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  • Messing with librarians leads to regret…

    Love this! A comic “on how librarians might just take over the world” from Tom Gauld, one of my favourite cartoonists/artists:  (Also: hope you’re enjoying my site’s new look!)   Read more


    August 20, 2018

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    comics, humour, librarians, libraries, tom gauld
  • Great Picture Books! (17)

    Yes, another round-up of terrific books recently read! My three year old is zipping through the last few weeks of our library’s summer reading club program so there are even more books than usual surrounding us at home! It’s been the biggest joy discovering and reading new books with her (as well as rediscovering some… Read more


    August 15, 2018

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    Children’s, Reviews
    bridget heos, cate berry, charles santoso, children’s, dan santat, david ezra stein, emily maclachlan charest, excellent, funny, great picture books, hena khan, isabelle arsenault, jacob grant, kirsten hall, kyle lukoff, matt phelan, mehrdokht amini, minh lê, natalie nelson, patricia maclachlan, read alouds, reviews, storytime, t.l. mcbeth, very good
  • Board Book Look (5): Titles from Xavier Deneux, Joyce Wan, Christopher Silas Neal & more!

    A while back, I realized I had fallen rather behind on posting about board books! So, here’s a look at some the standout board books I have read and enjoyed over the last few months. Most all I have shared as read alouds with my littlest one, as well as with my three year old… Read more


    August 11, 2018

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    Children’s, Reviews
    becky davies, board book look, board books, children’s, christopher silas neal, dana simpson, david w. miles, eric carle, excellent, gareth lucas, george booth, good, interactive, janik coat, joyce wan, lois ehlert, matthew van fleet, molly idle, read alouds, reviews, sandra boynton, storytime, trisha madson, very good, xavier deneux, yujin shin
  • Great Children’s Non-Fiction! (1)

    Forgive me for sounding a bit like a broken record, but: my goodness, the world of children’s lit just keeps broadening and upping itself! Within the larger realm of children’s non-fiction, I have recently read some incredible biographies, as well the more traditional kind of non-fiction. Looking at the biographical books, the recent highlights include:… Read more


    August 10, 2018

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    Children’s, Non-Fiction, Reviews
    alison limentani, amy novesky, biographical, children’s non-fiction, christian robinson, david degrand, deborah hopkinson, dow phumiruk, elise gravel, excellent, felicita sala, fiona robinson, good, great children’s non-fiction, hannah tolson, helaine becker, isabelle arsenault, jan thornhill, jess keating, julie murphy, kelsey garrity-riley, patricia hruby powell, patricia valdez, qin leng, very good, yee-lum mak
  • Review: The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library by Linda Bailey

    Review: The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library by Linda Bailey, art by Victoria Jamieson Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada/Tundra Books. Thank you! Publication: June 19, 2018 by Tundra Books (paperback). First published 2017. Book Description: Eddie, a passionate reader and a shiny green bug, saves the school library in this funny,… Read more


    August 9, 2018

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    Children’s, Reviews
    canadian lit, children’s, excellent, linda bailey, middle grade, reviews, very good, victoria jamieson
  • Picture Book Reviews: Ta-Da! & We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Changing Picture Book

    Picture Book Reviews: Ta-Da! & We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Changing Picture Book

    Ta-Da! by Kathy Ellen Davis, illus. Kaylani Juanita Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: June 26, 2018 by Chronicle Books Book Description: What makes a good story? One little girl thinks it’s a princess with magic powers that can (ta-da!) overcome any obstacle. Her friend thinks it’s (dun dun duh!) a host… Read more


    August 5, 2018

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    Children’s, Reviews
    children’s, helen oxenbury, interactive, kathy ellen davis, kaylani juanita, michael rosen, picture books, read alouds, reviews, storytime, very good
  • Review: The Night Garden by Polly Horvath

    Review: The Night Garden by Polly Horvath Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada. Thank you! Publication: September 12, 2017 by Puffin Canada Book Description: It is World War II and Franny Whitekraft lives with her parents, Sina and Old Tom, on a farm on Vancouver Island. Their peaceful life is interrupted when their… Read more


    August 3, 2018

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    Children’s, Reviews
    canadian lit, children’s, historical fiction, magical realism, middle grade, polly horvath, reviews
  • Review: Shelved Under Murder (A Blue Ridge Library Mystery #2) by Victoria Gilbert

    Review: Shelved Under Murder (A Blue Ridge Library Mystery #2) by Victoria Gilbert Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Crooked Lane Books. Thank you! Publication: July 10, 2018 by Crooked Lane Books Book Description: October in Taylorsford, Virginia means it’s leaf peeping season, with bright colorful foliage and a delightful fresh crew of tourists attending the annual… Read more


    July 28, 2018

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    Adult Fiction, Reviews
    adult fiction, cozy mystery, mystery, reviews, suspense, very good, victoria gilbert
  • Picture Book Review: Fox and Raccoon (Juniper Hollow) by Lesley-Anne Green

    Review: Fox and Raccoon (Juniper Hollow) by Lesley-Anne Green Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada. Thank you! Publication: June 19, 2018 by Tundra Books Book Description: The first in a new picture book series featuring sweet felted creatures and a little village you won’t soon forget! Welcome to Juniper Hollow! Meet Fox and… Read more


    July 23, 2018

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    Children’s, Reviews
    canadian lit, children’s, excellent, lesley-anne green, picture books, read alouds, reviews, very good
  • Picture Book Review: A House That Once Was by Julie Fogliano & Lane Smith

    Review: A House That Once Was by Julie Fogliano, illus. Lane Smith Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: May 1, 2018 by Roaring Book Press Book Description: The dynamic duo of Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Lane Smith team up to tell a delightful story about… Read more


    July 20, 2018

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    Children’s, Reviews
    children’s, julie fogliano, lane smith, picture books, poetry, read alouds, reviews, very good
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