Canadians love to remind others that Jon Klassen is Canadian, and for good reason. His books are always the best combination of absurd, kind, and a little bit dark – a tone that makes them enjoyable for kids AND adults. Why wouldn’t we want to connect ourselves with his work? I was gifted this copyContinue reading “The Rock from the Sky”
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The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers, published by Tundra Books
The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers, published by Tundra Books Deep underneath Perfect Pets there is a mysterious secret lab where Barnabus lives. He’s half mouse, half elephant, and labelled a “Failed Project.” When Barnabus learns that he isn’t considered perfect enough and that Failed Projects are recycled, he decides to lead all ofContinue reading “The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers, published by Tundra Books”
The Big Bad Wolf In My House, by Valérie Fontaine, illustrated by Nathalie Dion, translated by Shelley Tanaka
[TW: Domestic Abuse] Upcoming book review! The Big Bad Wolf In My House, by Valérie Fontaine and translated by Shelley Tanaka, uses the metaphor of the big bad wolf to gently tell a story of domestic abuse. In the story, a young child talks about how her mother’s new friend at first seems reserved, butContinue reading “The Big Bad Wolf In My House, by Valérie Fontaine, illustrated by Nathalie Dion, translated by Shelley Tanaka”
My Day with Gong Gong by Sennah Yee, illustrated by Elaine Chen
My Day with Gong Gong is one of the cutest, most heartwarming stories I’ve read in a while. I’ve quickly become a big fan of this book written by Sennah Yee, illustrated by Elaine Chen, and published by Annick Press. May is dropped off at her Gong Gong’s (Grandfather) house for the day, but isContinue reading “My Day with Gong Gong by Sennah Yee, illustrated by Elaine Chen”
Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull, by Nancy Mike, illustrated by Charlene Chua
Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull, by Nancy Mike, illustrated by Charlene Chua. Themes: Kindness, saying goodbye, caring for those who are littler than us, letting go of things that aren’t meant for us anymore, nature and animals. This is one of my favourite books published by Inhabit Media. If you are an educator or parentContinue reading “Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull, by Nancy Mike, illustrated by Charlene Chua”
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”
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