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For #IReadCanadian Day, take a look at A World of Mindfulness & The Word for Friend!
Hello everyone! Are you ready for I Read Canadian Day? February 17th is I Read Canadian Day: “…a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people. This is a day dedicated to ‘reading Canadian’ and will empower families, schools, libraries and organizations to host local activities and events within the week”, challenging “the Read more
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Valentine’s Day Reads: Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Skinnamarink and Crocodiles Need Kisses Too
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and it is a perfect time to discover new books about love, kindness, friendship, and things that warm the heart! Courtesy of friends at Penguin Random House Canada (and imprints Tundra Books and Viking Books for Young Readers), I have two lovely picture books on the review docket today Read more
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Great Picture Books! (31)
Hello and welcome to another entry in this series featuring recommended picture books. And my goodness, the fantastic is off the charts! I hope you enjoy! In no particular order, let’s dive right in: Evelyn Del Ray Is Moving Away, superb picture book- exemplary in art and story- written by award-winner Meg Medina (Merci Suárez Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: In a Jar & The Boy and the Gorilla
Two fantastic picture books on review today! Courtesy of friends at Penguin Random House Canada (and imprints G.P. Putnam‘s Sons and Candlewick Press), I have the pleasure of talking about In a Jar by Deborah Marcero, and The Boy and the Gorilla by Jackie Azúa Kramer and Cindy Derby. Happy reading, all! In a Jar, Read more
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Children’s Reviews: Shy Willow and Charlie & Mouse Even Better
Hello readers! Two absolutely lovely children’s books on the review docket today, courtesy of the kind folks at Raincoast Books. I will be talking about the picture book Shy Willow by Cat Min, as well as the early chapter book Charlie & Mouse Even Better by Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes. Happy reading! The picture Read more
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An Interview with Authors Frances Greenslade and Polly Horvath!
Hello, everyone! Something a little bit different, but a lot special: I had the absolute pleasure of being asked by friends at Penguin Random House Canada to virtually interview British Columbia-based authors Francie (Frances) Greenslade and Polly Horvath for a middle grade panel talking about their newest books, survival, book recommendations, and so much more! Read more
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Cover Reveal: Lindsay Currie’s WHAT LIVES IN THE WOODS
Hello readers, wishing you all a safe and happy 2021! I am thrilled to be able to welcome in the new year in awesome style with a very special cover reveal! Lindsay Currie, author of fantastic and spooky middle grade reads such as The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street, as well as the Fall 2020 Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: Santa Baby & Bye, Penguin!
On review today are some delightful (and perfectly seasonal!) reads, courtesy of friends at Raincoast Books. I will be taking a look at Santa Baby by Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, and Bye, Penguin! by Seou Lee. Happy winter reading! If you have had the pleasure of reading Llama Destroys the World or Llama Unleashes Read more
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Children’s Reviews: Son of Happy & Holiday!
Two unusual and enjoyable children’s books on the review docket today! Courtesy of friends at Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press , I will be talking about Son of Happy by Cary Fagan and Milan Pavlović, and the picture book Holiday! by Natalie Nelson. Happy reading, everyone! Over the course of 2020, I have been reading Read more
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Picture Book Fun with Let’s Dance! & Comet the Unstoppable Reindeer
Get ready to wiggle, dance, and giggle (a lot) with two fantastic and fun picture books! On the review docket today, I have Let’s Dance! by Valerie Bolling and Maine Diaz, and Comet the Unstoppable Reindeer by Jim Benton. Thank you to author Valerie Bolling, and Kristin at Benton Arts, respectively, for the pleasure of Read more
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