Kids and Teen Blog
Category: Board Books
New Releases: Kids & Teen Highlights August 2014
by Dan
Board Books + Kids + Picture Books + YA Fiction / July 29, 2014
Is it really almost August? Oh my, summer is really flying by! Fortunately we still have lots of great books for you to read before school starts again. Here's a sneak peek at just a few of the books we have coming out next month for Kids, Middle Grade, and Teen:
TEEN
CONTEMPORARY
Patty Blount
A gut-wrenching, powerful love story told from alternating points of view by the acclaimed author of Send.
When Grace meets Ian, she's afraid. Afraid he'll reject her like the rest of the school, like her own family. After she accuses Zac, the town golden boy, of rape, everyone turns against her. Ian wouldn't be the first to call her a slut and a liar.
Except Ian doesn't reject her. He's the one person who looks past the taunts and the names and the tough-girl act to see the real Grace. He's the one who gives her the courage to fight back.
He's also Zac's best friend.
Ages 13-17
Available August 5
Sandy Hall
Swoon Reads proudly presents its first novel—an irresistible and original romance between two college students told from 14 different viewpoints.
The creative writing teacher, the delivery guy, the local Starbucks baristas, his best friend, her roommate, and the squirrel in the park all have one thing in common—they believe that Gabe and Lea should get together.
Lea and Gabe are in the same creative writing class. They get the same pop culture references, order the same Chinese food, and hang out in the same places. Unfortunately, Lea is reserved, Gabe has issues, and despite their initial mutual crush, it looks like they are never going to work things out. But somehow even when nothing is going on, something is happening between them, and everyone can see it.
Ages 12-17
Available August 26
FANTASY
Francesca Lia Block
Pen has lost her parents. She’s lost her eye. But she has fought Kronen; she has won back her fragile friends and her beloved brother. When a foreboding ship appears in the harbour across from their home, they all start having strange visions of destruction and violence. In a trance, they head for the ship, and their new battles begin—battles that will test their love for one another.
This companion to Love in the Time of Global Warming follows Pen as she searches for love among the ruins, this time using Virgil’s epic Aeneid as her guide. A powerful and stunning book filled with Francesca Lia Block’s beautiful language and inspiring characters.
Ages 14+
Available August 26
MIDDLE GRADE
Alan Gratz & illustrated by Brett Helquist
The League of Seven is the first book in an action-packed, steampunk series by the acclaimed author of Samurai Shortstop, Alan Gratz.
Young Archie Dent knows there really are monsters in the world. His parents are members of the Septemberist Society, whose job it is to protect humanity from hideous giants called the Mangleborn. Trapped in underground prisons for a thousand years, the giant monsters have been all but forgotten-but now they are rising again as the steam-driven America of 1875 rediscovers electricity, the lifeblood of the Mangleborn. When his parents and the rest of the Septemberists are brainwashed by one of the evil creatures, Archie must assemble a team of seven young heroes to save the world.
Ages 10-15
Available August 19
"Action, banter and steampunk-style tech aplenty—plus truly icky foes inspired, the author acknowledges, by the creations of H.P. Lovecraft—make this an appealingly fast-paced trilogy opener."—Kirkus Reviews
KIDS
The Wonderful Wizard of OZ: A BabyLit Colors Primer
Jennifer Adams & illustrated by Alison Oliver
BabyLit® is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar's Alison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent's nursery library.
Frankenstein: A BabyLit Anatomy Primer
Jennifer Adams & illustrated by Alison Oliver
"Will delight bookish babes of all ages."—Cool Mom Picks
"The simplicity of these books is its genius."—Kid Lit Review
Ages infant-4
Available Now
Jennifer Adams & illustrated by Alison Oliver
Now kids can celebrate classic literature in doodle form! With Doodle Lit, artists can use their imaginations to complement favorites such as Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet, Jane Eyre, Alice in Wonderland, and many more.
Sprinkled throughout are also designs with perforated edges, perfect for popping out and crafting! Illustrated in the same colourful and playful style as the acclaimed BabyLit board book series.
Ages 8+
Available August 1
Benjamin Chaud
More adventures await The Bear's Song's Little Bear and Papa Bear. When the bears seek warmth from their chilly perch atop the Paris Opera House, Little Bear is mistaken for a toy bear and whisked away... to a tropical island! Papa Bear sets out on a frenzied journey to find Little Bear, travelling to a bustling wharf, beneath a sea brimming with coral and mermaids, onto a busy beach, and all the way to a sun-drenched island. As in The Bear's Song, Little Bear is featured in every spread. Will Papa Bear—and the reader—find him? Children and parents alike will savor Chaud's lush, detail-rich illustrations and the sweet story as well as the book's bonus seek-and-find elements.
Ages 3-5
Available August 5
"As charming as two bears can be."—Kirkus Reviews
"It’s like a wonderfully Gallic cousin to Where’s Waldo?, and don’t think that Chaud doesn’t know it—there’s a familiar-looking fellow in a striped hat and glasses tucked away in a crowded traffic scene"—Publishers Weekly (starre
Lizi Boyd
Inside a tent it's cozy. But what is going on outside? Is it dark? Is it scary? Not if you have your trusty flashlight! Told solely through images and using a spare yet dramatic palette, artist Lizi Boyd has crafted a masterful exploration of night, nature, and art. Both lyrical and humorous, this visual poem-like the flashlight beam itself-reveals that there is magic in the darkness. We just have to look for it.
Ages 2-6
Available August 12
"Contemplative children will spend hours on each page, noticing such subtleties as reappearing animals and the slowly rising moon over the course of one night in the forest."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Homer Henry Hudson's Curio Museum
Zack Rock
With a nose for adventure and an eye on history, Homer Henry Hudson travels the world for pieces to add to his exhibits at the Curio Museum. Author and illustrator Zack Rock crafts a tale brimming with curiosities, not the least of which is the true identity of the museum's canine caretaker, who, as he reflects on the exotic collection at his paws, becomes inspired to venture out into the unknown once again.
Ages 6-8
Available August 19
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Christmas Picture Books
by Siobhan
Board Books + Kids + Picture Books / December 21, 2011
Trying to think up a last-minute Christmas gift? Or just in need of a stocking stuffer?
For the little ones in your life, you can't really go wrong with a Christmas picture book. After the fun and craziness of Christmas morning, once the house is filled with boxes, bows and wrapping paper (not to mention all those toys!), wouldn't it be nice to curl up with a cup of cocoa for a quiet moment (however brief) and share a story?
Here are a few seasonal books that just might do the trick. Click on the book covers to find out more...
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Kick off Christmas With Sara Gillingham and My Little Stocking
by Crystal
Board Books + Events + Kids + Vancouver / November 29, 2011
Get into the holiday spirit by joining us to celebrate the launch of darling new holiday puppet board book, My Little Stocking, by Sara Gillingham.
Sunday, December 4th from 4-5 at Dilly Dally Kids – 1161 Commercial Drive(at William) in Vancouver.
Sara Gillingham will give a presentation of the book and then help the little ones make a "My Little Ornament" take home keepsake.
For more information contact Dilly Dally Kids at 604-252-9727.
Are You Eating Something Red?
by Dan
Board Books + Kids + Picture Books / May 28, 2010
Here's a super-cute book trailer for Blue Apple's Are You Eating Something Red? by Ryan Sias:
A sturdy board book that's perfect for mealtime fun, Are You Eating Something Red? introduces Greenie, a new mascot for young readers and eaters, who helps kids choose healthy and nutritious fruits and vegetables.
Are You Eating Something Green? placements that accompany the book are also available.
Win The Little Books Boxed Set from Sweetmama.ca!
by Crystal
Board Books + Contests + Kids + Parenting / December 01, 2009
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a family with little ones? Sweetmama.ca has incredible gift ideas for all of the family members on your list!
Our favourite suggestion? The Mommy & Daddy Boxed Set by Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben. Sweetmama.ca liked it too! They said:
This set includes two books on mommies (Mommy Hugs, Mommy Loves), and two on daddies (Daddy Cuddles, Daddy Kisses), each of which show a nice variety of animals loving on their young ones. The last embrace of each book is a child with their parent. I love these for the vocabulary – I had no idea that baby koalas were joeys, and baby hedgehogs were hoglets! – and for the warm affection that is portrayed here without a trace of saccharine.
Equally attractive to me -- and contributing to the warm, cozy atmosphere of the books -- are the paintings. They are bold and richly ochre-toned, but more complex than they look at first glance, making for a gorgeous animal book as well as a quartet of little love stories. What a treat for a parent to share with their own kiddos.
Another one of their favourite gift ideas? The Little Books Boxed Set by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Jen Corace. Great News!!! They are giving one away! All you have to do is leave them a comment with what your families favourite board book is! Enter Here.
For the full review of The Mommy & Daddy Boxed Set and for other fabulous gift ideas for the entire family make sure to visit www.sweetmama.ca.