Halifax's Family Magazine
Story by Lesley Choyce, art by Brenda Jones Nimbus Publishing Ages 4–8 The story about a young Sidney Crosby practising his shot in his family’s Cole Harbour basement, spending endless hours dinging pucks off a battered washing machine, is already local legend. You can even visit the city’s most famous Whirlpool, now a cherished artifact […]
By Dave Atkinson Nimbus Publishing Ages 10+ In the conclusion of his Hackmatack-award nominated Wereduck “thrillogy,” Atkinson picks up the story of young hero Kate, as she continues to search for a cure to her family’s ancient curse. This book is as gloriously strange as that summary suggests. Consider dialogue like: “I’ve just been doing […]
By Beth Mills Carolrhoda Books Ages 4–8 Some kids call it kickball, others call it soccer baseball, but every kid knows the fiercely competitive playground game at the heart of this tale. One minute, it’s a pleasant summer afternoon with friends, with the eponymous protagonist enjoying her usual kickball dominance. Fortunes suddenly reverse as the […]
By Pamela Paul and Maria Russo Workman Publishing Every bibliophile can remember the first time they fell in love with the printed word; the first time they glimpsed the Green Gables, met the inhabitants of Narnia, or discovered where the wild things really are. But how do you pass that love on to your children? […]
By Mark Wilson Storey Publishing Ages 7–11 “Enter the world of the mysterious birds of the night,” says the cover of this book, delivering what it promises right from the first page. Wildlife photojournalist and nature educator Mark Wilson carefully documents the little-seen lives of these distinctive birds. He offers dramatic images of the 19 […]
By the editors of Storey Publishing Storey Publishing Ages 4–8 The second in a series aiming to inspire kids to play and learn outside, this book is a handy year-round resource in Nova Scotia, where the coast is never far away. With 12 interactive field guides (shells, jellyfish, and more), science experiments, games, stickers, and […]
By Susan Akass Cico Kidz Ages 10+ Billed as a growing-up guide for pre-teens, this book is a handy tool to complement those puberty talks than neither kid nor parent enjoy very much. A teacher with extensive experience and education on two continents, author Susan Akass brings a wealth of first-hand understanding to this book. […]
By Anne C. Kelly Trap Door Books Ages 10+ One of the first two releases from a new publisher in Lunenburg, this middle-grade novel brings history to life, sharing the story of 14-year-old Jacques Terroit, during the Grand Deportation of 1755, when the British expelled most Acadian settlers from the region. When the Terroit family […]
By Sarah Grindler Nimbus Publishing Ages 4 to 8 This interactive guidebook showcases a myriad of treasures found at the beach. Starfish, sand dollars, and sea urchins are scattered about, and little beachcombers are encouraged to “make sure there is no one home” before scooping up shells. An array of sea glass is illustrated in […]
By Amanda Tomsen Storey Publishing Bursting with 51 activities, this book is designed to ignite fun and rev up kids’ imaginations. There’s no excuse for boredom when an outdoor play space is filled with exploding sidewalk chalk or an experimental mud lab. How about creating an outdoor art gallery filled with “graffiti” string art or […]