By Vivien Gorham Nimbus Publishing Ages 8 to 12 In Vivien Gorham’s Spirit of Summerwood, protagonist visits the eponymous camp, the 12-year-old’s favourite place on earth, where she’ll find with […]
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Sweetgrass
By Theresa Meuse Art by Jessica Jerome Nimbus Publishing Ages 4 to 8 The latest installment in Nimbus Publishing’s Indigenous Knowledge Series takes readers to early July, as Matthew and […]
Two Crows
By Susan Vande Griek Art by Emma Fitzgerald Nimbus Publishing Ages 4 to 8 Drawing inspiration from the classic Gaelic ballad “Twa Corbies,” author Susan Vande Griek creates a read-aloud […]
Sundays
By Mark Pupo Penguin Random House Canada Promising “a celebration of breakfast and family in 52 essential recipes,” food writer and Chatelaine contributor Mark Pupo combines memoir and cookbook, aiming […]
My Name is Saajin Singh
By Kuljinder Kaur BrarIllustrated by Samrath KaurAnnick PressAges 4 to 7 Young Saajin loves his name, even singing it in the tub, but when he goes to school, he’s nonplussed […]
Milo and Monty
By Roxana de RondChild’s Play Inc.Ages 4 to 7 Adopted together, Milo and Monty grow up to be very different dogs. Milo is a retiring introvert, while Monty is exuberant […]
Mi’kmaw Moons
Written by Cathy LeBlanc and David ChapmanIllustrated by Loretta GouldFormac PublishingAges 8 to 12 In their debut book, Cathy LeBlanc and Dave Chapman guide readers through a year in Mi’kma’ki. […]
The Land Puffin
Written and illustrated by Lori DoodyNimbus PublishingAges 4 to 7 Who among us hasn’t pondered the path less travelled? When Pete the parrot yearns to escape city life, he thinks […]
Wildflower
Written and illustrated by Brianna Corr ScottNimbus PublishingAges 5 to 8 An accomplished artist and writer, Brianna Corr Scott was the perfect choice to offer a new interpretation of the […]
I Am Quiet
By Andie PowersIllustrated by Betsy PetersenBala KidsAges 4 to 7 When the world sees an introverted child, they think they see shyness and timidity, but behind Emile’s placid eyes is […]