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Alison McGauley
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#Author of big-hearted stories for little readers. #teacher #parent #chronicillness #IBD #arthritis
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🇨🇦Happy I Read Canadian Day!

This is a day to celebrate the range and diversity of books created for children by Canadian creators.
#kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky @picturebookseh.bsky.social
The I read Canadian logo in English and French, the year 2025 and the front covers of many Canadian picture books.
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians
The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea. Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott
October 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Kenzie and her family love adventuring in the fall & through all the seasons of the year!

Come get your signed copy of Kenzie's Little Tree & enjoy the seasonal adventures with your family or students!
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I’m looking forward to chatting with folks at Indigo Milton, Saturday, October 4th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
September 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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🍎Calling #teachers, #librarians & #families with little ones! Come out to Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre to get your signed copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE!

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💕📚I’m looking forward to chatting with folks at Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre, Sunday, September 14 from 12-5. What? Author visit - Alison McGauley Where? Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre When? Sunday, September 14 12-5 p.m.
September 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Come out to Indigo Burlington to get your signed copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE along with a FREE Teacher’s Guide that aligns with the Ontario Curriculum & connects to reading, writing, science & social emotional learning!
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💕📚I’m looking forward to chatting with folks at Indigo Burlington, Sunday, Sept. 7th from 11-4 P.M.
August 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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🍎Calling all elementary teachers! Come out to Indigo Guelph to get your signed copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE along with a FREE Teacher’s Guide, Sat. Aug 23, 11-3.
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Get Ready for Back to School! Get a signed copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE & FREE Teacher’s Guide! Indigo Guelph Author visit - Alison mcgauley Saturday, Aug. 23 11-3 p.m.
August 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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At Picture Books, eh! we're thrilled to share our summer releases!

Read these books inside or at the beach!

#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit
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ALt: The title reads SUMMER RELEASES. We see 18 new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of sun, a popsicle, watermelon and flowers. My Street Remembers - Karen Krossing & Cathie Jamieson Vampire Jam Sandwich - Casey Lyall & Nici Gregory You Can’t Tame A Tiger - Stephanie Ellen Sy & Julien Chung Yaya and the Dan-tats - Camellia Koo & Phoebe Xiao Curry Means More - Maria Marianayagam & Geeta Ladi MAYA INSIDE - Alison Hughes & Brady Sato The Christmas that Almost Wasn’t - Laura Alary & Ana Eguaras Who Needs the Dark? - Laura Alary & Risa Hugo RJ and the Ticking Clock - Ian Duncan & Scot Ritchie Diaper Kid - Loretta Garbutt & Hayley Lowe Emerson the Elephant Seal - Ginger Ngo The Dog who Saved the Bees - Stephanie Gibeault & David Hohn
July 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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🌸 Meet author Alison McGauley and get your signed copy of KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE at Toronto's Indigo Mount Sinai on July 17th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The title reads, Book Signing with Alison McGauley. We see a picture of the front cover of Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley & Emilie Leduc, the Indigo logo, a hospital, a picture of Kenzie and Mom hugging, and a picture of Kenzie and Mom building in the snow. At the bottom, the details read: You are invited! What: Book signing for KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE Where: Indigo Mount Sinai, 600 University Ave When: Thursday, July 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
July 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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🚗KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE is travelling North this summer!
💕Hope to see you in the Sault, Sudbury or Richards Landing!

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June 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Please sponsor my Gutsy Walk to help find a cure for #IBD
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Please purchase a copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE (ppl in KW / Cambridge area) through my website with ALL profits going to Crohn’s & Colitis CAN: www.alisonmcgauley.com/contact
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On a red background, we see the gutsywalk.ca and crohn's & colitis logos, the book Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley & Emilie Leduc, a picture of Alison's Gutsy Walk page and the text, "Order KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE at alisonmcgauley.com. ALL profits go to Crohn's & Colitis Canada. Donate to my walk at gutsywalk.ca. Thank you."
May 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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🍁Picture Books, Eh! is hosting the spring edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, June 16th at 7pm.

Tune in to hear some amazing new books!

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Picture Books, Eh! is hosting the spring edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, June 16th at 7pm. Tune in to hear some amazing new books!
May 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE, a gorgeous & engaging new #picturebook by Cynthia Mackey and Vikki Zhang!
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#nature #bees
May 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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‼️Please purchase KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE from @thespanielstale.bsky.social by May 25 to support #Canadian creators, #indiebookstores and the #Arthritis Society!

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A graphic on a pink background that says if you get a copy of Kenzie‘s little tree from the spaniel’s tale by May 25, then 10% of the proceeds will be donated to arthritis society Canada.
May 17, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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💕Thank you to 12X12 for hosting me on the blog and thank you to all the members who shared thoughts, stories and positive messages!
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May 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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🌸💕An amazing time was had at The Spaniel’s Tale Bookstore!
#kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky #chronicillness
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May 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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🏳️‍🌈Check out this powerful book for young readers!
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#kidlit #EduSky #pride
ALT: A blue-green background with the title “Book Recommendations” and Alison McGauley’s logo. The front cover of the picture book PRIDE IS LOVE by Dano Moreno and Nakul P. along with a five-star review that reads: This is an empowering and inclusive book for young children and families. The spare, positive text, and vibrant, expressive illustrations pair beautifully in communicating the importance of pride. This story would make a great read aloud for families, pre-schools, and primary classrooms. Displayed in the graphic are also pictures of a rainbow flag and a heart.
April 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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🌸 Get your signed copy of KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE just in time for #MothersDay!

🌸 Features family adventures & reminds kids that they are strong, just like like Mom, and just like the little tree.

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The title reads, Book Signing with Alison McGauley. We see a picture of the front cover of the picture book Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley & Emilie Leduc, the Indigo logo, a picture of Kenzie and Mom hugging, and a picture of Kenzie and Mom building in the snow. At the bottom, the details read: You are invited! What: Book signing for KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE Where: Indigo Guelph, 435 Stone Road West When: Sat., May 10, 11AM-3PM
April 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Let’s celebrate #DisabilityBookWeek with these powerful #picturebooks that feature children and families living with a variety of disabilities.

#disability #kidlit #EduSky #parents #teachers #chronicillness
A yellow background with the title "It's Disability Book Week!". We also see Alison McGauley's logo and a flower border. There are covers of children's picture books that feature characters with disabilities.
April 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Dogs Vs. Humans is full of facts & fun!

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A blue-green background with the title “Book Recommendations” and Alison McGauley’s logo. The front cover of the picture book Dogs Vs. Humans: A Showdown of the Senses by Stephanie Gibeault and Bambi Edlund along with a five-star review that reads: “Fun for people of all ages who enjoy a little competition! This book is so much fun for people of all ages who enjoy a little competition! Readers are presented with face-offs such as “who sees better, who smells better,” etc., side-bar facts, jokes, and lots of hilarious illustrations. And who is the winner between dogs and humans? You’ll have to read it to find out! This book makes a perfect read-aloud for homes and classrooms alike.” Featured in the graphic are also pictures of dogs and a boy.
April 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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🇨🇦I’ll be at Indigo Barrhaven Saturday, May 3rd signing copies of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE. Please say hello between 1-4PM at 125 RioCan Ave in Nepean, ON.

#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #IBD #arthritis
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The title reads, Book Signing with Alison McGauley. We see a picture of the front cover of the picture book Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley & Emilie Leduc, the Indigo logo, and a picture of Kenzie in each season with her little tree with the heading, Kenzie cares for her tree, no matter the season. At the bottom, the details read: You are invited! What: Book signing for KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE Where: Indigo Barrhaven, 125 RioCan Ave, Nepean When: Sat., May 3, 1PM-4PM
April 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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🎉I am THRILLED to announce that I will be joined by Emilie Leduc, the illustrator of KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE, for a book launch at @thespanielstale.bsky.social in Ottawa!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #IBD #arthritis
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A graphic titled Book Launch! The subtitle reads, "Join author Alison McGauley & illustrator Emilie Leduc for the launch of their new picture book, Kenzie's Little Tree" Event includes: Book reading, art activity and book signing. When: Sunday, May 4 form 10-11 am Where: The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore, 1131 Wellington St. W, Ottawa. 10% of proceeds donated to Crohn's & Colitis CAN and Arthritis Society CAN. We see a picture of the book Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley and Emilie Leduc, a picture of the little tree, and the Spaniel's Tale and Orca Book Publishers' logos.
April 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Be sure to check out this gorgeous picture book, THE JADE BRACELET, by Hà Dinh and Yong Ling Kang, coming April 22nd!
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A blue-green background with the title “Book Recommendations” and Alison McGauley’s logo, the front cover of the picture book THE JADE BRACELET by Hà Dinh and Yong Ling Kang along with a five-star review that reads: A beautiful story of family, heritage, and traditions! This is a beautiful story of family, heritage, and traditions. The young girl in the story doesn’t like the jade bracelet given to her by her mother as it doesn’t shimmer, sparkle or shine like the other girls’ bracelets. However, after some thinking and examination, she realizes that her bracelet is actually sparkly and important after all. The watercolor illustrations add a timeless and relatable feel to the story. Featured in the graphic is also a picture of jade bracelets.
April 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Have you seen the incredible KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE coloring pages, created by Emilie Leduc?

Download at: www.orcabook.com/Assets/PDFs/...

#kidlit #EduSky #parents #chronicillness

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April 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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🌷At Picture Books, Eh! we're thrilled to share our spring releases!

🌧️☀️Read these books inside on a rainy afternoon, or outside on a sunny day picnic!

#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #ireadcanadian #teachers #librarians #parents
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The title reads SPRING RELEASES. We see 18 new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of flowers and bees.
April 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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A huge thanks from Mr. Moose and all of us at Picture Books, Eh! for coming out to support these creators as they read their new picture books. We enjoyed amazing Canadian books and music as well as a feeling of support and community.
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A screenshot from the picture books review crew party featuring all of the presenters along with a graphic of a moose and a beaver. One spread from each of the nine picture books that were read along with the logos for CANSCAIP and Picture Books, Eh!
April 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM