The List: The 12 Best New Kids’ Books
Kids' Books
First published 2013.01.29 | Canada | The List
Chopsticks (Amy Krouse Rosenthal) Don’t be surprised if your kids eat this story up. Two inseparable chopsticks start living separate lives and in doing so, learn about the bonds of friendship and...read more

Have a Read
TD Children’s Literacy Program
First published 2012.11.28 | Canada | Family Life
For parents with young children, reading with their kids is one of the most precious times to share together. Not only does it create a healthy parent-child bond, but it instills a love of reading....read more

Free Reads
Little Free Libraries
First published 2012.09.20 | Toronto | Family Life
Have a book, leave a book. Need a book, take a book. Build a library, build a community. That’s the concept behind the worldwide Little Free Libraries program. The premise is simple—build a...read more

One Fish, Two Fish, Redfish
Redfish Kids
First published 2012.07.19 | Vancouver | Gear
Pardon our lapse into Dr. Seuss prose, but we just love Redfish Kids. The Vancouver designed and produced line fuses cultures and styles with modern lines cut from artisanal prints for...read more

The List: 43 Summer Reads for the Entire Family
Books for Moms and Kids
First published 2012.07.03 | Canada | The List
The House at Riverton (Kate Morton) Who picked it: Jan, Food Editor at Savvy HQ Why she likes it: Because you get your Downton Abbey fix while it’s on hiatus. Aristocracy, family and a mysterious...read more

Summer Book Worms
Books for Kids
First published 2011.06.23 | Vancouver | Family Life
Summertime is chill time for kids (and moms, hopefully). So stocking up on good books is a cool way for them to relax at home while on holiday. Regardless of your child’s age, a great place to start...read more

The List: Summer Reading for Mom
Our Book Picks
First published 2011.06.14 | Canada | The List
Reading for moms is not just a form of escapism or entertainment, it’s a measure of how much time we have to allow ourselves to kick back and do something we enjoy. But since that precious time is so...read more

Life with Kids
The KidDictionary
First published 2011.03.29 | Canada | Family Life
There are valuable lessons to be learned with every new stage of life, each one filled with wonder and excitement. The parenting stage deserves a special mention though, because the lessons just keep...read more

The Business of Mom
Mom Inc.
First published 2011.02.22 | Canada | Family Life
Take it from us—figuring out how to raise your family and your business without losing your mind or your shirt is tough work. Very tough work. We know how tough it is because we’re a mom...read more

The Savvy Five: Kids’ Books
Favourite Kids' Books
First published 2011.01.18 | Canada | The List
What’s better than a great kids’ book? Easy, the daily ritual of reading it to your kids. So to help ensure you have the right material, this SavvyFive is full of children’s books we love. So...read more

A Novel Idea
Family Literacy Day
First published 2010.10.05 | Canada | Family Life
How do you help your child develop a lifelong love for reading? It is never too early to read to your children. Having children engage in literacy-related activities as early as possible will help...read more

Read This
Great Summer Reads
First published 2010.07.06 | Canada | Family Life
Summertime…and while the livin’ may not be as easy as it used to be pre-kids, we should all aspire to some deck, dock or hammock time with a good book. So to help you get started on that endeavour,...read more

The Savvy Five: Bedtime Stories
Our Favourite Bedtime Books
First published 2009.10.20 | Canada | The List
From poetic lullabies to rib-ticklingly funny antics, bedtime stories are a must. Experts have been extolling the virtues of reading to our children as early as in utero, so there’s no surprise that...read more

The Savvy Five: Summer Reads
Our Favourite Books for Summer Reading
First published 2009.07.21 | Canada | The List
As far as we’re concerned, enjoying a good book over the summer is as important a summer tradition as going out for ice cream or staying up late to watch fireworks. So make sure to carve out some...read more

Beyond the Books
Rediscovering the Ottawa Public Library
First published 2009.03.19 | Ottawa | Out & About
Savvy moms already know that the Ottawa Public Library (OPL, please) is a great place to foster our children’s love for reading, but not everyone knows there is more to the library than the written...read more