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Begin 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 […]

Ruth 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 […]

Skunk 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 […]

Letter 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 […]

The 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. […]

Greystone 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 […]

Books 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 […]

Books 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 […]

‘The Night Before Christmas’ illustrated by Gyo Fujikawa

Every year I share this book, and it’s the most highly requested for a look inside.If you have been following Secret Society Of Books for a while, you know my […]

Maurice Sendak: Beyond the Wild Things

Like most people, my first introduction to Maurice Sendak was through the picture book Where The Wild Things Are. I was immediately smitten from storyline to the exquisite use of […]