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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

There's a WORM ON THE JOB. Nothing stops this little guy. He knows his strengths & he can get the job done, even catching a bad guy. New #picturebook written by Maureen Fergus, illus by @paulghammond.bsky.social From @kidscanpress.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/05/worm... 👍🇨🇦📚

Book cover of Worm on the Job, written by Maureen Fergus, illustrated by Paul G. Hammond, shows a worm wearing a security guard hat and belt and carrying a flashlight.

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thank you to Kirkus for this incredible starred review! Thank you to all the librarians in the world--you are my heroes! Illustrations by Chanelle Nibbelink, pub'd by KCP @kidscanpress.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social Pre-order now; comes out Oct. 6.

Bright yellow cover of This Is a Library Book by Joyce Grant, illustrated by Chanelle Nibbelink, with a quote from the Kirkus starred review, "A well-deserved, well-researched, valentine; Grand does libraries proud."

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Anna Lazowski @annalazowski.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“Rather than being told about a child experiencing grief, readers are invited to experience it alongside them. We see the world through the child's eyes, sharing their confusion, hope, imagination, and determination.” @jennicadraws.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social Read more:

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Story Sparks & Surprises with Anna Lazowski, Author of I BUILT A ROCKET SHIP

Sometimes children find their own language for grief. In I Built a Rocket Ship, that language takes the shape of a backyard project, as one child quietly ...

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New #PictureBook by the dynamic duo of Naseem Hrab & Kelly Collier (from @kidscanpress.bsky.social), just in time for the new #school year. I WILL NOT WALK TO SCHOOL is Monster's claim; strangely, he likes school. How will Bird get him there? canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-wi... 👍🇨🇦📚

Book cover of "I Will Not Walk to School" by Naseem Hrab and Kelly Collier shows the partial head of a green monster with annoyed eyes and a sharp-toothed frown.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

More wonderful news for this special book! The Ezra Jack Keats Awards are given to outstanding writers and illustrators early in their career. Congratulations Tallulah Fontaine, recognized with a 2026 Honor Award for CALL ME GRAY. www.ejkf.org/ezra-jack-ke...

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

So happy to see BALL-y the Amazing Wonderball on Betsy Bird’s Funny Picture Books list for 2025! Written and illustrated by Jordan Morris.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

“A hopeful tale and highly readable resource on gender transitions, empathy, and the power of communication.” —Montreal Review of Books Praise for CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

On Remembrance Day, we're reading BUNNY THE BRAVE WAR HORSE, written by Elizabeth MacLeod and illustrated by Marie Lafrance. In BUNNY THE BRAVE WAR HORSE, award-winning nonfiction author Elizabeth MacLeod brings a slice of World War I history to life in this poignant picture book.

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mtlreviewofbooks.bsky.social @mtlreviewofbooks.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Read the rest of the review for 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘺 at the link below: mtlreviewofbooks.ca/reviews/call... @kidscanpress.bsky.social

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Praise for FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls. A one-of-a-kind tour through the body that looks at how, why and where humans experience emotions, from award-winning science writer Tanya Lloyd Kyi. bit.ly/4nkVOcC

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

“A quietly appealing dreamscape of a story; perfect for a bedtime cuddle.” —Booklist Praise for THE NIGHT GIANT, written by Lorenzo Coltellacci and illustrated by Lorenzo Sangió. This charming picture book features a mischievous giant who only comes out at night. bit.ly/3LNlRes

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Happy I READ CANADIAN DAY! If you're looking for a Canadian #kidlit book, here's some I've worked on! All authors & publishers are Canadian 🍁! #IReadCanadianDay #IReadCanadian #canada

graphic showing a variety of children's books illustrated by Canadian illustrator Charlene Chua. All titles also feature Canadian authors, and are published by Canadian publishers

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Praise for STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León, illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio. This entertaining contemporary fable offers a stark and timely message about conservation. bit.ly/4pFcMnM

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Praise for THE MUSEUM OF WILLA AND WADE, written by Judith Henderson and illustrated by Sara Sarhangpour. Come one, come all to a very special event … the grand opening of the Museum of Willa and Wade! bit.ly/4oRGWTh

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Join us for two workshops for educators that provide practical tools and information for the classroom: - The Misinformation Challenge with Joyce Grant (Nov 5 at 5PM ET) #FOLDKids25

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

On Nov 4, join author Joyce Grant (Can You Believe It?) virtually as she explores how to differentiate between fact and fiction when navigating the web through the interactive game "Pass or Post!". Register at foldkidsbookfest.org #FOLDKids25

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

On Nov 4, join authors Gord Hill, Charlene Rocha and Uma Krishnaswami as they discuss how to talk to kids/teens about difficult topics at home & in the classroom. Moderated by educator Alyssa Gray-Tyghter, this event will also be streamed live on YouTube. bit.ly/4nuDPzW

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

On Nov 4, join author Charlene Rocha virtually as she explores common misconceptions about activism, and examines global and local activism using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Register at foldkidsbookfest.org. #FOLDKids25

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

“A lovely story.” —Quill and Quire Praise for CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine. A child shares feelings about their identity with their dad in this powerful story about change, acceptance and, above all, love. bit.ly/47yJyhV

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Our November cover photo is from BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette. www.kidscanpress.com/pro.../benja...

An illustration from Benjamin Grows a Garden. Benjamin, a young Indigenous boy, sits at the kitchen table with his family. They are eating dishes made from the garden.

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Priscilla Gilman @priscillag.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

✨The magical mind of @carolynfisher.bsky.social has turned measuring (& its arbitrary conventions) into delight and play.✨ 🐋 So freakin' clever. 🦕 Plus, AWESOME backmatter: There IS a 1 cm species of centipede! (I was skeptical.) And I love donkey power! (Units!) 📚👍🏼 @kidscanpress.bsky.social

Cover of the picture book I'm Longer Than You: An Epic Contest of Measurement by Carolyn Fisher. A cartoon blue whale and supersaurus share a red speech bubble with the title in it.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Can you believe it? You tell us! All Media Literacy Week we’re learning about fake news and how you can learn to spot it. Today is the final test on identifying fake news! Can you tell which headline is fake and become an Official Fake News Spotter?

A peach background. The main text reads “Which Headline Is Fake?”

Text bellow reads:

A. Volcano Suddenly Springs Up

B. Newly Discovered Earth-Like Planet Named “Ross”

C. The Tree Octopus is in Danger of Extinction

D. City Looking for Volunteers to Cuddle Rabbits

Below is an illustration of a volcano and a rabbit.

A peach background. The main text reads “Answer: Which Headline Is Fake?”

Smaller text below reads:

“A. TRUE! On February 20, 1943, at 4 p.m. in Dionisio Pulido’s cornfield in Mexico, a 2 m (6.5 ft.) high crack suddenly sprang up from the ground! The Paricutín volcano spewed stone, ash and lava for nine years before becoming dormant.

B. TRUE! A planet about the same size as Earth was discovered in 2017. It’s named after the star it orbits, Ross 128. And that star was named after its discoverer, Frank Elmore Ross.

C. FAKE! There’s no such thing as a tree octopus. The article comes from a 1998 website that was created to get people thinking carefully about what they read online.

D. TRUE! Cuddling helps rabbits and cats in animal shelters feel less stressed. More than 900 people applied to be animal cuddlers in Toronto, Canada, in 2017.”

Below are illustrations of rabbits and a sad looking tree octopus.

A peach background. Centered is an illustration of two young people holding a prize ribbon that reads “Congratulations! Official Fake News Spotter. Helping to keep the Internet safe.”

A peach background. Centered is the book cover for Can You Believe It?

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween from Kids Can Press and Wednesday Wilson! 🎃 How does a girl get trick-or-treaters to come to her house? Leave it to Wednesday Wilson to find a way in this fun and innovative early-reader Halloween story!

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

13 Canadian books to read with your kids this Halloween, including WEDNESDAY WILSON LOOKS ON THE FRIGHT SIDE, written by Bree Galbraith and illustrated by Morgan Goble bit.ly/3LB9LoF

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Can you believe it? Maybe! All Media Literacy Week we’re learning about fake news and how you can learn to spot it. Today we’re learning how to identify if a story is real or fake.

A gray background. The title reads “Is It Fake or Real? You Decide”. Smaller text reads: “Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Do you think this article is fake or real? How would you find out?”
Below is an illustration of a web browser. The URL is Teaching Kids News - Readable, teachable news. . An article is shown called “Loyal Dog Waits for Owner Outside of Hospital.” It has a byline, photo, photo credit and is dated.
Below two young people discuss the article.
Boy: Does something seem off about it?
Girl: Maybe.
Boy: Does it spark a strong emotion?
Girl: Yes- I’m tearing up here. What a sweet dog!

A gray background. Main text reads “Think Big to Find the Fake.” Smaller text below reads “
Does something just feel “off” about it?
Does it make you extra emotional?
What’s the source — who posted it
and why? Are they reliable?
Have any well-known news sources
reported it?”

A gray background. The title reads “Is It Fake or Real? You Decide”. Smaller text reads: “To investigate further, you decide to look up some details. We’ve listed below the results of your internet searches.”
Internet searches are shown below. They explain some of the facts in the article and that the source is reliable.

The article is shown again and text above reads “Real News”

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Can you believe it? Sometimes! All Media Literacy Week we’re learning about fake news and how you can learn to spot it. Today we’re learning what real news looks like.

A blue background. A burst at the top reads “Let’s Get Real.” Below is a picture of a news article on a smart phone screen. The article is titled “Boy Gets New Basketball”. Bursts point out that the article has the author’s name (byline), an obvious source, photo credit and date of article.

Below, text reads “Real News.”

The title reads “What Can You Do About Fake News?” Smaller text reads “If you spot fake news, don’t click on it, like it or share it. If it’s obviously fake and doesn’t seem harmful, then you can probably just ignore it. Some sites let you block or “mute” people so you no longer see their posts. If you think someone has posted something that may cause someone harm, you could tell a trusted adult. They can report it and it may get investigated or taken down. Most social media sites, like Twitter, allow users to click a button to report harmful or abusive posts or bots.”

A blue background featuring the book cover for Can You Believe It? Below are illustrations of various people reading the news.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

WINDOW, written and illustrated by Marion Arbona, is a nominee for the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse (3-5 years category). In this interactive, one-of-a-kind wordless picture book, extraordinary things are happening behind the windows of the city. bit.ly/46HXqWb

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Can you believe it? Not always! All Media Literacy Week we’re learning about fake news and how you can learn to spot it. Today we’re learning how to think like a reporter to help identify fake news stories.

Title text reads “Think Big to Find the Fake”. Smaller text reads “

Question it. Be skeptical.

Ask yourself if something’s just not right.

Is it trying to spark a big emotional response?

Have other media covered the story?

Check the source. Who posted it?
What do you know about them?

Check out the author, photographer
and people quoted. Are they real?

Do a search to see what others are saying
about it.

Try a reverse image search (like a keyword
search, but for images). Has the original
image been altered?

Check the date. Is it old?”

Title text reads: “Be Like a Reporter and Do Your Research”

Below is a small comic. A reporter is shown interviewing someone who tells him that the moon is made of cheese. Next the reporter does research on him computer and finds that the moon is made of rock and iron. The reporter calls a Nasa expert who says that the moon is made of rock and iron. The last panel shows the reporter with a speech bubble saying “Blue cheese? Nope. Need to nip that rumor in the bud!” His computer screen shows that he searched “moon myths”. A preview says that “In 1546, John Heywood jokingly wrote, “The moon is made of greene cheese.” (mental floss)

Below the comic are illustrations of young reporters.

A green background with the book cover for Can You Believe It? centred.

Below are illustrations of young reporters.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Are you ready for Halloween? We’re reading FRANKIE D, VEGAN VAMPIRE, written by Brian Dutra and Sally Dutra, illustrated by Tiffani Brown. Can a deathly pale, fanged fourth-grader with a three-legged wolf as a pet keep the fact that he’s a vampire a secret?

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Can you believe it? Sometimes! We’ve all been fooled by a video, article or photo that turned out to be fake. These fake stories are shared every day.

A yellow background. Title text reads “What Is Fake News?”

Text reads “What exactly is fake news? Most of the time, it means shareable videos, articles and images that contain lies.”

Below is an illustration of a detective with a magnifying glass.

A yellow background. Title text reads: “Why Do People Write Fake News Stories?” Smaller text: “Some do it to boost the number of visitors to their website or increase their followers on social media. Others want to spread lies about someone or something. And some people do it to cast doubt about the real news, to get you to stop trusting any news source.”

A burst reads “Lies are 70 percent more likely to be shared on Twitter than real news according to a 2018 study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)”

Below the text is an illustration of a boy reading an article on his computer that reads “Sun to Burn Out Thursday.” A speech bubble from the boy says “Wow! Everyone needs to be warned about that.”

A yellow background. Centred is the book cover for Can You Believe It?

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

“A stylish, strange story.” —Kirkus Praise for STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León and illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio. This entertaining contemporary fable features a stark and timely message about conservation.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

TODAY! Storytime with Scaredy Squirrel at Vancouver International Children's Festival! See author and illustrator Melanie Watt at 1PM at the Waterfront Theatre. bit.ly/3L21Kcl

A cream colored background. Logos for the Vancouver International Children's Festival and Vancouver Writers Fest are at the top of the image. Below is a photo of Melanie Watt and the book cover for Nuts About Scaredy Squirrel.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

“Fun beyond measure.” —Kirkus Praise for I’M LONGER THAN YOU!, written and illustrated by Carolyn Fisher. This funny, smart and delightfully original book delivers a new and incredibly original way to introduce measurement to kids. I’M LONGER THAN YOU! is available now! bit.ly/4krZlny

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Congratulations to designer Barb Kelly for her work on Mad at Dad, which received second place in the Children's Picture Book category from the Alcuin Awards at the Arts & Letters Club. bit.ly/49fFF3X

The interior of Mad At Dad, featuring a little girl jumping rope.

The interior of Mad At Dad, with pages pulled out so that there are three pages. A girl and her dad snuggle together. Dad is shown entering through the door with snacks and socks.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Listen to Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen discuss their next book CALL ME GRAY on CBC Montreal Let's Go with Sabrina Marandola. bit.ly/42Qf1uy

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The Canadian Children's Book Centre @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Unable to attend the 2025 CCBC Book Awards in person? Join us via the free livestream as we celebrate this year's finalists and winners. Register 👉 bookcentre.us3.list-manage.com/trac…

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

“Stimulating and encouraging.” —Kirkus Praise for THE SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL, written by Erica Fyvie and illustrated by Scot Ritchie. A look back in time helps a sixth-grade class envision a greener, more sustainable future in this new nonfiction title.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Today is National Sasquatch Awareness Day! We're reading THE BIGFOOT FIELD GUIDE TO CAMPERS, written and illustrated by Jami Gigot. For fans of Larf and Alma and the Beast, an endearing, funny friendship story from an unexpected perspective. bit.ly/4k3pgBF

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Today is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and we’re celebrating by reading A BINDI CAN BE …, written by Suma Subramaniam and illustrated by Kamala Nair. In this vibrant picture book, a young girl makes a bindi with her grandmother and discovers what wearing one means to her. bit.ly/44ox62w

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Jami Gigot @jamigigot.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Getting close to final on my first early reader graphic novel! Can’t wait to bring this to young readers next year! Mac & Croc with @kidscanpress.bsky.social

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