Kids Can Press

14/08/2025

“A delightful and timely addition to the series, perfect for Halloween and budding entrepreneurs alike.” —School Library Journal

Advanced praise for WEDNESDAY WILSON LOOKS ON THE FRIGHT SIDE, written by Bree Galbraith and illustrated by Morgan Goble. How does a girl get trick-or-treaters to come to her house? Leave it to Wednesday Wilson to find a way in this fun and innovative early-reader Halloween story!

WEDNESDAY WILSON LOOKS ON THE FRIGHT SIDE is on sale September 2 and available for pre-order now!

12/08/2025

Today is World Elephant Day! 🐘

In HAVE YOU SEEN AN ELEPHANT?, written and illustrated by Elina Ellis, a girl’s hilariously unsuccessful search for elephants serves as a clever allegory for the disappearance of these iconic animals. https://bit.ly/4a0DBdc

12/08/2025

MAD AT DAD, written and illustrated by Janie Hao, is a CBC Kids Reads longlist title! This one-of-a-kind, lift-the-flap picture book is about some very big feelings.

11/08/2025

“Lots of scientific detail is packed in the busy illustrations alongside the inviting characters. A strong choice for science-minded kids.” —Booklist

Praise for BUT WHERE DO SEA TURTLES LIVE?, written and illustrated by Elina Ellis. Dive deep into the mystery of sea turtles in the latest addition to the Alex’s Field Guides series.

BUT WHERE DO SEA TURTLES LIVE? is available now! https://bit.ly/4cHKSRT

08/08/2025

Today is International Cat Day and tomorrow is Book Lovers Day—two amazing days in a row!

We’re reading CATNIP MOUSE, written and illustrated by A. J. Smith. A disagreement between two animal friends turns into a laugh-out-loud word game with heart. https://bit.ly/4maCgXZ

07/08/2025

We are saddened to learn that Razia Jan passed has away, but fortunately, her legacy lives on through the Zabuli Education Center outside of Kabul, Afghanistan. https://nyti.ms/4oFGdWi

Learn more about Razia Jan in RAZIA’S RAY OF HOPE, written by Elizabeth Suneby and illustrated by Suana Verelst.

Before 9/11, she ran a dry cleaning business in Massachusetts; in the aftermath, she returned home after decades away to educate young girls.

06/08/2025

“a calming narrative that captures the common push-pull dynamic between siblings.” —The Horn Book

Praise for THE KITE COLLECTOR, written and illustrated by Zoey Abbott. This delightful book features a special sibling bond offers a wonderful lesson about the joy that can be found in being open to new experiences.

THE KITE COLLECTOR is available now! https://bit.ly/3EumSog

05/08/2025

“The story’s messages, both about fulfilling one’s goals and about the no-big-deal-ness of small injuries, are delivered memorably—and painlessly.” — The Horn Book

Praise for BOB THE BOO-BOO, written by Mélina Schoenborn and illustrated by Sandra Dumais. This charming and funny story stars an unexpected main character – a boo-boo! https://bit.ly/3R4Ry2q

04/08/2025

Today is International Owl Awareness Day and we're reading SAVING THE SPOTTED OWL, written by Nicola Jones and illustrated by Alexandra Finkeldey. Readers will learn about saving threatened species – and meet real owls! – in this endearing true story of an owl chick’s rescue.

SAVING THE SPOTTED OWL is available now! https://bit.ly/45s3frX

01/08/2025

August 1 was officially recognized as Emancipation Day across Canada in 2021 thanks to the work of Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, MP Majid Jowhari and Rosemary Sadlier, author of THE KIDS BOOK OF BLACK HISTORY IN CANADA. This important and comprehensive exploration of 400 years of Black history in Canada is available now! https://bit.ly/40rFcp7

31/07/2025

DARK CLOUD, written by Anna Lazowski and illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee, is a 2026 Sakura Medal Nominee, English language picture books category. The Sakura Medal program brings together students from international schools across Japan each year to vote for their favorite books.

Written with compassion and care, DARK CLOUD is a thoughtful story about a little girl who visualizes her depression as a way of learning to cope.