CHILDREN'S BOOKS

DASHER By Matt Tavares (Candlewick Press)

Dasher longs for a life away from the hot and busy travelling circus that she works for. When she gets a chance to escape, she follows the North Star which leads her to a man named Santa and his aging horse Silverbell. After she helps them with their deliveries, all her wishes come true. With gorgeous illustrations, this new story could become a traditional Christmas read.

MAISY’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Lucy Cousins (Candlewick Press)

Maisy is inviting her friends to a Christmas party. Each friend responds with bright letters and tiny treasures to make the party special. Fans of Maisy will love this hands-on peek at Christmas.

HOW TO CODE A ROLLERCOASTER By Josh Funk, Illustrated by Sara Palacious (Viking)

When Pearl and Pascal explore an amusement park, they come up with a plan to avoid long lines and make the best use of their time and money. Bright illustrations and bold text explain how coding applies to real life. This fun introduction to problem-solving will appeal to students who want to learn about programming.

THE KIDS’ BOOK OF PAPER LOVE By Irene Smit & Astrid Van Der Hulst (Workman Publishing Co. Inc.)

This book can be read, folded, cut, doodled on and written in. Colourful paper projects on every page will provide hours of fun. A wonderful gift that will challenge and inspire imagination. Children aged eight to 14 will love exploring this book and their own creativity, while younger readers may need a little help along the way.