@KidsCanPress

Award-winning publisher of picture books for children 3-7 & non-fiction, fiction & graphic novels for children 8-12. Follow us on Bluesky @kidscanpress!

 Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
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Statement from Kids Can Press including logo of the company, logo of the Franklin brand and image of the character, with copy that reads "Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values."

ALT Statement from Kids Can Press including logo of the company, logo of the Franklin brand and image of the character, with copy that reads "Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values."

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Author Debra Shumaker's lyrical picture book WIND IS A DANCE is a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Spring 2025 list. And it's a Starred Selection, being noted as a "title of exceptional calibre." Congratulations, Debra! @KidsCanPress @joseebis
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Read an excerpt from the vibrant new picture book, UNNATURALLY BLUE (@KidsCanPress) by Dorson Plourde (with illustrations by Byron Eggenschwiler). #AmReading #PictureBooks #YoungReaders #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Read-an-Ex…
Read an excerpt from Unnaturally Blue by Dorson Plourde, Illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler banner. Background image from book cover of deep, lush field with plantlife coloured in deep shades of blue, with illustrated image of young person with long, unkempt hair and a round face and features peeking through a gap where blue night sky can be seen above. Solid dark blue section to centre-left with text and Open Book logo overlaid.

ALT Read an excerpt from Unnaturally Blue by Dorson Plourde, Illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler banner. Background image from book cover of deep, lush field with plantlife coloured in deep shades of blue, with illustrated image of young person with long, unkempt hair and a round face and features peeking through a gap where blue night sky can be seen above. Solid dark blue section to centre-left with text and Open Book logo overlaid.

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17 A BINDI CAN BE by Suma Subramaniam & illustrated by @kamala_m_nair highlights a little girl celebrating the colored dot worn on the center of the forehead by people of India & other Asian cultures. An Author’s Note includes info to learn more about bindis. @KidsCanPress
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And the cheering continues for Red Maple honour books The Cricket War by Thọ Phạm and Sandra McTavish and Tig by Heather Smith! Let’s congratulate them!! 🌳📚 @KidsCanPress @TundraBooks
A red and white Forest of Reading Festival graphic with two book covers. Text reads: “Congratulations. 2025 Forest of Reading Red Maple Honour Books.”

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Karlin Gray@KarlinGray25 Apr 2025
A #TrueStory for #WorldPenguinDay The Old Man and the Penguin 🐧 by @julieabery & #pierrepratt bookshop.org/a/17044/9781525…
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Check out these 4 featured books from MASL's 2025 Denny O'Neil Graphic Novel Lists! Congrats to the authors, illustrators, and pubs! @MASLOnline #maslsc #graphicnovel @collierK_ @KidsCanPress @Exocomics @essoffi @penguinrandom @RHKidsGraphic @ahijlee @LevineQuerido
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Karlin Gray@KarlinGray28 Mar 2025
Thank you @read_usa for highlighting ANNE AND HER TOWER OF GIRAFFES—the #truestory of #AnneInnisDagg 🦒 @AnneDaggMovie @KidsCanPress
Read USA@read_usa21 Mar 2025
In honor of Women's History Month, we are showcasing the book Anne and Her Tower of Giraffes, written by Karlin Gray. Gray brings Dr. Anne Innis Dagg's inspiring story to life with engaging storytelling, while Aparna’s vibrant illustrations capture the beauty of Anne’s adventures
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Anything is possible on opening day.... @MLB @KidsCanPress #BaseBall
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Check out these 4 featured books from MASL's 2025 Denny O'Neil Graphic Novel Lists! Congrats to the authors, illustrators, and pubs! @MASLOnline #maslsc #graphicnovel @KidsCanPress @rayxuuu @UnionSqandCo @andresvera @01FirstSecond @boomstudios @theWoodenKing
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Next on our list of recommended reads is WILLA AND WADE AND THE WAY-UP-THERE by @judithhenderson and illustrated by Sara Sarhangpour, a heartwarming adventure full of curiosity and friendship, with a splash of science! 📸: @judithhenderson
Book cover of Willa and Wade and the Way-Up-There by Judith Henderson and Sara Sarhangpour, displayed against an orange background. The cover features an illustration of Willa, an ostrich, and Wade, a penguin, both wearing aviator goggles and flying through the sky with clouds around them. Below the book cover, the TD Summer Reading Club 2025 logo is visible.

ALT Book cover of Willa and Wade and the Way-Up-There by Judith Henderson and Sara Sarhangpour, displayed against an orange background. The cover features an illustration of Willa, an ostrich, and Wade, a penguin, both wearing aviator goggles and flying through the sky with clouds around them. Below the book cover, the TD Summer Reading Club 2025 logo is visible.

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The Most Magnificent Team by Ashley Spires was fantastic! I love how she's navigating teamwork. Thank you @kidscanpress and @NetGalley booksarethenewblackblog.word… #bookblogger #bookreview #picturebook #TheMostMagnificentTeam #netgalley

Picture Book Review: The Most Magnificent Team by Ashley Spires

Title: The Most Magnificent Team Author: Ashley Spires Publisher: Kids Can Press Published: May 6, 2025 Pages: 40 Format: e-arc via Netgalley Goodreads Blurb: “New for fans of the runaway bes…

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Helen Kubiw@HelenKubiw5 Feb 2025
We all know egocentric people but @collierK_ gives us STEVE, A PRETTY EXTRAORDINARY HORSE in his new #earlyreader #graphicnovel series that's funny & insightful about self-absorption, following others, etc. From @KidsCanPress (Bks 2 & 3 out later in '25) canlitforlittlecanadians.blo…
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Dave Whamond@DaveWhamond5 Feb 2025
This is so cool. Thank you so much! And thanks for featuring my book, Rosie's Glasses. @KidsCanPress
Ana Lee@busybeeanalee5 Feb 2025
Today, in #kindergarten we read #RosiesGlasses by @DaveWhamond. We talked about the ✨ magic of perspective and the goodness around us. 👓 And of course, guess who brings 5 year olds joy! ❤️😅 @HEB #SchoolCounselorJoy ✨ @OakSpringsElem @OSEPROUD1 @abooe51 @AISDCOUNSELING
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An important & comprehensive exploration of 400 years of Black history in Canada. 'The Kids Book of Black History in Canada' by Rosemary Sadlier & Arden Taylor is today's Featured #CanLit in-store! 💕🇨🇦📚 tidewaterbooks.ca #IndieBookstoreCA #ShopSmall @KidsCanPress
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@ANIMATIONWorld29 Jan 2025
Nelvana’s MILLIE MAGNIFICENT Animated Series Goes International: based on the book series by Ashely Spires, the project will roll out on ABC in Australia, DR in Denmark, and Télé-Québec in French Canada throughout 2025. bit.ly/4aEpmwm #MillieMagnificent #Nelvana #Animation #AnimationWorld
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We're streamlining our social media strategy, which means you'll be seeing less from us on Twitter/X. Thanks so much for following us here. You can find us @kidscanpress on Instagram, Threads, Pinterest Bluesky and @kidscanbooks on Facebook.
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