Kids’ Kitchen: 40 Fun and Healthy Recipes to Make and Share. Fiona Bird, $22.99

Cook up tasty, healthy food that’s great for the whole family using these recipe cards. Includes information on how to stay safe and healthy in the kitchen.

Say Hello!  Rachel Isadora, $21.00

It’s fun to say “Hello” in so many different ways.

Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World. George Shannon, illustrated by Peter Sís, $6.50 (ages 8-12)

Fourteen mind-bending mysteries and logic problems from the world of folklore. Use your smarts and savvy to solve them!

MY BODY: a Fun Way to Find Out All the Facts about Your Body! Angela Royston & Sally Hewitt, $19.95 (ages 5-9)

What does your liver do? How do your lungs work? Which foods are good for your brain? What causes teeth to decay????

Find out all the facts in this amazing, picture-packed guide to the human body!!

M is for Moose: a Charles Pachter Alphabet. Charles Pachter, $20.00

Drama School. Mick Manning & Brita Granström, $13.50 (ages 6-10)

Drama School is the perfect introduction to the world of theatre and film. Its pages are packed full of great ideas for all aspects of your production. Clear step-by-step instructions on everything you need to put on a great show!

The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference, 2nd Edition. Barbara Lewis, $19.99

Are you looking for ways to connect kids with inspiring, high-quality community service projects? Do you want fresh ideas and suggestions for how to get kids involved in service learning? Then this new edition of Barbara Lewis’s classic youth service guide is for you.

The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects contains hundreds of up-to-date service projects and ideas presented in an engaging, kid-friendly format. This guide has something for everyone who wants to make a difference. Features and benefits include over 500 service project ideas, from simple to large scale and step-by-step instructions for creating flyers, petitions, press releases, and more.

The book’s 14 thematic chapters cover topics commonly selected for community service projects. Each chapter includes important facts and statistics related to each topic, a host of diverse service project ideas, and listings of service organization contact information.

Animals • Community Development  • Crime Fighting  • The Environment  • Health & Wellness  • Homelessness  • Hunger  • Literacy  • People with Special Needs  • Seniors  • Politics & Government  • Safety  • Transportation  • Friendship

With the current increased focus on community service, this book is sure to motivate an audience of eager young change-makers. National award-winning author Barbara Lewis provides the ideas, tips, resources, and information kids need to get out there and make a difference today!

Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World. Roseanne Thong, illustrated by Elisa Kleven, $21.95

How in the world do you make a wish? From birthday candles to giant kites to lucky pennies, here are 15 fascinating ways to make a wish whether big or small.

Mamma Yamma and Friends. CD, $22.95

Welcome to Mamma's Kitchen! Mamma Yamma and Friends features performances by puppet pals Captain Claw, Saumon de Champlain as well as much-loved Kids’ Canada host Patty Sullivan. Special guests include The Barenaked Ladies, Ron Sexsmith, Sarah Harmer, Bedouin Soundclash and the Great Lakes Swimmers. With many fun tunes like "When You've Got to Go", Mamma Yamma and Friends is destined to become a preschool favourite for many years to come.

My People. Langston Hughes, photography by Charles R. Smith Jr., $21.00

Langston Hughes’ classic, simple poem My People is brought to life with the beautiful portrait photography of poet, writer, activist and photographer Charles R. Smith, Jr.

Hip Hop Speaks to Children: a Celebration of Poetry with a Beat. Nikki Giovanni, editor, $22.95 (includes audio CD)

A groundbreaking new anthology of rhymes and rhythms!

Hip Hop Speaks to Children is a celebration of poetry with a beat. Readers can immerse themselves in 51 selections from 42 poets and performers, and 30 performances on the audio CD, many recorded especially for this collection. Some tracks on the CD are performed by the artists who created them; others are unique interpretations by admiring poets and artists. Celebrate remarkable poets including:

• Eloise Greenfield
• Mos Def
• Tupac Shakur
• Maya Angelou
• Queen Latifah
• Nikki Dean Grimes
• Lucille Clifton
• Langston Hughes
• A Tribe Called Quest
• Walter Dean Myers
• and many more

Philadelphia Chickens. Sandra Boynton, with Michael Ford. $21.50

Created by Sandra Boynton, Philadelphia Chickens is a family musical in a book, bringing together a full-color songbook of 17 ½ illustrated story-poems with a full-length, fully orchestrated CD of original songs performed by the likes of Patti LuPone, Kevin Kline, Meryl Streep, The Bacon Brothers, and Laura Linney. Also joining in are Eric Stoltz, Natasha Richardson and Scott Bakula. With the collaboration of composer Michael Ford Philadelphia Chickens is that rarest of kids' musical discs—one whose inimitable lyrics and music make it as sing-along, dance-along, cluck-along for parents as it is for their children.

Blue Moo: 17 Jukebox Hits From Way Back Never. Sandra Boynton, with Michael Ford, $22.95

Put a nickel in the jukebox! Here's legendary Beach Boy Brian Wilson singing lead and 10-part harmonies on Speed Turtle; the incomparable Neil Sedaka crooning Your Nose; B. B. King brings you a wistful One Shoe Blues; Gerry and the Pacemakers offer Mersey Lullaby and Patti LuPone sings the Rabbit Tango. And then there's the hit single from Boynton's Your Personal Penguin sung by the impossibly cute Davy Jones of The Monkees. Even Sha Na Na is here. So roll over, Beethoven — Boynton & Ford once again bring great words, great illustrations, great music and great performers to children and vintage children alike.

Down at the Sea Hotel. $22.99 (14-song CD with a 40-page hardcover illustrated book)

Dream songs by legends including Neil Young, Tom Waits, Don Henley, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gord Downie, Bruce Cockburn and Billy Joel as performed by roots music artists Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, Guy Davis, Lucy Kaplansky, Lynn Miles and The Wailin’ Jennys.

Sally Go Round the Sun: Songs and Lullabies from the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program. Kathy Reid-Naiman, $18.50 CD

Sally Go Round the Moon: Quiet Songs and Lullabies from the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program. Kathy Reid-Naiman, $18.50 CD

A purely delightful mix of new and familiar songs, featuring Kathy Reid-Naiman and guest performers like Ken Whitely, Chris Whitely, Anne Lindsay, Anne Lederman, Bucky Berger and many more.

Owen & Mzee: the True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff & Paula Kahumbu, with photographs by Peter Greste, $20.95.

Deeply fascinating, it is reminder that the power of friendship endures — and that sometimes friends can be found in the most unlikely of places.

Father Sun & Mother Moon: Soulful Songs for Children CD. Leah Salomaa, $18.95

Another artfully made CD that both parent and child will cherish. Songs for Home & Family, Play and Dreamtime in a beautiful balance of Celtic, Country, Folk and Pop sounds. Look out for track #2...great for shakin' your way through the chores!

Dream Songs/Night Songs: from China to Senegal. Patrick Lacoursière, illustrated by Sylvie Bourbonnière, $22.99 (CD and book)

A critically-acclaimed award-winning album comprised of 14 lullabies from around the world, with a bedtime story in English, Spanish and French. Each song, performed in the original language, is distinctive and individually appealing, blended into a whole. The earth-toned, dreamlike illustrations in the book reflect both the subject and country of origin of each song.

Zara the Maggini. Written & Performed by Margaret Munro Toblowska, $18.99 CD

Young Zara discovers her talent and ability to be more then she ever imagined possible. With the help of her friends, Zara becomes the powerful ‘Great Maggini’, and conducts the orchestra to eradicate the evil noisemaker Tarantella. A mystical tale that enchants and inspires us to dream, to believe in ourselves and to uncover our true potential.

When Cats Go Wrong. Written & performed by Norm Hacking, illustrations by Cynthia Nugent, $12.95 (picture book and music CD)

Accompanied by a CD featuring the whimsical tango song, When Cats Go Wrong is a sweet and familiar story about a mischievous kitty that turns a house upside-down and the young boy who struggles to cover the naughty cat’s tracks.

So Many Stories: the Tim Lawson Band. CD, $12.95

Africa represents almost 2/3 of the world population living with HIV and there are 13 million African children orphaned due to AIDS. In sub-Saharan Africa alone thousands of people are newly infected every day.

Having been moved by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, Tim Lawson dedicated this CD and much of the proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. $5.00 from the sale of each CD goes there, with over $50,000 having been donated to date.

Folk Playground. Putumayo Kids, $13.95 CD

Putumayo Kids presents another fun CD, featuring songs from many of America’s leading children’s musicians and other well-known folk singers. The CD contains liner notes in English, French, Spanish and German.

Animal Playground: Playful Tracks from Around the World. Putumayo Kids World Music Adventures, $13.95

Animal Playground is the latest release in the award-winning Playground CD series from Putumayo Kids. The new album presents a multilingual collection of animal-themed songs from around the world. The enhanced CD also includes an original music video for the song “No More Monkeys,” produced by Putumayo and shot on location in Trinidad featuring Trinidad-born artist Asheba.

African Dreamland CD. Putumayo Kids Presents, $13.95

Enchanting, calming songs and lullabies for relaxation and sweet dreams.

World Playground: a Musical Adventure for Kids. Putumayo World Music, $13.95 (CD)

World Playground 2. Putumayo World Music, $13.95 (CD)

World Playground takes kids and their families on an inspiring musical and cultural journey around the world. Guaranteed to make you feel good!

Sesame Street Playground: Songs and Videos from around the World. Putumayo Kids Presents, $13.95 CD & DVD

Meet the US and international Sesame Street characters through their fun songs and music videos.

Putumayo Kids Presents: African Playground. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: Asian Dreamland. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: Brazilian Playground. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: Caribbean Playground. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: Celtic Dreamland. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: Dreamland World Lullabies. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: European Playground. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: French Playground. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: Hawaiian Playground. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: Latin Playground. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: New Orleans Playground. CD, $13.95

Putumayo Kids Presents: Reggae Playground. CD, $13.95

Nancy Cassidy’s Kids Songs. Nancy Cassidy, produced by Ken Whiteley, $29.99

Two CD’s and a sing-along songbook of award-winning music for kids and their grown-ups. Music to jump, dance, make mud pies and swing from a jungle gym by!

Belly Button: a Collection of Songs for Children. Heather Bishop, CD, $16.95

Fun songs for little ones — including 8 bonus tracks

Indigo Teen Dreams. Lori Lite, CD, $18.50

Guided meditation and relaxation techniques designed to decrease stress, anger and anxiety while increasing self-esteem and self-awareness.

Sho, Mo and the Monkey Bunch. CD, $19.95

Writer/performer Shoshana Sperling and musician/songwriter Maury LaFoy are Sho and Mo, who, along with the zany Monkey Bunch, have created a humorous, sweet and fun collection of songs that kids will love and that won't drive parents insane. With a tip of the hat to artists like The Beatles, The Who, Shirley Temple, Spike Jones and Billie Holiday, there is a little something for all to enjoy.

Lullaby Berceuse: a Warm Prairie Night. Story and songs by Connie Kaldor & Carmen Campagne, illustrated by Brian Deines, $22.99 (Storybook and CD)

This beautiful collection of lullabies has been a favourite at Parentbooks since we first heard the cassette many years ago. These hauntingly sweet songs, in English and French, are sure to soothe restless wee ones, day or night. Connie Kaldor’s low soothing voice blends beautifully with Carmen Campagne’s crisp higher tones in this bilingual award-winning classic of original sleepy time songs. The13-song CD comes with a 36-page hardcover illustrated book, musical charts, illustrations and lyrics on the disc (PDF files). CD only $16.98

Braids. Robert Munsch, illustrated by the Children of Sir Isaac Brock Public School, $10.00

Ashley hates getting her hair braided because it takes too long. But things get better once her grandmother arrives.

Braids is written by acclaimed children's author Robert Munsch. Taya Kendall is an eight-year old aspiring writer who started a school newspaper to raise money for Children of Bukati. Robert Munsch donated his story to support her goal. The book is illustrated by students from Sir Isaac Brock Public School in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

All proceeds from the sale of Braids will go to Children of Bukati. For more information on the Children of Bukati Project, go to http://www.childrenofbukati.com/

Grandmothers’ Stories. Burliegh Mutén, illustrated by Siân Bailey, $18.99

These beautifully illustrated and retold wise woman tales from many cultures will make your imagination soar. Includes 2 story time CDs read by Olympia Dukakis.

You and Me Together: Moms, Dads and Kids Around the World. Barbara Kerley, $9.95

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush. Sophie Fatus & Fred Penner, $11.99

Sing and read along with Fred Penner as you follow four children from different countries, each getting ready for school.

Self-Calming Cards. Elizabeth Crary & Mits Katayama, $16.95

Use these engaging cards to make learning self-calming strategies fun.

The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah.  Leslie Kimmelman, illustrated by Paul Meisel, $21.50 (ages 4 and up)

In this rollicking version of a favourite folktale, a harried, hardworking hen finds the true meaning of Passover.

A Is for All Aboard! Paula Kluth & Victoria Kluth, $18.95

Sure to captivate children with autism—and any young train enthusiast—this book will help kids of all ages improve their literacy skills as they learn the ABCs of one of their favorite topics.

Canada Counts: a Charles Pachter Counting Book. Charles Pachter, $20.00

As a result of the success of M is for Moose, Canadian children can rhyme off their ABCs with images of ducks, kayaks, moose, and Lake Winnipeg shimmering in their imaginations. Now children can learn their numbers with Canada Counts. On these pages, new artwork illustrates numbers from 1 to 20, as well as other important Canadian numbers such as 1867 and 1982. There may be 1 walking boy, but there are 3 territories, 4 seasons, and 9 Supreme Court justices. With Canada Counts, Charles Pachter has written another love letter to our country.

Lacey and the African Grandmothers. Sue Farrell Holler, $14.95 (ages 10-14)

Can a sewing project make a difference half-way across the world?

Lacey Little Bird loves spending time with Kahasi, an elder on her reserve who is like a grandmother to her. Then Lacey hears about a project to help grandmothers in Africa who are raising their grandchildren because their parents have died from AIDS. Even though Africa is far, far away, Lacey wants to help and emails the grandmothers with a plan to raise money by selling beaded purses.

What difference can a young Blackfoot girl from North America make in the lives of grandmothers in Africa? A lot, as Lacey discovers. Her decision to help will bring about amazing changes in her life and her community.

Lacey and the African Grandmothers is based on true events, real people, and the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign.

The Bug Book and Bug Bottle. Hugh Danks, $18.95

It’s All Fun and Games: 230 Activities for the Whole Family. Isabelle Bertrand, $29.95

Play any place, any time — with card, crafts, words and board games. Play with friends, family or alone. Play at parties, in the car, on the beach, in the forest.  This sturdy book will entertain at home and on vacation.

Trout, Trout, Trout! (A Fish Chant). April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Trip Park, $9.95

Freshwater fish + rhythmic text + bright, colourful and humourous illustrations = fabulous fun in Trout, Trout Trout!

Barefoot Book of Earth Tales. Dawn Casey & Anne Wilson, $24.99 (ages 6-10)

In this beautiful anthology of folktales, young readers learn how different cultures around the world live in harmony with the rhythms and patterns of nature. Discover how to tread lightly on our precious Earth by following the easy eco-tips and trying out some of the fun and creative activities that accompany each story.

Zoom Zoom Cuddle and Croon. Kathy Reid-Naiman, $18.50 CD

Songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces to enjoy with your baby.

Free to Be ... You and Me. Marlo Thomas, $23.00

This is the book we all know and love by Marlo Thomas and her friends—with brand new illustrations to captivate and inspire a new generation of readers on a journey of the heart. Celebrating individuality and challenging stereotypes empowers both children and adults with the freedom to be who they want to be and to have compassion and empathy for others who may be different. The thoughts, ideas, and emotions the creators first envisioned 35 years ago will still have a magical effect on children today.

The Day I Became a Canadian: a Citizenship Scrapbook. Jo Bannatyne Gugnet, illustrated by Song Nan Zhang, $12.99

On a snowy morning, little Xiao Ling Li and her parents are about to take part in a ceremony — one that will make them Canadian citizens. To record the day for her new brother or sister, she decides to keep a scrapbook to treasure the day.

The whole world is ours to care for — so sing around the planet!

One Peace celebrates the accomplishments of children and youth from around the globe who have worked to promote world peace.

This graceful compilation brings together a wide range of countries, cultures and faiths. Beautifully and sensitively illustrated, this is a wonderful book for families looking to celebrate and show gratitude.

One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference. Katie Smith Milway, illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes, $19.95

Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.

After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo's farm grows to become the largest in the region.

One Hen shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference. This help comes in the form of a microloan, a lending system for people in developing countries who have no collateral and no access to conventional banking. Microloans have begun to receive more media attention in recent years. In 2006 Muhammad Yunus, a Bangledeshi economist who pioneered microloan banking, won the Nobel Peace Prize. The final pages of One Hen explain the microloan system and include a list of relevant organizations for children to explore.

We Feel Good Out Here. Julie-Anne André & Mindy Willett, photographs by Tessa Macintosh, $16.95

The Delta is My Home. Tom McLeod & Mindy Willett, photographs by Tessa Macintosh, $16.95

With vivid, beautiful photos, these two books about the diverse lands and cultures of Canada’s Northwest Territories share real stories of everyday life in the North.

Find out all about the faiths of young people around the world. Each book in the This is My Faith Series explores a different world faith through the eyes of a child. In his or her own words, each child speaks about their beliefs, their families, everyday life and the rituals and traditions that are important to them and the festivals and special days they celebrate. The books are $5.99 each.

This is My Faith: Buddhism

This is My Faith: Christianity

This is My Faith: Hinduism

This is My Faith: Islam

This is My Faith: Judaism

This is My Faith: Sikhism

The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art. Irene Luxbacher, $18.95

Take a walk on the wild side with fifty-seven projects that can be made in the great outdoors. From imagined ogres who live underground to a sculpture that grows, making outdoor art is a blast of fresh air. This book is full to bursting with creative energy and encourages kids to take it outside!

M is for Maple: a Canadian Alphabet. Mike Ulmer, illustrated by Melanie Rose-Popp, $12.95

In clever rhymes and informative text, author Mike Ulmer shares the unique details of Canada. Illustrator Melanie Rose has captured the beauty and splendor of Canada, from the Northern Lights to brave Mounties and the beautiful cities of Toronto, Victoria, and Quebec. Destined to become a national classic, M is for Maple is a treasure for Canadians young and old.

Z is for Zamboni: a Hockey Alphabet. Matt Napier, illustrated by Melanie Rose, $9.95

Z is for Zamboni is an ode to hockey fans young and old across North America. Matt Napier's ‘breakaway’ rhymes and ‘hard-checking’ expository text team up with the top-shelf illustrations of Melanie Rose to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey aficionado. Highlighting rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the game, it is both fun and educational.

Mole Sister Finger Puppets. $6.99 each

The mole sisters come to play!

It’s Your Room! A Decorating Guide for Real Kids. Janice Weaver & Frieda Wishinsky, $19.99

Enough cute little bunnies dancing across your walls or toy trains and nursery rhymes plastered above your bed. That was the old you. It's time now to transform your space, to learn how to make it sparkle using more imagination than money. This exciting new book... offers creative solutions to all your design dilemmas — and does it without breaking the bank.

52 Brain Tickling Activities for Kids. Lynn Gordon & Karen Johnson, $9.95

Kids of all ages can amuse and stretch their brains with these 52 activities, including tricky math puzzles and wacky word riddles. Without too much brain strain, you'll learn to decipher a secret code, make a marble maze, or create a Möbius strip.

52 Fun Things to Do in the Car. Lynn Gordon, $7.95

This whimsically illustrated deck of cards provides 52 games and activities for children traveling in the car — on long trips,, short trips and in-between trips. The perfect item for the glove compartment.

Manifest Your Magnificence: 64 Affirmation Cards for Kids 6 - 12 Years Old. Susan Howson, illustrated by Mike Polito, $24.95

Manifest Your Magnificence is a unique gift set of 64 affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated and written, each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when read over and over again, connects each child to their true being. When we help children reconnect with their true being, they manifest their magnificence in the world — this is the ultimate goal.

Ask It! 50 Fun Questions to Get Families Talking. Cameron Bassett Moore & Maura Hewitt Waltrip, $16.95

Turn off the TV, shut down the computer and talk. Ask It contains 50 question cards designed to make it easy and fun for children, parents, grandparents, teachers and friends to share stories about their feelings and experiences. Just pick a card, ask a question and discover new things about the people you love best.

Magnetic Poetry Kit® — First Words: Kid-Friendly, Creative Wordplay! $20.95

This box contains over 140 big, thick word magnets just right for little fingers. You're your kids break the magnet sheets into separate tiles and install them on your fridge, a cookie sheet or any steel surface and watch a love of language emerge. Includes a special kid's guide to Magnetic Poetry. Great fun for families and educators.

• Three 48-page activity books
• Three 60 minute audio CDs
• Guide for parents and teachers
• Three sticker sheets
• Crayons