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Two Children’s Books from Chapel Street editions

March 14, 2021 by Claire Bennet

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)

March 4, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

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)

March 4, 2021February 25, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

5 New Children’s Picture Books from Running the Goat by Melanie Métivier

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 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

January 29, 2021January 20, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

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

December 20, 2020 by James M. Fisher

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)

November 1, 2020September 25, 2020 by James M. Fisher

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

July 27, 2020 by Patricia Sandberg

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

August 5, 2019 by James M. Fisher

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

Books for Children from Newfoundland & Labrador 2019 (Part One)

July 31, 2019 by James M. Fisher

Occasionally I get children’s books sent to me and I tend to put them aside until I get several of them, for how does one review a book consisting of pictures with a little text, or a child’s first chapbook? … Continue reading

New Brunswick’s Chocolate River Publishing

January 13, 2019 by James M. Fisher

Riverview, New Brunswick’s Chocolate River Publishing was founded to put New Brunswick on the map (so to speak) on the national and international publishing stage. Their books for children and adults are carefully and lovingly produced to make learning about … Continue reading

Three New 2018 Titles From Breakwater Books

August 12, 2018 by James M. Fisher

These three new titles from Newfoundland’s Breakwater Books have something for everyone, from very young to a more mature audience.

The Secret of Bowring Park by Christine Gordon Manley (with illustrations by Laurel Keating) is … Continue reading