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It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

It's Publishing Day! Congratulations to the creators of these amazing books 📚
New Picture Books
-Kohkom's First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
-Ayah and the Big World Outside by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
-Nature's Partners by Eugenia Perrella, Lucilla Tubaro
-A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
-A Whale of a Dream by Maïlys Cart-Lamy
-Let's Eat by Rina Singh, Flo Leung
New Board Book
-One, Two, I Love You by Julie Thompson
New Chapter Books
-The Three Wolves by Eric Walters, Olga Barinova
-This Book Stinks by Danielle Saint-Onge,
Jeff Szpirglas, Alyssa Waterbury
New Nonfiction
-Why Trust a Scientist? by Kate MacDonald, Teddy Kang
-Choose Happy by Elizabeth MacLeod, Julie McLaughlin
-Beyond Earth by Yolanda Ridge,
Oliver Ridge
New Hi-Lo Books
-Fast Break by Anjali Joshi
-Kat vs. Dogs by Jocelyn Shipley
-Trust No One by Karen Bass
-Delta Oblivion by Elizabeth J.M. Walker
New Picture Books in French
- Le premier tambour de Kohkom by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey
- Ayah et le vaste monde by Souad Shehab, Julie Sedivy, Barkha Lohia
New bilingual book
Kohkom’s First Drum / nôhkom nistam omistikwaskihkoma by Monique Gray Smith, Karlene Harvey, Dorothy Thunder
Look for them in bookstores and libraries near you, or order online at orcabook.com!
#pubday #newbooks #kidlit #canlit

The Polestar Calendars line is joining the Orca pod! 🗓️
These practical and stunning calendars are now being published and distributed by Orca.
Orca and Polestar together gives the brand a strong home, expanded reach and the support to keep these beloved calendars thriving.
Find them online at orcabook.com!
This Land Is a Lullaby has won the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Award in the Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books category!
This beautiful picture book evokes the sights and sounds of a prairie evening and conveys a powerful message of reconciliation and reclamation as ancestors dance and sing a lullaby to a child.
Our heartfelt congratulations to author Tonya Simpson and illustrator Delreé Dumont!
#GGBooks #PicturebookforKids

There are lots of things that can make us happy. But have you ever thought about why?
😄 In Choose Happy, young readers will discover the history and science behind happiness, plus steps they can take to make themselves happier.
😊 An illustrated nonfiction book, Choose Happy is the first in the new Feel Good, Do Good series for middle-grade readers.
Find it in libraries and bookstores near you, or online at our website!
#FindingHappiness #KidLit #ScienceofHappiness

There is a world outside Ayah has never known 🩵
In this moving picture book, Ayah, who has always lived in a refugee camp, is trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up.
Then she dreams of a swallow who shows her there are places without fences, and without war, she realizes she wants to be free like him.
Written by Souad Shehab and Julie Sedivy. Illustrated by Barkha Lohia.
Find it in bookstores and libraries today.

Pick an emoji and find your next middle-grade book pick!
Looking for more middle-grade nonfiction that can inspire curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world? Check out the link in our bio.
#Nonfiction #STEAMbooks

Pick an emoji and find your next middle-grade book pick!
Looking for more middle-grade nonfiction that can inspire curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world? Check out the link in our bio.
#Nonfiction #STEAMbooks

Pick an emoji and find your next middle-grade book pick!
Looking for more middle-grade nonfiction that can inspire curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world? Check out the link in our bio.
#Nonfiction #STEAMbooks

Pick an emoji and find your next middle-grade book pick!
Looking for more middle-grade nonfiction that can inspire curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world? Check out the link in our bio.
#Nonfiction #STEAMbooks

Pick an emoji and find your next middle-grade book pick!
Looking for more middle-grade nonfiction that can inspire curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world? Check out the link in our bio.
#Nonfiction #STEAMbooks

Pick an emoji and find your next middle-grade book pick!
Looking for more middle-grade nonfiction that can inspire curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world? Check out the link in our bio.
#Nonfiction #STEAMbooks

Pick an emoji and find your next middle-grade book pick!
Looking for more middle-grade nonfiction that can inspire curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world? Check out the link in our bio.
#Nonfiction #STEAMbooks

Already planning for the fall? Our Original Student Calendar is here!
For 40+ years, this back-to-school bestseller has helped students get organized.
➡️ Developed especially for university, college and high-school students.
#Planners #agendas #studentlife

A picture book pick for little artists!
In A Whale of a Dream, a whale takes Lena on an adventure to study modern art and she rediscovers her passion for drawing.
➡️ Immersive illustrations portray Lena and the whale moving through the museum in the style of famous impressionist artists.
Find it in bookstores and libraries near you, or online on our website.
#ArtHistory #PicturebooksforKids #KidLit

The Meg and Greg series can help any child who’s learning to read—one of the most important things a child learns to do!
Why striving readers will love Meg and Greg:
✔️ Easy-to-read font
✔️ Comic-style illustrations
✔️ Engaging plots
✔️ Each story builds on the previous one
These decodable books have special features to help all kids learn to read, and especially those who have the added challenge of dyslexia or who are learning English as an additional language.
➡️ Comment *decodable* to learn more about the Meg and Greg books and check your DMs for the link!
#DecodableBooks #LearningtoRead #Phonics #EarlyReaders #BeginnerReaders #TeachingPhonics
Monique Gray Smith shares her favorite illustration from Kohkom's First Drum ❤️
An age-appropriate introduction to the topic of the Sixties Scoop, Kohkom's First Drum emphasizes the connection between Charlie and his kohkom and the power of their drumming together to help them heal.
➡️ Learn more about this beautiful picture book in the full Q&A video with author Monique Gray Smith. Link in our bio.
Vibrantly illustrated by Karlene Harvey.
#KidLit #IntergenerationalHealing #Picturebook

Victoria group book launch alert! 📣
Meet the creators of these amazing new books for kids and teens, enjoy some refreshments and get a book signed at our group book launch.
When: Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
Where: Munro's Books
All ages are welcome!
#YYJEvents #BookLaunch #VictoriaEvents

A moving picture book that explores grief through nature, art, and the transformative power of friendship. 🫶
In A Garden of Berries and Crows, Maeve and Fern create a connection that helps them both heal and honor the family they lost.
Look for it in bookstores and libraries today 🩵
#Picturebooksaboutgrief #neurodiversity #booksforkids #kidlit
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