Kids Can Press
Award-winning publisher of picture books for children 3-7 & non-fiction, fiction & graphic novels for children 8-12.
- So happy to see BALL-y the Amazing Wonderball on Betsy Bird’s Funny Picture Books list for 2025! Written and illustrated by Jordan Morris.
- Day #6 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Funny Picture Books. Humor may be subjective but odds are at least a couple of the books on this list will deeply amuse some child in your life/classroom. #31days31lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/06/3...
- “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.
- 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.
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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 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. bit.ly/3LNlRes
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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
- 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! bit.ly/4oRGWTh
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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. bit.ly/47yJyhV
- Our November cover photo is from BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette. www.kidscanpress.com/pro.../benja...
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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?
- 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!
- 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 bit.ly/3LB9LoF
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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.
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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.
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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. bit.ly/46HXqWb
- 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.
- 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?
- 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 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.
- TODAY! Storytime with Scaredy Squirrel at Vancouver International Children's Festival! See author and illustrator Melanie Watt at 1PM at the Waterfront Theatre. bit.ly/3L21Kcl
- “Fun beyond measure.” —Kirkus Praise for I’M LONGER THAN YOU!, written and illustrated by Carolyn Fisher. This funny, smart and delightfully original book delivers a new and incredibly original way to introduce measurement to kids. I’M LONGER THAN YOU! is available now! bit.ly/4krZlny
- Congratulations to designer Barb Kelly for her work on Mad at Dad, which received second place in the Children's Picture Book category from the Alcuin Awards at the Arts & Letters Club. bit.ly/49fFF3X
- Listen to Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen discuss their next book CALL ME GRAY on CBC Montreal Let's Go with Sabrina Marandola. bit.ly/42Qf1uy
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- “Stimulating and encouraging.” —Kirkus Praise for THE SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL, written by Erica Fyvie and illustrated by Scot Ritchie. A look back in time helps a sixth-grade class envision a greener, more sustainable future in this new nonfiction title.
- Today is National Sasquatch Awareness Day! We're reading THE BIGFOOT FIELD GUIDE TO CAMPERS, written and illustrated by Jami Gigot. For fans of Larf and Alma and the Beast, an endearing, funny friendship story from an unexpected perspective. bit.ly/4k3pgBF
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- Today is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and we’re celebrating by reading A BINDI CAN BE …, written by Suma Subramaniam and illustrated by Kamala Nair. In this vibrant picture book, a young girl makes a bindi with her grandmother and discovers what wearing one means to her. bit.ly/44ox62w
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- Toronto friends: stop by a Halloween story time at Type Junction this Sunday! Meet Jennifer Harris (The Witching Hour) and Tiffani Brown (Frankie D, Vegan Vampire). Enjoy story time, drawing demo, activities and more!
- Praise for THE NIGHT GIANT, written by Lorenzo Coltellacci and illustrated by Lorenzo Sangió. For fans of The Night Gardener and Larf, this is a charming picture book about a mischievous giant who only comes out at night. THE NIGHT GIANT is available now! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
- YELLOW SINGING SAIL, written and illustrated by Yinfan Huang, is a Silver Award honoree from the Eureka! Non-Fiction Children’s Book Award! For fans of New Kid and Stealing Home, YELLOW SINGING SAIL is an unforgettable portrait of childhood during the one-child era in China.
