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Notes From a Children's Librarian: Still Settling Into School

by Julie Booker

Books for kids in Kindergarten and Grade 1 who are still getting into their back-to-school routines.

Illustrator Gallery: This Land Is a Lullaby

by Delrée Dumont

Gorgeous illustrated spreads from This Land Is a Lullaby

Most Anticipated: Our Fall 2024 Books for Young Readers Preview

by 49thShelf Staff

Exciting books for for kids (and grown up kids!) coming in the second half of 2024.

Notes from a Children's Librarian: Tales from Far and Wide

by Julie Booker

The world retold by Canadians.

Illustrator's Gallery: Have You Ever Heard a Whale Exhale?

by Caroline Woodward and Claire Watson

Gorgeous spreads from a new picture book that's a splash of a tale!

Most Anticipated: Our 2024 Books for Young Readers Spring Preview

by 49thShelf Staff

Books for young readers (and all readers!) that you'll be loving in the first half of 2024.

Notes From a Children's Librarian: No Name Calling

by Julie Booker

January is host to No Name Calling Week for many school boards. Here are a few titles to get you started. 

Illustrator's Gallery: Nipugtug

by Natalie Laurin

A gorgeously illustrated snowshoe journey through the forest.

Howl at the Moon: Books that Feature Wolves, Big Bad and Otherwise

by Jean E. Pendziwol

A recommended reading list by author of new book Skating Wild on an Inland Sea.

Most Anticipated: Our Fall 2023 Books for Young Readers Preview

by 49th Shelf Staff

Just in time for Back to School! All the best picks for young readers...and readers of all ages!

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