Kids Can Press

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Award-winning publisher of picture books for children 3-7 & non-fiction, fiction & graphic novels for children 8-12.

Kids Can Press company logo and logo and image of Franklin character with statement text,”Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values.”
A blue/gray background with snow flakes falling down. On the left is the book cover for Call Me Gray. Below is the logo for Kids Can Press. Text reads: “A hopeful tale and highly readable resource on gender transitions, empathy, and the power of communication.” —Montreal Review of Books
A white background. On the left is the book cover for Bunny the Brave War Horse. Below are illustrations of poppy flowers growing. Text to the right reads "Lest We Forget". Above is an illustration of birds flying in the distance. Below is the Kids Can Press logo.
A blue background. On the left is the book cover for Feeling Your Feelings. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “Creative, informative, and highly engaging… a valuable addition to both early childhood and nonfiction collections.” —Booklist Below the text are illustrations of headers with faces.
A dark blue background with clouds in the background. On the right is the book cover for The Night Giant. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “A quietly appealing dreamscape of a story; perfect for a bedtime cuddle.” —Booklist
The background is an illustration of houses in a forest. On the left is the book cover for Strange Creatures. Text reads: “An effective, entertaining, and approachable lesson in habitat preservation.” —The Horn Book Below is the Kids Can Press logo.
A blue background. On the left is the book cover for The Museum of Willa and Wade. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. To the right is text for “Independent readers graduating from Narwhal & Jelly will enjoy this sweet, comical story…” —Booklist Below is an illustration of Willa, an ostrich, looking up. Beside her Wade, a penguin, is looking at her.
A dark green graphic with a computer at the centre with a headshot of white woman with short blonde hair wearing black shirt, and a book cover of Can You Believe It?. Virtual Event icon and Captioning icon. Text reads, "The Misinformation Challenge. A Workshop with Joyce Grant. Educators. Wednesday, November 5 at 5PM ET. foldkidsbookfest.org". FOLD Kids Book Fest logo in the bottom right corner.
A purple graphic with a computer at the centre with a headshot of white woman with short blonde hair wearing black shirt, and a book cover of Can You Believe It?. Virtual Event icon and Captioning icon. Text reads, "Can You Believe It? An Activity with Joyce Grant. Intermediate: Grades 6-8. Tuesday, November 4 at 9:00AM. foldkidsbookfest.org". FOLD Kids Book Fest logo in the bottom right corner.
A dark green graphic with a computer at the centre with three book covers of The Antifa Comic Book, You Can Be An Activist and The Sunshine Project. Virtual Event icon and Captioning icon. Text reads, "From Page to Action: Teaching Youth to Change Their World. Educators. Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30PM ET. foldkidsbookfest.org". FOLD Kids Book Fest logo in the bottom right corner.
A blue graphic with a computer at the centre with a headshot of a young South Asian woman with long black curly hair wearing glasses and a green jacket over a t-shirt and jeans, and a book cover of You Can Be An Activist. Virtual Event icon and Captioning icon. Text reads, "You Can Be An Activist: A Workshop with Charlene Rocha. Teen: Grades 9-11. Tuesday, November 4 at 10AM ET. foldkidsbookfest.org". FOLD Kids Book Fest logo in the bottom right corner.
A white background. On the left is the book cover for Call Me Gray. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “A lovely story.” —Quill and Quire Below the text is an illustration of Gray, a young child, watching their dad shovel snow.
An illustration from Benjamin Grows a Garden. Benjamin, a young Indigenous boy, sits at the kitchen table with his family. They are eating dishes made from the garden.
A peach background. The main text reads “Which Headline Is Fake?” Text bellow reads: A. Volcano Suddenly Springs Up B. Newly Discovered Earth-Like Planet Named “Ross” C. The Tree Octopus is in Danger of Extinction D. City Looking for Volunteers to Cuddle Rabbits Below is an illustration of a volcano and a rabbit.
A purple background featuring green slime dripping. Text reads "Happy Halloween" with the Kids Can Press logo below. To the right is an illustration of Wednesday Wilson, a young dark skinned girl, standing over a cauldron filled with green slime, which she is holding with her fingers.
A collage of book covers. Text reads "13 Canadian books to read with your kids this Halloween." Above is the CBCBooks logo.
A gray background. Centred is the book cover for Can You Believe It?
A gray background. The title reads “Is It Fake or Real? You Decide”. Smaller text reads: “Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Do you think this article is fake or real? How would you find out?” Below is an illustration of a web browser. The URL is Teaching Kids News - Readable, teachable news. . An article is shown called “Loyal Dog Waits for Owner Outside of Hospital.” It has a byline, photo, photo credit and is dated. Below two young people discuss the article. Boy: Does something seem off about it? Girl: Maybe. Boy: Does it spark a strong emotion? Girl: Yes- I’m tearing up here. What a sweet dog!
A blue background. A burst at the top reads “Let’s Get Real.” Below is a picture of a news article on a smart phone screen. The article is titled “Boy Gets New Basketball”. Bursts point out that the article has the author’s name (byline), an obvious source, photo credit and date of article. Below, text reads “Real News.”
A white background. On the left is the book cover for Window. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “Nominated for the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse in the Age 3-5 category” Surrounding the text are black and white illustrations from Window.
Title text reads “Think Big to Find the Fake”. Smaller text reads “ Question it. Be skeptical. Ask yourself if something’s just not right. Is it trying to spark a big emotional response? Have other media covered the story? Check the source. Who posted it? What do you know about them? Check out the author, photographer and people quoted. Are they real? Do a search to see what others are saying about it. Try a reverse image search (like a keyword search, but for images). Has the original image been altered? Check the date. Is it old?”
A white background. On the left is the book cover for Frankie D Vegan Vampire. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. To the right, text reads “A lovable vampire who’s just trying to fit in.” Above the text are bats and below is a spider. To the right is an illustration of a beet with text that reads “New in paperback!”
A yellow background. Title text reads “What Is Fake News?” Text reads “What exactly is fake news? Most of the time, it means shareable videos, articles and images that contain lies.” Below is an illustration of a detective with a magnifying glass.
A pale yellow background. On the left is the book cover for Strange Creatures. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. To the right, text reads: “A stylish, strange story.” —Kirkus Below is an illustration of a tall tree with animals hiding behind it and waving.
A cream colored background. Logos for the Vancouver International Children's Festival and Vancouver Writers Fest are at the top of the image. Below is a photo of Melanie Watt and the book cover for Nuts About Scaredy Squirrel.
A coral background. On the left is the book cover for I’m Longer Than You. Below is an illustration of Supersaurus and Blue Wall. In between them is the Kids Can Press logo. Above, text reads “Fun beyond measure.” —Kirkus
The interior of Mad At Dad, featuring a little girl jumping rope.
A white background. On the left is the book cover for Call Me Gray. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text to the right reads "A powerful story about change, acceptance and, above all, love." Snowflakes fall above the text while below Gray, a young child dressed in winter clothes, seems to fall with them.
A sky blue background. On the left is the book cover for The Sustainable School. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “Stimulating and encouraging.” —Kirkus Below are illustrations of multiple young people.
An illustration from The Bigfoot Field Guide to Campers. A young child is walking through the forest with Bigfoot. Text reads “October 20 is National Sasquatch Awareness Day.” At the bottom of the image is the Kids Can Press logo.
An illustration of a purple sky with bright stars. A young girl with long dark hair and dark skin looks happy and peaceful. On the her forehead is a bindi shaped like a star. To the right is the book cover for A Bindi Can Be... At the bottom of the image is the Kids Can Press logo.
A dark green background with silhouettes of bats. Title text reads "Halloween Story Time". Below are the book covers for The Witching Hour and Frankie D, Vegan Vampire. Text below reads: with Jennifer Harris and Tiffani Brown Sunday, October 19 2025 1:00 Pm at Type Junction 2887 Dundas St W, Toronto Story time, drawing demo, activities and more! Below are logos for Tundra Books, Penguin Random House, Type Books and Kids Can Press.
The background is a whimsical illustration of a town at night. The sky is filled with stars and behind the tops of houses and buildings a blue giant can be seen. It is a furry monster with big yellow eyes. On the left is the book cover for The Night Giant. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “A simple story that spotlights a playful monster and celebrates the comforting contours of the world at night.” —Kirkus
A yellow background. On the left is the book cover for Yellow Singing Sail. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads: "Silver Award honoree from the Eureka! Non-Fiction Children’s Book Award". Below is an illustration of a young girl reading a book in Chinese.
A white background with faded text in the background. On the left is the book cover for If We Tell You. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Overlapping the book cover is the seal for the Red Maple Award. Text reads “Nominated for the Red Maple Award”.
A cream colored background. On the left is the book cover for The Most Magnificent Team. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. To the right of the book cover is the Blue Spruce seal. Text reads “Nominated for the Blue Spruce Award”. Below the text is an illustration of two young girls, one dark skinned with big glasses and one light skinned with pigtails.
A pink background. On the left is the book cover for This Is How a Bow Rolls. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. To the right of the cover is the Silver Birch seal. Text reads “Nominated for the Silver Birch Express Nonfiction Award”. Surrounding the text are illustrations from the book of balls and children.
A cream colored background. On the left is the book cover for Bally The Amazing Wonderball. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “Dog lovers and theater fans unite at last with this bouncy bevy of delights.” —Kirkus Above the text is Bally, a red ball with eyes, bouncing. Below are a number of dogs chasing Bally.
An illustration of a young child in autumn looking up at the sky as leaves fall around them.
A light blue background. Text reads “Books for Big Feelings”. Surrounding the text are illustrations of children with different expressions on their face. To the right are book covers: Dark Cloud, Feeling Your Feelings, Freya and the Snake, Granny Left Me a Rocket Ship, The Kite Collector, A Summer Without Anna, Unnaturally Blue, Why Are We Afraid? and Why Do We Cry? At the bottom is the Kids Can Press logo and text reading “October 10 is World Mental Health Day”.
An illustration of a young girl writing a letter. Text reads “October 9 is World Post Day”. To the right is the book cover for Dear Street with the Kids Can Press logo below.
A cream colored background. On the left is the book cover for No Dragons for Tea. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “October 9 is Fire Prevention Day.” Below the text is an illustration of a dragon putting on a red firefighter helmet.
A green background. On the left is the book cover Benjamin Grows a Garden. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads: “This touching story of a mother and son planting vegetables for the season would be a great addition to any library’s nature or gardening collection.” —SLJ Below the text is an illustration of three children eating corn.
A white background. On the left side of the image is the book cover for Dragon vs. Unicorn: Friends or Frenemies? Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads: “A unique early reader with an interactive plot-your-own-story element that is sure to be a hit with reluctant readers.” —SLJ Below is an illustration of Dragon and Unicorn singing karaoke.
A blue background. On the left is the book cover for Feeling Your Feelings. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “An eye-widening overview [with] fascinating insights.” —Kirkus Below is an illustration of a person looking at an outline of a human showing their brain and heart.
A white background. On the left side is the book cover for A Walk in the Park. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “A perfect addition to an entertaining series.” —SLJ Surrounding the text are illustrations of bugs and Binky, a black and white cat.
A cream colored background with bright illustrations from the book. On the left is the book cover for You Can Be An Activist. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads "2025 Social Justice Literature Award, Honor Book".
A light blue background. On the left is the nbookcover for Steve, A Rare Egg. Below is the Kids Can Press logo. Text reads “Nominated for the ALA 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children list.” Above the text is Steve, a horse, happily looking down. Below the text is a red balloon.