2025 CBC Kids Reads Shortlist

Cone Dog is a playful picture book about Emma, a dog who turns the dreaded “cone of shame” into a tool for fetch, play, and even outsmarting a pesky squirrel, celebrating creativity and optimism.

In I Am a Rock, a child and their mother imagine the life of a beloved pet rock, exploring the beauty and rhythms of the Arctic through lyrical storytelling and gentle illustrations

Mad at Dad is a playful lift-the-flap picture book about a child working through big feelings after an argument, finding comfort and connection with Dad in the end.

The Hockey Skates follows PK Subban’s humorous and patient journey as he waits for the perfect pair of hockey skates, facing mix-ups and surprises before finally getting what he wants.

The Little Green Envelope is a sweet story about a little green envelope that goes on a special adventure to deliver a letter, spreading happiness to friends far away.