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Story Sparks & Surprises: An interview with Heather Beaumont, author of WHEN WE GO HOME (@kidscanpress.bsky.social), illustrated by Nátali de Mello! #AmReading #PictureBooks #Interviews open-book.ca/News/Story-S...

Ink & Imagination! Check out our creator conversation with Naseem Hrab and Kelly Collier, the author and illustrator of I WILL NOT WALK TO SCHOOL (@kidscanpress.bsky.social). #AmReading #PictureBooks #CanLit open-book.ca/News/Ink-Ima...

Story Sparks & Surprises! Check out our interview with award-winning Canadian writer Anita Yasuda, author of BOLLYWOOD BEAT! (@kidscanpress.bsky.social) illustrated by Devika Oza. #AmReading #CanLit #PictureBooks #Stories open-book.ca/News/Story-S...

“Rather than being told about a child experiencing grief, readers are invited to experience it alongside them. We see the world through the child's eyes, sharing their confusion, hope, imagination, and determination.” @jennicadraws.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social Read more:

More wonderful news for this special book! The Ezra Jack Keats Awards are given to outstanding writers and illustrators early in their career. Congratulations Tallulah Fontaine, recognized with a 2026 Honor Award for CALL ME GRAY. www.ejkf.org/ezra-jack-ke...

So happy to see BALL-y the Amazing Wonderball on Betsy Bird’s Funny Picture Books list for 2025! Written and illustrated by Jordan Morris.

On Remembrance Day, we're reading BUNNY THE BRAVE WAR HORSE, written by Elizabeth MacLeod and illustrated by Marie Lafrance. In BUNNY THE BRAVE WAR HORSE, award-winning nonfiction author Elizabeth MacLeod brings a slice of World War I history to life in this poignant picture book.

Read the rest of the review for 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘺 at the link below: mtlreviewofbooks.ca/reviews/call... @kidscanpress.bsky.social

Praise for FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls. A one-of-a-kind tour through the body that looks at how, why and where humans experience emotions, from award-winning science writer Tanya Lloyd Kyi. bit.ly/4nkVOcC

“A quietly appealing dreamscape of a story; perfect for a bedtime cuddle.” —Booklist Praise for THE NIGHT GIANT, written by Lorenzo Coltellacci and illustrated by Lorenzo Sangió. This charming picture book features a mischievous giant who only comes out at night. https://bit.ly/3LNlRes

Happy I READ CANADIAN DAY! If you're looking for a Canadian #kidlit book, here's some I've worked on! All authors & publishers are Canadian 🍁! #IReadCanadianDay #IReadCanadian #canada

Morning doodle #IReadCanadian

Praise for STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León, illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio. This entertaining contemporary fable offers a stark and timely message about conservation. bit.ly/4pFcMnM

Praise for THE MUSEUM OF WILLA AND WADE, written by Judith Henderson and illustrated by Sara Sarhangpour. Come one, come all to a very special event … the grand opening of the Museum of Willa and Wade! https://bit.ly/4oRGWTh

Join us for two workshops for educators that provide practical tools and information for the classroom: - The Misinformation Challenge with Joyce Grant (Nov 5 at 5PM ET) #FOLDKids25

On Nov 4, join author Joyce Grant (Can You Believe It?) virtually as she explores how to differentiate between fact and fiction when navigating the web through the interactive game "Pass or Post!". Register at foldkidsbookfest.org #FOLDKids25

On Nov 4, join authors Gord Hill, Charlene Rocha and Uma Krishnaswami as they discuss how to talk to kids/teens about difficult topics at home & in the classroom. Moderated by educator Alyssa Gray-Tyghter, this event will also be streamed live on YouTube. bit.ly/4nuDPzW

On Nov 4, join author Charlene Rocha virtually as she explores common misconceptions about activism, and examines global and local activism using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Register at foldkidsbookfest.org. #FOLDKids25

“A lovely story.” —Quill and Quire Praise for CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine. A child shares feelings about their identity with their dad in this powerful story about change, acceptance and, above all, love. https://bit.ly/47yJyhV

Our November cover photo is from BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette. www.kidscanpress.com/pro.../benja...

✨The magical mind of @carolynfisher.bsky.social has turned measuring (& its arbitrary conventions) into delight and play.✨ 🐋 So freakin' clever. 🦕 Plus, AWESOME backmatter: There IS a 1 cm species of centipede! (I was skeptical.) And I love donkey power! (Units!) 📚👍🏼 @kidscanpress.bsky.social

13 Canadian books to read with your kids this Halloween, including WEDNESDAY WILSON LOOKS ON THE FRIGHT SIDE, written by Bree Galbraith and illustrated by Morgan Goble https://bit.ly/3LB9LoF

Happy #MediaLiteracyWeek! Hear from author @jgcanada.bsky.social on these important books👇 ▶️ ow.ly/4o5F50Xkv16 @kidscanpress.bsky.social #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #Teachers #Classroom #Algorithm #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Influencer #FakeNews #Journalism #NationalInternetDay #BookSky

WINDOW, written and illustrated by Marion Arbona, is a nominee for the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse (3-5 years category). In this interactive, one-of-a-kind wordless picture book, extraordinary things are happening behind the windows of the city. https://bit.ly/46HXqWb