Picture Books Posts

The Chat with Governor General's Award Winner Sydney Smith

Sydney Smith is this year’s Governor General’s Award winner for Young People’s Literature (Illustrated Book) for Small in the City, published by …

Five New Picture Books to Brighten Up Your Classroom

by Sarah Campbell

Twice a month, we invite an educator to share their perspective on essential books for your classroom. To apply to become a contributor, please send us …

Notes from a Children’s Librarian: Self-Regulation, Organization, Initiative

by Julie Booker

The learning skills part of the report card is divided into areas such as Self-Regulation, Organization, Initiative—habits that affect all areas of …

The Power of One Story: Using Picture Books to Teach the Lessons of the Holocaust

by Jennifer Byrne

Six million is a number most adults cannot comprehend. Yet, when we reduce that number to one, to one single story, we may find ourselves beginning to …