The Christmas season is upon us! The One Story a Day collection for ages 5 to 12 has the perfect stories for every season. Check out these awesome tales from our first set of 12 books, One Story a Day [Intermediate]. With 365 stories – times three, because we have three levels – your
Read moreReview: Jitterbug by Kai Luftner
Ever heard the expression “marching to the beat of your own drum”? For Ladie B. Marie, ladybug rockstar in the making, nothing could be closer to the truth. But the insects in the forest aren’t quite on board with all her singing, dancing, and guitar-playing—in fact, even her dad wishes she would just be quiet
Read moreThe Origins of Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, your kids might be wondering: Where did this spooky holiday come from? Why do we celebrate it? When did it start? Tracing the origins of Halloween takes us back thousands of years ago in Europe, all the way to the ancient Celts who lived in the British Isles and
Read moreCelebrating Reading Milestones and Other Tips to Get Kids Reading Independently
While some children are interested in books from a young age, others need more convincing to sit down and read. What can you do to help your kids find their love of literature? The Right Mindset First, it’s important to frame reading as a hobby rather than a chore. Telling your child to read for
Read moreReview: Sid’s Big Fib by Roo Parkin
Have you ever told a lie that got out of hand? Has it cost you a friendship with someone important? Is it difficult for you to tell the difference between lying and exaggerating? In Roo Parkin’s July 2022 picture book Sid’s Big Fib, two friends compete to outdo each other with news of their weekend
Read moreDC Canada and the Ottawa Book Expo
In summer 2022, we did an interview with the brilliant team behind the Ottawa Book Expo! Get to know us better and find out what we do in our field by watching the video below… [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-4lP5BP20A[/embedyt]
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