The Bookmobile is an invitation—tender and mischievous all at once. When the Bookmobile transformed from vision to reality, its purpose was clear: it would be more than just a traveling bookshop. It would be an experience, a space that children would delight in visiting, a place they’d want to linger, …
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Get Out and Read 2025
The most exciting summer reading program is back! Starts on July 7th and will run until September 1st, you can adventure and read at your own pace. Part reading program, part scavenger hunt– the most fun reading you’ll have all year. Locations to unlock:Granville IslandBoundary BayCentral ParkDeep CoveLighthouse ParkTerra Nova …
Read moreBegin Again in 2024 with a message of hope
Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? —Mary Oliver From the wonderful mind of Oliver Jeffers, Begin Again is a thought provoking story about where our story began as humans and what may lie ahead of us in the future. “A …
Read moreRuth Krauss: Exceptional Storyteller for Children
Any vintage children’s book collector will have undoubtedly been on a hunt for books by the exceptional storyteller Ruth Krauss. “Everything Under a Mushroom” showcases Krauss’ wordplay and ability to capture children’s imaginative play.It’s the first of her books to adorn my collection, and I now have two copies. Both …
Read moreSkunk and Badger series by Amy Timberlake
Title Skunk and Badger seriesAuthor Amy TimberlakeIllustrations Jon Klassen Age Recommendation 8-12Published by Algonquin “fastest way to win a kingdom is by being kind and gentle instead of using violence and cruelty.” Find it on: Skunk and Badger seriesIn the first book, Badger is happy living alone in his aunt’s …
Read moreLetter Volume 5: Shadow Makers
Hello, Friends! You received your letter. To make some fun silhouettes for your shadow puppets, I suggest downloading these fonts! Animals click here Fairy Tales click here If you are new and have found this post- you can join the fun here.
Read moreThe Traveler’s Gift by Danielle Davison
It is often hard to see hope when struggling with grief. Danielle Davison has woven a beautiful journey of loss and hope in her debut picture book, The Traveler’s gift. I have had known Danielle for some time, that’s the magic of the children’s literature community. Although we have never …
Read moreGreystone Kids
Five new picture books hit the shelves this September and they were meticulously crafted under a new imprint. You can see the talent in the detail before you open the cover. It’s in the small things like endpages and book undies that let you know that this imprint is something …
Read moreBooks to Celebrate Grandparents Day
“Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” — Alex Haley – Alex Haley There are so many beatiful picture books that celebrate grandparents in various ways. Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala is the newest addition to our …
Read moreBooks on Death and Bereavement for Children
When I was six years old my father became ill by the time I was seven he had passed away. Seeing his health decline was painful and tumultuous. He didn’t live to see his 40th birthday, and we were the first family anyone knew who’s parent had died of cancer. …
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