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Fabulous, Funny Picture Books: A List by Naseem Hrab
"An exceptional horse, a dead rabbit and a big hat walk into a bookstore...."
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Citizenship
How do you inspire kids to be good citizens? How do you launch a student’s understanding of rights and responsibilities?
Seeds of a Story: I Am Not a Number, by Jenny Kay Dupuis
"I wanted to inspire all people to use Indigenous children’s literature as a means to begin to have frank, honest discussions about the injustices that …
Seeds of a Story: Part 2
Nominees for the Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards tell us about the places from which inspiration for their stories grew.
2017 Seeds of a Story: Part One
Nominees for the Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards tell us about the places from which inspiration for their stories grew.
Illustrator's Gallery: The Dog, by Margarita Sada
The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Books on Government
Why should kids care about government?
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Respect
Books about respecting differences, community, one's own self, and the earth.
Most Anticipated: Our Fall 2017 Books for Young Readers Preview
The best in picture books, middle-grade and YA. (It's so good!)
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Kindness and Caring
Picture books featuring traits from character-based education.