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Kiddable Awards 2025

Our top picks from across North America, bringing children’s books that families love. Welcome to the second annual Kiddable Awards, we are sharing children’s books from Canada and the U.S.A. made by a host of incredibly talented authors and illustrators. We aspire to create a sense of community and recognize the hard work and dedicationContinueContinue reading “Kiddable Awards 2025”

Santa Also Forgets: Review

Santa Also Forgets is a holiday story that captures the quiet magic of childhood, the importance of intuition, and the reassurance that even Santa isn’t perfect. The story follows Lolo, a thoughtful child who wakes on Christmas morning to discover that Santa has forgotten his hat. While the rest of the family rushes into theContinueContinue reading “Santa Also Forgets: Review”

INTERVIEW: Author Brenda McDowell

A children’s story that explores empathy and the complex emotions behind bullying told through the eyes of a former physician & grandmother. Brenda McDowell, a retired family physician from Toronto, brings warmth, empathy, and deep insight to her debut children’s book Jo-Jo and the Stinky Dragon. Drawing on over three decades of experience caring forContinueContinue reading “INTERVIEW: Author Brenda McDowell”

Review: Aamir, the Boy Who Talked to a Star

Aamir, The Boy Who Talked to a Star is a gentle, imaginative story that captures the endless curiosity of childhood, written by first time author Brenda Marques. Set against the quiet beauty of a desert village, the story follows Aamir, a young boy whose fascination with the sky leads him on a magical journey ofContinueContinue reading “Review: Aamir, the Boy Who Talked to a Star”

The Christmas Cardinal: Review

Managing grief over the holiday season The Christmas Cardinal by Aïda Juodis is a gentle and heartfelt story that brings comfort and hope to children experiencing the loss of someone they love. Juodis guides young readers through a magical snowy world where cardinals carry messages of love and protection, and where the North Pole becomesContinueContinue reading “The Christmas Cardinal: Review”

REVIEW: Juny the Butterfly Boy: A Story of Loss and Love

Juny the Butterfly Boy: A Story of Loss and Love is a tender and imaginative story that invites young readers to explore grief through a world filled with color, wonder, and compassion. Dr. MaryAnn Wilkey offers a heartfelt tale that honors the deep emotions children experience when someone they love is no longer with them.ContinueContinue reading “REVIEW: Juny the Butterfly Boy: A Story of Loss and Love”

A Garfield Christmas Special – Watch it Free

Why A Garfield Christmas Special Still Hits You Right in the Feels The folks at Garfield & Friends have generously uploaded some of their 90’s classics for families to enjoy on YouTube Before holiday specials became high-budget CGI events, there was something charming about the simple, heartfelt animated classics of the ’80s. A Garfield Christmas Special, first airedContinueContinue reading “A Garfield Christmas Special – Watch it Free”

REVIEW: Gabe & Dre Take on the Thundermaker

An imaginative picture book by Yahozka Godfrey that turns storms into stories of courage and connection. Gabe & Dre Take on the Thundermaker is a wonderfully written picture book that turns a child’s fear of thunderstorms into a journey of courage, curiosity, and wonder. Yahozka Godfrey captures the themes of imagination and discovery—the way imaginationContinueContinue reading “REVIEW: Gabe & Dre Take on the Thundermaker”

KIDDABLE AWARDS: DEADLINE NOVEMBER 25 2025!

“Enter To Win a Children’s Literature Award: All Categories for the Kiddable Awards are now open. Dear Kiddable Community, We’re thrilled to announce that the 2025 Kiddable Awards are just around the corner, and the anticipation is building! It’s that time of year again when we celebrate the best of the best in children’s literature.ContinueContinue reading “KIDDABLE AWARDS: DEADLINE NOVEMBER 25 2025!”

INTERVIEW: Author Richard Lam

Over four years in the making, The Incredible Rumble in the Jungle by author Richard Lam, blends fast-paced excitement with timeless life lessons about gratitude, perseverance, and believing in yourself. Guided by his experiences as a father and inspired by the laughter and feedback of his own family, Lam has created a story that speaksContinueContinue reading “INTERVIEW: Author Richard Lam”