Kids Can Press

NON FICTION

➗ ADVENTURES IN MATH, written by Carleigh Wu and illustrated by Sean Simpson

🧠 FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls

GRAPHIC NOVELS

🦄 DRAGON VS. UNICORN: FRIENDS OR FRENEMIES?, written by P. J. Hoover and illustrated by Lisa Wiley

🖼️ THE MUSEUM OF WILLA AND WADE, written by Judith Henderson and illustrated by Sara Sarhangpour

🌲 STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León, illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio

🐱🐶 CATNIP MOUSE, written by A. J. Smith and illustrated by A. J. Smith

🌙 THE NIGHT GIANT, written by Lorenzo Coltellacci and illustrated by Lorenzo Sangió

🌰 NUTS ABOUT SCAREDY SQUIRREL, written and illustrated by Melanie Watt

Happy Book Birthday to all of the new Kids Can Press titles on sale today! 🎉

PICTURE BOOKS

⛸️ CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine

🌙 THE NIGHT GIANT, written by Lorenzo Coltellacci and illustrated by Lorenzo Sangió

🌰 NUTS ABOUT SCAREDY SQUIRREL, written and illustrated by Melanie Watt

🌲 STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León, illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio

A green background. On the left is the book cover Benjamin Grows a Garden. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads: “This touching story of a mother and son planting vegetables for the season would be a great addition to any library’s nature or gardening collection.” —SLJ Below the text is an illustration of three children eating corn.

Praise for BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette. Readers follow along step-by-step as Benjamin plants and cares for his garden and imagines the harvest to come. https://bit.ly/44gDx82

October 6-10 is #ScienceLiteracyWeek. As a writer of #Stem #PictureBooks, I am glad to contribute to a better understanding of science among children. #Teachers, here are a few book suggestions! @pajamapress.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

MAD AT DAD is the 2025 CBC Kids Reads Winner! Congratulations to author and illustrator Janie Hao!

MAD AT DAD, a one-of-a-kind, lift-the-flap picture book about some very big feelings, is available now.

An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America, QUEER HISTORY A TO Z is available now!

October is LGBTQ+ History Month and we’re reading QUEER HISTORY A TO Z, written by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Vivian Rosas.

Did you know that October is Filipino American History Month? To celebrate Filipino voices we’re reading WHAT LOLO WANTS, written by Cristina Oxtra and illustrated by Jamie Bauza. In this heartwarming and poignant story, a girl and her grandfather share a love beyond words. https://bit.ly/4eJvggs

A PLANET IS A POEM, written by Amanda West Lewis and illustrated by Oliver Averill, is shortlisted for the Lane Anderson Award in the young readers category. Science and poetry combine in an out-of-this-world exploration of the wonders of our solar system.

Happy Halloween! Our October cover photo is from I LIKE YOUR FACE, written by Brad Davidson and illustrated by Rachel Más Davidson. I LIKE YOUR FACE is available now! www.kidscanpress.com/product/i-li...

We're so excited to introduce the 2025 Lane Anderson Award Young Reader Shortlist! Visit our website for more info: laneandersonaward.ca/2025-shortli... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @valerydesignwrks.bsky.social

Can’t wait to do this with my fellow FilAm authors! October is Filipino American History Month. We’re coming together to share content from #filam creators all month! Follow #FAHMbookstatour and #Filtheshelves! @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

A white background. On the left side of the image is the book cover for Dragon vs. Unicorn: Friends or Frenemies? Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads: “A unique early reader with an interactive plot-your-own-story element that is sure to be a hit with reluctant readers.” —SLJ Below is an illustration of Dragon and Unicorn singing karaoke.

“A unique early reader with an interactive plot-your-own-story element that is sure to be a hit with reluctant readers.” —SLJ

dvanced praise for DRAGON VS. UNICORN: FRIENDS OR FRENEMIES, written by P. J. Hoover and illustrated by Lisa Wiley. https://bit.ly/3IlYOGq

🌱 BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette

🫓 REZ KID, written by Andrea Landry and illustrated by Isabella Fassle

🛶 MORNING ON THE LAKE, written by Jan Bourdeau Waboose and illustrated by Karen Reczuch

⭐ SKYSISTERS, written by Jan Bourdeau Waboose and illustrated by Brian Deines

🌩️ BENJAMIN’S THUNDERSTORM, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Celebrate Indigenous voices all year round with these recommended reads:

🪶 THE HAWK SHADOW, written by Jan Bourdeau Waboose and llustrated by Karlene Harvey

A blue background. On the left is the book cover for Feeling Your Feelings. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “An eye-widening overview [with] fascinating insights.” —Kirkus Below is an illustration of a person looking at an outline of a human showing their brain and heart.

“An eye-widening overview [with] fascinating insights.” —Kirkus

Advanced praise for FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls. FEELING YOUR FEELINGS is on sale October 7 and available for pre-order now! https://bit.ly/4nkVOcC

Wasn't even looking for @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @carmenmok.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social but they found me!

Wasn't even looking for @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @carmenmok.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social but they found me!

A white background. On the left side is the book cover for A Walk in the Park. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “A perfect addition to an entertaining series.” —SLJ Surrounding the text are illustrations of bugs and Binky, a black and white cat.

“A perfect addition to an entertaining series.” —SLJ

Praise for A WALK IN THE PARK, written by Ashley Spires and illustrated by Mike Shiell.

Another hilarious picture book tie-in to the award-winning Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe animated TV series. https://bit.ly/3W8SPIh

Join us for the 2025 CCBC Book Awards. October 27, 2025. 7:00-10:00 PM. DoubleTree by Hilton. 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto. Tickets on sale now.

Please join us at the 2025 CCBC Book Awards. Tickets are now available for purchase.

Details: bookcentre.ca/pages/2025-c...

Thank you for including STEVE BORN TO RUN, I'M LONGER THAN YOU, WEDNESDAY WILSON LOOKS ON THE FRIGHT SIDE, BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, THE MUSEUM OF WILLA AND WADE, REZ KID, CALL ME GRAY, THE SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL and ADVENTURES IN MATH.

A cream colored background with bright illustrations from the book. On the left is the book cover for You Can Be An Activist. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads "2025 Social Justice Literature Award, Honor Book".

YOU CAN BE AN ACTIVIST, written by Charlene Rocha and Mary Beth Leatherdale and illustrated by Drew Shannon, is a 2025 Social Justice Literature Award honor book. Congratulations to all!

A light blue background. On the left is the nbookcover for Steve, A Rare Egg. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “Nominated for the ALA 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children list.” Above the text is Steve, a horse, happily looking down. Below the text is a red balloon.

STEVE, A RARE EGG, written and illustrated by Kelly Collier, is nominated for the ALA 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children list! The second book in a graphic novel series about Steve, a pretty incredible horse (just ask him!).

This funny friendship book is packed with camping tips, preventable mishaps, and an unexpected surprise ending.

Thank you to the publisher @kidscanpress.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

Hello BALLy: Jordan Morris Discusses Humor, Musical Theater, and Her Latest Solo Picture Book Venture A dog's true best friend stars in its own show in this ludicrous and wonderful picture book readaloud. I interview its creator (dog lovers - this one's for you).

“This book is delightful... the true shining star of your next readaloud storytime."

Hello BALLy: Jordan Morris Discusses Humor, Musical Theater, and Her Latest Solo Picture Book Venture, via Fuse 8 (SLJ). https://bit.ly/4gyg73C

WAY OFF TRACK, written by Carl Brundtland and illustrated by Claudia Dávila, is nominated for the ALA 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children list!

Way Off Track hits the ground running with humor, hijinks and a whole lot of heart. https://bit.ly/4ckpS3k