Picture Book The Miramichi Reader

Runs With the Stars by Darcy Whitecrow and Heather M. O’Connor

September 11, 2022September 10, 2022 by Lisa Timpf

Runs with the Stars is entertaining and touching in its own right. It also offers a glimpse of history and an acknowledgement of the dedicated efforts of those who are working to bring back the Ojibwe horse.

Molly, the Perfectly Imperfect Dog by Jennifer McMullin

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 by Melanie Métivier

Molly is a young German Shepherd dog who has been waiting in the animal shelter, hoping to get adopted. Though Molly has a paw that's a little different, she can still run like the wind.

The Lonely Little Lighthouse by Lana Shupe

August 11, 2022 by Carrie Stanton

The Lonely Little Lighthouse by Lana Shupe is a heartwarming picture book about a lighthouse. At least on its surface. This true story is based upon the life of one lighthouse in particular- the Sandy Point Lighthouse in Lana’s hometown of Shelburne, Nova Scotia.

Sweater by Emily Hepditch

June 13, 2022 by Stephanie Collins

Alexander loves his grandma and all of the wonderful things she makes for him. But when Nanny surprises Alexander with a present that's not so wonderful, he has to figure out how to make it to the end of picture day wearing his itchy, sweaty, scratchy, woolly sweater.

Samantha’s Sandwich Stand by Sonia Saikaley

May 30, 2022 by Melanie Métivier

Samantha's Sandwich Stand is an inspiring story about believing in yourself, accepting help from others when something doesn't succeed at first, and celebrating each other's differences.

Hare B&B by Bill Richardson, Illustrated by Bill Pechet

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 by Melanie Métivier

Hare B&B by Bill Richardson, illustrated by Bill Pechet, is a humorous story of a hare and its seven siblings, who run a bed and breakfast.

Two New Children’s Picturebooks by Lori Doody

March 21, 2022 by Melanie Métivier

Two new Children's picture books by Lori Doody, published by Running the Goat Books & Broadsides.

Five Children’s Picture Books from Groundwood Books

December 31, 2021December 13, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

Groundwood Books was founded in 1978 by Patricia Aldana with a mandate to publish children’s books of the highest possible quality for all ages, which has grown to include fiction, picture books, graphic novels and nonfiction. Here's a look at five of their most recent titles for children.

Little Wolf by Teoni Spathelfer

October 7, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

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.

Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island by Julie Pellissier-Lush

October 2, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

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

August 21, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

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

July 1, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

Two children's picture books from BC's Orca Book Publishers.

Two New Children’s Picture Books From Boulder Books

June 13, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

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

June 2, 2021 by Melanie Métivier

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.

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.