By Megan Parsons The Charter for Children, written by Dustin Milligan and illustrated by Cory Tibbits, Jasmine Vicente, and Meredith Luce, is a creative and educational 14-picture book series about our rights as Canadians. It explores the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is committed to ensuring everyone can live freely, no matter their
Read moreCalm Down Counting – Interview with Author Suzanne Elson
March 10th 2025 is the release date for the highly anticipated debut picture book by Canadian author Suzanne Elson, Calm Down Counting. The story follows a little girl whose anxiety around bugs would keep her from enjoying a family camping trip, if not for the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique her mother teaches her for managing anxious
Read moreReview: A Chest Full of Words by Rebecca Gugger and Simon Röthlisberger
The second I saw this book, I knew I had to review it! What could be more apropos for an editor like me than a book about words? And truly, this picture book did not disappoint. Swiss power-duo Rebecca Gugger and Simon Röthlisberger wrote and illustrated the story of Oscar, a boy who uncovers a
Read moreThe Importance of Storybooks and SEL Books for Children
By Glenn A. Johnson Introducing children to storybooks has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of early development. Stories entertain, ignite imagination, and lay the foundation for literacy. But books are more than just tales of adventure or whimsy. They are vital tools for teaching empathy, problem-solving, and social-emotional learning (SEL). SEL books, in particular,
Read moreReview: Sekweha the Superkid and His Cultural Cape by Leroy Fontaine
When I heard Leroy Fontaine talking about his first children’s book on the radio ahead of National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2024, I knew I had to get my hands on a copy. And the book did not disappoint! Sekweha the Superkid, heavily inspired by the author’s own upbringing between the two worlds of Indigenous
Read moreReview: Big Sister, Long Coat by Nelly Buchet
Let me preface this review by specifying that I am an only child… but this book made me wish I had a big sister! Nelly Buchet, herself a middle sister, takes on the voice of a small child to tell this adorable story in very few words. Big Sister and Little Sister keep having to
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