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Forest of Reading - Blue Spruce 2024

This is Canada's largest recreational reading program. Ten Canadian children's authors get nominated each year and children get to vote for their favourite book/author.

10 items

  • Sometimes too many choices is just too much! Everyone has an opinion but this young girl knows what she wants.
    Picture BookNew York : Penguin Workshop, 2022. — JP Grant
  • How do you enjoy a party when things get a bit too loud? You throw yourself the quietest party that you have ever been to!
    Picture BookToronto, ON : Owlkids Books, [2022] — JP Hrab
  • What do you do when you start at a new school and the teacher pronounces your name wrong? Can you correct an adult?
    Picture BookToronto : Annick Press, 2022. — JP Brar
  • Two young neighbours find friendship while searching for a missing sock all around their neighbourhood.
    Picture BookToronto, ON : HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd, 2023. — JP Edugy
  • Does your toddler/youngster have a favourite food and a big imagination? Do they have one outfit or a costume that must be worn EVERY day?
    Picture BookIqaluit, Nunavut : Inhabit Media Inc., 2022. — JP Holde
  • How does receiving a surprise letter cheer us up? Join along with Alice in writing letters about the wonderful things in your neighbourhood, and then hide them for neighbours to find!
    Picture BookToronto, ON : Kids Can Press, 2023. — JP Zier
  • Someone very different from yourself moves next door. Should you be suspicious, or welcome them and get to know each other?
    Picture BookToronto, ON : Owlkids Books, [2023] — JP Fergu bk.1
  • An 8 year old comes up with a delicious plan to make everyone feel a little more cheerful. Showing empathy to another person can start an entire movement!
    Picture BookToronto : Pajama Press, 2022. — JP Bradl
  • Moving to a new country can be difficult when you need to learn a new language. Children often learn more quickly in school and help their parents adjust and participate in the community.
    Picture BookToronto, ON : Annick Press, 2023. — JP Wong
  • The Kindest Red

    a Story of Hijab and Friendship

    Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-
    On picture day at school, a group of friends learn that acts of kindness come back to the sender.
    Picture BookNew York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023. — JP Muham