Wilhelm, the Hedgehog by Tanya Stus, Anna Sarvira
Wilhelm is a hedgehog who yearns to see the Light, and with the help of his friends he just might!
childrens' picture book
Garden of Lost Socks by Esi Edugyan
Two-time Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Esi Edugyan debuts her picture book, lovingly illustrated by Amélie Dubois, a whimsical story about friendship, curiosity and the magic of a vibrant community
Two Lori Doody Books
A review of two Lori Doody picture books for children, Mr. Beagle Climbs Signal Hill and Lana Llama.
Mira and Baku by Sara Truuvert
With the help of a magical friend, a young girl searches for her missing father in this poignant story set during Japanese Canadian incarceration in World War II.
How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich in 17 Easy Steps by Bambi Edlund
A slightly overcomplicated and highly hilarious guide to making a peanut butter sandwich with all your critter friends.
Zig Zag Zeffy by Barbara Ann Miller
Zig Zag Zeffy is a heart-warming story of a Hu-Mom who adopts an energetic, fun-loving Puggle named Zeffy.
The Most Magnificent Idea by Ashley Spires
The long-awaited sequel to the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing that readers have been clamoring for!
The Laundromat Cat by Carole Giangrande
The Laundromat Cat by Carole Giangrande is a tale of two classic unlikely friends – …
The Never-Ending Sweater by Erin Welch
Erin Welch’s The Never-Ending Sweater is a beautiful homage to intergenerational connections forged through making and sharing.
The Perfect Sushi, by Emily Satago Seo, Art by Mique Moriuchi
Sprinkled with engaging onomatopoeia, this unique title is infused with Japanese culture and delivers a universal message about the value of intention.
Three Picture Books from Groundwood
Melanie Métivier reviews three new children’s picture books from Groundwood Books.
Groundhog Night: Shubenacadie Sam’s Shadow by Doretta Groenendyk
The day before Groundhog Day though is Groundhog Night, and as Sam discovers, other animals have shadows, too.
Two Crows: words by Susan Vande Griek, art by Emma FitzGerald
In her new picture book, Two Crows, Susan Vande Griek reimagines the haunting Scottish Gaelic ballad Twa Corbies as a read-aloud counting book for children (and adults) of all ages.
Four Children’s Picture Books From Islandport Press
Four reviews of new picture books for children from Maine’s Islandport Press.
Molly, the Perfectly Imperfect Dog by Jennifer McMullin
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.