“Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp” by Minoru Tonai and Jolene Gutiérrez, with illustrations by Chris Sasaki, tells the true story of a family torn apart during World War II. In 1941, Minoru Tonai’s father is suddenly accused of spying. When Pearl Harbor is attacked weeks later, he is arrested and taken away. Left behind, Min’s mother struggles to keep their business alive, but fear and prejudice drive customers away. Soon, the family i

This simple yet fascinating read explores the air that surrounds us from the moment we are born, though we cannot see, smell, or hear it. Full of possibilities for creative teaching, the text works beautifully as a read-aloud for kindergarteners. Its true strength, however, lies in serving as a mentor text for teaching personified nonfiction in elementary classrooms. I can already imagine our students creating their own “I Am” nonfiction pieces after experiencing this book! A

In “You Stole My Name: Foods,” the fourth book in the series, Dennis McGregor invites us to think about animals and the funny foods they share their names with, such as, gummy bears, butterfly pasta, lion’s mane mushroom and more! With rhyming lines and hand-painted illustrations, this book is sure to be a delight for little ones and the grown-ups reading along with them. Books releases on 14 April 2026.

Young students are often captivated by shipwrecks, hidden treasures, and daring journeys into the unknown. When you pair that curiosity with lyrical lines and detailed, well-researched illustrations, you get a book that’s sure to draw a crowd. “Shipwreck” will appeal to children from grade 1 - who will be intrigued by the mystery of each wreck - all the way to grade 5, who can also appreciate the brief, informative notes that accompany every poem. Highly recommend this book!

A beautiful blend of verse and earth science, this book pairs poetic form with striking illustrations to introduce young readers to 19 landforms and the layers of our planet. Its mix of concrete poetry and geology makes it accessible across grades 1 to 5, offering teachers and students a flexible, engaging resource that works on many levels. A great book to add to your collection!

Who would have thought a picture book about dust could be so breathtaking? This beautiful nonfiction story follows tiny specks of dust as they rise from the deserts of Africa and travel across the ocean. Some of the dust lands in the sea, nourishing microscopic organisms that become food for larger marine animals. Other dust drifts toward the Amazon rainforest, delivering essential minerals that help the forest stay healthy and vibrant. I had no idea desert dust played such a

If you are teaching body systems or if you just need a laugh-out-loud book packed with facts, “I’m Trying to Love Farts” is a winner. Thoroughly entertaining yet full of information including what causes flatulence, why is it smelly, and animals who do/don’t fart – this book will be your class favourite in no time!

“Just In Case” – releasing next week – is a captivating and meaningful picture book that introduces children to the vital idea of saving...

A lyrical nonfiction picture book about the crow community – can it get more gorgeous than “I Am We”? – I doubt it! Though more than 40...

It’s time to add Melissa Stewart’s “𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘱! 𝘈 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘯-𝘈𝘵𝘰𝘮’𝘴 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳-𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺...

If you love history, adventure, and art, this book is just for you. It delves into the untold story of the First Nations woman who...

Dear fellow Homo sapiens, So you think you know all about stalactites and stalagmites? You think what will a book on this topic do to...

India is a very diverse nation but mainstream children’s literature often ends up pushing the north-eastern states to unintended...

I had not heard of Wanda Diaz Merced until I read this book and what an inspiring biography it is! Wanda lived in a small town in Puerto...

In this nonfiction picture book, Christopher Silas Neal cleverly shows how a whale mother and baby are so similar to a human mother and...

There’s a gap in good non-fiction chapter books for upper elementary and Candace Fleming once again hooks this group. Fans of her...

Look what found its way all the way to the library in Singapore – and now in the hands of many many readers in the tiny red dot!...

I discovered Kate Messner and Julia Kuo’s book “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵” in the library this week… Before they changed the...

While choosing a book for read-aloud, I often find reminding myself to give nonfiction an equal opportunity. However, I tend to gravitate...

It is rare to find a child who has walked the halls of an elementary school but hasn’t read a creation from Jane Yolen. The writer of...