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Simon and Chester Super Detectives By Cale Atkinson

A humorous story for the early reader. On a rainy day, two friends, Simon, who’s human and Chester, who’s a ghost, are bored from being inside. They decide to dress up and play detectives. They hear a sound and find a cute little pug named Roy. However, they don’t know how Roy got in the house or where he came from, considering there’s no dog that lives in the house. Ages 6-9 | Publisher Tundra Books | 64 pgs | Price $16.99 CDN HC

Little People, Big Dreams,

Andy Warhol/Stevie Wonder

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

A series of great stories that inspire young children to dream big no matter their circumstances. Excellent for bedtime to dream on afterwards when you tuck your little one goodnight.

In this series of famous people, you will learn how they became famous by fulfilling their passions from their childhoods. Age 3-7 | Publisher Frances Lincoln Children’s Books | 32 pgs. | $18.99 CDN HC

The Boy Who Loved Everyone

By Jane Porter

Jane Porter writes about a little boy named Dimitri who loved everyone, and everything, except no one, ever returned the gesture. Find out how the “I love you” can also be said by the actions we do for one another. A powerful word you can say and see. A wonderful bedtime story that is an easy way for a toddler to learn and understand the true meaning of love. Ages 4+ | Publisher Candlewick | 32 pgs. | Price $22.99 CDN HC