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There’s Always a Bigger Fish

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This ridiculous book just keeps going - until it turns around and unravels. The Day Louis Got Eatenby John FardellAndersen PressISBN: 978 1 84939 387 4Louis and Sarah are riding along happily, when Louis gets eaten. Sarah gives chase, only to see the predator become prey - over and over. In the end, … [Read more...]

One For Would-Be Padawans

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Star Wars is huge - huge! - with kids starting as early as grade 1, but those older kids, the grade 4-6 set, often like to go deeper in their reading and understanding of the way of the Jedi. This one is for them - a definitive book on the Jedi Path. The Jedi Pathby Daniel Wallace (c … [Read more...]

Do Chameleons Have Identity Crises?

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It seems that chameleons in children's books always have a hard time with the notion of who they are... Cases in point? One new one and a few old favourites. Who Am I?by Gervase Phinn & Tony RossAndersen PressISBN: 978 1 84939 288 4One part chameleon story, one part Are You My Mother, this cute … [Read more...]

Losses Large and Small

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When a child faces a big event, it can be hard to know what to say. We librarians often suggest using stories for two reasons. First, it can show the child that they are not alone, and that there are others who understand their feelings. This can be a big help. Secondly, reading about a similar … [Read more...]

Partners in Crime

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Easy to read novels (known in many library systems as ERs) are those early chapters for kids in roughly grade 2-3 that still include some illustration and are shorter in length and larger in type size, but a definite move into real novels. Series abound in this area, and are favoured by many kids … [Read more...]

Lucky Penny

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Kevin Henkes. One of my all-time favourite picture book writers. bring his name up, and I'll tell you about the time I met him, and acted like a complete idiot because he's such a rockstar. His world of characters are all unique and each has a really distinct personality. His grownups are real, too, … [Read more...]

Scholastic Decoder: March 2012

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March! And the break is coming... Not to mention spring and Easter, which are well-covered in this month's flyers. ElfCounting Critters Spring Pack - The Very Hungry Caterpillar, two fun, classic counting songs, and one more counting book? A fun pack for sharing and singing with your kids. Show … [Read more...]

Warming Body and Soul

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This new book about a knitting little girl comes with wonderful timing for me - my daughter, Girl 7, has become obsessed with crocheting. I can't wait to share this with her, both for the tie-in to her new hobby and for the lovely message. Extra Yarnby Mac BarnettBalzer & BrayISBN: 978 0 06 … [Read more...]

Going Places

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Kids, big or little, love things that go. Bright comic cars for the littles? Perfect. But a big kids fascination with trains can be fueled by something more sophisticated and full of information. Read on!  Cars Galoreby Peter SteinCandlewick PressISBN: 978 0 7636 4743 8Got a car nut on your … [Read more...]