Mr. Beagle encounters mysteries wherever he goes! Luckily he's an expert at solving them in a way that helps the culprit and community alike. He's visited four areas in St. John's and solved a case in each. The MR BEAGLE series is a great way to get you little ones thinking. www.runningthegoat.com

“You are free to come and listen; You are free to come and look — But do not dare to set a snare, And do not bait a hook.” THE SNIGER AND THE FLOOSE is a delightful nonsense poem with an environmental message; the perfect book to read with your kids on Earth Day. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

Each book purchased in our store or through our website on Canadian Independent Bookstore Day gives you a chance to enter CIBA's Contest for Books Lovers. Books with Canadian authors count double! Details: www.indiebookstores.ca/cibd-contest/ Plan your purchases here: www.runningthgoat.com

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. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

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! www.runningthegoat.com

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. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

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 #KidLit

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. www.runningthegoat.com

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! www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

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.

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

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 #KidLit

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! www.runningthegoat.com 1/2

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. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

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. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

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 #KidLit

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.

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 #KidLit

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

"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 #KidLit

"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

New arrivals in the Tors Cove shop! Stop by 10:30 - 4, Friday - Sunday.

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. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

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

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! www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

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 #KidLit

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... #KidLit

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! www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

“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. www.runningthegoat.com

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. 1/2

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. www.runningthegoat.com

We've got all the books we carry on our website and it's very easy to navigate. You can search for a specific title, or browse books by category. www.runningthegoat.com Don't see the book you want on our website? Drop us a line. We're always happy to order a book in for you, if we're able.

Janet Peter is running the shop for us for a few weeks! Stop by to pick up some of her beautiful cards and get great book recommendations. Fri-Sun, 10:30-4. This week she recommends The Last Girl by Jane Casey. A "tight and gripping murder mystery that finds you reading well past your bedtime."

Hoppy Easter from Mr. Beagle, his neighbours, and Running the Goat!

APRIL HOURS Friday - Sunday, 10:30 - 4. Otherwise by chance or appointment. Taking a chance? Ring the doorbell. Marnie will be happy to open the shop if she's around.

A loving family doesn't mind a bit of mischief! Mama's figured out that the kids have played a little trick on her and Papa. Soon they'll all be enjoying a delicious treat together in A LITTLE HALWA AND A BIG FAMILY. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

A LITTLE HALWA AND A BIG FAMILY and PUFFIN CIRCUS 1 2 3 are now available as accessible ebooks on our website, and will be out on other platforms soon. They're complete with alt text so readers with limited vision don't miss out on the illustrations. www.runningthegoat.com

We're open Friday - Sunday Easter weekend as usual! Stop in for a new book on your drive up the Shore.

"Bring back, bring back, oh bring back my bunny to me!" The Easter Bunny is on its way, and My Bunny is heading home as well. Pick up a copy of the delightfully silly sing-along MY BUNNY LIES OVER THE OCEAN to enjoy with the kida this weekend. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to Veselina Tomova, artist, author, graphic designer, and all-around wonderful person! You can find some of the fabulous work she’s done with us here: runningthegoat.com/collections/...

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

Jack’s a kind-hearted fellow, but even he can’t pass up the perfect opportunity for a few gentle pranks! You’ll have to listen to the rest of the audiobook to find out how the pranks, and his adventure to THE QUEEN OF PARADISE’S GARDEN, turn out. www.runningthegoat.com

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Join us at 50 Cove Rd, Tors Cove 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 throughout the day, door prizes, a contest, and more. www.runningthegoat.com

OUT ON THE TRAIL and MR BEAGLE AND THE QUIDI VIDI CAPER are now available as accessible ebooks on our website and will be out on other platforms soon. They're complete with alt text, so readers with limited vision don't miss out on the illustrations. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

Let Sahar Abdallah show you how she created her stunning illustrations for A LITTLE HALWA AND A BIG FAMILY. Ask for this sweet story at your local independent bookstore, or find it at www.runningthegoat.com youtu.be/JTUm6Ux5EYI?... #KidLit

Sigh. Mermaids on the tarmac. This long-suffering airport employee has seen it all. Luckily, Lola is on the impacted flight, and can use her mermaid eyes to ask them to move along. See what other skills Lola uses to help her flight go smoothly in LOLA FLIES ALONE. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

More new arrivals in our Tors Cove shop! Find them all in-store Friday - Sunday, 10:30 - 4.

It's a lovely sunny day in Tors Cove! Our shop is open 10:30 - 4 this weekend, if you want to stop in and pick up something new to read. Can't make it out? All the books and cards we carry are on our website, and we deliver between Tors Cove and St. John's for just $5. www.runningthegoat.com

“Be wary of the crocaduck whose long befangled bill will snap at anything that moves — you must be very still!” Pick up a copy of THE SNIGER AND THE FLOOSE for more tips on how to navigate your encounters with the strange creatures of Random Island. runningthegoat.com #KidLit