This story is part of a series in the Summer 2026 issue This summer, spark a conversation about inclusivity With a goal of creating stories that exceptional children will be able to see themselves in, two childhood friends founded ReadAbilities […]
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Editor’s picks: 11 Great books for summer
Keep your littlest readers busy with our choices for the most awesome kids’ picture books Parenting Times did not receive any financial compensation for this piece. We rounded up some picture books by Canadian authors, illustrators and artists that […]
You can publish a children’s book: From ideas to ink
Writers, artists and an editor with a connection to the National Capital Region share how they made their literary dreams come true – and how you can, too Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can […]
Canadian books worth spending a snow day with
Parenting Times did not receive any financial compensation for this piece. Snow outside, a couple of hours with nothing you have to do, a cup of milky tea, some fresh-baked cookies (the slice-and-bake variety works, too!) and a brand-new book […]
Canadian books we’ll be devouring this fall
Parenting Times did not receive any financial compensation for this piece. The fireplace is turned on for the first time this season, colourful and crunchy leaves blanket the ground and… is that the smell of hot chocolate heating on […]
Blending literary and life lessons
An Ottawa-based publisher of children’s books is creating engaging educational materials Despite her company’s educational roots, Mei Dang wants to do more than create books kids associate with school. She wants the books from DC Canada Education Publishing to […]
A whole new world
This summer, falling into (and in love with) a new world is easy when you find a great book. Parenting Times Magazine rounds up some new reads featuring Canadian authors and illustrators Books for Babies and Toddlers The Rainbow […]
Joy required
In building a lifelong relationship with books and reading, the desire has to come from within, writes our Happiness Formula columnist “I gotta read this book for school.” “I don’t want to. It’s boring.” “Daddy doesn’t read books so […]
Storybooks in seconds
Artificial intelligence can create personalized tales with the click of a button. Our Dad’s Dispatch columnist discovers it’s no substitute for the real thing It felt icky the first night I turned storytime over to the robot. Shelves […]
Fresh ink
When the weather outside is frightful, curl up with a new book Inclement weather is keeping the family inside. What to do? Check out these 10 new reads by Canadian authors and illustrators. Books for Babies and Toddlers […]