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Most Anticipated: Our Books for Young Readers Preview

by 49thShelf Staff

Looking forward to some of the books for young readers (and readers of all ages) that we're going to be falling in love with in the first half of 2021. …

Notes From a Children's Librarian: Scrumptious Stories

by Julie Booker

DELICIOUS books about food and eating.

Notes From a Children's Librarian: Questions, Questions

by Julie Booker

Great picture books that engage with questions and encourage readers to think about answers.

What Aging Looks Like: A Picture Book List, with Dogs!

by Joanne Schwartz

It’s so important for children to see positive images of aging. There are many wonderful books about children and their relationship with grandparents …

Picture Book Sneak Peek: Summer Feet, by Sheree Fitch and Carolyn Fisher

by Kerry Clare

Summer starts HERE with this glorious celebration of childhood...and filthy feet.

Most Anticipated: Spring 2020 Books for Young Readers Preview

by 49thShelf Staff

We're excited to be looking ahead to books for young readers, including picture books, middle grade, and YA titles.

10 books

The BFF List

list by Kerry Clare

STEM Books to Inspire Young Readers

Great recommendations from our Children's Librarian in her latest column.

Seeds of a Story: Kids' Book Nominees Tell All

From Beyonce's "Lemonade" to Sigur Ross, a game of shinny in the woods, a grandfather stationed on a training vessel during the Halifax Explosion, and …

Notes From a Children's Librarian: Books on Biodiversity

Books complementing the Grade 6 Biodiversity unit. 

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