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Series: A Narwhal and Jelly Book Bubbles (A Narwhal and Jelly Board Book) Board book Ben Clanton 9780735266766 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Feb 02, 2021

An original board book featuring the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly! Everyone’s favorite underwater duo explore bubbles in the world wide waters in this silly story perfect for the youngest readers and fans.“Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav PilkeyDive into a brand new Narwhal and Jelly story for the youngest readers! When Narwhal accidentally bursts Jelly’s bubble with his tusk-tooth, Jelly is a little sad…until Narwhal shows him that the... + Read More
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Series: A Narwhal and Jelly Book Blankie (A Narwhal and Jelly Board Book) Board book Ben Clanton 9780735266780 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Feb 02, 2021

An original board book featuring the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly! Everyone’s favorite underwater duo think of all the amazing things they can do with Narwhal’s beloved blankie in this silly story perfect for the youngest readers and fans.“Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.”—NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav PilkeyDive into a brand new Narwhal and Jelly story for the youngest readers! A big, yellow blankie is one of Narwhal’s favorite things; not only because it keeps Narwh... + Read More
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Series: We Adopted a Baby Lamb Hardcover Lori Joy Smith 9780735266537 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Feb 02, 2021

An adorable and rascally lamb is the latest addition to the family in this sweet picture book based on a true story. An irresistible and unique twist on the pet story and for fans of cute baby animals.Ila is excited about her family’s move to the country—mostly because it means she can have more pets! But no one expected their next addition to be a lamb. When Albert first comes home, he sleeps a lot, he eats a lot…and he pees on the floor A LOT. Ila and her sister and parents quickly learn how to care for a baby sheep—they must feed him and pro... + Read More
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Series: The Secret Fawn Hardcover Kallie George 9780735265165 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Feb 02, 2021

Gorgeous cut-paper art illuminates this sweet, heartfelt picture book about how special being little can be. For fans of Finding Wild and Little Fox in the Forest.A little girl is always missing out on the wonderful things her family gets to see and do, just because she is the youngest and smallest. She misses seeing shooting stars because she goes to bed too early; she can’t pick the first apple of autumn because she’s too short; and, this morning, everyone else got to see a deer…except her. She goes into her backyard in search of the deer, a ... + Read More
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Series: The Aquanaut Hardcover Jill Heinerth 9780735263635 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jan 19, 2021

Written by an award-winning aquanaut and with art by a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator, this inspiring picture book encourages readers to explore their world, build their self-esteem and imagine what they can do and become when they grow up.When I was young, the world seemed too dangerous. Everything was too hard. I was too young. Places were too far away. But that was okay because I had a big imagination…Through beautiful, spare text, Jill Heinerth tells her story about a girl who feels too young, too little and too far away from her... + Read More
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Series: Ten Little Dumplings Hardcover Larissa Fan 9780735266193 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 05, 2021

If one son is lucky, then ten must be great luck indeed! But where does that leave an only daughter? Based on a true family story, this inspiring picture book about a different perspective tells the tale of a girl determined to be seen, who finds her own voice and makes her own luck.In the city of Tainan, there lives a very special family — special because they have ten sons who do everything together. Their parents call them their ten little dumplings, as both sons and dumplings are auspicious. But if you look closely, you’ll see that someone ... + Read More
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Series: I Do Not Like Yolanda Hardcover Zoey Abbott 9780735266513 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 16, 2021

Bianca likes stamps and writing letters and going to the post office…she does not like Yolanda, who works there. A relatable story about facing your fears and giving people a second chance for fans of Miss Nelson Is Missing and My Teacher is a Monster.When Bianca gets stuck in Yolanda’s line at the post office, she expects the worst: scowls, claws, teeth…This is what she gets for having a five-letter day.She might not survive…Or will Yolanda surprise her?This hilarious story explores fear and kindness, in that order, when Bianca decides to over... + Read More
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Series: Outside Art Hardcover Madeline Kloepper 9780735264199 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 05, 2021

Join a curious pack of woodland animals as they try to understand what art is and create their own in this beautiful, playful picture book.Pine Marten loves watching Human doing peculiar things in its log nest in the woods. One day, she notices Human putting colors on a board using a furry stick. Pine Marten learns from Chickadee that Human is actually “an artist” and is busy “making art.” But what is art?Soon all of the animals in the forest are wondering: why is Human doing this? Is it a warning? Is it looking for a mate? Is there any meaning... + Read More
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Series: Anonymouse Hardcover Vikki VanSickle 9780735263949 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Feb 09, 2021

Animal-friendly street art is popping up all over the city, but who is creating these masterpieces? There is no explanation, only a name: Anonymouse. For fans of Sidewalk Flowers and Art & Max.Art for the birds.Art for the ants.Art for the dogs, cats and raccoons.Art to make them laugh, make them think, make them feel at home.But who is creating it?Only Anonymouse knows for sure…This clever tale mixes street art, animals and gorgeous illustrations to create a meditation on how art can uplift any creature’s spirit—human or animal—when it speaks ... + Read More
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Series: Juniper Hollow Mr. Mole Moves In Hardcover Lesley-Anne Green 9781101918029 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 13, 2021

Mr. Mole is new in town, and the critters of Juniper Hollow aren’t sure what to make of his odd behavior. But one observant neighbor lends a helping hand, demonstrating that a little kindness can go a long way. This cozy story features adorable felted art and gentle situational humor.Mr. Mole is a very well-mannered fellow. He greets fence posts politely, he compliments watermelons and he generously gives children erasers to eat.The critters of Juniper Hollow are confused, but they befriend him anyway. After all, maybe this is just how things a... + Read More
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Series: This Is This Is Crab Hardcover Harriet Evans 9780735270732 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Feb 02, 2021

This Is Crab is a bright and cheerful interactive picture book with lots of flaps and accompanying actions that make it loads of fun to read together!Meet Crab. A shy ocean dweller who, with a little encouragement, will take young readers on a journey through his underwater home. Along the way, readers meet Octopus (please forgive Crab for pinching Octopus, he can’t help his claws), discover new friends in a coral reef and see Crab finally come out of his shell…complete with a new shell underneath.Series Overview: This interactive series combin... + Read More
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Series: This Is This Is Frog Hardcover Harriet Evans 9780735270749 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Feb 02, 2021

This Is Frog is a bright and cheerful interactive picture book with lots of flaps and accompanying actions that make it loads of fun to read together!Meet Frog. A silly amphibian whose snack-time turns into an adventure when he encounters a grumpy toucan. The dynamic art and fun narrative will have readers giving Frog a hand as he bounces about the rainforest.Series Overview: This interactive series combines fact-based storytelling with funny and charming illustrations.
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Series: This Is This Is Owl Hardcover Libby Walden 9780735270756 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Feb 02, 2021

This Is Owl is a bright and cheerful interactive picture book with lots of flaps and accompanying actions that make it loads of fun to read together!Meet Owl. Oh wait, it’s daytime. Meet Owl now, at night, when he’s most active—even if he isn’t the most graceful. When the act of sneaking up on Beetle goes awry, it’s up to readers to help Owl flap his wings and right himself. But when Owl is determined to make his own way, readers are taken on a journey, first to find Owl and then meet his budding family!Series Overview: This interactive series ... + Read More
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Series: Nibbles Nibbles: The Book Monster Hardcover Emma Yarlett 9780735270763 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Apr 06, 2021

Follow a rambunctious little monster as he nibbles his way through fairy tale books! A fun, interactive picture book complete with lift-the-flaps, mini book tip-ins and peek-through pages.Nibbles loves to nibble toes, and Nibbles nibbles hooks. But Nibbles’ favourite thing of all to nibble on is…books!Join Nibbles as he escapes from his own story and begins a delicious romp through a library of other books, nibbling on familiar tales and altering the shape of their stories. A seek-and-find game and a guessing game all in one, Nibbles: The Book ... + Read More
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Series: Nibbles Nibbles: The Dinosaur Guide Hardcover Emma Yarlett 9780735270718 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Apr 06, 2021

Follow a rambunctious little monster as he nibbles his way through a dinosaur book! A fun, interactive picture book complete with lift-the-flaps, peek-through pages and dino facts.Millions of years ago dinosaurs ruled the Earth. In the pages of this book you will find the most deadly, dangerous dinosaurs to ever—WAIT A MINUTE. WHAT IS THAT!?! I’m trying to tell you about dinosaurs and something has nibbled a GIGANTIC HOLE in the page!Nibbles the mischievous book monster is back and he’s chewed his way into a book about dinosaurs! Young readers ... + Read More
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Series: Nibbles Nibbles: The Monster Hunt Hardcover Emma Yarlett 9780735270725 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Apr 06, 2021

He’s back—a rambunctious little monster is nibbling his way through another book! A fun, interactive picture book complete with lift-the-flaps, mini book tip-ins and peek-through pages.Nibbles the book nibbling monster is at it again—and this time, he’s chewing his way through your favourite book of facts. It’s time once again to chase that monster!With his tireless enthusiasm for the art of book munching, Nibbles will have readers following him from the sun to the moon, from pictures to words, and beyond. But watch out! There’s another monster... + Read More
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Series: Tough Like Mum Hardcover Lana Button 9780735265981 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 13, 2021

What does it mean to be tough? Kim finds out in this moving mother-daughter story about family hardship, vulnerability and love, perfect for fans of Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.Kim’s mum is tough. Everyone says so. She can deal with unruly customers at the Red Rooster with a snap of her fingers.Kim is tough, too. She doesn’t need to wear a hat to keep her ears warm. And she can make soup all by herself, even without the stove.Kim and her mum are tough.But Kim is learning that sometimes toughness doesn’t look like what you’d expect.In thi... + Read More
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Series: Goodnight, Astronaut Hardcover Scott Kelly 9780735263451 $22.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Feb 02, 2021

The second picture book from astronaut Scott Kelly follows his adventure-seeking travels through some of the wild places he’s slept! Young readers will be delighted by the playful text and encouraging message to dream of the stars.As an astronaut, Scott Kelly is one of the few people who know what it’s like to sleep in space. But that’s not the only unusual place he’s slept! As a child, he slept in treehouses, boats and tents, but his thrill-seeking nature has led to him snatching shuteye in every place imaginable. From the bottom of the ocean,... + Read More
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Series: Nature's Top Secrets Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross! Hardcover Rosemary Mosco 9780735265929 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 06, 2021

Warning—this book contains top-secret information about butterflies! Prepare to be shocked and grossed out by this hilarious and totally true picture book introduction to a fascinating insect.Butterflies are beautiful and quiet and gentle and sparkly…but that’s not the whole truth. Butterflies can be GROSS. And one butterfly in particular is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a monarch butterfly reveals how its kind is so much more than what we think. Did you know some butterflies enjoy feasting on dead animals, rotten f... + Read More
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Series: A Mile End Kids Story Maya's Big Scene Hardcover Isabelle Arsenault 9780735267602 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 02, 2021

Maya’s imagination sets the stage for her friends to act out her feminist play. Can she make room in her queendom for the will of the people? A funny picture book about leadership and fair play for fans of King Baby and Olivia.Maya is a bossy, burgeoning playwright and loves to have the kids in her Mile End neighborhood bring her scenes to life. Her latest work, about a feminist revolution, is almost ready for public performance. But as her actors begin to express their costume preferences, Maya quickly learns that their visions may not match h... + Read More
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Series: Simon and Chester Super Detectives! (Simon and Chester Book #1) Hardcover Cale Atkinson 9780735267428 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 09, 2021

A ghost and a kid team up to solve mysteries and kick butt! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man.Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.They like to kick butt and take names.They don’t like chores.They are best friends.And they are about to solve the MYSTERY OF A LIFETIME.(Oh, and eat some snacks probably.)Join Simon and Chester in their first adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author and illustrator Cale Atkinson.Series Overview: Simon... + Read More
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Series: Polite Predators How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten) A Polite Predators Book Hardcover Rachel Poliquin 9780735266582 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 02, 2021

In this hilarious new graphic non-fiction series, a savvy cockroach shares wise tips and tricks to surviving an encounter with a charming predator who may (or may not) want to be your friend.Celeste is a cockroach, and everyone knows that cockroaches are survivors, so who better to give advice on surviving an encounter with a polite predator? Everyone also knows that taking a moonlit promenade with a deadly reticulated python (named Frank) is a very bad idea. But Celeste loves very bad ideas, and she is willing to put your life on the line to p... + Read More
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Series: Megabat Megabat and the Not-Happy Birthday Hardcover Anna Humphrey 9780735266049 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 02, 2021

It’s Daniel’s birthday, and Megabat wants to join in all the fun, but his excitement gets the best of him and suddenly the birthday celebrations are on the brink of disaster. The next laugh-out-loud book in this sweet and funny chapter book series featuring a talking bat.Daniel isn’t in the birthday party mood. He hates his new glasses—they’re dorky, and he feels silly in them.Megabat LOVES Daniel’s new face windows! They make him dizzy and his tummy feel funny. And he loves parties even more!Daniel starts planning his party, and things are loo... + Read More
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Series: The Fabled Stables The Fabled Stables: Trouble with Tattle-Tails Hardcover Jonathan Auxier 9780735267756 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 May 18, 2021

The second book in the magical chapter-book adventure series by the Governor General Award–winning author of Sweep.Auggie was just like most other boys, except in one way. Auggie had a job. Auggie worked in the Fabled Stables — a magical place full of one-of-a-kind creatures. Sometimes the Fabled Stables changed to make room for a new beast. The whole place would shake, and then Auggie would find a new stall that led to a beast somewhere in the Wide World. It was Auggie’s job to go out and rescue that beast from danger. In this second installme... + Read More
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Series: Peter Lee's Notes from the Field Hardcover Angela Ahn 9780735268241 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 02, 2021

Eleven-year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But in one summer, that all falls apart. Told in short, accessible journal entries and combining the humor of Timmy Failure with the poignant family dynamics of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Peter Lee will win readers’ hearts.Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. Okay, maybe two: to get his genius kid-sister, L.B., to leave him alone. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his ... + Read More
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Series: How to Change Everything The Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet and Each Other Hardcover Naomi Klein 9780735270060 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Feb 23, 2021

A long-awaited guide to climate action and justice for young readers by bestselling, award-winning, internationally acclaimed writer and climate activist Naomi Klein.Temperatures are rising all over the world, leading to wildfires, droughts, animal extinctions and ferocious storms—climate change is real. But how did we get to this state, and what can we do next? What if we could work to protect the planet, while also taking action to make life fairer and more equal for the people who live on it?We can—if we’re willing to change everything.In he... + Read More
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Series: Disgusting Critters The Cockroach Paperback Elise Gravel 9780735266445 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 09, 2021

Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about cockroaches perfect for beginning readers. You’ll bug out over this perfect pairing of humorous text and funny illustrations about this insect that’s been around for over 335 million years!Fast cockroach facts:Distinctive trait: Flat and oval-shaped bodyDiet: Everything! (Especially if it’s greasy and sweet…)Special talent: RunningThe Cockroach covers lifestyle (cockroaches prefer the dark and only come out during the day when their colonies get big enough), anatomy (cockroaches have wings but rarely fly)... + Read More
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Series: Disgusting Critters The Bat Paperback Elise Gravel 9780735266506 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 09, 2021

Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about bats perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the only flying mammal on Earth!Fast bat facts:Distinctive trait: The only flying mammalDiet: Insects, fruit and even animal bloodSpecial talent: Sleeping upside downThe Bat covers habitat (bats live everywhere except Antarctica!), species (there are over 1,200 kinds of bats), echolocation, hibernation (bats hibernate just like bears!), conservation (don’t disturb a sleeping bat!) and m... + Read More
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Series: Megabat Megabat Is a Fraidybat Paperback Anna Humphrey 9780735268050 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 02, 2021

Megabat and his best friend, Daniel, go to sleepaway camp for the first time. Another hilarious chapter book in this laugh-out-loud series for fans of Dory Fantasmagory and Narwhal and Jelly.Daniel is not so sure about going to camp. There will be bugs. And uncomfortable beds. And leeches!Megabat can’t WAIT to go to camp! There will be so much smooshfruit, and he loves a good sing-along.Daniel starts to think camp isn’t so bad. He’s made friends, and his bed isn’t THAT uncomfortable.Megabat has made a new friend too. But his new friend wants hi... + Read More
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Series: The Fabled Stables The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp Paperback Jonathan Auxier 9780735267749 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Aug 02, 2022

The first book in a magical chapter-book adventure series by the Governor General Award-winning author of Sweep.Auggie Pound is eight years old and has the greatest job of all time: he cares for all the animals in the Fabled Stables. The Fabled Stables house the rarest creatures in existence—all of them one-of-a-kind. Auggie’s job is to care for these creatures, as well as track down and safely capture endangered magical beasts in the wild. Some mornings, he arrives to find an empty stall with the name of a new creature to rescue. One day, the ... + Read More
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Series: Me and Banksy Paperback Tanya Lloyd Kyi 9780735266933 $9.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Apr 06, 2021

A Banksy-style protest against cameras in classrooms brings a group of middle-grade students together. For fans of Rebecca Stead, Susin Nielsen and Gordon Korman.Dominica’s private school is covered in cameras, and someone is hacking into them and posting embarrassing moments for the whole school to see. Like Ana picking her nose. When Dominica quickly changes her shirt from inside out in what she thinks is the privacy of a quiet corner in the library, she’s shocked—and embarrassed—to discover a video has captured this and is currently circulat... + Read More
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Series: Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano Paperback Marthe Jocelyn 9780735265486 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Apr 06, 2021

A smart and charming middle-grade mystery series starring young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, inspired by the imagined life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot.Aggie Morton lives in a small town on the coast of England in 1902. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, Aggie hasn’t got much to do since the death of her beloved father…until the fateful day when she crosses paths with twelve-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot and discovers a dead body on the floor of the Mermaid Dance... + Read More
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Series: Fight Like a Girl Paperback Sheena Kamal 9780735265578 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jan 11, 2022

Award-winning thriller writer Sheena Kamal delivers a kick-ass debut YA novel about a teenage kick-boxer coming to terms with her father passing away.Love and violence. In some families they’re bound up together, dysfunctional and poisonous, passed from generation to generation like eye color or a quirk of smile. Trisha’s trying to break the chain, channeling her violent impulses into Muay Thai kickboxing, an unlikely sport for a slightly built girl of Trinidadian descent. Her father comes and goes as he pleases, his presence adding a layer of ... + Read More