Groundwood Books

Groundwood Books At Groundwood we believe all children deserve access to good books. Proudly part of . Our books are read and loved by children all over the globe.

As part of House of Anansi, we aim to publish books of the highest quality.

🎉 Announcing our FALL 2026 season! ✨⁠⁠From cats to woolly mammoths, there's a book on this list for every young reader. ...
05/29/2026

🎉 Announcing our FALL 2026 season! ✨⁠
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From cats to woolly mammoths, there's a book on this list for every young reader. Which are you the most excited for?⁠
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🔗 Explore our upcoming titles on our website! https://houseofanansi.com/collections/upcoming

🌎 “A beautiful book that expertly offers both an excellent owl introduction and an important ecological message.” — Book...
05/28/2026

🌎 “A beautiful book that expertly offers both an excellent owl introduction and an important ecological message.” — Booklist ✨

THE BURROWING OWLS OF THE PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS is the newest book from beloved children's book creators Deborah Hodge and Karen Reczuch. 🦉

🔗 Publishing June 2nd, learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/the-burrowing-owls-of-the-prairie-grasslands

Ready, set, GO! 🏃‍♀️Out next week from bestselling author Deborah Ellis comes the newest short story collection in the O...
05/27/2026

Ready, set, GO! 🏃‍♀️

Out next week from bestselling author Deborah Ellis comes the newest short story collection in the Onward series. When the grownups turn their backs, the kids in these stories find a way to go forward.

⭐️ “A slam dunk.” — School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW ⭐️

📖 GO by Deborah Ellis is available where books are sold June 2nd, learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/go

We loved having Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, creator of many Groundwood Books including the upcoming board book BOOZHOO! / ...
05/26/2026

We loved having Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, creator of many Groundwood Books including the upcoming board book BOOZHOO! / HELLO! come by the bookshop! 🖌️

🦊 You can find signed copies of Mangeshig's books (including some with one-of-a-kind foxes!) at the Anansi Bookshop.

The BOOZHOO! / HELLO! board book publishes June 2nd, learn more about it here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/boozhoo-hello-1?

🐢 Celebrate with TAKING TURNS WITH TURTLES, written by Shari Becker and illustrated by Brittany Lane.🪸 In this rescue ...
05/23/2026

🐢 Celebrate with TAKING TURNS WITH TURTLES, written by Shari Becker and illustrated by Brittany Lane.

🪸 In this rescue story, learn the ways turtles have been tending the oceans for millions of years, and how it's our turn to now help them. 🩺

A gentle introduction to animal conservation for curious little ones, TAKING TURNS WITH TURTLES is available where books are sold now! 📖 https://houseofanansi.com/products/taking-turns-with-turtles

05/22/2026

2026 Silver Birch Kid Committee List Now Available

The Forest of Reading Silver Birch Kid Committee has put together a summer reading list that you don’t want to miss out on! With 13 titles recommended for young readers in grades 3-6, there’s a little something for everyone.

Which of these unique books will your young readers dive into first?

View the full list by visiting https://bit.ly/4dWFlZN

We’re thrilled to be recognizing so many great authors and illustrators with this list!!
Mei Yu Marty Chan, Author Jay Odjick Sarah Mensinga Andrée Poulin Kristy Jackson Writes

JIMMY Patterson Orca Book Publishers Union Square & Co. DCB Annick Press Putnam Books Scholastic Canada ABRAMS Books Groundwood Books HarperCollins Canada

Did you know that burrowing owls are the only owls in the world that live underground? 🦉🧭 The burrowing owl travels from...
05/22/2026

Did you know that burrowing owls are the only owls in the world that live underground? 🦉

🧭 The burrowing owl travels from Mexico and Texas to Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan every year! This national park provides a rare track of preserved grassland, vital for burrowing animals.

Learn more about this beautiful bird in THE BURROWING OWLS OF THE PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS from beloved children's book creators Deborah Hodge and Karen Reczuch. Available everywhere June 2nd, learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/the-burrowing-owls-of-the-prairie-grasslands

Meet Mooz! 🐱🐾 Mooz is a cat, but her name means moose in Anishinaabemowin. Is Mooz really a moose? She races like a hare...
05/20/2026

Meet Mooz! 🐱

🐾 Mooz is a cat, but her name means moose in Anishinaabemowin. Is Mooz really a moose? She races like a hare, sneaks through tall grass like a snake and caws like a jay. So which animal is she?

Full of fun animal comparisons that young readers will love to read aloud, this follow-up to the award-winning BOOZHOO! / HELLO! introduces children to animal vocabulary in both English and Anishinaabemowin. 💬

📖 MOOZ / MOOSE is written and illustrated by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley and translated by Mary Ann Corbiere. Publishing September 1st, learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/mooz-moose

How do we explain the migration of humans to children? 🌏With climate change and global conflict causing an unprecedented...
05/18/2026

How do we explain the migration of humans to children? 🌏

With climate change and global conflict causing an unprecedented number of families to flee their homes, it can be tough to avoid the subject when children are curious or confused.

FLY AWAY HOME serves as an age-appropriate introduction to this topic, drawing a connection between humans and other migrating animals to explore our shared desire for safety and community. 🕊️

🔗 Written by Betty Quan and illustrated by Akin Duzakin, FLY AWAY HOME is available for purchase now: https://houseofanansi.com/products/fly-away-home

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