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Papertrails: A Family Book Blog
http://papertrailsfamily.blogspot.com
We're a family of four living in a mid-sized city in Ontario (Canada). One of our favourite shared interests is reading kids' books -- and we love to share our passion with others!
Recent Posts
Between the Covers with Agnes Bellegris (Calgary, AB)
Calgary-based author Agnes Bellegris has published a new book in time for the holidays.Featuring the vibrant artwork of illustrator Katerina Mertikas, Days to Treasure celebrates the four Canadian seasons in living colour.We recently asked Agnes to s...
Inside the Franklin Children\'s Garden (Centre Island)
"Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He could ride a bike and read a storybook. But sometimes Franklin forgot that learning something new starts with many small things..." ~ from Franklin the Fabulous by Paulette BourgeoisTucked away on p...
Writing for the child within...
“I write to amuse the child within me, and can only hope that other children may have some fun that way, too.” – Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), author of the Pippi Longstocking series...
Writing on the wall for Canadian school libraries?
Canadian Children\'s Book Week Starts this Friday!
One of the most exciting weeks in Canadian children’s literature is nearly here: Canadian Children's Book Week! Starting this Friday until November 21st, kids and adults across Canada will be taking part in hundreds of events celebrating children...
Between the Covers with Barbara Reid
Just in time for the first reports of snowfall across Ontario, we’re pleased to share a wonderful interview with Barbara Reid, a Canadian illustrator and author of books like The Subway Mouse, Sing a Song of Mother Goose and her latest, Perfect Sno...
