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Notes From a Children's Librarian: On Perseverance
Books that show the development of perseverance as a character trait.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Integrity
Julie Booker on characters with a strong moral code, those who find a way to stay true to themselves and the things they believe in.
Picture Books on Honesty
These picture books about honesty run the gamut—from blatant lies to a mere fudging of the rules.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: On Fairness and Justice
Race, bullying and difficult choices are all addressed in these picture books about fairness for children from Kindergarten to Grade 3.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Working Together
What's gonna work? Team work! Especially in this great kids book recommendations.
Everything I Know About Life I Learned from Picture Books
For Family Literacy Day: these books are not just for the kids, and they've affirm to me some of the most important lessons I've learned in my life.
Books for the Holidays: For Kids
We've got books under the tree for all the types on your list this season.
Books of the Year: For Young Readers
Middle Grade and Young Adult Top Picks of 2016.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: On Empathy
Books that encourage young readers to relate to and connect with others.
CCBC Awards: Seeds of a Story (Part Two)
Authors of Canada's most celebrated new kids' books share the inspirations for their work.