What’s under the covers in March 2024
The Planets
By Gail Gibbons
Gail Gibbons guides children through our solar system, showcasing the vast differences in size, shape, orbit, and weather between each planet, from scorching Venus to icy Neptune.
Ages: 4-8 Publisher: Holiday House Pages: 32 Price: CAD $24.99
The House With 100 Stories
By Toshio Iwai
Tochi is invited to the House with 100 Stories, where he encounters a variety of animal residents on each floor. However, the identity of the sender and the reason for their residence at the top of the peculiar house remain a mystery. To uncover the truth, Tochi must ascend to the highest level.
Ages: 4-8 Publisher: Holiday House Pages: 40 Price: CAD $24.99
Hansel and Diesel and the Witch’s Factory
By David Miles
Truck Tales’ newest addition is a must-read for car and truck fans. When cement deliveries halt, Hansel and Diesel’s cement mixer Dad can’t work, causing road and sidewalk issues.
Ages: 3-5 Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books Pages: 24 pages Price: CAD $12.95
The Museum on the Moon: The Curious Objects on the Lunar Surface
By Irene Latham
The Museum on the Moon is a captivating collection of lunar exploration remnants. It showcases objects left since the first moon landing, ranging from amusing to poignant. With stunning graphite illustrations, this book blends history and poetry, evoking heartwarming, and haunting emotions.
Ages: 8-11 Publisher: Moon Shower Pages: 48 Price: CAD $25.95
Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle
By Tim Collins and Illustrator John Bigwood
Sherlock Bones, the world’s most brilliant canine detective, and his loyal partner Dr. Jane Catson return in their thrilling fourth adventure. This time, they are faced with a perplexing mystery involving a wealthy dog who believes her kennel in the Catpathian Mountains is haunted by a ghostly presence.
Ages: 7-9. Published by Buster Books. Pages: 192. Price: $12.99
Body Music: Poems about the Noises Your Body Makes
By Jane Yolen & Ryan G. Van Cleave Illustrations by Luis San Vicente
Accompanied by scientific facts, these poems cover everything from sniffles to yawns, answering intriguing questions about knuckle cracks, sneezes, and stomach rumbles. Body Music is entertaining and secretly educational, covering science, history, language arts, and even farts!
Ages: 4-8 Publisher: Moonshower Pages: 32 Price: $24.95
