Seafarer plans party in belly of a whale
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Casey Lyall’s Whale, That Was Unexpected (Tundra, 48 pages, hardcover, $25) is a hilarious cumulative poem for children ages 3-7.
The story of Jonah and the whale is retold through the adventures of crusty seafarer, Maude, and her trusty pooch, Claude. Their boat is swallowed by a whale, which then downs an octopus, a sandwich, a seal, a goat and more. Kathryn Durst’s wry illustrations show a stoic Maude planning her ultimate farewell party in the belly of the leviathan.
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Fake Gnus (Groundwood, 36 pages, hardcover, $22) teaches 3-6 year olds critical thinking — a skill that can’t be taught early enough these days.
Author/illustrator Leslie Helakoski makes tongue-in-cheek use of the word “gnus” as kid-journalist Scoop Jackson reveals how deliberate lies create discord in society. Playful illustrations of gnus reading newspapers while engaging in gnu-like conduct will amuse children while they absorb this important lesson about the five Ws.
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Through his grandfather’s example, a child recognizes the role of love and positive influence in When I’m a Moshom by David A. Robertson (Tundra, 40 pages, hardcover, $25).
The child vows to follow that model, whether it’s watching the grandkids’ performances, games or cultural celebrations, by teaching them to hunt and fish, or by recounting family stories. Cree words are translated so children ages 3-7 can learn “stand up” and “sit down.” Corrie Hill’s earth-toned illustrations complement the text.
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Feven is an exuberant eater in Sometimes I Eat with My Hands (Groundwood, 24 pages, hardcover, $20), written and illustrated by Kid Haile. She’s learned etiquette, but sometimes Feven joyfully digs in with her fingers — tossing broccoli in her mouth, slurping soup and chomping watermelon. But when it’s time for dinner and manners, she knows the whole family will join her, eating injera (an Ethiopian bread) with their hands too. Children aged 3-6 will understand her enthusiasm for food.
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Pick up a copy of Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories About the Beautiful Game (Annick, 92 pages, softcover, $18), smartly written and illustrated by former sportscaster Kevin Sylvester, to learn about the sport that enthralled this summer.
Full of interesting information about soccer’s development in England and its spread through the world with colonial expansion, Sylvester addresses hard topics — racism, homophobia and misogyny — that plague the soccer world, but intersperses the text with action-packed illustrations that will please 9-12 year olds (and older).
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It should be exciting to have parents who own a joke shop, but in Vicki Grant’s Death by Whoopee Cushion (Tundra, 256 pages, hardcover, $25), Manye is embarrassed.
Mom and Dad wear wigs, costumes and clown noses. When whoopee cushions start to explode, and kill people, Manye and a friend work to discover what’s behind the face paint and gags. Are her parents murderers?
A fun, educational novel for magicians and pranksters, ages 9-12.
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Young adults 14+ will empathize with Ramin’s personal struggles in Ramin Abbas Has Major Questions, a novel by Ahmad Saber (Simon & Schuster, 416 pages, hardcover, $30). How does Ahmad remain a devout Muslim when his iman, family and community condemn anyone who has a same-sex attraction?
When Ramin’s goal to go away to university is threatened by the lack of a gym credit, he joins the soccer team and endures threats of exposure by a bully. Should Ramin come out and accept shunning, or hide his real self? Only he can answer the question: who decides how he should honour Allah?
Harriet Zaidman is an award-winning writer for young people. Her historical novels recall significant events in Canadian history as they affected young people.
