Written and Illustrated by Wallace Edwards Wallace Edwards, the award-winning author of Alphabeasts, has returned with a brilliant collection of illustrated idioms. From a fish opening a “can of worms” to a tap-dancing octopus putting his “best foot forward,” these familiar sayings...

Written by Tera Johnson illustrated by Tania Howells This is a lyrical and reassuring story about growing up and leaving the barn to dance on one’s own. At the biggest barn owl dance of the year, the Leave the Nest Fall Fest, keen dancer Berkeley shines as usual. Next moonrise, however, she and...

Written and Illustrated by Mélanie Watt In this uproarious sequel to Chester, the battle of the picture-book makers continues. Which author-illustrator will come out on top — Chester or Mélanie Watt — is anybody’s guess! This time, there’s no denying (in Chester’s mind) that...

Mmmm. Daniel gets to drink milk fresh from a cow. He also meets and learns all about sheep, floppy-eared pigs, horses and other farm animals. For more information, or to purchase a copy of the book, please visit Kids Can Press .

Written and illustrated by Mélanie Watt Chester is more than a picture book. It is a story told, and retold, by dueling author-illustrators. Mélanie Watt starts out with the story of a mouse in a house. Then Mélanie's cat, Chester, sends the mouse packing and proceeds to cover the...

Written by Paulette Bourgeois Illustrated by Brenda Clark Franklin goes to the head of the class with these four popular stories, now available in one volume. Franklin Goes to School, Franklin’s School Play, Franklin’s Class Trip and Franklin’s Neighborhood are winning tales that have...

Written by Sharon Jennings Illustrated by Mélanie Watt Bearcub follows his mama wherever she goes. By Mama’s side, he discovers how to catch a fish and dig for grubs. With Mama’s help, he learns to climb a tree and find honey. One day, Bearcub is exploring the high country when the sky...

Written by Linda Bailey Illustrated by Bill Slavin Stanley’s Party may have come to an end…but our favourite party animal’s back and ready to roll! Stanley knows he’s not supposed to leave the yard, but he’s dog-tired of it. So when he discovers a way out … he’s...

Written by Andrew Larsen Illustrated by Kate Endle This adorable picture book depicts the cozy places, little friends and memorable adventures that make up the days of a young child. Bella loves the bunny at playschool. It is soft, furry and white — just like the sweater that Bella’s Nonna knit...

Written and illustrated by Mélanie Watt Scaredy Squirrel never leaves his nut tree. It’s way too dangerous out there. He could encounter tarantulas, green Martians or killer bees. But in his tree, every day is the same and if danger comes along, he’s well-prepared. Scaredy Squirrel’s...