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A beloved bag can carry a lot more than lunch and library books. In the new picturebook, Backpack (Owlkids Books), a familiar everyday object becomes ...

The Toronto-based children's publisher now has some 200 titles in its backlist and has developed a global reputation for publishing appealing, kid-centric books. People recognize and appreciate an Owlkids book, said publisher Karen Boersma.