Death is not an easy subject to broach with little ones. Sometimes stories about death and dying can be a gentle way to introduce the topic of death to children. Three new books have taken different approaches to the subject in a gentle and reassuring way. The Dead Bird by Margaret Wise Brown, Pictures […]
Recently Daniel wrote a post about the importance of using wordless picture books with your young children. Wordless books are some of my favourite books to recommend and use and so I am always very excited to see new ones come to our shelves. Daniel gave us some great suggestions in his post and here are […]
It’s fun to wonder who children will become when they grow up. Sometimes there are hints and clues to what their lifelong passion will be. Here are three new titles that explore those hints and clues in creative ways. The Plan by Alison Paul, Pictures by Barbara Lehman A young girl lives on a farm […]
It is always exciting when one of your favourite authors releases a new book. This fall, three award-winning authors (and three of my favourites!) have released their newest novels for children. These follow-ups are sure to be hits and I for one am looking forward to getting my hands on them! Louis Sachar won’the American […]
Picture books aren’t just for your preschooler. School age children love picture books and also love being read to, long after they’ve learned how to read themselves. Toronto Public Library has a collection of picture books just for this age group called Advanced Picture Books. (Look for APIC on the spine label!) These books tend […]
We all look for read-alikes. Whether you are looking for that next great mystery or your middle grader just has to have something fantastical to read after they’ve finished the Harry Potter series. Sometimes your little ones absolutely love that one picture book and want to read it over and over again. These three picture books […]
Non-fiction books aren’t just for school projects. There are many amazing non-fiction books for kids that span any topic you can’think of for inquirers of all ages. Here are my top picks for new non-fiction books that are high interest and informative. Edible Numbersby Jennifer Vogel Bass ebook This simple concept book invites children […]
It is a gift to be able to write a picture book well. With so few words to work with good writers give life to characters and tell a beautiful story, which is no easy feat. Illustrators are just as gifted, bringing those well-rounded characters to life while capturing the readers’ imagination. To be able […]
Toronto Public Library is constantly receiving new kids’ books. Some stand out as exceptional reads for both you and your children. For June, I’d like to highlight three amazing new picture books (in my humble opinion!): Grandma in Blue with Red HatWords by Scott Menchin, Pictures by Harry Bliss ebook In a celebration of art […]