An illustration by Sahar Abdallah from A Little Halwa and a Big Family. Lima, a young Afghan girl, smiles as runs across her room with her blue blanket streaming out behind her. Her black hair is in two little poofs at the top of her head. She is wearing a white tunic with pink flower details, and pink pants. There is a bottle sticking out of her pocket

What’s that in Lima’s pocket? Could it be one of the halwa ingredients that has mysteriously disappeared from the kitchen?

Read a sweet story about mischievous children and tasty treats in A LITTLE HALWA AND A BIG FAMILY.

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A poster for the event. [text in image] Saturday, April 25 10am - 5pm. 15% off all books in-store and online. We’ll have visiting authors throughout the day, door prizes, giveaways, a chance to win free audiobooks, and more! Each book purchased gives you a chance to win $1000 to spend at your local indie with CIBA's Contest For Book Lovers. 50 Cove Rd, Tors Cove.

A poster for the author signing by Aaron Tucker, Bushra Junaid, and Sharon Bala from 11:00 - 1:00, with photos of the authors.

A poster for the author signing by Helen Escott and Malcolm Kempt from 1:30 - 3:00, with photos of the authors.

A poster for the author signing by Darren Ivany and Dave Paddon from 3:30 - 5:00, with phots of the authors

THIS SATURDAY: Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day with us in Tors Cove!

Time your visit so you can get a book signed by one of the fabulous authors we have visiting, or just stop by any time between 10am and 5pm to take advantage of our sale!

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An illustration by Veselina Tomova from Daphne's Bees. A honey bee hovering above a purple crocus.

Did the kids have lots of questions when they saw the bees delighting in the crocuses this weekend? DAPHNE’S BEES is a great book to teach them about bees and beekeeping.

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A page from Puffin Circus 1 2 3. Eight puffins in blue shorts spinning in hula hoops. Four hare hanging from the ceiling, the other four are rolling across the ground.

The kiddos will love counting these puffins as they swing, bounce, roll, juggle, and clown their way through the puffin circus!

Ask for PUFIN CIRCUS 1 2 3 at your local bookstore, or find it at www.runningthegoat.com

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A stack of books. They are Palestinian Walks by Raja Shehadeh; Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang; Is This A Cry For Help? By Emily Austin; Fire in Every Direction by Tareo Baconi; The Winter Witch by Jennifer Chevalier; In Trees by Robert Moor; The Bovice of Holloway Hall by Wayne Johnston; and The Gardener's Club by Marnie Riches

More new arrivals in our Tors Cove shop!

Take advantage of the sunshine for a drive up the Shore. We're open 10:30-4.

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An illustration by Charlotte Manning from I Built A Cabin. A girl tucked into bed with a loud raccoon, bat, and owl. She is being kept awake by their screeching, twitching, and yawning

A reminder that bats should be appreciated in their natural habitat, NOT invited into your house. The protagonist of I BUILT A CABIN learned this the hard way.

Find out what kind of mischief the her rowdy animal neighbours got up to in this delightful read-aloud!

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Find the golden ticket in our bookshop on Saturday, April 25th and you'll win 12 free audiobook credits from Libro.fm!

Another reason to take a drive to Tors Cove and celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day with us.

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Delayed Opening Friday, April 17th

We’ll be open 12:00 - 4:00

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Our website is always open: www.runningthegoat.com

The cover of A Little Halwa and a Big Family, and a quote, with an illustration from the book in the background. The illustration by Sahar Abdallah shows an Afghan couple sneaking away from their children's bedroom at night. [text in image] The story is deeply touching, and also made me laugh out loud. The parents' attempt at clandestine night baking was very relatable. A very gentle and generous story, beautifully illustrated. I'd recommend it to anybody - it's not just for children. ~JonArno Lawson, author of A Day for Sandcastles, and Over the Rooftop, Under the Moon

Thanks to JonArno Lawson for reaching out with such kind words about A LITTLE HALWA AND A BIG FAMILY! It's always wonderful to hear from someone who loves a book as much as we do.

Ask for this sweet story at your local bookstore, or order it from www.runningthegoat.com

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Author signing schedule:

11:30 - 1:00 Aaron Tucker, Sharon Bala, and Bushra Junaid
1:30 - 3:00 Helen Escott and Malcolm Kempt
3:30- 5:00 Darren Ivany and Dave Paddon

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A poster for the event. Text not repeated I the post reads "each book purchased gives you a chance to win $1000 to spend at your local indie"

Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day with us at 50 Cove Rd, Tors Cove!

Saturday, April 25, 10am - 5pm

15% off all books in-store and online.

We’ll have visiting authors throughout the day, door prizes, giveaways, a chance to win free audiobooks, and more!

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An illustration from The Wall and the Wind. Veselina, a woman with short curl black hair, and a red dress, sits on the step of her house, drawing a seal that sits on a rock in the water below her. The harbour stretches out behind her. A red container ship sails through the Narrows, out of the fog, and past a light house and small houses along the edge of the harbour. There is a statue of a mermaid in one window of Veselina's house.

On #WorldArtDay, why not read Veselina Tomova’s wonderful THE WALL AND THE WIND, an autobiographical picture book about finding a place to let your creativity loose.

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An illustration by Lori Doody from Agnes's Garden. Agnes tending her garden. She is a white woman with her curly red hair tied up in a bun. She is wearing a mid-length yellow dress and pink rubber boots. She is surrounded by pink, orange, and yellow pots full of healthy looking plants. They are growing big beige squash, purple eggplants, red peppers, a climbing vine of red tomatoes, green pees, and cucumbers with big yellow flowers. One even has a small plum tree. Agnes is watering a cucumber plant while her grey tabby cat and small brown dog watch. There is a basket of carrots by her feet.

AGNES'S GARDEN is a fun and funny taste of summer, bursting with colour and charm. It's a book that will give the kids something to look forward to as we inch our way into a Newfoundland spring.

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An illustration by Radha Joshi Raulgaonkar from When the Banyan Sways. An Indian family dances in celebration with an image of a giant pot pouring food out in the background. The parents and six children are all smiling and wearing brightly coloured clothes

WHEN THE BANYAN SWAYS is a collection of four stories from across India, beautifully retold by Sharada Eswar. It's a bilingual edition in English and Tamil.

Ask for it at your local bookstore, or find it as www.runningthegoat.com

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Indie booksellers work hard to serve their customers and communities. That’s why CIBD is a fantastic opportunity to give back with every purchase. Not only does your purchase support the Canadian literary ecosystem, but there are so many aspects of shopping local that the algorithms can’t beat.

A review quote on an illustration from A Little Halwa And a Big Family. The illustration shows an Afghan mother in the kitchen, reaching out towards her son who is bringing her a a jar of sugar. [text in image] “A Little Halwa and a Big Family serves up a very satisfying read-aloud selection perfect for sharing. Egyptian-Canadian Sahar Abdallah’s textured pastel illustrations on earth-toned craft paper capture the bustling activity in the kitchen.” ~Linda Ludke, Canadian Children’s Book News

Lovely to see A LITTLE HALWA AND A BIG FAMILY included in Canadian Children’s Book News’s "We Recommend: March 2026"

You can read the review here:
kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/review...

Ask for this sweet story at your local bookstore, or find it at www.runningthegoat.com

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A photo of Veselina, a woman with short curly black hair, standing in front of the welcome sign for the book fair.

Running the Goat's display of kids books

Marnie and Veselina are all set for the first day of the Bologna International Children's Book Fair!

An illustration by Veselina Tomova from PB's Comet done in loose watercolours on a patterned background. PB, a small white lamb, sitting on a rock reading a book.Behind her four other sheep and a goat graze on the grassy slope of their little island home

"More often than not the other sheep found
PB, with a book, hove off on the ground."

It's #DropEverythingAndReadDay! Take some time to follow PB's fine example and read settle in to read wherever you can.

Find PB'S COMET, and many other excellent books, at www.runningthegoat.com

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"A dog is one thing that'll always get ya on the go!"

Join Jack and his dog Kevin-Phonse on their journey in Andy Jones's fabulous folk tale Jack, King of Ashes.

You can find the book and audiobook on our website: www.runningthegoat.com

A copy of The Remembered Solider byAnjey Daanje, translated by David McKay

Two books by Tim Sullivan. They are The Politician and The Patient.

A copy of Hope in the Darkness: Untold histories, wild possibilities by Rebecca Solnit, with a new forward and afterword

New arrivals in the Tors Cove shop!

Stop by 10:30 - 4, Friday - Sunday.

An illustration by Bill Pechet from Hare B&B. Harry, a hare in blue overalls and square glasses, is doing a presentation for her seven younger siblings. She is using a pointer to show things on a giant poster explaining a work plan, that assigns tasks to everyone in the family. Other posters show a picture of the room, a media campaign, and a financial plan.

Seven is a LOT of siblings. Luckily Harry’s younger siblings are happy to lend a hand at the B&B.

Read the hilarious story about the importance of a good plan for a family business in HARE B&B.

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A poster for the sale. Text in image is repeated in the post, against the backdrop of a piece of stained glass by Urve Manuel

It's National Poetry Month!

We're offering 10% off all poetry books in-store and online to celebrate.

Visit the shop Friday - Sunday, 10:30 - 4, or shop online at www.runningthegoat.com

A page from The Snoger and the Floose. The illustration by Katie Brosnan shows and fuzzy black and yellow striped mammal sniffing large pink flowers. [Text in image] And if you're very quiet, and you don't alarm the queenm yo'll hear the gentle gruzzling of the honey beeverine

A page from The Sniger and the Floose. The illustration by Katie Brosnan shows the silhouettes of two strange creatures hopping away down a path through the forest. [text in image] . If you go creeping carefully, along the wooded path, a bit beyond the bushes, you will spot the kangaraffe.

Did you know that Ashley Fayth, author of THE SNIGER AND THE FLOOSE, is also a children's songwriter? No wonder it's so fun to read aloud!

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An illustration by Lori Doody from Puffin Circus 1 2 3. Seven puffins jumping on a giant trampoline. They are all wearing blue ruffled collars, and have big blue buttons down their fronts

Teach your little ones to count with these delightful performing puffins!

Ask for PUFFIN CIRCUS 1 2 3 at your local bookstore, or find it at www.runningthegoat.com

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A review quote with the book cover. [text in image] Sahar Abdallah gives the story the warmth that Farid Bazger's family shows in its hospitality. Whether you try the halwa recipe included or just enjoy being welcomed into this family's abode, A Little Halwa and a Big Family proves that, when there is kindness, there is always enough food to share.

A lovely review of A LITTLE HALWA AND A BIG FAMILY on CanLit for LittleCanadians!

Ask for A LITTLE HALWA at your local bookstore, or find it at www.runningthegoat.com

You can read the whole review here: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-li...

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An illustration by Manon Gauthier from All of Us. A white cockatoo with a yellow feather on its head. It is standing on a branch, turning to look at the viewer with big round eyes

The illustrations in ALL OF US are extremely charming cardboard and paper collages that all use the same base shape that represents the animal cell.

After they’ve enjoyed the book, your kids can use the form included in the back to make their own animal creations!

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An illustration by Darka Erdelji from Polly MacCaulley. A woman with long white hair looking in a mirror. An arc of golden light shines from her. Hummingbirds fly around the light. Nearby, there is a knitting basket that looks like a birds nest

“Useful things are beautiful and beautiful things are useful."

POLLY MACAULLEY'S FINEST DIVINEST WOOLIEST GIFT OF ALL is a beautiful story about the importance of craft and community.

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Author signing schedule:
11:30 - 1:00 Aaron Tucker and Sharon Bala
1:30 - 3:00 Helen Escott and Malcolm Kempt
3:30- 5:00 Darren Ivany and Dave Paddon

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A poster for the event with art work by Sid Sharpe showing a brick store from with books in the downstairs window, and people reading in the upstairs window. Text in image is repeated in the post

Join us to celebrate one of our favourite days of the year: Canadian Independent Bookstore Day!

Saturday, April 25

We'll have sale of 15% off all books in-store and online, visiting authors all day, door prizes, a contest, and more.

The shop opens at 10 the first authors arrive at 11:30.

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An illustration by Josée Bisaillon from Dancing With Daisy. A watercolour painting of a small outport community. The houses are small and brightly coloured. The air looks humid, and the sky is orange from the setting sun.

Illustration of the day: a calm scene after a storm.

See more of Josée Bisaillon's gorgeous illustrations, and enjoy Jan L. Coates's sweet story in DANCING WITH DAISY.

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