WHERE’S THE LLAMA? AN AROUND-THE-WORLD ADVENTURE, by Michael O’Mara, Andrews McMeel Publishing

Get ready for a whole llotta llama drama! Word has reached the Andes that everyone's going bananas over llamas!  Intrigued, an intrepid herd have decided to "alpaca" their bags and set off on the ultimate round-the-world adventure to meet their fans. Out September 2018 48 pages approx. MY THOUGHTS: I received this book in exchange … Continue reading WHERE’S THE LLAMA? AN AROUND-THE-WORLD ADVENTURE, by Michael O’Mara, Andrews McMeel Publishing

THOMAS’ SNOWSUIT, by Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko, Annick Press

Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher, and even his principal. Out June 1, 1995 24 pages approx. MY THOUGHTS: I received this book in exchange for my honest review. This is the only Robert Munsch book that I've heard on a CD but have never had … Continue reading THOMAS’ SNOWSUIT, by Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko, Annick Press

THE BOY IN THE DRAWER, by Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko, Annick Press

Shelley finds a small boy in her drawer who causes a lot of trouble. Robert Munsch's award-winning books have become a staple on the bookshelves of families worldwide. His stories reflect the joys and challenges of everyday living, offering zany, yet utterly normal, experiences of family life. Munsch has sold over 40 million books in … Continue reading THE BOY IN THE DRAWER, by Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko, Annick Press

THE WORLD’S BEST JOKES FOR KIDS, Vol. 2, EVERY SINGLE ONE ILLUSTRATED, by Swerling & Lazar, Andrews McMeel Publishing

Kids love jokes and they also love silly drawings. This book is unique in that every joke is illustrated by New York Times Bestselling duo Swerling & Lazar. Each drawing is a sweet comic gem in itself, and will help get the kids reading ... and the whole family laughing. Out March 22, 2018 118 … Continue reading THE WORLD’S BEST JOKES FOR KIDS, Vol. 2, EVERY SINGLE ONE ILLUSTRATED, by Swerling & Lazar, Andrews McMeel Publishing

A GIRL CALLED ECHO, RED RIVER RESISTANCE, VOL. 2, by Katherena Vermette, Scott B. Henderson, Donovan Yaciuk, Highwater Press/Portage and Main Press

Echo Desjardins is adjusting to her new home, finding friends, and learning about Métis history. She just can’t stop slipping back and forth in time. One ordinary afternoon in class, Echo finds herself transported to the banks of the Red River in the summer of 1869. All is not well in the territory as Canadian … Continue reading A GIRL CALLED ECHO, RED RIVER RESISTANCE, VOL. 2, by Katherena Vermette, Scott B. Henderson, Donovan Yaciuk, Highwater Press/Portage and Main Press

TURTLE POND, by James Gladstone, Illustrated by Karen Reczuch, Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press

What is it about turtles that fascinates us? Is it how they hide inside their patterned shells, their wizened faces, their slow determination? In Turtle Pond, a child and his parents visit their local public garden throughout the year, observing the turtles as they play, dive, feed, bask, climb, hide and doze. James Gladstone’s lively … Continue reading TURTLE POND, by James Gladstone, Illustrated by Karen Reczuch, Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press

FIERCE FAIRYTALES, POEMS & STORIES TO STIR YOUR SOUL, by Nikita Gill, Hachette Books

Poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of fairytales poetically retold for a new generation of women. Traditional fairytales are rife with cliches and gender stereotypes: beautiful, silent princesses; ugly, jealous, and bitter villainesses; girls who need rescuing; and men who take all the glory. But in this rousing new prose … Continue reading FIERCE FAIRYTALES, POEMS & STORIES TO STIR YOUR SOUL, by Nikita Gill, Hachette Books

THAT’S NOT HOCKEY, by Andree Poulin, Art by Felix Girard, Annick Press

The legendary goalie who revolutionized the game of hockey. Young Jacques Plante’s way of playing hockey may look different from everyone else’s. Instead of a puck, he uses a tennis ball, and his shin pads are made out of potato sacks and wooden slats. But that’s not going to stop him. He loves the game. … Continue reading THAT’S NOT HOCKEY, by Andree Poulin, Art by Felix Girard, Annick Press

THE DAY WAR CAME, by Nicola Davies, Illustrated By Rebecca Cobb, Candlewick Press

    A moving, poetic narrative and child-friendly illustrations follow the heartbreaking, ultimately hopeful journey of a little girl who is forced to become a refugee. "The day war came there were flowers on the windowsill and my father sang my baby brother back to sleep." Imagine if, on an ordinary day, after a morning … Continue reading THE DAY WAR CAME, by Nicola Davies, Illustrated By Rebecca Cobb, Candlewick Press