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Freddie the Flyer
By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, Fred Carmichael. 2023
A gorgeous picture book that pays homage to aviator Freddie Carmichael — the first Indigenous commercial pilot in the Arctic…
—with each month of the year highlighting moments from his life, the beauty of the North and the power of dreams.When Freddie was young, he saw a plane up close for the first time when it dropped off supplies at his family’s remote bush camp. He was instantly hooked.Freddie has flown for nearly seventy years, doing everything from supply runs to search and rescue to transporting dog teams to far-flung areas.This book celebrates Freddie’s early dreams of flying and his later achievements. Readers move with Freddie through the year, hearing about his journey as a pilot and leader, while learning the names of the months in Gwich’in and Inuvialuktun at the same time. Art from Inuvialuit painter Audrea Loreen-Wulf perfectly captures the incredible Western Arctic as well as Freddie’s love for aviation.Phoenix Gets Greater
By Marty Wilson-Trudeau. 2022
When the Stars Came Home
By Brittany Luby. 2023
Published to rave reviews, here is a heartwarming look at how the comfort of tradition and story can create a…
true sense of belonging, told through an Indigenous lens. When Ojiig moves to the city with his family, he misses everything they left behind. Most of all, he misses the sparkling night sky. Without the stars watching over him, he feels lost. His parents try to help, but nothing seems to work. Not glow-in-the-dark sticker stars, not a star-shaped nightlight. But then they have a new idea for how to make Ojiig feel better — a special quilt stitched through with family stories that will wrap Ojiig in the warmth of knowing who he is and where he came from. Join this irresistible family as they discover the power of story and tradition to make a new place feel like home.The Perfect Sushi
By Emily Satoko Seo. 2023
Miko likes things to be perfect. When she makes lopsided sushi for her grandmother’s birthday, she replaces it with perfectly…
formed sushi created by a restaurant robot. Upon delivering her gift, Miko discovers that kokoro (heart) – not impeccability – is the key ingredient to the perfect present. Sprinkled with engaging onomatopoeia, this unique title is infused with Japanese culture and delivers a universal message about the value of intention. A do-it-yourself sushi recipe is included.Benny the Bananasaurus Rex
By Sarabeth Holden, Emma Pedersen. 2022
A funny and relatable story of a little boy who can be anything he wants to be (whether it’s a…
dinosaur, or a banana, or both!) with a big imagination and a bit of help from his anaana.Sharon, Lois and Bram's Peanut Butter and Jelly (Sharon, Lois & Bram's Classic Songs)
By Sharon Hampson, Lois Lillienstein, Bram Morrison, Randi Hampson. 2023
A Globe and Mail Bestseller!From the creators of Skinnamarink comes another picture book based on the classic sandwich song made…
famous by this beloved trio of children's entertainers.First you dig the peanuts and you dig 'em, you dig 'em, you dig 'em, dig 'em, dig 'em. Peanut, peanut butter, JELLY!Sharon, Lois & Bram invite readers to join them on an adventure to a magical place where a diverse group of animals and children come together to create the most delicious of snacks: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Accompanied by Qin Leng's wonderfully whimsical illustrations, this delightful picture book celebrates friends, community, music and a favorite tasty treat — mmm mmm mmmm!Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance (Amy Wu)
By Kat Zhang, Charlene Chua. 2023
When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can’t wait to try it out herself in this charming and…
brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series.Amy Wu loves to move. From wriggling to shimmying to toe-tapping, she just can’t keep still, not when there’s music all around her! So when Amy sees Chinese ribbon dancing for the first time, she has to try it out. Only, how can she throw the perfect dance party when she doesn’t have the perfect ribbon for her dance? A special story from Mom may be just the thing to get Amy moving to the music again.It's Time for Berries!
By Ceporah Mearns, Jeremy Debicki, Tindur Peturs. 2023
Celebrating the traditional practise of gathering Arctic berries and other Inuit traditional land uses, this cute story of determination and…
enjoying the outdoors is perfect for grandkids to share with their grandparents.Oolichan Moon (Sisters Learn Foods of the Elders)
By Samantha Beynon, Lucy Trimble. 2022
Oolichan Moon is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of…
traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. Together, author Samantha Beynon and illustrator Lucy Trimble have created a children’s book rich with cultural knowledge and tradition that relates to their Nisga'a ancestry surrounding the oolichan fish. With playful text and vibrant illustrations, young readers can learn alongside the two Nisga'a sisters as they are gifted with sacred knowledge from their Elders, passed down for many generations in the oral tradition. A gorgeous celebration of Nisga'a language, history and culture, Oolichan Moon also includes historical and cultural information about the oolichan fish and related Nisga'a vocabulary.Smile So Big
By Sunshine Quem Tenasco. 2023
A magical mirror helps a young girl understand her true beauty in this new picture book from the creators of…
Nibi’s Water Song.When Challa comes home in tears after being teased about her smile, her mom gives her a special gift. It’s a magic mirror — shiny, beaded and beautiful — passed on from her mom, and from her djo djo before her.Challa’s mom tells her that when anyone looks into the mirror, they will see their true self. There’s just one rule: Everyone has to say what they see in the reflection.At first the mirror seems to work for everyone but her. Challa keeps looking and looking. The more beauty she sees in herself, the happier she feels, and the longer she looks into the mirror, the more beauty she sees, until finally Challa sees so much beauty, she can't contain her smile!This special story, from award-winning activist Sunshine Quem Tenasco and artist Chief Lady Bird, introduces readers to concepts of self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and recognition of the unique beauty that comes from within.Malaika, Carnival Queen (The Malaika Series #4)
By Irene Luxbacher, Nadia L. Hohn. 2023
Egyptian Lullaby
By Hatem Aly, Zeena M. Pliska. 2023
A rich, beautifully layered ode to the great city of Cairo, Egypt, its people, and culture.Every night, my Ametti Fatma…
sings the sounds of Egypt to me as I fall asleep. This is the Nile, that flows through the city. Swish, swoosh, swish. This is the boat, that glides on the Nile, that flows through the city. Swish, swoosh, swish.Each night, a young girl's Auntie Fatma puts her to bed, singing a lullaby filled with rich imagery of her home in Egypt. As Auntie Fatma sings, we are given a glimpse of modern Cairo, from boats making their way down the Nile to gentle calls to prayer from the mosques to young children joyfully playing soccer in the streets. Join Zeena Pliska and Hatem Aly on a vibrant journey to Cairo in this gorgeous, layered song.Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One
By Chief Lady Bird. 2022
In this beautifully illustrated book, a determined young Anishnaabe girl in search of adventure goes on a transformative journey into…
a forest on her traditional territory. She is joined by a chorus of her ancestors in red dresses, who tell her they remember what it was like to be carefree and wild, too. Soon, though, the girl is challenged by a monster named Hate, who envelops her in a cloud of darkness. She climbs a mountain to evade the monster, and, with the help of her matriarchs and the power of Thunderbird, the monster is held at bay. Together the young girl and her ancestors beat their drums in song and support, giving the girl the confidence she needs to become a changemaker in the future, capable of fending off any monster in her way. Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One is a moving and powerful book about Indigenous resistance and ancestral connection.Sitting Shiva
By Erin Silver, Michelle Theodore. 2022
All from a Walnut
By Ammi-Joan Paquette, Felicita Sala. 2022
A moving, multigenerational story about love, family roots, and the cycle of lifeWhen Emilia finds a walnut one morning, Grandpa…
tells her the story behind it: of his journey across the ocean to a new home, with only one small bag and a nut in his pocket. “I planted my little tree in good brown soil, so it would grow strong here forever.” “In this house? In this yard?” “Shall we go see?” Step by step, Grandpa teaches Emilia how to cultivate her own seed. But as her little nut grows, Grandpa begins to slow down—until one sad day, Emilia has to say goodbye. Emilia’s sapling looks as droopy as she feels . . . but she knows just what to do. From acclaimed author and illustrator Ammi-Joan Paquette and Felicita Sala, this tender story is a poignant reminder that the best things grow with time—and that even when they are no longer here, the ones we love are always a part of us.Beautiful You, Beautiful Me
By Tasha Spillett-Sumner, Salini Perera. 2022
A child who looks different from her mother finds beauty and belonging in this new book from the creator of…
the New York Times bestseller I Sang You Down from the StarsThe Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship (The Proudest Blue #2)
By Hatem Aly, Ibtihaj Muhammad, S. K. Ali. 2023
The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from…
Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. It’s picture day and Faizah can’t wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister. Faizah’s teacher starts the day by asking her students to envision the kind of world they want, inspiring Faizah and her friends to spend the day helping one another in ways large and small. But when it’s time for sibling pictures, Faizah realizes that she and her older sister, Asiya, don’t match like her classmates do with their siblings. With help from her classmates inspired by Asiya’s hijab, Faizah finds that acts of kindness can come back to you in unexpected ways. From Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and fellow bestselling, award-winning creators S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly comes a heartfelt exploration of friendship, faith, and the joy of spreading kindness wherever you go.Water Love
By Natalie Hodgson, Rajean Willis. 2022
Water Love, a beautifully illustrated spoken word picture book, tells the story of Kaya, a young Black girl as she…
navigates her lifelong love of water amid the disapproval of her friends and despite her mother’s deep-seated fear of the water. Combatting stereotypes, Kaya joins an all-Black surfing program; in this program, as she begins to understand the larger struggles of the Black experience, she learns to love her “real” self and finds joy in expressing herself through her passion for surfing. Water Love was inspired by the North Preston Surf Program in Nova Scotia, an organization that works to encourage a stronger representation of Black people in water sports.Storyteller Skye: Teachings from My Ojibway Grandfather
By Lindsay Christina King, Carolyn Frank. 2023
Have you ever wondered why Rabbit has such long ears? Or why Raccoon is wearing a mask? In this collection…
of funny and unique short stories, young Skye enlightens us in a number of Indigenous teachings, passed down to her from her Ojibway Grandfather. Through her natural gift of storytelling, Skye encourages other children to embrace the art and become storytellers, too!  I Love My Body Because
By Shelly Anand, Erika Rodriguez Medina, Nomi Ellenson. 2022
All Are Welcome meets Bodies Are Cool in this picture book that shows us what makes every body special.Everybody has…
a body and every body is good. Your body takes you where you want to go. Your body is your first home. And your body is different from everyone else’s body! I Love My Body Because is a gentle and poetic picture book for the youngest readers about celebrating your own body and all the different, wonderful bodies that make up our world.