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"I read enough picture books that I think they merit their own list this year. Let's see what's good."

"When big, important, scary things happen in the world, it can be hard to know how to talk with kids about them. Here are books - some for you to read, some for you to read with your kiddo - that can help."

"Immigration is in the news a lot right now, and many kids have questions about it. Here are some books for preschool and early elementary school readers that can help kids understand a little more about why people move from one country to another."

"Cinemaphile? Guilty as charged. Here are my favourite new-to-me films of 2026."

"Some are brand new, others are decades old. All were new to me in 2026, and I'm happy to recommend them to you!"