Books published by Annick Press Ltd

In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city.Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious—sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story’s young narrator decides not to leave home again...until a moment of empowerment helps her see the strength she and Abuelita share when they face the world together. Warm, expressive illustrations by Rafael Mayani highlight the tenderness in Abuelita and the narrator’s relationship.

Nour loves the luminous glow she was born with, but it’s only when it starts to dim that she discovers the true power of her brilliant light. Nour has a superpower: she glows. Her light shines so bright, she feels like a star in the night sky. But when kids at school notice her glow, they’re not impressed. If she had a real superpower, they say, she could fly or turn invisible. So Nour stops feeling special. And as her light dims, her world darkens . . . until a nighttime cry from her baby sister shows her how powerful her glow can be.Ian De Haes’s heartfelt story and radiant illustrations highlight themes of self-confidence, bravery, empathy, and the imaginative power of a strong female protagonist—whose name means light in Arabic.

A little girl uses imagination and inventiveness to spread friendship through her community. But will she find a friend of her own?Whether it’s a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials she finds around her apartment complex. But when it comes to making friends, Sicily has yet to find the perfect fit. With a diverse cast of characters brought to life by illustrator Erika Medina, Sara de Waal’s whimsical debut emphasizes the power of imagination and finding companionship where you least expect it.

Survivorman back on TV! 400 PBS stations will air Surviving Disasters mini series in March; Wild Harvest on 400 public television stations now!Pandemic timing: outdoors books are in demand, especially for parents and kids spending more time at home; Les Stroud re-surgence in popularity since March (7M+ views of his GQ The Breakdown video)Charismatic & media-genic author: filmmaker, author, musician, podcaster, and outdoorsman Les Stroud best known for inventing survival TV genre with his hit TV show SURVIVORMAN (2005-2015 on Discovery, Science Channel, Outdoor Life Network)Strong sales track: Les' adults sold 140K in US and CanadaLead title promotional campaign for book will leverage Les' charisma and fans (600K + subscribers and followers on his social media platforms; 500K+ views for his new videos)

Science starts with a question in this fascinating compendium for curious kids.The team behind the acclaimed Why Don’t Cars Run on Apple Juice? is back to tackle more kid questions like “Are birds really dinosaurs?” and “Why do we have butts?” With help from science center experts, Kira Vermond packs mind-boggling facts into answers that encourage further inquiry, covering topics over five sections: animals, the human body, planet Earth, tech and innovation, and outer space. From glowing scorpions and prehistoric sharks to stem cells and Mars missions, Suharu Ogawa’s colorful, zesty illustrations enhance Vermond’s lively tone.

There is nothing more ordinary - or more special - than the human body. After all, everybody has one and for all the parts that are the same, each comes in a different shape and size. This book joyfully celebrates this wonderful ordinariness with a matter-of-fact introduction to the parts of the body.

Story from renowned Inuit storyteller Michael Kusugak, from his own life (appears in My Arctic 123 and expanded here), he is the author of many award-winning picture books and lives in Valhalla Manitoba. His story is about connection to nature and each other – intergenerational relationship between Aggataa and her grandmother. Arctic artists: renowned Inuk storyteller Michael Kusugak's first book illustrated by fellow Inuk artist, Andrew Qappik. The art is an authentic depiction of the Arctic landscape and provides the Inuit names for the birds. Qappick is an Inuit artist who is well-known throughout the Canadian Arctic for his design of the flag, coat of arms and official logo for Nunavut (Canada’s newest province) where he lives.A Promise is a Promise has sold over 150k copies!

First time in oversized board book format and unabridged text40th Anniversary of the comntemporary classic story of girl power and self-determinationYear-long campaign with numerous ads, brand activations, and events all over the world

A BOARD BOOK from the TALK-ABOUT BOOKS series, with a simple text and colour photographs to illustrate family relationships.

Forty years after it first published, The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko continues to inspire kids to stand up not only to dragons, but to the conventions that try to force them into moulds that sometimes just don't fit. In this deluxe anniversary edition readers get the same familiar, laugh-out-loud story that has inspired generations of feminists, in a beautiful new package including a preface from Chelsea Clinton, an afterword from Robert and Ann Munsch, and a powerful call-to-action from writer Francesca Segal about the book's lasting impact.

Get ready to jump rope with jaguars and sip lemonade with llamas. Introducing a delightful animal-themed ABC book that will have toddlers and parents grinning from A to Z. In addition to helping with letter recognition, Llamas With Lemonade introduces toddlers to uppercase and lowercase letters, and to alliteration. The adorable parade of animals and their often-unusual objects helps little ones build their vocabulary. The book’s oversized, case-bound board book format and irresistibly cute animals in soft pastel colors make it a perfect addition to any nursery library.