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Library Teacher: Mrs. Cahill
(Mrs. Makes Reading Fun!)

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Thank YOU so much to these amazing publishers for sharing books with our students!

I LOVE reading new children’s books and sharing my reviews. And the best part!? Reading them to our students & having them on our library shelves to be enjoyed for years to come 📚

Happy Reading friends!

Thank you:
@annick_press
@candlewickpress
@owlkidspublishing
@lonelyplanet

Thank YOU so much to these amazing publishers for sharing books with our students!

I LOVE reading new children’s books and sharing my reviews. And the best part!? Reading them to our students & having them on our library shelves to be enjoyed for years to come 📚

Happy Reading friends!

Thank you:
@annick_press
@candlewickpress
@owlkidspublishing
@lonelyplanet

Bunnies on the Bus by Philip Ardagh and illustrated by Ben Mantle @philipardagh @benmantle_illustration

This is such a fun board book- and even ‘big’ little kids will love it! 🐰

The pictures are so engaging and coluorful, and really catch your attention. They’re very ‘cartoony’ and fun, with expressive faces and a lot of details on each page. Our seven year old had to read it twice, once we noticed that there were some ‘escaped squirrels’ sneaking around on many of the pages! So much fun to read-aloud to little ones, and definitely a book you’ll read again and again.

Synopsis:
Bunnies on the bus!
Bunnies on the bus!
No wonder there’s a fuss
about the bunnies on the bus!

There are bunnies on the bus, and they’re causing mayhem in Sunny Town! Watch as they whiz past the bus stop, fly by the swings, and zoom over the crosswalk — these bunnies aren’t stopping for anyone. They finally reach the station, but where are they hopping off to now?

Thank you to Candlewick Press for sending us this gem of a board book! @candlewickpress

Bunnies on the Bus by Philip Ardagh and illustrated by Ben Mantle @philipardagh @benmantle_illustration

This is such a fun board book- and even ‘big’ little kids will love it! 🐰

The pictures are so engaging and coluorful, and really catch your attention. They’re very ‘cartoony’ and fun, with expressive faces and a lot of details on each page. Our seven year old had to read it twice, once we noticed that there were some ‘escaped squirrels’ sneaking around on many of the pages! So much fun to read-aloud to little ones, and definitely a book you’ll read again and again.

Synopsis:
Bunnies on the bus!
Bunnies on the bus!
No wonder there’s a fuss
about the bunnies on the bus!

There are bunnies on the bus, and they’re causing mayhem in Sunny Town! Watch as they whiz past the bus stop, fly by the swings, and zoom over the crosswalk — these bunnies aren’t stopping for anyone. They finally reach the station, but where are they hopping off to now?

Thank you to Candlewick Press for sending us this gem of a board book! @candlewickpress

When reading IS your job! ❤️
Love it!

Spending time over Spring Break previewing some great new picture books, novels, and graphic novels!

Trying to reach my goal of reviewing 200 children’s books this year on Goodreads ❤️

When reading IS your job! ❤️
Love it!

Spending time over Spring Break previewing some great new picture books, novels, and graphic novels!

Trying to reach my goal of reviewing 200 children’s books this year on Goodreads ❤️

Thank you Parkgate Library for the super fun Pokémon Scavenger hunt you organize! Our kids love it, and it is a great way to spend a rainy afternoon 💙

Yay for making libraries a FUN, welcoming place filled with a variety of different things to do or check-out!

@nvdpl

Thank you Parkgate Library for the super fun Pokémon Scavenger hunt you organize! Our kids love it, and it is a great way to spend a rainy afternoon 💙

Yay for making libraries a FUN, welcoming place filled with a variety of different things to do or check-out!

@nvdpl

Spring Break hike with great friends 🌲

Swipe to see the message in a bottle the kids found!

So thankful to live in North Vancouver, surrounded by these magical forests. Two hours spend outside in nature, and we are all feeling very recharged! 🌲

Spring Break hike with great friends 🌲

Swipe to see the message in a bottle the kids found!

So thankful to live in North Vancouver, surrounded by these magical forests. Two hours spend outside in nature, and we are all feeling very recharged! 🌲

Written by local author & educator Kelly Shuto, our library is so delighted to receive a copy of this book! ❤️ @kellyshutobooks

What Does it Mean to be Brave? 🇨🇦 By Kelly Shuto and illustrated by Maria Burobkina

The perfect picture book to explore the meaning of BRAVE with young children. The story starts with all the typical ways children (and adults) think about ‘what it means to be brave.’ We then get into all the more meaningful, daily ways that children (and adults) are brave everyday. I love how the pictures and examples are very realistic and relatable to readers, and I also appreciated the diversity of characters represented. This makes for a great read-aloud and teaching tool, accompanied with great discussion questions in the end.

We are left with a wonderful question: how were you brave today?

Happy Reading!

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Written by local author & educator Kelly Shuto, our library is so delighted to receive a copy of this book! ❤️ @kellyshutobooks

What Does it Mean to be Brave? 🇨🇦 By Kelly Shuto and illustrated by Maria Burobkina

The perfect picture book to explore the meaning of BRAVE with young children. The story starts with all the typical ways children (and adults) think about ‘what it means to be brave.’ We then get into all the more meaningful, daily ways that children (and adults) are brave everyday. I love how the pictures and examples are very realistic and relatable to readers, and I also appreciated the diversity of characters represented. This makes for a great read-aloud and teaching tool, accompanied with great discussion questions in the end.

We are left with a wonderful question: how were you brave today?

Happy Reading!

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#kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks #library #librarian #schoollibrary #librariesofinstagram #teachers #teachersfollowteachers #teacher #kindergarten

So many new books arriving in our library every week! We are so blessed ❤️📚

Often these books are checked out before they even get on the shelves, so I’ve made a few posters to let students know what’s arrived, and give them the opportunity to put them on hold 😊

Love the excitement of new books!

Happy Reading!

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#kidsbooks #childrensbooks #library #librarian #libraries #schoollibrary #kidsbook #childrensbook

So many new books arriving in our library every week! We are so blessed ❤️📚

Often these books are checked out before they even get on the shelves, so I’ve made a few posters to let students know what’s arrived, and give them the opportunity to put them on hold 😊

Love the excitement of new books!

Happy Reading!

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#kidsbooks #childrensbooks #library #librarian #libraries #schoollibrary #kidsbook #childrensbook

Dog Man scanner checking out a Dog Man book!

Dog Man books are ALWAYS popular- but with the new movie out, they’ve found a new audience with some of our younger readers 😊

Woo hoo!

Hope you’re having a fabulous start to Spring Break!
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#library #librarian #kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks #libraries

Dog Man scanner checking out a Dog Man book!

Dog Man books are ALWAYS popular- but with the new movie out, they’ve found a new audience with some of our younger readers 😊

Woo hoo!

Hope you’re having a fabulous start to Spring Break!
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#library #librarian #kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks #libraries

Calling all Cat Lovers!!!! 🐱

“Atlas of Cats” by Frances Evans and illustrated by Kelsey Heaton

Packed with facts, illustrated in such an engaging way, and perfect for all cat-lovers young & old! There are so many unique breeds represented in this comprehensive non-fiction book, and I really enjoyed learning more about where each was from & their unique traits.

Do you have a cat? Or a favourite cat breed? 🐈‍⬛

Find this one on our shelves, in our growing “Pet” non-fiction section.
Thank you to Lonely Planet for sharing this one with our library! 📚📚📚

@lonelyplanet @sabrina_dax_pr
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#nonfiction #cats #cat #cats_of_instagram #library #libraries #schoollibrary #kidsbook #childrensbook #nonfictionbooks #lonelyplanet #schoollibrary #librarians #librariansofinstagram

Calling all Cat Lovers!!!! 🐱

“Atlas of Cats” by Frances Evans and illustrated by Kelsey Heaton

Packed with facts, illustrated in such an engaging way, and perfect for all cat-lovers young & old! There are so many unique breeds represented in this comprehensive non-fiction book, and I really enjoyed learning more about where each was from & their unique traits.

Do you have a cat? Or a favourite cat breed? 🐈‍⬛

Find this one on our shelves, in our growing “Pet” non-fiction section.
Thank you to Lonely Planet for sharing this one with our library! 📚📚📚

@lonelyplanet @sabrina_dax_pr
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#nonfiction #cats #cat #cats_of_instagram #library #libraries #schoollibrary #kidsbook #childrensbook #nonfictionbooks #lonelyplanet #schoollibrary #librarians #librariansofinstagram

I love libraries ❤️

The Pitt Meadows public library creates some great displays and offers some wonderful programs, activities, and bookish fun for its patrons!
@readlearnplay

Love seeing libraries busy- and on a rainy weekend, it’s the perfect spot to spend some time ❤️

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#library #libraries #publiclibrary #librarian #librarylife #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidsbook #childrensbook #kidsbookstagrammer

I love libraries ❤️

The Pitt Meadows public library creates some great displays and offers some wonderful programs, activities, and bookish fun for its patrons!
@readlearnplay

Love seeing libraries busy- and on a rainy weekend, it’s the perfect spot to spend some time ❤️

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#library #libraries #publiclibrary #librarian #librarylife #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidsbook #childrensbook #kidsbookstagrammer

We are officially on Spring Break!

So it was perfect timing to read this one to my kindergarten students this past week! “How to Staycation like a Snail” by Naseem Hrab 🐌

Great way to encourage kids to embrace “STAYcations” and still feel happy to stay close to home & do things they enjoy!

@owlkidspublishing always shares some amazing reads!!! This one has been a hit with every class I’ve shared it with ❤️

I made a few activities for this one- find it on TpT!
(Link in bio)

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#kidsbooks #books #childrensbooks #kidsbookreview #teacherspayteachers #teachers #teachers #grade1 #kindergarten #library #librarian #schoollibrary #teacherlibrarian

We are officially on Spring Break!

So it was perfect timing to read this one to my kindergarten students this past week! “How to Staycation like a Snail” by Naseem Hrab 🐌

Great way to encourage kids to embrace “STAYcations” and still feel happy to stay close to home & do things they enjoy!

@owlkidspublishing always shares some amazing reads!!! This one has been a hit with every class I’ve shared it with ❤️

I made a few activities for this one- find it on TpT!
(Link in bio)

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#kidsbooks #books #childrensbooks #kidsbookreview #teacherspayteachers #teachers #teachers #grade1 #kindergarten #library #librarian #schoollibrary #teacherlibrarian

Try a Classic!! 📚

New display featuring some of the classics we have in our library, including some of the newer covers or graphic novel adaptations!

We have a few students who love reading classics like Little Women & Black Beauty- so I’m hoping this display inspires others to give them a try too.

What’s your favourite classic story?

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#library #librarian #schoollibrary #bookdisplay #bookshelf #bookshelves #kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks #librariesofinstagram

Try a Classic!! 📚

New display featuring some of the classics we have in our library, including some of the newer covers or graphic novel adaptations!

We have a few students who love reading classics like Little Women & Black Beauty- so I’m hoping this display inspires others to give them a try too.

What’s your favourite classic story?

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#library #librarian #schoollibrary #bookdisplay #bookshelf #bookshelves #kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbook #childrensbooks #librariesofinstagram

I say it all the time, but I absolutely ADORE a non-fiction picture book that I can read-aloud to my students! This one is PERFECT! The story is compelling, there is the right amount of information, and it has stunning illustrations on every page. 🐺

Why Wolves Matter by Karen B. Winnick @karenbwinnick

I love learning about wolves, and I have read extensively about how losing wolves (due to over-hunting & intentional extermination) impacts the life-cycle of all animals & plants in the area. This book does an excellent job telling about this history, in an appropriate and approachable way for children. I really liked how the images of each animal turned to “white” to show them disappearing, as the life cycle was being affected.

And finally, and most importantly, I loved how the author notes the inspiration from Indigenous tribes, and their love & deep appreciation for the natural cycle of life.
“It honors me to belong to this Tribe and be part of bringing back the wolves. This was meant to be because they were here since the mountains.” Nez Perce, Tribal Member (Ken Bourgeau, Jr.)

The timeline and additional resources at the end of the book was also a nice touch!

Be sure to check this one out 📚

Enter the giveaway to win a copy and an Amazon Gift Card! Link in bio 😊

Thank you to @thechildrensbookreview for inviting me to participate in this book tour!

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#bookreview #kidsbookreview #childrensbookreview #library #librarian #libraries #kidsbook #readaloud #nonfiction #bookstagram

I say it all the time, but I absolutely ADORE a non-fiction picture book that I can read-aloud to my students! This one is PERFECT! The story is compelling, there is the right amount of information, and it has stunning illustrations on every page. 🐺

Why Wolves Matter by Karen B. Winnick @karenbwinnick

I love learning about wolves, and I have read extensively about how losing wolves (due to over-hunting & intentional extermination) impacts the life-cycle of all animals & plants in the area. This book does an excellent job telling about this history, in an appropriate and approachable way for children. I really liked how the images of each animal turned to “white” to show them disappearing, as the life cycle was being affected.

And finally, and most importantly, I loved how the author notes the inspiration from Indigenous tribes, and their love & deep appreciation for the natural cycle of life.
“It honors me to belong to this Tribe and be part of bringing back the wolves. This was meant to be because they were here since the mountains.” Nez Perce, Tribal Member (Ken Bourgeau, Jr.)

The timeline and additional resources at the end of the book was also a nice touch!

Be sure to check this one out 📚

Enter the giveaway to win a copy and an Amazon Gift Card! Link in bio 😊

Thank you to @thechildrensbookreview for inviting me to participate in this book tour!

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#bookreview #kidsbookreview #childrensbookreview #library #librarian #libraries #kidsbook #readaloud #nonfiction #bookstagram

Little readers ❤️

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Little readers ❤️

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Heidi- the graphic novel ❤️
Adapted by Mariah Marsden and illustrated by Ofride
@mariahemarsden @_ofride
Original by Johanna Spyri

This is a beautiful retelling of the original Heidi story- done in a very accessible way for young readers! With engaging illustrations, a small amount of text, and keeping true to the original storyline, this is a must-read for lovers of classic stories and graphic novels!

The art in this one is very beautiful, and many scenes are shown through art alone! (No text or dialogue)

Definitely excited to show this one to my students!

Thank you to @vankidsbooks for introducing me to this one!
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#kidsbook #childrensbook #graphicnovel #bookreview #kidsbookreview #library #librarian

Heidi- the graphic novel ❤️
Adapted by Mariah Marsden and illustrated by Ofride
@mariahemarsden @_ofride
Original by Johanna Spyri

This is a beautiful retelling of the original Heidi story- done in a very accessible way for young readers! With engaging illustrations, a small amount of text, and keeping true to the original storyline, this is a must-read for lovers of classic stories and graphic novels!

The art in this one is very beautiful, and many scenes are shown through art alone! (No text or dialogue)

Definitely excited to show this one to my students!

Thank you to @vankidsbooks for introducing me to this one!
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#kidsbook #childrensbook #graphicnovel #bookreview #kidsbookreview #library #librarian

This week’s Library centres:
Lego
Bookmarks to colour
A collaborative puzzle
And a word search!

Yay for a fun, busy, interactive place 😊

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This week’s Library centres:
Lego
Bookmarks to colour
A collaborative puzzle
And a word search!

Yay for a fun, busy, interactive place 😊

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#library #librarian #libraries #schoollibrary #librariansofinstagram #kidsbook #childrensbooks

Can’t wait to read THIS one! Thanks to @vankidsbooks for always highlighting the coolest books 💙

We LOVED “The Giant Arctic Jellyfish” so I know my students will be soooooo excited to see that there is another!

***link in bio for some great activities to go with it! On my TPT! 😊

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Can’t wait to read THIS one! Thanks to @vankidsbooks for always highlighting the coolest books 💙

We LOVED “The Giant Arctic Jellyfish” so I know my students will be soooooo excited to see that there is another!

***link in bio for some great activities to go with it! On my TPT! 😊

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#kidsbook #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #tpt #teachers #teacherspayteachers #teachersofig #kidsbookstagram #readaloud #library #librarian

Check out what I’m reading!!

Created this little poster for my desk so students can see what I’m previewing for the library! It sparked some great discussions today 😊

Happy Reading!!!

Check out what I’m reading!!

Created this little poster for my desk so students can see what I’m previewing for the library! It sparked some great discussions today 😊

Happy Reading!!!

Cozy, sunny, afternoon reading ❤️

Cozy, sunny, afternoon reading ❤️

Mini Review:
I Want a Dog by Jon Agee

Super funny, cute and the ending is perfection!

Highly recommend as a bedtime story or read-aloud- it will be sure to delight 🐕

Mini Review:
I Want a Dog by Jon Agee

Super funny, cute and the ending is perfection!

Highly recommend as a bedtime story or read-aloud- it will be sure to delight 🐕

Big stack from the public library today!

My seven year old helped pick them out- some for her, some for her big brother (10!) and some to preview for our school library!

And got two more by Katherine Rundell & hope they’re winners for our library too!

Big stack from the public library today!

My seven year old helped pick them out- some for her, some for her big brother (10!) and some to preview for our school library!

And got two more by Katherine Rundell & hope they’re winners for our library too!

The Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell @katherine.rundell

I picked up this one from my local bookshop @vankidsbooks to preview for my middle grade students! 💙 LOVED it!

It’s a beautifully crafted, captivating story that doesn’t rely on fantasy or magic to enchant. It feels classical, mature, timeless… and the essence of a sitting outside a European coffee shop on a quiet day.

The story follows Sophie, a bright, adventurous girl discovered as a baby in a cello case floating in the English Channel. Charles, the man who rescues her, quickly decides to raise her as his own. He’s an unconventional parent, more concerned with Sophie’s happiness than adhering to societal norms. I pictured him as the lanky, quirky Roger from the original 101 Dalmatians movie!

There are many memorable quotes, such as, “Never ignore a possible” and “It is difficult to believe extraordinary things. It’s a talent you have, Sophie. Don’t lose it.” These lines capture the essence of the book—an exploration of wonder, possibility, and the extraordinary in the everyday.

The narrative moves between the rooftops of London and Paris, as Charles and Sophie evade authorities determined to separate them. They also embark on a quest to find Sophie’s mother, guided by a cello and its haunting music.

Now, I’m officially a fan of Katherine Rundell and can’t wait to read more of her work. Picked up two more today from our local library to try next 😊

The Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell @katherine.rundell

I picked up this one from my local bookshop @vankidsbooks to preview for my middle grade students! 💙 LOVED it!

It’s a beautifully crafted, captivating story that doesn’t rely on fantasy or magic to enchant. It feels classical, mature, timeless… and the essence of a sitting outside a European coffee shop on a quiet day.

The story follows Sophie, a bright, adventurous girl discovered as a baby in a cello case floating in the English Channel. Charles, the man who rescues her, quickly decides to raise her as his own. He’s an unconventional parent, more concerned with Sophie’s happiness than adhering to societal norms. I pictured him as the lanky, quirky Roger from the original 101 Dalmatians movie!

There are many memorable quotes, such as, “Never ignore a possible” and “It is difficult to believe extraordinary things. It’s a talent you have, Sophie. Don’t lose it.” These lines capture the essence of the book—an exploration of wonder, possibility, and the extraordinary in the everyday.

The narrative moves between the rooftops of London and Paris, as Charles and Sophie evade authorities determined to separate them. They also embark on a quest to find Sophie’s mother, guided by a cello and its haunting music.

Now, I’m officially a fan of Katherine Rundell and can’t wait to read more of her work. Picked up two more today from our local library to try next 😊

Lynn Valley Ecology Centre @ecologycentre 🌲

We LOVE visiting this amazing ecology centre, this beautiful forest, and attending their hands on events!

They have events for everyone- today, was “Honey, I Enlarged the Forest!” all about collecting little items we found out in the forest, enlarging it with the microscope, and showing on the big screen!

We learned so much about moss, ferns, lichen, trees, bugs, birds and more!

Thank you to the amazing leaders for sharing their wisdom today!

Pro tip: attending museums and centres like this is so amazing for kids! Among many other things, it builds critical thinking skills, allows for reading practice, fosters a love for learning, teaches Science & History, makes family memories….! ❤️

Lynn Valley Ecology Centre @ecologycentre 🌲

We LOVE visiting this amazing ecology centre, this beautiful forest, and attending their hands on events!

They have events for everyone- today, was “Honey, I Enlarged the Forest!” all about collecting little items we found out in the forest, enlarging it with the microscope, and showing on the big screen!

We learned so much about moss, ferns, lichen, trees, bugs, birds and more!

Thank you to the amazing leaders for sharing their wisdom today!

Pro tip: attending museums and centres like this is so amazing for kids! Among many other things, it builds critical thinking skills, allows for reading practice, fosters a love for learning, teaches Science & History, makes family memories….! ❤️

New display!
The museum of random things found in library books….!!!

I’ve been collecting these items for the last year or so- just plopping them in a basket in my desk everytime I come across something unique!

A key… a ferry ticket… coins… a token from Fort Langley… a Lunar New Year red envelope!

I’m so excited to see what the kids think of this- and if anyone claims these items 😂

New display!
The museum of random things found in library books….!!!

I’ve been collecting these items for the last year or so- just plopping them in a basket in my desk everytime I come across something unique!

A key… a ferry ticket… coins… a token from Fort Langley… a Lunar New Year red envelope!

I’m so excited to see what the kids think of this- and if anyone claims these items 😂

The most thoughtful students ❤️

I just LOVE our generous, thoughtful, kindhearted students. They bring joy to this world everyday!

The most thoughtful students ❤️

I just LOVE our generous, thoughtful, kindhearted students. They bring joy to this world everyday!

The latest and greatest!
And the holds list filled up fast!

Agents of S.U.I.T by John Patrick Green

Author visit here locally this week, so I made sure to showcase it to our fans! @raincoastbooks @vankidsbooks @johngreenart

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The latest and greatest!
And the holds list filled up fast!

Agents of S.U.I.T by John Patrick Green

Author visit here locally this week, so I made sure to showcase it to our fans! @raincoastbooks @vankidsbooks @johngreenart

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#kidsbook #graphicnovel #childrensbook #library #librarian #libraries #kidsbookstagram

What’s YOUR favourite kind of tea? 🫖

Bunny Made Tea by Amanda Baehr Fuller @mamarobot

A cozy little story that celebrates the joy of sharing and generosity. There are very few words in this book, so it allows readers to really explore the pictures and infer what is happening.

A great read-aloud to use as a teaching tool for inference and making predictions, but also just a lovely simple story to read to young children to share the message of showing kindness, selflessness and generosity to others.

I adored the illustrations, and the expressive faces of bunny! 🐰

Synopsis: “One soggy spring morning, Bunny decides to make a cup of tea. Before they can take a sip, Opossum arrives for an impromptu visit. Like a good host, Bunny kindly offers the unexpected guest their tea and gathers ingredients to brew another cup. But just as they’re settling in to enjoy it, Opossum returns with their babies in tow. They all want tea too! Ingredients are gathered, and more tea is made― enough for Opossum’s babies, but not enough for Bunny. Disappointed, Bunny goes to bed without tea, until a knock at the door the next morning reveals their hospitality has been repaid: one of Opossum’s babies has made tea for Bunny in return!”

Thank you to @owlkidspublishing for this delightful story, which arrived on shelves February 18!

What’s YOUR favourite kind of tea? 🫖

Bunny Made Tea by Amanda Baehr Fuller @mamarobot

A cozy little story that celebrates the joy of sharing and generosity. There are very few words in this book, so it allows readers to really explore the pictures and infer what is happening.

A great read-aloud to use as a teaching tool for inference and making predictions, but also just a lovely simple story to read to young children to share the message of showing kindness, selflessness and generosity to others.

I adored the illustrations, and the expressive faces of bunny! 🐰

Synopsis: “One soggy spring morning, Bunny decides to make a cup of tea. Before they can take a sip, Opossum arrives for an impromptu visit. Like a good host, Bunny kindly offers the unexpected guest their tea and gathers ingredients to brew another cup. But just as they’re settling in to enjoy it, Opossum returns with their babies in tow. They all want tea too! Ingredients are gathered, and more tea is made― enough for Opossum’s babies, but not enough for Bunny. Disappointed, Bunny goes to bed without tea, until a knock at the door the next morning reveals their hospitality has been repaid: one of Opossum’s babies has made tea for Bunny in return!”

Thank you to @owlkidspublishing for this delightful story, which arrived on shelves February 18!

The Very Worst Ever: First Day, Worst Day
By Andy Nonamus and illustrated by Amy Jindra

This was voted as the MOST highly anticipated chapter book when we did a special book talk from our public librarian! Many voted it as their top pick to read, and wanted to be first on the list 📚 So… I went out and bought a bunch! Thank you to @vankidsbooks for getting them in so quick 😊

I read book one today, and 😂😂😂😂
Absolutely bizarre, and weird, and wacky, and funny... just the way kids like it!!

Our main character- who cannot be named, or show his face, as his stories are WAY too embarrassing- arrives at a new school- which is the most bizarre school you could imagine!

We see an embarrassing day ensue, and some very odd events!

Filled with pictures, large and easy to read font, this will surely delight early readers.

Can’t wait to get this into the hands of our students!!! CHECK it out!

Synopsis: A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series![REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret—even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It’s the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means absolutely no one knows just how unlucky he is. But after missing his school bus, getting lost looking for his classroom, and getting smacked in the face with a basketball, he quickly realizes he is doomed forever. Luckily, some new friends might just help him make it through the worst first day ever! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

The Very Worst Ever: First Day, Worst Day
By Andy Nonamus and illustrated by Amy Jindra

This was voted as the MOST highly anticipated chapter book when we did a special book talk from our public librarian! Many voted it as their top pick to read, and wanted to be first on the list 📚 So… I went out and bought a bunch! Thank you to @vankidsbooks for getting them in so quick 😊

I read book one today, and 😂😂😂😂
Absolutely bizarre, and weird, and wacky, and funny... just the way kids like it!!

Our main character- who cannot be named, or show his face, as his stories are WAY too embarrassing- arrives at a new school- which is the most bizarre school you could imagine!

We see an embarrassing day ensue, and some very odd events!

Filled with pictures, large and easy to read font, this will surely delight early readers.

Can’t wait to get this into the hands of our students!!! CHECK it out!

Synopsis: A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series![REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret—even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It’s the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means absolutely no one knows just how unlucky he is. But after missing his school bus, getting lost looking for his classroom, and getting smacked in the face with a basketball, he quickly realizes he is doomed forever. Luckily, some new friends might just help him make it through the worst first day ever! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Great morning shopping at Kids Books in Edgemont ❤️

Supporting a local bookshop is easy when they have the most amazing staff, a wonderfully curated collection, and a beautifully organized space to browse!

I picked up an order we placed, after our public librarian Rachel book talked a bunch of early chapter books to our grade 2/3 and 3 students. A bunch of series generated a lot of interest, so we made sure to get in them asap! I also browsed the graphic novels, and found some new ones to try, especially for some of my keen grade 6 readers. AND… I found a super special read aloud for library classes tomorrow (stay tuned!) ❤️

Happy Reading! And here’s your reminder, support your local bookshops!

Great morning shopping at Kids Books in Edgemont ❤️

Supporting a local bookshop is easy when they have the most amazing staff, a wonderfully curated collection, and a beautifully organized space to browse!

I picked up an order we placed, after our public librarian Rachel book talked a bunch of early chapter books to our grade 2/3 and 3 students. A bunch of series generated a lot of interest, so we made sure to get in them asap! I also browsed the graphic novels, and found some new ones to try, especially for some of my keen grade 6 readers. AND… I found a super special read aloud for library classes tomorrow (stay tuned!) ❤️

Happy Reading! And here’s your reminder, support your local bookshops!

“Hugs are (not) for Everybody” by Ella Russell @ellarssll and illustrated by Udayana Lugo @udayanalugo

Great story to explore the concept of consent with young readers. How we express our joy, love, and other feelings is different for everyone- and what everyone is comfortable with, is also very different.

This book- through the fun at a birthday party- talks about these concepts in a fun, kid-friendly, approachable way. Reminding us that “hugs aren’t for everybody” and that we can ask first, and show our emotions in other ways (high fives, waves, etc!).

Great book to use as a teaching tool with your children & students!

This one arrives March 18, 2025 from @owlkidspublishing ❤️

“Hugs are (not) for Everybody” by Ella Russell @ellarssll and illustrated by Udayana Lugo @udayanalugo

Great story to explore the concept of consent with young readers. How we express our joy, love, and other feelings is different for everyone- and what everyone is comfortable with, is also very different.

This book- through the fun at a birthday party- talks about these concepts in a fun, kid-friendly, approachable way. Reminding us that “hugs aren’t for everybody” and that we can ask first, and show our emotions in other ways (high fives, waves, etc!).

Great book to use as a teaching tool with your children & students!

This one arrives March 18, 2025 from @owlkidspublishing ❤️

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