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Our books are read and loved by children all over the globe. As part of House of Anansi Press, we aim to publish books of the highest quality.
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Still looking for that perfect gift? 🎁

Pop by the Anansi Bookshop right here in Toronto to shop all our books! We're open at 128 Sterling Road from 1pm - 5pm until this Friday, December 19th, when we'll be taking a short break for the holidays.

👋 We hope to see you there!
An assortment of picture books are decorated with festive bows. The books include: ONE CAN, HOME FOR MARGARET, EVERYBELLY, DOGS AND US, ROCK, and CATS AND US.
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Thank you, Winnipeg Free Press, for including MY STREET REMEMBERS as a best book of 2025!

"Local history comes alive when we think back to who lived on the land before our houses were built." — Harriet Zaidman

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Top titles: Free Press reviewers share their best books of 2025
Whether you’re looking to start a new literary holiday tradition of your own or are simply looking for that next great read, Free Press reviewers have sounded off on their favourite fiction, non-ficti...
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December 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Happy Hanukkah from all of us at Groundwood Books! 🕯️

📸: A SINGLE DREADLOCK by Xaiver Michael Campbell and Eugenie Fernandes, out now! Learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/a-single-dreadlock
Two copies of the book A SINGLE DREADLOCK are opened, showing the illustrations on the final pages. One shows a lit menorah, the other a boy and his grandmother playing in the snow, and the boy and his family gathered around the dinner table.
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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We're LOVING this 2025 Children's Lit: The Year in Miscellanea list by Travis Jonker.

Read to find out which one of our books is honoured for its "feel good" nature (in a tactile way).

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2025 Children’s Lit: The Year in Miscellanea
It’s time to take a look back at the year that was in children’s lit miscellanea.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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The Story and Science of Hope by @andreapcurtis.bsky.social illus Ana Suárez is impactful, meaningful and action-oriented – just like hope. It’s my @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social Expert’s Pick #bookreview: tinyurl.com/4hv4eujn @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #KidLit #CanKidLit 📚👍
The cover of The Story and Science of Hope by Andrea Curtis and Ana Suarez shows a watercolour painting of a seated figure with an image of the world in their hands.
December 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Very happy to see the advance copy of my upcoming board book! (Spring 2026) Thank you to my artistic collaborator Karen Reczuch and to our publisher @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social.
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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🫧 EVERYBELLY is a Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year! Huge congratulations to Thao Lam 🎉

👙 EVERYBELLY has received SIX STARRED REVIEWS and is the WINNER of the 2025 Kirkus Prize. Click here to learn more about this book: https://houseofanansi.com/products/everybelly
December 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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This #InternationalHumanRightsDay, we're highlighting the educational activities for the book I HAVE THE RIGHT TO CULTURE. 📖

🔗 On Education Central, you can find discussion prompts and activities to be used with hundreds of Groundwood books. Explore the website at the link in our bio.
Text reading, “International Human Rights Day,” points to the book I HAVE THE RIGHT TO CULTURE, which points to text that reads, "Free reading discussion prompts and activities." Text to the side reads, "Breaking down important topics with classroom-ready learning resources to be used with Groundwood books." A post-reading activity titled, "How Are Kids the Same?" features skills of Integrated Learning. The Activity is written as follows, "Discuss with students the commonalities of kids around the world, the differences, and what kids can learn about each other and their cultures." Text reads, "Explore the learning resources for I Have the Right to Culure at Education-central.com. 1. Choose a Groundwood Books title by searching your audience age, book title, or exploring the topic collections. 2. Select your desired resources or skills and subjects. 3. Print!"
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Xaiver Michael Campbell's debut #picturebook, illus by Eugenie Fernandes, re leaving Jamaica for Newfoundland &, in the face of bullying, finding self, pride in heritage, & hair love. A SINGLE DREADLOCK from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-si... 👍🇨🇦📚
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Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators
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December 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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📖 These YA books are certified page-turners for the teen reader in your life! From high-stakes adventures to swoon-worthy romances, these books are guaranteed hit gifts. 🎁

🔗 Click here to shop the books in this collection: https://houseofanansi.com/collections/ya-page-turners
A red and pink checkered graphic reads, "YA Page-Turners" with the Groundwood Books logo and the covers of six books: WAVELENGTH, THE BUTTERFLY'S STING, THIS ONE SUMMER, LAURA DEAN KEEPS BREAKING UP WITH ME, WHO WE ARE IN REAL LIFE, and THERE IS NO MAP FOR THIS.
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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☎️ Looking for a perfect read for the literary tween in your life? These books provide the perfect amount of drama, excitement, and mystery for every young reader! 🐎

🔗 Shop these giftable books by clicking this post at the link in our bio.
A pink graphic reads, "For the Literary Tween" with the Groundwood Books logo. The books featured are: THE REHEARSAL CLUB, MAGGIE LOU, FIREFOX, MAGGIE LOU MEETS HER MATCH, THE OUTSMARTERS, BOOK UNCLE AND ME, BIRDS ON THE BRAIN, and THE SUNSHINE PROJECT.
December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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✨ Today is the LAST DAY to guarantee shipping from our website in time for Christmas! 🎁

🔗 Shop our curated gift guides for the readers in your life here: https://houseofanansi.com
A green graphic with illustrated sparkles and a Christmas decoration reads, "Today is the Last Day to Guarantee Shipping for Christmas."
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🚚 Monsters! Trucks! Exciting adventures! These books make perfect gifts for boys. 🏒

🔗 Shop these giftable books for children here: https://houseofanansi.com/collections/groundwood-books?type=product&q=Childrens+Books
A red graphic reads, "Book for Boys" with the Groundwood Books logo beside an illustration of the character Gargantua Jr., illustrated by Kevin Sylvester. The book covers include: GARGANTUA (JR!), GAME FACE, THE ZOMBIE PRINCE, EYES ON THE ICE, KING OF THE DUMP, and THERE IS NO MAP FOR THIS.
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Thank you, @quillandquire.bsky.social, for including MY STREET REMEMBERS as a Notable Book of 2025!
Illustrated by Cathie Jamieson and written by me.
Check out all the great books here: quillandquire.com/omni/canadas....
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December 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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❄️ Cozy wintertime stories for kids to read all season long. These books are perfect gifts for a home collection or school library!

🔗 Shop these giftable books for children on our website here: https://houseofanansi.com ⛸️
A blue graphic with snowflakes reads, "For Winter Storytime." It features the covers of six books, including: COMMUNITY SNOWMAN, SKATING WILD ON AN INLAND SEA, ONE CAN, MY WINTER CITY, MALAIKA'S WINTER CARNIVAL, and HOME FOR MARGARET.
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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💙 On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we're highlighting THE SCOOTER TWINS, written by Dorothy Ellen Palmer and illustrated by Maria Sweeney. #IDPD #kidlit #canreads #EveryoneIncluded 🛵

🔗 Learn more about this book here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/the-scooter-twins
A copy of the book THE SCOOTER TWINS sits on a pile of illustrated interiors from the book. The illustrations show two children on their mobility scooters.
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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In honour of #GivingTuesday, Groundwood Books will be donating a portion of the proceeds from online and in-person sales at our bookshop to Food Banks Canada. 🩷

🔗 Explore the books in our Giving Back Collection here: https://houseofanansi.com/collections/giving-back
A graphic with an illustration of a boy with a can of food from the book ONE CAN reads, "It's Giving Tuesday. In honour of the book ONE CAN, Groundwood Books is donating a portion of the proceeds from online and in-person sales at our bookshop to Food Banks Canada." A graphic reads, "Explore Our Giving Back Collection" with the Groundwood Books logo. Book covers such as HOME FOR MARGARET, COMMUNITY SNOWMAN, OUR LITTLE KITCHEN, and LOOP DE LOOP are featured.
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Know a little one who seemingly always comes home with a new rock or stick to show off? 🪨 These books are for the Nature Kids in your life. 🌱

🔗 Shop these giftable books for children by heading to our website: https://houseofanansi.com

Rock illustration by Matt James from the book ROCK. 🎨
A graphic will an illustration of a rock is title "For The Nature Kids." It features various picture book covers including: LOOP DE LOOP, ROCK, WALKING TREES, MOTHER ASPEN, WEST COAST WILD RAINFOREST, and WILFDUL.
December 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Today is the LAST DAY to shop our Black Friday Sale online! Get 30% OFF BOOKS when you use the code: BLACKFRIDAY2025 (after discounts, before tax).

📚 Shop the sale here: houseofanansi.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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This Friday and Saturday only, our Prose and Poems hats, puzzles, and tote bags are 50% OFF at the Anansi Bookshop! 🧢 These make perfect gifts for the stylish book lovers in your life.

📍 Our bookshop is located at 128 Sterling Road, Toronto. Friday hours: 1pm - 6pm. Saturday hours: 11am - 5pm.
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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🐸 From frogs to baby otters, these books are perfect for the little Animal Lovers in your life! 🦦

🔗 Shop these giftable books for children on our website: https://houseofanansi.com
A graphic reads, "For the Animal Lovers," featuring an illustration of a frog by Geraldo Valério from MY BOOK OF FROGS AND TOADS and a dog illustration by Marta Pantaleo from DOGS AND US. A collage of books across the graphic includes: DOGS AND US, CATS AND US, MY BOOK OF FROGS AND TOADS, MY BOOK OF BIRDS, THE TUFTED PUFFINS OF TRIANGLE ISLAND, WEST COAST WILD BABY ANIMALS and WEST COAST WILD ABC.
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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✨ Announcing Our ... BLACK FRIDAY SALE! ✨

🔗 Browse our titles to get ready to save this weekend here: https://houseofanansi.com 🛍️

Note: We are not shipping orders to the U.S. at this time.
A green graphic with vintage yellow stars and the House of Anansi and Groundwood Books logos reads, "Shop Our Black Friday Sale." A green graphic reads, "In Store: Friday, November 28 from 1pm - 6pm, Saturday, November 29 from 11am - 5pm. 40% OFF BOOKS, 50% OFF HATS, PUZZLES, AND TOTE BAGS." A green graphic reads, "Online: Friday, November 28 - Monday, December 1. 30% OFF BOOKS with code: BLACKFRIDAY2025. Plus! Free shipping on orders over $35 (after discounts, before tax)."
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The Giving Back Collection 💕

These stories inspire important conversations about food insecurity, housing, spreading kindness, and how we can come together to help our communities.

🔗 Learn more about these books here: houseofanansi.com/collections/...
A graphic titled, "The Giving Back Collection" features a collage of picture books such as HOME FOR MARGARET, ONE CAN, COMMUNITY SNOWMAN, OUR LITTLE KITCHEN, and A FEAST FOR JOSEPH with the Groundwood Books logo.
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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🫧 EVERYBELLY is one of The New York Public Library's Best Books of 2025! Congratulations to Thao Lam 🎉

🔗 EVERYBELLY has received SIX STARRED REVIEWS and is the WINNER of the 2025 Kirkus Prize. Learn more about this picture book here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/everybelly
A graphic reads, "EVERYBELLY is one of The New York Public Library's Best Books of 2025." The cover of the book EVERYBELLY features cut-paper collage art of a little girl underwater with bubbles around her as two bodies float above.
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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THE BUTTERFLY'S STING by Abbie Harlow is a Kobo Best Book of 2025! 🎉

🔗 Learn more about this book here: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/the-butterfly-s-sting
A graphic reads, "Kobo Canada Best in Young Adult Literature" and the book THE BUTTERFLY'S STING. The cover features an illustrated girl boxing with braids in the air behind her.
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM