Penguin Random House Canada

Outdoor Play and Skill-building Fun for Every Season

by Jane Worroll & Peter Houghton

by Jacqueline Woodson

The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

by Lynne Truss

Softcover, 240 pages.

5 x 7-1/4 inches.

Printed in the United States by Avery, an Imprint of Penguin Random House.

by Danielle Younge-Ullman

Penguin Random House Canada.

Praise:

The ultimate guide to woodland fun with kids!

Forest School is founded on a philosophy of nature-based play and learning that encourages children to develop confidence and self-esteem.  This book will get your kids outside, making and building in the real world.  Whether your local woodland is a forest or a strip of trees along the edge of an urban park, these activities provide fantastic opportunities for family time and will encourage your children to fall in love with outdoor play.  This is the first book to share Forest School games, crafts and skill-building activities with families and friends, its magical illustrations and simple instructions drawing children easily into a world of wonder.

• Be a fox tracking its prey, a moth evading a bat, a rabbit fleeing a forest fire!
• Make a working bow and arrow, spectacular headdresses, beautiful woodland jewellery, magic wands, all with materials gathered from the forest floor.
• Learn wilderness survival skills: build a shelter, make fire, forage and cook wild food.

Softcover.

Watkins publishing.

by Astrid Lindgren, the author of Pippi Longstocking.

On the night Ronia was born, a thunderstorm raged over the mountain, but in Matt's castle and among his band of robbers there was only joy - for Matt now had a spirited little black-haired daughter.  Soon Ronia learns to dance and yell with the robbers, but it is alone in the forest that she feels truly at home.  Then one day Ronia meets Birk, the son of Matt's arch-enemy.  Soon after Ronia and Birk become friends the worst quarrel ever between the rival bands erupts, and Ronia and Berk are right in the middle.

A Puffin book.

Softcover, 176 pages.

Recommended for children 8 - 12 years of age (although some children as young as 7 years may also enjoy, but some people recommend waiting til 10 years old even to introduce the book).

This book is recommended by:

• 'WaldorfInspirations.com' for Grade 5 reading
• 'Blossom and Root' for Grade 3 reading

How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too

By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

by Adam Ford

Who isn’t fascinated by the sheer size of the universe? Stars offers a straightforward guide to what we know and how we know it—from the Big Bang to star nurseries to the beginnings of life on planet Earth.

Find out why you can’t draw a diagram of the solar system to scale, discover how gravity holds our planet together, and learn why we’re all made of stardust.

Included inside:

• season-by-season guide to stargazing
• double-sided star chart covering the northern and southern hemispheres
• pull-out activities, including "Test Your Eyesight" cards and a “What Do You Weigh on Other Planets?” spinning wheel, plus four sheets of stickers

Hardcover, 48 pages.  7.25 x 7.25 inches.

Roost Books.

What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids

by Jessica Joelle Alexander and Iben Dissing Sandahl

Denmark has been voted as one of the happiest countries in the world for over 40 years in a row.  Countless articles and studies have been devoted to discovering the reasons why. But the results are always unclear.

In this groundbreaking book, respected Danish psychotherapist and American author Sandahl and Alexander claim to have uncovered the real secret of the Danes´ happiness.  And it is, quite simply, in their upbringing. Danish parents raise happy children who grow up to be happy adults who raise happy children and the cycle repeats itself.

Sandahl and Alexander ask the reader to remove their “cultural glasses” for a moment and try on a “Danish way” of seeing things and then take a look at the world around them.  Can anyone improve their well-being and cultivate the happiest children in the world in their own backyard? The answer is yes!

Softcover, 185 pages.

Tarcher Perigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids

by Jessica Joelle Alexander and Iben Dissing Sandahl

Denmark has been voted as one of the happiest countries in the world for over 40 years in a row.  Countless articles and studies have been devoted to discovering the reasons why. But the results are always unclear.

In this groundbreaking book, respected Danish psychotherapist and American author Sandahl and Alexander claim to have uncovered the real secret of the Danes´ happiness.  And it is, quite simply, in their upbringing. Danish parents raise happy children who grow up to be happy adults who raise happy children and the cycle repeats itself.

Sandahl and Alexander ask the reader to remove their “cultural glasses” for a moment and try on a “Danish way” of seeing things and then take a look at the world around them.  Can anyone improve their well-being and cultivate the happiest children in the world in their own backyard? The answer is yes!

Softcover, 185 pages.

Tarcher Perigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

A Candid Look at Parenting.

Being a parent can be one of the sources of our greatest joys. It is also – intermittently – the cause of some of our deepest sorrows. It is likely that we will spend at least some of the time in despair and confusion, wondering whether it really had to be so hard.

The Joys and Sorrows of Parenting is made up of 26 small essays that aim to provide understanding of and consolation for the trials and pleasures of parenting. They will provoke insight, recognition and a far more forgiving, generous assessment of one’s challenges. The Joys and Sorrows of Parenting promises us a gentle way of staying calm around one of the most arduous yet deeply fulfilling jobs in the world.

Quotes from the book:

• ‘For almost all of human history, people didn’t particularly worry about being ‘good parents’. The expectation was, rather, that it was the children who needed to be good.’
  
  
• ‘We blame ourselves because we are haunted by a beautiful, touching, insane idea; that it is wholly in our power to make our children happy.'
  
  
• ‘We cannot be perfect parents and perfect workers. Something always has to give – and that is not our fault.’

Board Book format.

by Veera Hiranandani

5.14 x 7.78 inches.

Penguin Books.

Reviews

A 2019 NEWBERY HONOR BOOK

“A gripping, nuanced story of the human cost of conflict appropriate for both children and adults.” - Kirkus, starred review

About the Author

Veera Hiranandani, author of the Newbery Honor-winning The Night Diary, earned her MFA in creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College. She is the author of The Whole Story of Half a Girl, a Sydney Taylor Notable Book and a South Asia Book Award finalist. A former editor at Simon & Schuster, she now teaches creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College’s Writing Institute.

by Kenneth Grahame; introduction and notes by Gillian Avery

One of the most celebrated and beloved works of literature ever written for young readers

Meek little Mole, wilful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant, boastful Toad: over one hundred years since their first appearance in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly and friendship.  And their misadventures - in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood - continue to capture readers' imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up.  Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, The Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of animal cunning and human camaraderie. 

Recommended for readers 7-10 years of age.

Softcover.  224 pages.

Penguin Classics.

“It is what I call a Household Book . . . a book which everybody in the household loves, and quotes continually ever afterwards; a book which is read aloud to every new guest.”
–A. A. Milne

Practical Child Psychology for Modern Parents

by Tanith Carey, with Contributing Editor Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD.

Make every moment with your child count.  Tap into the psychology behind your child's behavior at every stage of development, and respond with confidence.

Find out what your child really means when he says "Look what I did", "But I'm not tired," or "You're embarrassing me," and discover what's really going on when he can't express himself at all.

Using more than 100 everyday scenarios, the book leads you through each one step by step, explaining not only your child's behavior and the psychology behind it but also your own feelings as a parent. It then gives instant recommendations for what you could say and do in response to best resolve the situation.

Covering all your child's developmental milestones from ages 2 to 7 years, What's My Child Thinking? covers important issues, such as temper tantrums, friendships (real and imaginary), sibling rivalry, aggressive behavior, and peer pressure. There's also a bank of practical "survival guides" for critical times, such as traveling in the car, eating out, and going online safely.

Rooted in evidence-based clinical psychology and championing positive parenting, What's My Child Thinking? will help you tune in to your child's innermost thoughts and be the parent you want to be. 

Softcover, 256 pages.

DK publishing.

by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed

A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl.

Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never enough food, achingly dull, and without access to the medical care Omar knows his nonverbal brother needs. So when Omar has the opportunity to go to school, he knows it might be a chance to change their future . . . but it would also mean leaving his brother, the only family member he has left, every day.

Heartbreak, hope, and gentle humor exist together in this graphic novel about a childhood spent waiting, and a young man who is able to create a sense of family and home in the most difficult of settings. It's an intimate, important, unforgettable look at the day-to-day life of a refugee, as told to New York Times Bestselling author/artist Victoria Jamieson by Omar Mohamed, the Somali man who lived the story.

Recommended for readers ages 9-12 years (grades 4-7).

Read the first three chapters here.

Link to Educator Resources from the publisher here.

Softcover, 264 pages.  5.81 x 8.29 inches.

Penguin Random House Books.

Additional Resources:

Refugee Strong This is the website of Omar Mohamed's non-profit organization. He works to deliver school supplies and other resources to kids living and attending school in Dadaab.

Muzamil's Day In this special audio episode for kids, FRONTLINE follows a day in the life of Muzamil, a 12-year-old Somali boy growing up in Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp. Producer Bianca Giaever and Reporter Roopa Gogineni bring him questions from American kids about what it’s like growing up in a refugee camp. Are there dentists? A fire department? What is your dreamland? Muzamil takes us through his daily life, answering questions from American kids along the way. (22 minutes)

Dreams From Dadaab A clip from the Dadaab Animation project. A short film featuring young students from Dadaab and their animation work. (3 1/2 minutes)

Educational Challenges A glimpse into a primary school in Dadaab, and the challenges facing young people who want an education. (2 minutes)

Dagahaley Tour A tour through some of the streets, homes, and markets in Dadaab. (3 1/2 minutes)

Ifo Market A tour through the market in Ifo camp (where the story takes place) (3 minutes)

Dadaab Stories A collection of films made by residents of Dadaab. 

A Conversation with Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson A presentation filmed for our virtual book launch. (48 minutes)

by Tae Kellar

• Winner of the 2021 Newbery Medal 
• NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
  
• WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother.

Some stories refuse to stay bottled up...

When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal--return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmoni's health--Lily tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice...and the courage to face a tiger.

Recommended for young readers ages 8-12 years.

Hardcover, 304 pages.

Random House Books for Young Readers.

About the Author:

Tae Keller, the award-winning author of The Science of Breakable Things, shares a sparkling tale about the power of stories and the magic of family. Think Walk Two Moons meets Where the Mountain Meets the Moon!

Reviews:

"If stories were written in the stars ... this wondrous tale would be one of the brightest." --Booklist, Starred Review