Some of the Books You’ll Find at Your Festival!
As one of the largest publishers of children’s books, Scholastic’s expertise comes with your Festival du Livre. In a selection from over 100 titles, kids discover books for their interests and reading level. These are some of our favourites that are sure to inspire a love of reading. Click a title to read more about the book.
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Recommended Books
Picture Book
Grades Kindergarten to 2
Le biscuit doué
Written by
Jory John
Illustrated by
Pete Oswald
This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?
Picture Book
Grades Preschool to 2
La sortie scolaire
Written by
Robert Munsch
Illustrated by
Michael Martchenko
Stephanie and Sam’s class go on a trip to the museum where they get to watch baby chicks hatching out of their little eggs. That gets them wondering what might be hatching out of the bigger eggs nearby. They ask the museum guide to show them the biggest egg in the museum. When they find it, they see that whatever was inside has already hatched, so the two of them decide to have a little fun and hatch a scheme to prank the rest of the class.
Picture Book
Grades 1 to 4
Nutshimit : Un bain de forêt
Written by
Melissa Mollen Dupuis
Illustrated by
Elise Gravel
The Innu word Nutshimit signifies the physical and social space to practice traditional activities and language. Join author Melissa Mollen Dupuis on a guided walk deep through the forest to learn some of the rich culture of the Innu people.
Readers will discover the importance of natural world and learn a few Innu words along the way. Thoughtfully brought to life by Elise Gravel’s signature comic style illustrations, Melissa’s colloquial narrative and anecdotes detailing her lived experiences offer a deeply personal look at Innu life.
Picture Book
Grades Kindergarten to 2
Moi, Pluton : Pas une planète? Pas de problème!
Written by
Stacy McAnulty
Illustrated by
Stevie Lewis
Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it’s Pluto’s turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself.
With characteristic humour and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Pluto in this next celestial “autobiography” in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis.
Picture Book
Grades Kindergarten to 2
Nous sommes là
Written by
Tami Charles
Illustrated by
Bryan Collier
Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this picture book offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time.
Tami Charles shares the beauty and excellence in the history of the Black community, assuring Black and brown children of the extraordinary legacy from which they come.
Early Reader
Grades Kindergarten to 2
Crabe Grognon : En classe, Crabe Grognon!
Written and Illustrated by
Jonathan Fenske
It’s just another day in the ocean for Crabe Grognon and Plancton—until they find themselves INSIDE a school of fish! This gives Plancton a fabulous idea—he and Crabe Grognon should play school! But Crabe Grognon does not want to play. In four hilarious stories, Crabe Grognon uses funny wordplay to distract Plancton from teaching!
With comic speech bubbles and full-colour artwork throughout, Geisel Award Honoree Jonathan Fenske’s early reader series is sure to be a hit with new readers!
Chapter Book
Grades 2+
Les filles dragons N˚ 4 : Mei, Le dragon des merveilles rubis
Written by
Maddy Mara
A super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls! Treasure Dragon Girls draw on the power of precious gems to transform into mighty dragons. Tasked with keeping the Magic Forest safe from harm, the Treasure Dragon Girls must come together as a team, embrace their clawsome new abilities, and save the day.
Mei must find the ancient and powerful Forest Book. Inside its pages is the entire history of the Magic Forest. Without its precious knowledge, things will start to go very wrong in this enchanted place!
Illustrated Chapter Book
Grades 2+
En cavale! Les griffes de la mort
Written and Illustrated by
Aaron Blabey
What happens when the world’s biggest cat video star gets accused of a crime she didn’t commit? She becomes a cat on the run, that’s what! But how do you avoid capture and prove your innocence when you are the most famous feline on the planet? Well, it ain’t easy. Follow Princess Bella—for that is her name—as she goes from meme megastar #1 to public enemy #1 and cheer her on as she fights to clear her name.
Is she a supervillain? An internet-famous buffoon? Or a butt-kicking gal who’s just been seriously underestimated? YOU be the judge…
Graphic Novel
Grades 3+
Les timbrés N˚ 7 – Le 13e signe
Written and Illustrated by
Dom Pelletier
Tia, Leo, and M. Rodrigue travel deep beneath the earth’s surface to save their friend, M. Poisson of horoscope sign fame. They follow Mme. Céleste to her secret lair to stop her from taking control of the whole world. But they must be cautious! Mme. Céleste might not be the most dangerous thing lurking underground…
Astrology, anthropomorphic rocks, and glory are on the agenda in this new adventure from Dom Pelletier! In Book 7 the villains are villain-ier, the jokes are jokey-ier, and excitement abounds.
Novel
Grades 4+
Motel Calivista N˚ 3 : Place au rêve
Written by
Kelly Yang
Mia Tang is going for her dreams! After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family—to China! A total dream come true! Mia can’t wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen.
As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China’s going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life, like…
1. Lupe’s taking classes at the high school! And Mia’s own plans to be a big writer are stuck.
2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it.
3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing. Can the Calivista survive?
Buckle up! Mia is more determined than ever to get through the turbulence, now that she finally has…room to dream!
Contains some mature content.