It's no wonder that Baby Lou is taken w Panda. He's cute & cuddly, & her older brother Benny carelessly left him in her room. But Panda wants to go back. LOVE, PANDA from @elainesoup.bsky.social and @charlenedraws.bsky.social (Orchard Books). canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/07/love... 👍🇨🇦📚

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A little early for Halloween but here's a delightful story w a twist & a message about seeing beyond differences: THE SCARIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET by @joelasutherland.bsky.social and illus by @terryart.bsky.social from Scholastic Canada. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-... 👍🇨🇦📚

Teachers: Teaching life cycles to young children, consider WAIT LIKE A SEED by @erinalladin.bsky.social & illus by Tara Anderson (from @pajamapress.bsky.social) Life cycles of the milkweed & monarch butterfly are told through soft rhyming text. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/07/wait...

There is much wisdom coming from Sarah Howden in her latest picture book THE WISE PICKLE, illus. by Sabina Hahn @meanwhileplaces.bsky.social from Tundra Books. It's about life's purpose, journey, and choices. And, yes, it is about a pickle. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-... ❤️👍🇨🇦📚

Such a thoughtful, insightful review of my newest book, IF I COULD DRAW... I'm overwhelmed! :)

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Teachers and parents: encourage your kids to focus on their creative strengths, not what they can't do with @stormsy.bsky.social's new #picturebook IF I COULD DRAW... It also shows collaboration between sibs can be just the thing that works. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/if-i... 👍🇨🇦📚

Teachers and parents: encourage your kids to focus on their creative strengths, not what they can't do with @stormsy.bsky.social's new #picturebook IF I COULD DRAW... It also shows collaboration between sibs can be just the thing that works. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/if-i... 👍🇨🇦📚

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Artist at 80 has stayed true to his gift throughout his career

Visual artist and storyteller Roy Henry Vickers considers his artwork to be his children and, just like his six human children, they are all special.So, as a celebration of his 80th birthday, when Vic...

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Could say that WHALE, THAT WAS UNEXPECTED is an unexpectedly fun read from @caseylyall.bsky.social & illus by Kathryn Durst but I'd expect no less than fun & fab from Casey Lyall. It's a whale of a #picturebook w humour (From Tundra Books) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/whal...

Thanks to Helen Kubiw for the great review of DOUBLE-UP DAY!

Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚@hkubiw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Teaching young kids who'll miss celebrating summer birthdays at school? Then read DOUBLE-UP DAY! by @karilynnwinters.bsky.social & @davewhamond.bsky.social (thanks @pajamapress.bsky.social) and celebrate with some fun math. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/doub... 👍🇨🇦📚

Teaching young kids who'll miss celebrating summer birthdays at school? Then read DOUBLE-UP DAY! by @karilynnwinters.bsky.social & @davewhamond.bsky.social (thanks @pajamapress.bsky.social) and celebrate with some fun math. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/doub... 👍🇨🇦📚

Got a really lovely review for my upcoming (Sept 2026) book from Kirkus today! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... "...How to make new friends but keep the old? Marko proves that the real and imaginary can both be gold." (Graphic fiction. 6-8) #KidLit #CanKidLit

Thanks for sharing your 1st #picturebook SAVOR THE DAY @sharigreen.bsky.social illus by Gabby Grant (From Sleeping Bear Press). I feel calm just having read it. There's an imp message about appreciating every moment, no matter how small. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/savo... 👍🇨🇦📚

Couldn't wait to review GANDER: THE TOWN THAT WELCOMED THE WORLD by @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social & art by @reillyfitzgerald.bsky.social from Plumleaf Press. (Out June 30) It's a colourful, non-musical version of "Come From Away" for kids canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/gand... 👍🇨🇦📚

STILL ALIVE is the last bk in @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social KIDNAPPED FROM UKRAINE series from Scholastic. While the nature of the story may be disheartening, she heartens it with a narrative of families, made & found, & hope for a new future. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/stil... 👍🇨🇦📚

I'm available for readings of Katie Crumble and the Case of the Terrible Naughty (new chapter book - Gr. 1-4)! Educators & Librarians: sign-up to receive an email in August showing author availability. Visit ireadcanadian.com Email: IRCbookcreators@gmail.com #Ireadcanadianday #teacher #librarian

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Nice to visit w Marie-Louise Gay's Stella and Sam again w their new board book STELLA AND SAM ABC from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social Young children will learn letters & more as they follow the sibs in play and learning. Sweet & authentic. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/stel... 👍🇨🇦📚

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Thank you Helen! The Willow Awards nominees all make for a great summer reading list!

Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚@hkubiw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congratulations to the 2025 @willowawards.bsky.social winners Erin Bow @erinbowbooks.bsky.social, Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social and Etta Kaner & Jenna Piechota! Young readers in #Saskatchewan and everywhere know great books. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/2025... 👍🇨🇦📚

Congratulations to the 2025 @willowawards.bsky.social winners Erin Bow @erinbowbooks.bsky.social, Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social and Etta Kaner & Jenna Piechota! Young readers in #Saskatchewan and everywhere know great books. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/2025... 👍🇨🇦📚

Hey all. It's come to my attention that some people are scooping my comics and changing the captions, adding themselves as as co-creators. Also that some are scooping my comics & adding their own branding. All without permission. PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS.

Excited about #FIFA World Cup? Want to learn more about soccer? Grab this new #MG #NF book written & illustrated by @kevinarts.bsky.social It's called SOCCEROLOGY: UNBELIEVABLE FACTS AND STORIES ABOUT THE BEAUTIFUL GAME (from Annick Press) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/socc... 👍🇨🇦📚

Always a pleasure to get reviewed by such a tireless and insightful champion of Canadian kidlit. Thanks so much, @hkubiw.bsky.social!

Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚@hkubiw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A new #picturebook from @troystory.bsky.social & illustrated by Mike Deas (from @orcabook.bsky.social) may have some fun word play but there's lots for young readers to think about when it comes to friendship. STILL FRIENDS released last week. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/stil...

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Thanks, Troy. Congrats also for being the review that was up when the blog hit 4M views.

Troy Wilson@troystory.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Always a pleasure to get reviewed by such a tireless and insightful champion of Canadian kidlit. Thanks so much, @hkubiw.bsky.social!

A new #picturebook from @troystory.bsky.social & illustrated by Mike Deas (from @orcabook.bsky.social) may have some fun word play but there's lots for young readers to think about when it comes to friendship. STILL FRIENDS released last week. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/stil...

Want fab #CDN summer reading for young readers? The @forestofreading.bsky.social Kid & Teen Committees have you covered w diverse, CDN & recently published books. For ages 8-14: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/2026... For ages 14+: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/2026...

Debut #picturebook #DrewsSecretTalent by D.D. Sheppard, illustrations by Pheilm Martin from @breakwaterbooks.bsky.social. A gentle, layered & quietly defiant story about trusting who you are, in a perfect match of words and pictures. #CanKidLit #kidlit 👍🏻📚

BRIARWOOD is a one-of-a-kind camp, from its treetop bunkhouses to its steam-powered workings. But for Callie, it's the mystery w her 3xgreat grandfather & its director. A new #MG novel from Natalie Hyde and DCB @cormorantbooks.bsky.social #STEM canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/bria...

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Congratulations to all #CDN authors & illustrators who were honoured at the @forestofreading.bsky.social awards this week. All of you are winners because you give young people great books to read. Special congrats to winners and honour books. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/2026... ❤️🇨🇦📚