Kids Books Posts

Editors' Picks: Week of April 15–21

The Chat with Governor General's Award Winner Jillian Tamaki
Jillian Tamaki is the winner of this year’s English-language Governor General’s Award for Literature for Young People (Illustration) for her gorgeous …

The Chat with Governor General's Award Winner Jonathan Auxier
Ever wonder about the life of a young Victorian chimney sweep? Jonathan Auxier is winner of this year’s Governor General’s Award for Literature for …

Funny New Books for Young Readers

2017 Seeds of a Story: Part One
Nominees for the Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards tell us about the places from which inspiration for their stories grew.

Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Kindness and Caring
Picture books featuring traits from character-based education.

Books for the Holidays: For Kids
We've got books under the tree for all the types on your list this season.

Illustrator Gallery: Geraldo Valério and Canadian Wildlife on the Loose
A selection of spreads from Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose!

Illustrator Gallery: The Work of Dawn Baker
Dawn Baker's art gives us a view onto Newfoundland...all year round!

Gallery: Mary Wallace and An Inuksuk Means Welcome
In this month's gallery, we feature Mary Wallace and her new book, An Inuksuk Means Welcome.