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New Picture Book Choices

Despite all the challenges children are facing in today’s world, one thing is still a constant: Thunder Bay Public Library … More

Ame Dyckman, Ashley Spires, Ashok Banker, children's books, Frank Viva, Joy Ang, Linda Bailey, Liz Climo, Naseem Hrab, picture books, Sandhya Prabhat, Terry Border

Interview with Constance O’Connor

A scientist who has studied animal behaviour extensively, Constance O’Connor is fascinated by the complexity of animal families, and enjoys … More

animal families, Animals, author, Author Interview, biology, children's books, Constance O'Connor, families, picture books

Interview with Clementia Kiele

Clementia Kiele was born on a small island in Papua New Guinea known as the Admiralty Islands, which is two … More

author, Author Interview, bravery, children's books, Clementia Kiele, folk tales, folklore, picture books, South Pacific

Starting Kindergarten

It feels like it can’t be possible but walk into any store and you’ll see the shelves beginning to fill … More

Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Ashley Wolff, Audrey Penn, back to school, children's books, Deborah Allwright, dinosaurs, How Do Dinosaurs, Jane Yolen, Joseph Slate, Kevin Henkes, Lorna Hussey, Mark Teague, Miss Bindergarten, Nancy M. Leak, Pamela Duncan Edwards, picture books, Ruth E. Harper, school, starting school

Fractured Fairy Tales

Working with children you read, re-read, and re-re-read stories all the time. Though we all have a favourite, even the … More

Children, children's books, Eugene Trivizas, fairy tales, fractured fairy tales, Jon Scieszka, Ken Geist, Leah Wilcox, Margaret McNamara, picture books, Stephanie Clarkson, stories

The Books Without Words

Reading a story with your child can be pure magic. Creating the voices of the characters, infusing them with emotion, … More

Aaron Becker, artwork, children's books, Chris Raschka, David Wiesner, Lizi Boyd, picture books, Raymond Briggs, wordless books

Five Reasons for Kids to Read Non-Fiction and Five Non-Fiction Books to Inspire and Enjoy

What a whirlwind it has been at the Thunder Bay Public Library this past week of March Break! Besides seeing … More

Canadian Museum of Nature, children's, children’s books, David Plumb, Jim Ottaviani, Joanne Robertson, Judy Diehl, Malala Yousafzai, Maris Wicks, non-fiction, nonfiction, picture books, Timothy J. Bradley

Celebrating Our Differences in Picture Books

Children adore picture books for a huge variety of reasons, as do their caregivers. Some prefer books that amuse, some … More

Aviaq Johnston, children's, children's books, Christine Baldacchino, differences, Francoise Thisdale, Isabelle Malenfant, Jacqueline Woodson, Jessica Love, Kari-Lynn Winters, Leslie Staub, Mem Fox, picture books, Rafael Lopez, Tim Mack

Future Favourite Picture Books

When it comes to reading, many children lock on to one or two favourite picture books, insisting that they be … More

Aaron Blabey, children's books, David Roberts, Emily Gravett, Ethan Long, Jon Agee, Julia Donaldson, picture books, Travis Foster

Great Beginnings

Your little one is ready to read solo, but which books do you choose? While it’s important to select something … More

Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Children, children's literature, children’s books, Dan Santat, Dr. Seuss, Emily Gravett, Ethan Long, independent reading, James Dean, Jan Thomas, Jez Alborough, Laurel Snyder, Laurie Keller, Lori Haskins, Mo Willems, Paul Meisel, picture books, reading solo

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