Canadian author/illustrator Jo Rioux talks about updating Cat's Cradle: The Golden Twine and how, soon, it will be a trilogy and perhaps more in this Q&A.
Two great middle grade reads - The Way Past Winter and The Nightmare Thief.
Books for kids reviewed include pizza-loving aliens, gods and godlings and an ancient curse.
Another fun graphic novel by author/illustrator Ben Hatke following the story of Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl.
Be prepared for Giant-speak if reading The Giant From the Fire Sea aloud.
Ah, everything is explained. As I read Might Jack and the Goblin King graphic novel by Ben Hatke ($20.99, Raincoast Books, First Second), I felt as though I was missing something. I kept stopping to re-read the front flap, wondering... Continue Reading →
I love picture books. My personal favourite as a child was Oh What Busy Day by Gyo Fujikawa. I remember getting it from my local library as often as I could, and my mom reading it, over and over. I... Continue Reading →
Highlighted Two books that have stayed with me since I read them in December are both from Raincoast Books (www.raincoastbooks.com) – Green Vanilla Tea by Marie Williams and Laughing at my Nightmare by Shane Burcaw. Both books share the common... Continue Reading →