Kids Can Press

21/07/2025

Read an exclusive interview with author Lisa Deresti Betik about "Think Like a Goat": The Science Behind Animal Intelligence – A Smart Read for Curious Kids.

Explore the fascinating world of animal intelligence with "Think Like a Goat", a smart and fun non-fiction book for curious kids in grades 4–8.

14/07/2025

Today is World Orca Day and we have excellent news to share: Springer and her family were spotted on the central coast of BC recently and she has another calf who looks to be about 1.5 years old. The photo was taken by researchers at Whale Point.

June 14th marks the day that Springer was returned to Johnstone Strait.

Learn more about Springer and her story in ORCA RESCUE!, written by Donna Sandstrom and illustrated by Sig Burwash, the true story of the only successful orca rescue and reunion in history. https://bit.ly/49HfaTq

11/07/2025

In Freya and the Snake, Freya watches as her father gets more and more frustrated while trying to catch a snake that’s ventured too close to the family … and then he does the unthinkable. https://bit.ly/44QnbU6

Often books that deal with challenging topics get dismissed as too difficult and therefore not suitable for children. What a delight, then, to see Betsy Bird’s in-depth and thoughtful review of Freya and the Snake on her SLJ blog, A Fuse 8 Production (link in bio). Betsy refers to the book as “an incredible story that highlights a universal child moment of distrust and acceptance unlike anything else on the picture book market.”

Her review reminded us of books such as Death, Duck and the Tulip; The Waiting Dog, and When Dinosaurs Die. These are the kinds of books that make parents flinch, perhaps more so in North America than in Europe as Betsy argues, and Freya and the Snake was originally published in Finland by Förlaget.

Head to Instagram to enter to win a copy of Freya and the Snake!

09/07/2025

"The most powerful picture books are the ones whose stories infiltrate our lives beyond the book, and I could see how parents and educators might say, “Looks like Bob is back again!” when a kid gets a small boo-boo."

From Open Book: KidLit Convos with editor Katie Scott, author Mélina Schoenborn and illustrator Sandra Dumais about BOB THE BOO-BOO, a charming and funny story with an unexpected main character – a boo-boo!

We're delighted today to share a special KidLit Convo between not only the author and illustrator of the award-winning new title, Bob the Boo-Boo (Kids ...

08/07/2025

ORCA RESCUE!, written by Donna Sandstrom and illustrated by Sig Burwash, is recommended by librarians for Summer Book Bingo NW 2025! ORCA RESCUE! is a riveting account of the only successful orca rescue and reunion in history told in first person by Donna Sandstrom, a citizen participant of the rescue. https://bit.ly/3Ig0Nfb

07/07/2025

“This adorable tale will delight any young child with a ­creative imagination.” —School Library Journal

Advanced 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!

THE MUSEUM OF WILLA AND WADE is on sale October 7 and available for pre-order now! https://bit.ly/45XdWU5

03/07/2025

WEDNESDAY WILSON GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS, written by Bree Galbraith and illustrated by Morgan Goble, is Indigo’s July Staff Pick of the Month for the 6+ age category! https://bit.ly/40vIA

In the first entertaining installment in a new early chapter book series, one unfortunate kale incident isn’t enough to stop the unbeatable Wednesday Wilson from pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams – or is it?

02/07/2025

“A triumph of teamwork brings a classic story back to modern readers by showing the benefits of our differences.” —School Library Journal

Advance praise for STEVE, BORN TO RUN, written and illustrated by Kelly Collier. In this early graphic novel from Kelly Collier’s much-loved series, Steve the horse is as pleased with himself as ever – even as he faces a new challenge: being a team player.

STEVE, BORN TO RUN is on sale September 2 available for pre-order now! https://bit.ly/4lyeWT9

01/07/2025

Happy Canada Day from Kids Can Press!

Art from OUR FLAG, written by Ann-Maureen Owens and Jane Yealland, illustrated by Bill Slavin and Esperança Melo.

28/06/2025

Today is the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Want to learn more? We recommend Q***R HISTORY A TO Z, written by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Vivian Rosas. This is a must-have resource for young readers, and a terrific jumping-off point for discussions about history, identity and the progress made by the LGBTQ+ community. https://bit.ly/48LdpUj

27/06/2025

“Those who love irreverent humor will be utterly delighted... A charming tale.” —School Library Journal

Advance praise for CAMPING IN THE WILD, written and illustrated by Nicholas Oldland. A new book in the bestselling Life in the Wild series follows the bear, the moose and the beaver as they give camping a try – what could possibly go wrong? CAMPING IN THE WILD is on sale September 2 available for pre-order now! https://bit.ly/44fMhg5