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Today is International Polar Bear Day! We recommend POLAR, written by L. E. Carmichael and illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler. This award-winning title is a stunning exploration of the animals that have adapted to survive in Earth’s harsh polar regions. www.kidscanpress.com/product/polar/

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ONE HEN AND THEN, written by Katie Smith Milway and Mary Beth Leatherdale, illustrated by Tequitia Andrews, is featured in the Cooperative Children's Book Center’s annual best-of-the-year list, CCBC Choices 2025 bit.ly/3XiIFpw

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February 26 is Pink Shirt Day, a day to raise awareness about bullying, particularly in schools. Today we recommend reading WHAT IF BUNNY’S NOT A BULLY? and TAYRA’S NOT TALKING, written by Lana Button and illustrated by Christine Battuz.

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The definitive children’s guide to Black history in Canada, THE KIDS BOOK OF BLACK HISTORY IN CANADA is an essential resource that contains inspiring and thought-provoking stories of real people. www.kidscanpress.com/product/the-...

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“Books can be banned, but the people they represent are refusing to be erased.” Freedom to Read Week starts today and highlights the value of free and open access to information.

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ROVER AND SPECK: SPLASH DOWN! and ROVER AND SPECK: IT’S A GAS! are part of the 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. Both books are written and illustrated by Jonathan Roth. www.ala.org/gncrt/2024-b...

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February 20th is the World Day of Social Justice! Changing the world can start with amazing books! We recommend: 🌎 100 WAYS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, written by Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann, illustrated by Mona Karaivanova

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“Astronomically goofy fun.” —Kirkus Advanced praise for NO MOUSIE LEFT BEHIND, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires. This hilarious adventure is based on the animated TV series Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe.

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Congratulations to illustrator Isabella Fassler, who is a finalist for the 2024 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award for her illustrations of GARBAGE GULLS, written by Dorson Plourde.

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“Action-filled, comically cosmic missions sure to tickle young readers.” —Kirkus Advanced praise for BYE BYE, BUTTERFLY, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires. Bye Bye, Butterfly is perfect for fans who can’t get enough of Binky and his pals!

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Franklin and everyone at Kids Can Press!

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Rosemary Sadlier, author of THE KIDS BOOK OF BLACK HISTORY IN CANADA, is a "driving force - raising awareness about the contributions of Black Canadians in history." A look at Sadlier's impact as she continues to play a key role in making progress and change across the country. bit.ly/4gzPiuo

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We’re thrilled to announce that LITTLE SHREW, written and illustrated by Akiko Miyakoshi, has been recognized as a 2025LibbyBookAwards Finalist for Best Picture Book! Check out the full list of finalists and stock up your TBR list here: bit.ly/3Ekdyn0

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#Canadian teachers & parents: get your kids (Gr 4-8) applying to the #ForestOfReading Kid Committees for a chance to meet with peers virtually and talk books and prepare summer reading lists. Deadline for applications is April 1. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025...

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ROVER AND SPECK: IT’S A GAS!, written by and illustrated by Jonathan Roth, is a finalist for the 2024 Golden Kite Award!

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February 15 is National Flag of Canada Day and marks the 60th anniversary of when the maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. There’s no better time to read OUR FLAG, written by AA white background.

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Northern Virginia—join me for a Story Time at @barnesandnoble.com in One Loudoun (Ashburn, VA) this Saturday, 2/15 at 12:00 pm. Bring the little ones and we'll have some fun! #nfforkids #stemforkids #picturebooks #storytime @kidscanpress.bsky.social @runningpressbooks.bsky.social

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Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We recommend: 🔨 THE MOST MAGNIFICENT TEAM, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires. Pre-order now! 👩🏾‍🚀 THE ONLY ASTRONAUT, written by Mahak Jain and illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier

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Do you know the astronomer Maria Mitchell and her impact as a scientist and teacher? Here's a five star review (from a teacher) of THE ASTRONOMER WHO QUESTIONED EVERYTHING 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 @kidscanpress.bsky.social #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #womeninSTEM #picturebook #picturebookbiography

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Enter to win a Black History Month prize pack, perfect for a classroom or personal library! 🌟 To enter: Must be following @‌kidscanpress Tag your friends in the comments (1 tag = 1 entry, no limit!) For 5 bonus entries, repost and tag us

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"What Lolo Wants is a cozy story about connection through generations and the various ways we can communicate." Thank you to Edina Magazine for their review of WHAT LOLO WANTS! edinamag.com/finding-voic...

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Did you know that tomorrow is National Kite Day? We can’t wait for THE KITE COLLECTOR, written and illustrated by Zoey Abbott, to be released on June 3. Pre-order your copy now! THE KITE COLLECTOR is also available for request on NetGalley. www.kidscanpress.com/product/the-...

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Ashley Spires’ ‘Burt the Beetle’ Scurries to Screens with Animated Series! This Eisner Award-nominated book series is being developed into a new preschool series with TVOkids. bit.ly/4aRVX1L

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“A humorously deadpan lesson in perspective.” —Kirkus Advanced praise for THE BIGFOOT FIELD GUIDE TO CAMPERS, written and illustrated by Jami Gigot. THE BIGFOOT FIELD GUIDE TO CAMPERS is on sale May 6 and available for pre-order now! You can request a copy on NetGalley now.

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IS THIS A TIGER?, written and illustrated by Elina Ellis, has been selected by the Missouri Association of School Librarians for the Dogwood List in the Kindergarten – 2nd grade category.

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STEVE, A PRETTY EXCEPTIONAL HORSE, written and illustrated by Kelly Collier, has been selected by the Missouri Association of School Librarians for the Denny O’Neil Graphic Novel List in the Kindergarten – 2nd Grade category.

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PUFFIN AND PENGUIN, written by Helaine Becker and illustrated by Kevin Sylvester, has been selected by the Missouri Association of School Librarians for the Denny O’Neil Graphic Novel List in the Kindergarten – 2nd Grade category.

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Our February cover photo is from VEENA AND THE RED ROTI, written by Namita Moolani Mehra and illustrated by Beena Mistry www.kidscanpress.com/product/veen...

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POLAR by L. E. Carmichael won the Lane Anderson Award in the young reader category. Congratulations! The Lane Anderson award honours excellence in Canadian science writing.

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Black History Month starts today and we’re reading THE KIDS BOOK OF BLACK HISTORY IN CANADA, written by Rosemary Sadlier and illustrated by Arden Taylor. www.kidscanpress.com/product/the-...

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Congratulations to Polar by L. E. Carmichael and illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler, winner of the Lane Anderson Award in the young reader category! @kidscanpress.bsky.social

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