419, Hardcover, $24.99 CAD Ages 5-8 years Picture Book, Fantasy Nate Gadol was a great big spirit who had eyes as shiny as golden coins and a smile that was lantern- bright. In answer to people’s prayers, he made things last as long as they … More The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol by Arthur A. Levine, illus. Kevin Hawkes

Petal the Angry Cow by Maureen Fergus, illus. Olga Demidova

January 31, 2023

Review by Gabrielle Tselos Tundra Books, Jan. 11th, 2022 48 pages, Hardcover, $17.99 Cad, ISBN: 9780735264687 Ages 4-8 years Picture Book “Sometimes she used her Time-Outs to consider what she might have done differently, Mostly, though, she plotted revenge.” Keeping your temper under control while upset can be difficult, but it is very important in … More Petal the Angry Cow by Maureen Fergus, illus. Olga Demidova