In addition to the passing of Eric Carle, we're sad to say goodbye to award-winning children's author and illustrator Lois Ehlert this week. She passed away on Tuesday, May 26 at age 86. Lois was best known for illustrating the colourful, addictive and energetic book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Written by Bill Martin Jr. and […]
Iconic children’s book author and illustrator Eric Carle has died at age 91. One of the best known children’s books creators of all time, Carle produced more than 70 books over 50 years. His brightly-coloured mixed-media collages are recognizable for their unique style and child-friendly design. Born in Syracuse, New York, Carle grew up in […]
Bring on the funny stuff! Are you tired of holding down the fort of positivity for your family? Are your smile muscles stiff from lack of use? We hear you, and we think you need more funny things in your life. Bring home some of our funniest picture books and lighten the mood a little. […]
We are dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some picture books we are really excited about that have just hit our shelves. Additionally, all are available as ebooks. What's Inside a Flower? by Rachel Ignotofsky (ages 4-7) How do flowers grow? Why do plants bloom? Here's […]
One of the easiest things you can do to get your child ready for reading is to sing! From the moment your child is born, they love to hear your voice. Here are five ways singing helps build important pre-reading skills: Singing helps your child hear the smaller sounds in words and builds their […]
There's a joke in my family that starts "there are three kinds of farts." My Mom, who is living with dementia, finds this old chestnut very funny, mainly because it has very graphic sound effects, but also because it taps into a memory from her youth when she was growing up in Macedonia. One good […]
We are dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some picture books we are really excited about that have just hit our shelves. Additionally, all are available as ebooks. Book’s Big Adventure By Adam Lehrhaupt Illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell. 2021. Ages 4-8. Have you ever wondered what […]
Let's start off how Jane Cabrera might – with a nursery rhyme. One, two. Some books for you. Jane Cabrera must love nursery rhymes and children's songs. She certainly knows how to celebrate them as seen by some of her charming picture books. Of course this British author and illustrator creates books on other topics […]
You spent hours and hours reading with your toddler. You loved reading when you were a kid. So why does your child cringe when a book enters their field of vision? Let's be honest. Some people just don't like reading (gasp!), but that doesn't mean your child is one of them. We are here to […]
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. On this day, and for the entire month of April, communities and organizations around the world raise awareness about people with autism as well as those who love and support them. Our children's librarians put together Disability: Read Up On It, a list of books featuring positive representations […]