The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) recently announced the finalists for eight major awards celebrating Canadian books for young readers! Check out these nominees, which are perfect for young readers.
We All Play by Julie Flett
A rollicking romp of a read that not only engages young readers but also acts as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all living things. Ages 3-5.
A Kid is a Kid is a Kid by Sara O’Leary
O’Leary’s conversation about which questions kids are asked versus the questions they wish they were asked reveals characters who are self-aware with a zest for life. Ages 3-6.
Time is a Flower by Julie Morstad
The reader will discover that time depends on perspective and moves slowly and quickly depending on the moment. Ages 3-7.
Welcome to the Cypher by Khodi Dill
Dill reminds readers of the power of language as an act of self-identification and encourages them to find their voices and speak out. Ages 4-7.
On the Trapline by David A. Robertson
A quiet yet powerful intergenerational story expressing love for the land, the water, all of the beings, and each other. Ages 4-8.
Summer Feet by Sheree Fitch
A celebration of summer days, bare feet and happy times. Ages 4-8.
Lala’s Words by Gracey Zhang
Every day, no matter how hot, Lala carries a pot of water around the corner to a patch of dirt and concrete, waters the tiny weeds sprouting there, and whispers words of encouragement to her plant friends. Ages 4-8.
The Book of Selkie by Briana Corr Scott
Vivid pictures of the life and habits of a girl spending half her days as a human and the other half as a seal. Ages 4-8.
A Great Big Night by Kate Inglis
A raucous celebration of music and sound carries the reader into the secret heart of the forest. Ages 4-8.
Hare B&B by Bill Richardson
When Harriet and her seven siblings are left to fend for themselves, they turn their parents' room into a bed-and-breakfast accommodation. Ages 6-8.
Our Corner Store by Robert Heidbreder
This nostalgic collection harkens back to when the corner store was the heart of the neighbourhood. Ages 6-9.
I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott
Scott sheds light on stuttering—a rare terrain tackled in picture books. Ages 6-12.
