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“A starter kit for young etymologists. An enlightening examination of the gallimaufry that is English.”
-Kirkus Reviews-
“A starter kit for young etymologists. An enlightening examination of the gallimaufry that is English.”
-Kirkus Reviews-
"In Sara Cassidy’s novels for children and teens, imagination is shown to be both a creative gift and an essential vehicle of empathy and morality." - Vancouver Sun
Picture books
This spunky, almost-wordless graphic picture book will have readers cheering."
- New York Public Library Finalist, TD Children's Literature Award 2023 A NYPL Best Book of 2022 Learn more/order |
Equally heartbreaking and encouraging, [a] moving look at meaningful friendship"
- Horn Book Globe and Mail Best of Year list Canadian selection, Silent Books Collection IBBY Learn more/order |
“A whimsical vignette that captures the curious nature of childhood.” - Booklist
"Reminds children that sharing and diversity are universal ideas in the animal kingdom. Highly recommended." - CM Review Learn more/order |
"Excellent job portraying what life was like for a child during WWII." - CM Review
""Excellent... Teaches about the importance of history, true friendship, and hardship, and also hope for the future. Not many books for children can achieve all that." - BC Review Learn more/order |
Chapter books
"Lively, well-paced, gently told, wholesome adventure in apartment living." - Kirkus
"Deftly adapts the quest theme to a contemporary small setting. Quiet but absorbing " - BC Review" Learn more/order |
“Jolene’s enjoyable and insightful journey makes the complex themes of family, acceptance, and forgiveness accessible."
- CM Review Winner, BC Book Prize Learn more/order |
“Young pirate fans will relish every vivid and revolting detail as they root for the hero of this hilarious romp." - Kit Pearson
"A gem from out of the deep. Funny and tender and keen as a cutlass.” - John Gould Learn more/order |
★ "Cassidy has crafted a thoughtful glimpse into the life of an immigrant family…For fans of Google, trivia, and family strength."
– Kirkus, starred review Learn more/order |
""I was so impressed with this book. The content is just fantastic." - CBC-Radio
"A wonderful little novel for beginning readers." - Resource Links Learn more/order |
"Appealingly captures a small slice of very funny family life. A warm-hearted romp. - Kirkus
"Cheerful and full of insight." - Booklist Learn more/order |
"Humorous, short, and hard to put down." - SLJ
"Captivating and entertaining." - Resource Links Learn more/order |
"Jam-packed with likable, well-realized characters and a compassionate but never didactic message." - SLJ
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Middle-grade and teen
★ "A small, eloquent book with a powerful message. Stellar." - Kirkus, starred review
""Short, sweet, and terribly perfect." - Type Books Learn more/order |
"Poignant, passionate, and full of surprises." - Globe and Mail
"Unfolds with mystery and hilarity." - Booklist Learn more/order |
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"Deeply affecting sensitivity... beautifully written... full bodied in its every aspect."
- The Vancouver Sun "A lot of power in a small package...without a wasted word. The result is an ultimately uplifting treatment of a difficult subject that is both accessible and artful." - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books |
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Board books
★ “Sure to jump-start readers’ imaginations and create moon-y, luminous dreams.”
- Publishers Weekly Air/Space Smithsonian Book of the Year Learn more/order |
“Elegant and captivating. A book for all children's collections.” -Canadian Review of Materials
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Everyone needs space sometimes, even those that love us the most. An early introduction to boundaries and consent.
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