Tough Like Mum by Lana Button, illustrated by Carmen Mok

Happy Book Birthday to TOUGH LIKE MUM by Lana Button, illustrated by Carmen Mok! Asking for help and advocating for what you need can be hard. Tough Like Mum is about a single mother and her daughter Kim who have gotten good at pushing through. But Kim starts to see that her mum is reallyContinue reading “Tough Like Mum by Lana Button, illustrated by Carmen Mok”

Albert’s Quiet Quest by Isabelle Arsenault

Albert’s Quiet Quest, by Isabelle Arsenault, is about a little reader who just wants to find the perfect place to enjoy his book. He finally spots a nook in the back alley where he can stare at a painting and let his daydreams carry him away. But… There’s the kids: The bossy kids. The rambunctiousContinue reading “Albert’s Quiet Quest by Isabelle Arsenault”

What’s Up, Maloo? By Geneviève Godbout, published by Tundra Books

Storytime: I’ve had this book for a while now, and have been trying to find the words to articulate exactly what I love about it. know many of us are struggling with our mental health right now, and while What’s Up, Maloo? is a children’s picture book, it has some things to say about depressionContinue reading “What’s Up, Maloo? By Geneviève Godbout, published by Tundra Books”