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Kids Can Press
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Award-winning publisher of picture books for children 3-7 & non-fiction, fiction & graphic novels for children 8-12.
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Kids Can Press company logo and logo and image of Franklin character with statement text,”Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values.”
December 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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“A hopeful tale and highly readable resource on gender transitions, empathy, and the power of communication.” —Montreal Review of Books

Praise for CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine.
A blue/gray background with snow flakes falling down. On the left is the book cover for Call Me Gray. Below is the logo for Kids Can Press. Text reads: “A hopeful tale and highly readable resource on gender transitions, empathy, and the power of communication.” —Montreal Review of Books
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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On Remembrance Day, we're reading BUNNY THE BRAVE WAR HORSE, written by Elizabeth MacLeod and illustrated by Marie Lafrance.

In BUNNY THE BRAVE WAR HORSE, award-winning nonfiction author Elizabeth MacLeod brings a slice of World War I history to life in this poignant picture book.
A white background. On the left is the book cover for Bunny the Brave War Horse. Below are illustrations of poppy flowers growing. Text to the right reads "Lest We Forget". Above is an illustration of birds flying in the distance. Below is the Kids Can Press logo.
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Praise for FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls. A one-of-a-kind tour through the body that looks at how, why and where humans experience emotions, from award-winning science writer Tanya Lloyd Kyi. bit.ly/4nkVOcC
A blue background. On the left is the book cover for Feeling Your Feelings. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “Creative, informative, and highly engaging… a valuable addition to both early childhood and nonfiction collections.” —Booklist Below the text are illustrations of headers with faces.
November 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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“A quietly appealing dreamscape of a story; perfect for a bedtime cuddle.” —Booklist

Praise for THE NIGHT GIANT, written by Lorenzo Coltellacci and illustrated by Lorenzo Sangió. This charming picture book features a mischievous giant who only comes out at night. https://bit.ly/3LNlRes

A dark blue background with clouds in the background. On the right is the book cover for The Night Giant. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “A quietly appealing dreamscape of a story; perfect for a bedtime cuddle.” —Booklist
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Praise for STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León, illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio. This entertaining contemporary fable offers a stark and timely message about conservation. bit.ly/4pFcMnM
The background is an illustration of houses in a forest. On the left is the book cover for Strange Creatures. Text reads: “An effective, entertaining, and approachable lesson in habitat preservation.” —The Horn Book Below is the Kids Can Press logo.
November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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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! https://bit.ly/4oRGWTh
A blue background. On the left is the book cover for The Museum of Willa and Wade. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. To the right is text for “Independent readers graduating from Narwhal & Jelly will enjoy this sweet, comical story…” —Booklist Below is an illustration of Willa, an ostrich, looking up. Beside her Wade, a penguin, is looking at her.
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Join us for two workshops for educators that provide practical tools and information for the classroom:

- The Misinformation Challenge with Joyce Grant (Nov 5 at 5PM ET)

#FOLDKids25
A dark green graphic with a computer at the centre with a headshot of white woman with short blonde hair wearing black shirt, and a book cover of Can You Believe It?. Virtual Event icon and Captioning icon. Text reads, "The Misinformation Challenge. A Workshop with Joyce Grant. Educators. Wednesday, November 5 at 5PM ET. foldkidsbookfest.org". FOLD Kids Book Fest logo in the bottom right corner.
November 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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On Nov 4, join author Joyce Grant (Can You Believe It?) virtually as she explores how to differentiate between fact and fiction when navigating the web through the interactive game "Pass or Post!".

Register at foldkidsbookfest.org #FOLDKids25
A purple graphic with a computer at the centre with a headshot of white woman with short blonde hair wearing black shirt, and a book cover of Can You Believe It?. Virtual Event icon and Captioning icon. Text reads, "Can You Believe It? An Activity with Joyce Grant. Intermediate: Grades 6-8. Tuesday, November 4 at 9:00AM. foldkidsbookfest.org". FOLD Kids Book Fest logo in the bottom right corner.
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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On Nov 4, join authors Gord Hill, Charlene Rocha and Uma Krishnaswami as they discuss how to talk to kids/teens about difficult topics at home & in the classroom. Moderated by educator Alyssa Gray-Tyghter, this event will also be streamed live on YouTube. bit.ly/4nuDPzW
A dark green graphic with a computer at the centre with three book covers of The Antifa Comic Book, You Can Be An Activist and The Sunshine Project. Virtual Event icon and Captioning icon. Text reads, "From Page to Action: Teaching Youth to Change Their World. Educators. Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30PM ET. foldkidsbookfest.org". FOLD Kids Book Fest logo in the bottom right corner.
November 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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On Nov 4, join author Charlene Rocha virtually as she explores common misconceptions about activism, and examines global and local activism using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Register at foldkidsbookfest.org. #FOLDKids25
A blue graphic with a computer at the centre with a headshot of a young South Asian woman with long black curly hair wearing glasses and a green jacket over a t-shirt and jeans, and a book cover of You Can Be An Activist. Virtual Event icon and Captioning icon. Text reads, "You Can Be An Activist: A Workshop with Charlene Rocha. Teen: Grades 9-11. Tuesday, November 4 at 10AM ET. foldkidsbookfest.org". FOLD Kids Book Fest logo in the bottom right corner.
November 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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“A lovely story.” —Quill and Quire

Praise for CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine. A child shares feelings about their identity with their dad in this powerful story about change, acceptance and, above all, love. https://bit.ly/47yJyhV
A white background. On the left is the book cover for Call Me Gray. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “A lovely story.” —Quill and Quire Below the text is an illustration of Gray, a young child, watching their dad shovel snow.
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Our November cover photo is from BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette. www.kidscanpress.com/pro.../benja...
An illustration from Benjamin Grows a Garden. Benjamin, a young Indigenous boy, sits at the kitchen table with his family. They are eating dishes made from the garden.
November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Can you believe it? You tell us!

All Media Literacy Week we’re learning about fake news and how you can learn to spot it. Today is the final test on identifying fake news! Can you tell which headline is fake and become an Official Fake News Spotter?
A peach background. The main text reads “Which Headline Is Fake?” Text bellow reads: A. Volcano Suddenly Springs Up B. Newly Discovered Earth-Like Planet Named “Ross” C. The Tree Octopus is in Danger of Extinction D. City Looking for Volunteers to Cuddle Rabbits Below is an illustration of a volcano and a rabbit. A peach background. The main text reads “Answer: Which Headline Is Fake?” Smaller text below reads: “A. TRUE! On February 20, 1943, at 4 p.m. in Dionisio Pulido’s cornfield in Mexico, a 2 m (6.5 ft.) high crack suddenly sprang up from the ground! The Paricutín volcano spewed stone, ash and lava for nine years before becoming dormant. B. TRUE! A planet about the same size as Earth was discovered in 2017. It’s named after the star it orbits, Ross 128. And that star was named after its discoverer, Frank Elmore Ross. C. FAKE! There’s no such thing as a tree octopus. The article comes from a 1998 website that was created to get people thinking carefully about what they read online. D. TRUE! Cuddling helps rabbits and cats in animal shelters feel less stressed. More than 900 people applied to be animal cuddlers in Toronto, Canada, in 2017.” Below are illustrations of rabbits and a sad looking tree octopus. A peach background. Centered is an illustration of two young people holding a prize ribbon that reads “Congratulations! Official Fake News Spotter. Helping to keep the Internet safe.” A peach background. Centered is the book cover for Can You Believe It?
November 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Happy Halloween from Kids Can Press and Wednesday Wilson! 🎃

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!
A purple background featuring green slime dripping. Text reads "Happy Halloween" with the Kids Can Press logo below. To the right is an illustration of Wednesday Wilson, a young dark skinned girl, standing over a cauldron filled with green slime, which she is holding with her fingers.
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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13 Canadian books to read with your kids this Halloween, including WEDNESDAY WILSON LOOKS ON THE FRIGHT SIDE, written by Bree Galbraith and illustrated by Morgan Goble https://bit.ly/3LB9LoF
A collage of book covers. Text reads "13 Canadian books to read with your kids this Halloween." Above is the CBCBooks logo.
October 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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This story that starts off with two suspicious factors: it sparks a strong emotion and it all seems a little too good to be true somehow. A dog that commutes each day?

You may have even wondered how the dog managed to break out of her apartment.
A gray background. Centred is the book cover for Can You Believe It?
October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Can you believe it? Maybe!

All Media Literacy Week we’re learning about fake news and how you can learn to spot it. Today we’re learning how to identify if a story is real or fake.
A gray background. The title reads “Is It Fake or Real? You Decide”. Smaller text reads: “Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Do you think this article is fake or real? How would you find out?” Below is an illustration of a web browser. The URL is Teaching Kids News - Readable, teachable news. . An article is shown called “Loyal Dog Waits for Owner Outside of Hospital.” It has a byline, photo, photo credit and is dated. Below two young people discuss the article. Boy: Does something seem off about it? Girl: Maybe. Boy: Does it spark a strong emotion? Girl: Yes- I’m tearing up here. What a sweet dog! A gray background. Main text reads “Think Big to Find the Fake.” Smaller text below reads “ Does something just feel “off” about it? Does it make you extra emotional? What’s the source — who posted it and why? Are they reliable? Have any well-known news sources reported it?” A gray background. The title reads “Is It Fake or Real? You Decide”. Smaller text reads: “To investigate further, you decide to look up some details. We’ve listed below the results of your internet searches.” Internet searches are shown below. They explain some of the facts in the article and that the source is reliable. The article is shown again and text above reads “Real News”
October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Can you believe it? Sometimes!

All Media Literacy Week we’re learning about fake news and how you can learn to spot it. Today we’re learning what real news looks like.
A blue background. A burst at the top reads “Let’s Get Real.” Below is a picture of a news article on a smart phone screen. The article is titled “Boy Gets New Basketball”. Bursts point out that the article has the author’s name (byline), an obvious source, photo credit and date of article. Below, text reads “Real News.” The title reads “What Can You Do About Fake News?” Smaller text reads “If you spot fake news, don’t click on it, like it or share it. If it’s obviously fake and doesn’t seem harmful, then you can probably just ignore it. Some sites let you block or “mute” people so you no longer see their posts. If you think someone has posted something that may cause someone harm, you could tell a trusted adult. They can report it and it may get investigated or taken down. Most social media sites, like Twitter, allow users to click a button to report harmful or abusive posts or bots.” A blue background featuring the book cover for Can You Believe It? Below are illustrations of various people reading the news.
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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WINDOW, written and illustrated by Marion Arbona, is a nominee for the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse (3-5 years category).

In this interactive, one-of-a-kind wordless picture book, extraordinary things are happening behind the windows of the city. https://bit.ly/46HXqWb
A white background. On the left is the book cover for Window. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “Nominated for the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse in the Age 3-5 category” Surrounding the text are black and white illustrations from Window.
October 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Can you believe it? Not always!

All Media Literacy Week we’re learning about fake news and how you can learn to spot it. Today we’re learning how to think like a reporter to help identify fake news stories.
Title text reads “Think Big to Find the Fake”. Smaller text reads “ Question it. Be skeptical. Ask yourself if something’s just not right. Is it trying to spark a big emotional response? Have other media covered the story? Check the source. Who posted it? What do you know about them? Check out the author, photographer and people quoted. Are they real? Do a search to see what others are saying about it. Try a reverse image search (like a keyword search, but for images). Has the original image been altered? Check the date. Is it old?” Title text reads: “Be Like a Reporter and Do Your Research” Below is a small comic. A reporter is shown interviewing someone who tells him that the moon is made of cheese. Next the reporter does research on him computer and finds that the moon is made of rock and iron. The reporter calls a Nasa expert who says that the moon is made of rock and iron. The last panel shows the reporter with a speech bubble saying “Blue cheese? Nope. Need to nip that rumor in the bud!” His computer screen shows that he searched “moon myths”. A preview says that “In 1546, John Heywood jokingly wrote, “The moon is made of greene cheese.” (mental floss) Below the comic are illustrations of young reporters. A green background with the book cover for Can You Believe It? centred. Below are illustrations of young reporters.
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Are you ready for Halloween? We’re reading FRANKIE D, VEGAN VAMPIRE, written by Brian Dutra and Sally Dutra, illustrated by Tiffani Brown.

Can a deathly pale, fanged fourth-grader with a three-legged wolf as a pet keep the fact that he’s a vampire a secret?
A white background. On the left is the book cover for Frankie D Vegan Vampire. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. To the right, text reads “A lovable vampire who’s just trying to fit in.” Above the text are bats and below is a spider. To the right is an illustration of a beet with text that reads “New in paperback!”
October 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Can you believe it? Sometimes!

We’ve all been fooled by a video, article or photo that turned out to be fake. These fake stories are shared every day.
A yellow background. Title text reads “What Is Fake News?” Text reads “What exactly is fake news? Most of the time, it means shareable videos, articles and images that contain lies.” Below is an illustration of a detective with a magnifying glass. A yellow background. Title text reads: “Why Do People Write Fake News Stories?” Smaller text: “Some do it to boost the number of visitors to their website or increase their followers on social media. Others want to spread lies about someone or something. And some people do it to cast doubt about the real news, to get you to stop trusting any news source.” A burst reads “Lies are 70 percent more likely to be shared on Twitter than real news according to a 2018 study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)” Below the text is an illustration of a boy reading an article on his computer that reads “Sun to Burn Out Thursday.” A speech bubble from the boy says “Wow! Everyone needs to be warned about that.” A yellow background. Centred is the book cover for Can You Believe It?
October 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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“A stylish, strange story.” —Kirkus

Praise for STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León and illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio. This entertaining contemporary fable features a stark and timely message about conservation.
A pale yellow background. On the left is the book cover for Strange Creatures. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. To the right, text reads: “A stylish, strange story.” —Kirkus Below is an illustration of a tall tree with animals hiding behind it and waving.
October 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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TODAY! Storytime with Scaredy Squirrel at Vancouver International Children's Festival! See author and illustrator Melanie Watt at 1PM at the Waterfront Theatre. https://bit.ly/3L21Kcl
A cream colored background. Logos for the Vancouver International Children's Festival and Vancouver Writers Fest are at the top of the image. Below is a photo of Melanie Watt and the book cover for Nuts About Scaredy Squirrel.
October 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM