Little Wolf by Teoni Spathelfer
ittle Wolf by Teoni Spathelfer, is an uplifting story of an Indigenous girl living in a big city, and how she stays connected to her heritage.
Children
Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island by Julie Pellissier-Lush
Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island by Julie Pellissier-Lush is a lovely compilation of short stories, each offering both entertainment and education for young listeners.
Bizzie Tizzie is Gonna Be Everything From A to Z by Yvonne Bryant
Bizzie Tizzie is Gonna Be Everything From A to Z by Yvonne Bryant is an exciting and energetic read. Dreaming of what she can be as she grows, Bizzie Tizzie takes readers on adventures, going through all of the possibilities she can think of.
Orca Books for Children: 1,2,3 Salish Sea and The Night is Deep and Wide
Two children's picture books from BC's Orca Book Publishers.
Two New Children’s Picture Books From Boulder Books
Boulder Books is an ever-growing independent publishing company that launched in 2002. Two of their newest titles are Where Are You, Puffling? and Our Heroes of Covid-19.
East Coast Counting Written and Illustrated by Dawn Baker
From the Peggy’s Cove lighthouse to the dolphins of Twillingate Island, warm and welcoming images serve as a beautiful backdrop in this early educational counting book.
Two Children’s Books from Chapel Street editions
When Pigs Fly is a fanciful romp around the neighbourhood where the words are at play and things can get a little punny! When Peter grows up to become a Master Woodcarver, he has an extraordinary experience with a bear who comes calling with a request.
Orca Picture Books for Children by Melanie Metivier (Part two)
Orca Book Publishers is located in Victoria, British Columbia and takes pride in publishing over 80 children’s book titles per year. Part One of this review looks at three of their new children's picture books.
Orca Picture Books for Children by Melanie Métivier (Part One)
Orca Book Publishers is located in Victoria, British Columbia and takes pride in publishing over 80 children’s book titles per year. Part One of this review looks at three of their new children's picture books.
5 New Children’s Picture Books from Running the Goat by Melanie Métivier
Running the Goat is a “micro-press” publishing company located in Newfoundland. With a primary focus on publishing children’s books, more specifically those that celebrate the life and culture of the province. Reviewer Adeline (along with her mother Melanie) take a look at 5 new titles for children.
Three Children’s Picture Books from Nimbus Publishing
A review of three new children's picture books from Nimbus Publishing of Nova Scotia.
The Ice Shack by Christian Quesnel, Jocelyne Thomas, Katia Canciani
The most beautiful ice-fishing shack on the whole coast belongs to Alphonse. But he can’t seem to catch a thing—not even a sock, or an old pair of underwear! How will he ever win the Best Fisherman Contest?
A Newfoundland Maple by Samantha Baker, Illustrated by Dawn Baker (News Release)
While on a fishing trip with his grandfather in western Newfoundland, Daniel discovers a maple tree that has stood there for decades. What he doesn’t realize is just how important it is to the local wildlife
Summer Feet by Sheree Fitch, Pictures by Carolyn Fisher
Wherever you are this summer of 2020, with COVID swirling around and many needing comfort, what better than to pick up a book that reminds you of summers past? Sheree Fitch’s delightfully playful language would be a treat to read … Continue reading
Books for Children from Newfoundland & Labrador 2019 (Part Two): Running the Goat Books and Broadsides
Running the Goat Books & Broadsides is a micro-press specializing in letterpress-printed and fine trade books, chapbooks and broadsides by some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s finest writers, and I’ve put off writing about them long enough. For the past few … Continue reading