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A Baby Whale Ventures North by Samantha Baker

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 by Stephanie Collins

Join a humpback whale calf as she discovers many new sights and sounds during her first summer in the waters surrounding Newfoundland. Though the world around her constantly changes, one thing remains the same—her mother is always by her side!

Four Children’s Picture Books From Islandport Press

September 28, 2022 by Melanie Métivier

Four reviews of new picture books for children from Maine's Islandport Press.

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.

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.

Episode 4 of The Miramichi Reader Podcast

December 12, 2021December 4, 2021 by James M. Fisher

In this episode, I talk about children and reading, an excellent (and affordable) way to support TMR, and what to look forward to in the next newsletter.

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.

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?

Wounded Hearts: Memories of the Halifax Protestant Orphans’ Home by Lois Legge

November 1, 2020August 11, 2020 by Lisa Timpf

Between 1857 and 1970, thousands of children came to live at the Halifax Protestant Orphan's Home. Some were children whose parents simply didn't have the means to care for them any longer; others were orphans who had nowhere else to go.

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

What-Cha Doing? by Kim Renton, Illus. by Tamara Thiebaux Heikalo

March 13, 2021March 31, 2019 by James M. Fisher

Just in time for maple syrup season, this read-aloud picture book makes the perfect introduction to maple syrup, where it comes from and how it is made.

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