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Series: The Marvelous Land of Snergs Hardcover Veronica Cossanteli 9781609458089 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 30, 2022

A funny, quirky, brand-new story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith’s classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, featuring wonderful illustrations from Melissa Castrillón.At the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children, Pip and Flora were never good at following the rules. When Flora is kidnapped, they find themselves in the Marvelous Land of Snergs, a magical place of cinnamon bears and scrumptious feasts, vegan ogres and disgraced jesters, and a villain dressed entirely in purple.Their main ally is the forgetfu... + Read More
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Series: Wrath Paperback Marcus Sedgwick 9781800900899 $17.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Mar 03, 2022

Marcus Sedgwick crafts a characteristically unsettling mystery exploring teen relationships and our connection to the world around us in his gripping Barrington Stoke debut.>
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Series: I'm Going to Be a Hockey Star Hardcover A. L. Wegwerth 9781956844023 $28.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Nov 18, 2022

The very first hockey practice can be a little scary, but not if you are planning to be the world’s greatest hockey superstar! Follow the action and relish the dreams of a confident young boy as he begins his journey to hockey stardom. See what happens at a hockey practice, learn about the excitement and fun of the game, and experience the lovable chaos of the ice arena. With humor and a little bit of attitude, A.L. Wegwerth has written a great introduction to the sport, while Alana McCarthy’s vivid style brings the game to life for future hock... + Read More
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Series: Healthy as a Dragon! Hardcover Stepanka Sekaninova 9788000066028 $22.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Sep 23, 2022

Fearless princess and a whining dragon? What sort of a fairy tale is this? Not a fairy tale at all! A fully illustrated self-care guide for kids. “Ow! Ow! That hurts!” Just listen to that wailing. A little Dragon from a cave has a toothache—and no idea that a headstrong little Princess is about to take him in hand. Now, now, little Dragon, that’s enough of that! Take this toothbrush and toothpaste and our lesson can begin.The next thing we know, the weeping, messy little Dragon will be a friend for all seasons! Thanks to the Princess, he will l... + Read More
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Series: Who's on the Broom A Room on the Broom Book Board book Julia Donaldson 9781529046489 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (months) from 2 - 36 Sep 01, 2022

A chunky board book with soft fabric flaps to open on very spread, based on the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom. Lift the soft fabric flaps on every page to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, perfect for little ones for Halloween! With soft fabric flaps which are easy to lift and help develop fine motor skills, this felt flaps book is perfect for sharing with even the youngest child. Join the witch and all her animal friends for a magical broomstick adventure in Who's... + Read More
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Series: Simple Introductions to Science The Earth Book for Kids An Introduction to Earth Science Paperback Dan R. Lynch 9781647552831 $19.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 12 Sep 23, 2022

Introduce children to geoscience—including a study of the Earth, rock formation, and landforms—in this fun guide that includes hands-on educational activities. The Earth is our amazing planet—and when we consider what it is and how it’s formed, the answers are truly captivating! Become a young geoscientist. Learn about rocks and minerals, the layers of the Earth, the water cycle, and beyond. Dan R. Lynch, author of many field guides, presents an introduction to geoscience (or Earth sciences) in this easy-to-understand guide. Begin by learning... + Read More
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Series: Song of the River Paperback Gill Lewis 9781800900615 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 Sep 11, 2022

A project to re-introduce beavers brings a town together against a common threat, in this touching tale from master storyteller Gill Lewis.
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Series: YIKES! What Dwells in the Deep Board book Kelly Ward-Wills 9781777081799 $13.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 5 Dec 06, 2022

Deep-sea exploration can begin at even the earliest age . . . Let's go deeper! What animals live in the deepest depths of the ocean? This book brings these rarely seen creatures?some that glow, some that hunt more than a mile below the surface, and one with eyes as big as your head!?to full-colour life for little eyes and little hands to enjoy. A perfect first deep dive into the ocean to spark curiosity about the incredible creatures that share our planet.
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Series: Journey Back to Freedom The Olaudah Equiano Story Paperback Catherine Johnson 9781781129227 $17.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 Sep 01, 2022

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story.
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Series: If You Believe In Me Hardcover Rosemary Wells 9781636550169 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Sep 23, 2022

A poetic celebration of the quiet love that gives each one of us the strength to succeed. No dream too big. No goal too great. With love and support anything is possible.Rosemary Wells, the acclaimed author of Max & Ruby and Voyage to the Bunny Planet, once again brilliantly focuses on the small moments in a child’s life that matter most, celebrating the quiet love that gives every one of us the strength to succeed. A young bear finds its way in the world with the support of the others in its life. A perfect gift to celebrate the milestones in ... + Read More
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Series: Hedgehog & Friends The Roar Main Paperback Eoin McLaughlin 9780571374366 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 13, 2022

There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do.So many games to play and rocks to climb.Oops.Tortoise was stuck.Tortoise was not happy.Tortoise is not having a good day and now he's stuck in a hole and is far too upset for hugs. Hedgehog sits and waits and then makes Tortoise laugh - taking the time to let the moment pass, and acknowledge how Tortoise feels.
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Series: Wild Swans Hardcover Jackie Morris 9781783528882 $37.50 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 09, 2022

A girl loses her beloved brothers when they are turned into swans by her wicked stepmother. She embarks on a vital quest with one purpose: to find them and turn them back into boys again. But the task is complicated. She must pick nettles with her bare hands and turn them to yarn, to spin and knit into shirts for each of the eleven brothers. And all the while she cannot speak, for if she does, even so much as a whisper, it will be like a knife in the heart of each swan-boy. And so she knits in silence. And where there is silence, people will pu... + Read More
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Series: East of the Sun, West of the Moon Hardcover Jackie Morris 9781783528868 $37.50 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 09, 2022

From the moment she saw him, the girl knew the bear had come for her. How many times had she dreamed of him? Now, here he was, as if spelled from her dreams. This encounter marks the beginning of a long and extraordinary journey. At the bear’s secret palace in faraway mountains, she is treated courteously but troubled by the bear’s unfathomable sadness. As the bear's secret unravels, another adventure unfolds, which takes her to the homes of the four winds and beyond, to the castle east of the sun, west of the moon. In this new edition of Jacki... + Read More
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Series: Carmen English Language Edition Hardcover Margarita del Mazo 9788418302763 $28.50 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 7 - 10 Oct 14, 2022

The MÃ©rimÃ©e classic that Bizet brought to the opera is presented here in a new version, inspired by the choreography by Johan Inger for the Spanish National Dance Company. Discover the story of Carmen through the pure and crystal-clear eyes of a child.I am nine years old. I love playing with my ball and my friend who is a corporal in the AlcalÃ¡ Dragoon Regiment. My neighbor Carmen is the most beautiful woman I know. Everyone loves her, but she prefers to fly.My neighbor Carmen works in the cigar factory outside my hometown. She is such a daz... + Read More
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Series: Learning About Me & You I Speak Up A book about self-expression and communication Board book Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. 9781631983788 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 May 09, 2019

A little boy learns to say what he wants, use kind words, and ask for help. “I love to talk with people!” announces the toddler narrator of this charming board book. Language is an essential communication skill and an important avenue for self-expression, meeting needs, conversation, problem-solving, and cooperation. “My friend and I talk about things we both like. We get along.” Through simple text and engaging, realistic illustrations, young children learn when, why, and how to speak up: in order to share feelings, wants, and interests; to sa... + Read More
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Series: Learning About Me & You I Belong A book about being part of a family and a group Board book Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. 9781631982149 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 May 23, 2018

A board book about being part of a family and a group. “I have a place I always belong. People in my family listen and help me.” A sense of belonging is a basic human need. This friendly, reassuring board book shows toddlers what it means to belong at home and in a group. “I belong with my friends, too. There’s a place for me to fit in.” Children see that they have safe places where they feel loved and where they talk, play, share—and help others belong, too. Warm, realistic illustrations illuminate the text, showing children eating, playing, m... + Read More
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Series: Learning About Me & You I Share A book about being kind and generous Board book Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. 9781631982231 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Oct 16, 2018

A little girl finds she has plenty to share. “I have some special things that belong just to me. I want to get along. What can I do?” So begins this charming book that guides young children to see that sharing is their choice, why they might choose to share, and how sharing can be good for everyone. A little girl thinks about the way her family, her friends, and other children share with her—and how happy she feels when this happens. “I might think, ‘That’s how I want to be!’ I want to show that I care. So I may choose to say ‘Yes!’” Colorful s... + Read More
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Series: Learning About Me & You I Play A book about discovery and cooperation Board book Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. 9781631982200 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Oct 16, 2018

A look at the pleasures and discoveries of play. “When we all join in, I feel like I belong. Let’s play!” Play is the essential activity of childhood. When children engage in healthy play, they develop motor skills, express themselves through music and art, grow cognitively, and create imaginative worlds. This simple, expressive board book vividly shares with toddlers and preschoolers the pleasures and discoveries of play as it explores playing independently, observing others, playing side by side, sharing, taking turns, and cooperating.Learnin... + Read More
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Series: Learning About Me & You I Feel A book about recognizing and understanding emotions Board book Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. 9781631982170 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 May 23, 2018

A board book about recognizing and understanding emotions. “Sometimes I feel up and down . . . and up again— all in one day!” This reassuring book helps young children identify and understand emotions in terms of up feelings (like happy and loved) and down feelings (like sad and afraid). With straightforward words and warm illustrations, the book guides children to recognize that feelings change and that their own actions can often make a difference in how they feel. When their feelings are too big for them, children can ask for help, talk abou... + Read More
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Series: Learning About Me & You I Help A book about empathy and kindness Board book Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. 9781631984532 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Oct 04, 2019

A little boy notices helpers and shares ways he is a helper too. “I know lots of people who help me.” Even very young children often respond naturally to the needs of others and want to give comfort and help. As they see family, teachers, and community members helping them, they may want to do helpful things as well. “I’m a helper too. I want to show that I care.” Positive and friendly, this board book encourages toddlers to notice the ways others help them and recognize some of the many ways they can help others. From simple gestures like offe... + Read More
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Series: Learning About Me & You I Listen A book about hearing, understanding, and connecting Board book Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. 9781631983801 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 May 09, 2019

Early listening skills lead to understanding and belonging. “I hear things all around me. Talking is a special sound I hear.” Listening is a critical communication skill that builds a child’s attention span and leads to understanding. This simple but powerful board book helps toddlers see why listening is important, understand what it means to be a good listener, and recognize how listening benefits everyone. At home and at school, a little girl discovers wonderful sounds, kind words, new things to learn, and a sense of belonging. “When I reall... + Read More
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Series: Learning About Me & You I Calm Down A book about working through strong emotions Board book Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. 9781631984556 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Apr 27, 2020

A little girl works through strong feelings and learns how to calm down. “Sometimes things seem hard, and my feelings are really big.” Strong emotions can be overwhelming for young children, and at times they need help identifying and coping with what they’re feeling. “I want to feel peaceful. I won’t hit or hurt.” Gentle and encouraging, this board book helps toddlers work through strong feelings like anger and worry. Children learn to use deep breaths, mental images, and other simple strategies to calm themselves. With straightforward words a... + Read More
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Series: Take Away the A Hardcover Michael Escoffier 9781592701568 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 19, 2014

Take Away the A is a fun, imaginative romp through the alphabet. The idea behind the book is that within every language there are words that change and become a different word through the simple subtraction of a single letter. In other words, without the "A," the Beast is Best. Or, without the "M," a chomp becomes a chopthough it could be that this particular play on words didn't even make it into the book, there are so many! We certainly don't want to give too much away. . . . Now, take a look andfind some more! Discovering all of the words ... + Read More
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Series: Radium Girls Paperback Cy 9781945820991 $22.50 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Age (years) from 16 Sep 02, 2022

"Compelling, inspiring, and radiant." -- FOREWORD"Excels in showing the camaraderie of the 'Ghost Girls.'" -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Another example of how great graphic novels are at teaching history." -- BOOK RIOTIt’s 1918 in Orange, New Jersey, and everyone knows the “Ghost Girls.” The proud holders of well-paying jobs at the local watch factory, these working-class young women gain their nickname from the fine dusting of glowing, radioactive powder that clings to their clothes after every shift painting watch dials. The soft, greenish glow even... + Read More
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Series: Walk Two Moons Paperback Sharon Creech 9780330397834 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 11 Sep 07, 2007

Winner of the Newbery Medal and the Childrens Book Award, this is a breathtaking book, a modern classic in the making and with a fantastic new cover look to match Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins. What is the meaning of this strange message left on the doorstep? Only Sal knows, and on a roadtrip with her grandparents she tells the bizarre tale of Phoebe Winterbottom, Phoebe's disappearing mother and the lunatic. But who can help Sal make sense of the mystery that surrounds her own story . . . and her own mis... + Read More
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Series: My Face and My Body Board book Liesbet Slegers 9781605377971 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3 Sep 23, 2022

A book filled with recognizable images of the face, the body, and everything you can do with it. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.With my eyes, I can see, with my nose, I can smell, and with my ears, I can hear. I can wave my arms and pick up things with my hands. With my legs, I can run and with my feet, I can stomp on the ground. I can do all of those things and much more with my body!
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Series: Waking Beauty Hardcover Rebecca Solnit 9781642598339 $29.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Nov 25, 2022

Expanding, transforming, and subverting the magical tale of Sleeping Beauty, Rebecca Solnit revitalizes this classic story with a new perspective: Maya, the sister who stayed awake.Waking Beauty tells of Maya’s great adventures, the inspiring, extraordinary artist and changemaker who “found [beauty] everywhere and gave it to everyone”; Atlas, who guarded the golden apples and was definitely not a prince; and Ida, who slept for a century and woke up in a very different world. The perfect follow-up to Cinderella Liberator, Solnit seamlessly weave... + Read More
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Series: You Can't Kill Snow White Hardcover Beatrice Alemagna 9781592703814 $37.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Reading age from 14 Nov 04, 2022

In this dark, genre-defying picture-book adaptation of Snow White, acclaimed artist Beatrice Alemagna tells the story from the point of view of the jealous stepmother queen, to complicate the question of goodness and set into high relief the shadow side, with its capacity for evil, of human life.Once upon a time, a child was born with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony: the princess Snow White. She is possessed of beauty and innocence, but there in the shadows lurks a queen who will remarry her widower fathe... + Read More
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Series: Inuit Folktales The Amajurjuk English Edition Paperback Levi Illuitok 9781772274318 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 17, 2022

In this faithful retelling of a traditional story from the Kugaaruk region, told by Elder Levi Illuitok, a father must save his infant child from an amajurjuk, an ogress known to steal children. When the ogress takes advantage of the child’s mother being blind to trick her into giving away her child, the child’s father embarks on a quest to save his infant from certain death.
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Series: Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One Hardcover Willie Poll 9781551528892 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Oct 11, 2022

In this beautifully illustrated book, a determined young Anishnaabe girl in search of adventure goes on a transformative journey into a forest on her traditional territory. She is joined by a chorus of her ancestors in red dresses, who tell her they remember what it was like to be carefree and wild, too. Soon, though, the girl is challenged by a monster named Hate, who envelops her in a cloud of darkness. She climbs a mountain to evade the monster, and, with the help of her matriarchs and the power of Thunderbird, the monster is held at bay. To... + Read More
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Series: An Illustrated Collection of Nordic Animal Tales Hardcover Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin 9781782507444 $34.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 Oct 14, 2022

Travel to the snowy forests of Lapland in this warm and witty storybook with beautiful illustrations – perfect for sharing and reading aloud. Classic characters of Nordic folklore – cunning Fox, gullible Wolf, clever Hare and powerful Bear – star in these lively stories of mischief and fun. Readers will discover why Bear is ruler of the northern forests, how Fox outwitted Wolf, and what Hare did to earn her fluffy white tail. In this stunning storybook, renowned Finnish author-illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin retells twenty-six of her favori... + Read More
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Series: Wolfstongue Hardcover Sam Thompson 9781915071002 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 09, 2022

"As in George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” the dynamics of oppression and resistance that play out between animals mirror those between humans." The New York Times "The best animal adventure since Watership Down" — The Times (The Times Children's Book of the Week, July 3rd 2021"Gripping and profound" — New Statesman"A hugely original tale" — The Irish Times"A thrilling adventure" — Meg Rosoff,author of How I Live Now The children's debut by Booker-longlisted author Sam Thompson is an engrossing, thoughtful, beautifully written story about humans... + Read More
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Series: The Curiosities Hardcover Zana Fraillon 9781778400087 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Jun 07, 2022

?Winning and wondrous, this picture book is a compelling appreciation of neurodiversity.??Kirkus (Starred Review) A lyrical and moving celebration of neurodiversity and self-discovery, from the award-winning author of The Bone Sparrow.With the Curiosities, a whole world of wonder awaits? One morning, at dawn, the Curiosities choose Miro to nest on. At first, he doesn?t notice. They blend in, perching on his shoulder and nuzzling into his hair. Over time, Miro discovers that he sees and feels things differently than everyone else around him. The... + Read More
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Series: With Our Orange Hearts Paperback Phyllis Webstad 9781989122976 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Sep 01, 2022

"Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony." As a young child, your little world can be full of big emotions. In this book, I, Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, show that sharing my story with the world helped me to process my feelings. My true orange shirt story encourages young children to open their hearts and listen as others share their feelings, and to be more comfortable sharing their own feelings too. Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start.
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Series: Phyllis's Orange Shirt Hardcover Phyllis Webstad 9781989122242 $11.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Sep 01, 2019

Phyllis's Orange Shirt is an adaptaion of The Orange Shirt Story which was the best selling children's book in Canada for several weeks in September 2018(Book manager). This true story also inspired the movement of Orange Shirt Day which could become a federal statuatory holiday. When Phyllis was a little girl she was excited to go to residential school for the first time. Her Granny bought her a bright orange shirt that she loved and she wore it to school for her first day. When she arrived at school her bright orange shirt was taken away. Thi... + Read More
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Series: The Gruffalo Board book Julia Donaldson 9781509830398 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 5 May 04, 2017

The nation's favourite bedtime story, now in a classic board book format with a fresh cover design! "A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood, A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good."Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake... and a hungry Gruffalo!Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a best-selling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rh... + Read More
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Series: Let's Get Ready for Preschool DLX version Paperback Danielle Robichaud 9781773882260 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 Dec 07, 2021

This giant pad will help children by teaching and revising key concept like the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes and much more! With over 200 activities suitable for preschool children, this fully illustrated giant pad includes 100 stickers and a wipe clean board to practice handwriting. There is no better way for children to learn while having fun!
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Series: Lord of the Flies Main Paperback William Golding 9780571084838 $15.95 FICTION Jan 01, 1973

A plane crashes on an uninhabited island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast.In this, his first novel, William Golding gave the traditional adventure story an ironic, devastating twist. The boys' delicate sense of order fades, and their childish fears are transformed into something deeper and more primitive. Their games take on a horrible signif... + Read More
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Series: The Orange Shirt Story The True Story of Orange Shirt Day Paperback Phyllis Webstad 9780993869495 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 2 - 5 Sep 01, 2018

When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to the residential school for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned. This is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non First Nations Canadians).
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Series: Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten DLX version Paperback Claire Chabot 9781773882277 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 Dec 07, 2021

This giant pad will help children by teaching and revising key concept like the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes and much more! With over 200 activities suitable for kindergarten children, this fully illustrated giant pad includes 100 stickers and a wipe clean board to practice handwriting. There is no better way for children to learn while having fun!
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Series: Fiona the Fruit Bat Hardcover Dan Riskin 9781771647854 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 13, 2022

A sweet, fun, and informative picture book about bat echolocation for kids 3-7. Written by a scientist who works with bats in his everyday life!It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't see in the dark? Mama just says, "listen." But how will listening help her to see? Then she hears a mysterious sound from deep in her cave. To find out what's making that noise—and to finally fly—Fiona will have to unlock a secret hidden inside herself.Written by biologist and bestselling a... + Read More
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Series: Drawing Outdoors Hardcover Jairo Buitrago 9781771648479 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 May 03, 2022

"This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.”—Booklist“Full of wonder... Schoolhouse bliss.”—Kirkus STARRED ReviewLet’s all draw dinosaurs … outdoors!In this remarkable picture book, a group of students spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their extraordinary teacher.Maybe your school has a playground, gym, computers, and a library. But at this school in a faraway mountain range, things are a little different. There’s a blackboard, some chairs … and not much else. But with the... + Read More
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Series: Boys and Girls Screaming Paperback Kern Carter 9781770866454 $15.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Apr 09, 2022

When Ever’s father passes away suddenly, she is devastated. Not long after that, her mom has a stroke and Ever’s anguish becomes almost too much for her to handle. That’s when she gets the idea to form a group she calls Boys and Girls Screaming. Along with her brother, Jericho, and her best friend, Candace, Ever wants to bring together kids from their school who have suffered trauma so they can share their stories and begin to heal. Although the other teens find solace in the group, Ever tumbles further into depression until she reaches a break... + Read More
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Series: A Bend in the Breeze Paperback Valerie Sherrard 9781770866478 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 16, 2022

When eleven-year-old Pascale Chardon finds herself on a lifeboat drifting toward an uncharted island with no memory of how she got there, all she wants is to get back to her family. The islanders, however, have a different objective. For many decades, the islanders have been anticipating the arrival of someone foretold only as the Long Awaited. The Long Awaited is said to have knowledge of the island’s future and will tell the islanders of their fate seventeen days after their arrival. At first Pascale is sure she’s not the Long Awaited, but wh... + Read More
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Series: White Lies Paperback Sara de Waard 9781770866492 $15.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 May 14, 2022

Missy’s sweet sixteenth is just around the corner, but her last three birthdays haven’t exactly been cause for celebration. Her beloved little brother died when she turned thirteen and now birthdays are just painful reminders of the void in their lives. If only she had walked him to school that morning, like she was supposed to ... To add fuel to the fire, Missy’s mom was arrested just before she could blow out the candles on her fifteenth birthday. To escape her guilt and her father’s alcohol-induced rages, Missy volunteers at a nearby store w... + Read More
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Series: Tails from the Apocalypse ValHamster Paperback Angela Misri 9781770866515 $13.95 Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 14, 2022

Being the greatest zombie fighter of all time is a lot for one animal, but Emmy’s the perfect hamster for the job. Fire, rage, and fury are her weapons of choice and woe to the undead human who crosses her path. That is, until the mammals she lives with invite a weasel, of all creatures, to join their camp. This unthinkable betrayal reminds Emmy that letting friends into your heart is always a mistake. A lone warrior at her core, Emmy takes this opportunity to leave on a solo mission to rid the world of zombies once and for all. But, to her dis... + Read More
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Series: Valley of the Rats Paperback Mahtab Narsimhan 9781770866287 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 18, 2021

Book nerd Krish hates the outdoors, and camping. But especially germs. When Krish and his father, Kabir, take a camping trip to Ladakh, he convinces himself that they will bond, despite their differences. When they’re lost in a bamboo forest, teeming with black rats, and germs, Krish is at an all-time low. His GF (gut feel) and a couple of rats lead them to a hidden village, Imdur, unmarked on any map. Krish and his father are allowed to stay, only if they follow rules. But Krish soon realizes the village has an odd custom of worshipping rats... + Read More
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Series: Elvis, Me, and the Lemonade Stand Summer Paperback Leslie Gentile 9781770866157 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 27, 2021

Winner of the 2021 City of Victoria Children’s Book PrizeWinner of the 2022 Jean Little First-Novel Award It’s the summer of 1978 and most people think Elvis Presley has been dead for a year. But not eleven-year-old Truly Bateman – because she knows Elvis is alive and well and living in the Eagle Shores Trailer Park. Maybe no one ever thought to look for him at on the Eagle Shores First Nation on Vancouver Island. It’s a busy summer for Truly. Though her mother is less of a mother than she ought to be, and spends her time drinking and smokin... + Read More
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Series: Birdspell Paperback Valerie Sherrard 9781770866133 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 13, 2021

Shortlisted for the 2022 Mrs. Dunster's Award for FictionCorbin Hayes has felt alone for as long as he can remember. His mom’s illness means lost jobs, constant moves, new schools and friendships that never get to grow. There’s a gap in his life that’s been waiting to be filled. So, when a classmate offers Corbin the talking bird she can no longer keep, he’s stoked. But when things begin to spiral out of control, Corbin can no longer get his mom – or himself – through the dark period. At his lowest moment, he’s forced to do the one thing he f... + Read More
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Series: Firefly Paperback Philippa Dowding 9781770865983 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 06, 2021

Winner of the 2021 Governor General’s Literary Award for Young People’s Literature - Text Firefly lived in the park across from her mother’s home. It was safer there. But after the bad night happens, and her baseball-bat-wielding mother is taken away, social services sends Firefly to live with her Aunt Gayle. She hardly knows Gayle, but discovers that she owns a costume shop. Yes, Firefly might be suffering from PTSD, but she can get used to taking baths, sleeping on a bed again, and wearing as many costumes as she can to school. But where ... + Read More
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Series: Mortimer Rat Race to Space Paperback Joan Marie Galat 9781770866539 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 24, 2022

“Details about the space station come alive as the story unfolds. A fun read and the 27 chapters move along at a quick pace. A perfect addition to the middle grade shelves.” — Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle… A spot on the International Space Station (ISS) has opened up, and Mortimer, is not about to miss his chance to become an intergalactic space rat. And that’s just the first step in his master plan to prove that rats are much better suited than humans for a future mission to Mars. He packs his camera and prepares to take to the interne... + Read More
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Series: The Mirror Visitor Quartet The Storm of Echoes Book Four of the Mirror Visitor Quartet Paperback Christelle Dabos 9781609457891 $19.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Aug 26, 2022

In this gripping finale to Christelle Dabos’s international best-selling Mirror Visitor saga, the mirror-traveling heroine Ophelia and her husband Thorn discover that the truth they have been seeking has always been hidden behind the mirror. Ophelia and Thorn, at the center of a great universal game in which the stakes are life and death, arrive at the observatory of the Deviations, an institute shrouded in absolute secrecy and overseen by a sect of mystical scientists who secretly conduct terrifying experiments. There, Ophelia and Thorn hope t... + Read More
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Series: YIKES! Ghosts are People Too Hardcover Peter Ricq 9781777791803 $20.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Aug 23, 2022

Oh, hello spooky living person. Welcome to my book which educates the living on what it's like to be a ghost and why we shouldn't be afraid of one another. In his debut publication, Peter Ricq introduces us to Ethan Alby, a ghost who lives among us "spooky living people" and who genuinely wants to be friends. Charming and tongue-in-cheek text is paired with pointillism art giving the book a film noir meets Tim Burton mood and aesthetic.
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Series: Supposing... Hardcover Alastair Reid 9781592703760 $28.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 12, 2022

Follow unexpected possibilities on fanciful and humorous journeys, powered by the limitlessness of the imagination and the openness of the human spirit. SUPPOSING I looked in the mirror one day and saw someone who wasn’t me at all…SUPPOSING I sailed around the world and when I was a mile from my hometown, I just turned the boat and sailed round again the other way…SUPPOSING... Supposing leads to pondering a chain of hypothetical events that play with the way that things are, daring to imagine a world beyond the laws of physics and un... + Read More
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Series: Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan Paperback Caroline Fernandez 9781988761671 $9.99 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 01, 2022

Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don’t know how to power their rocket. Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. But this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it’s a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan.
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Series: All Aboard! Rockets Novelty book Pavla Hanackova 9788000063492 $22.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Aug 26, 2022

A flightless bird that wishes to fly into space? Our kiwi bird Karl will show you that you can literally reach the stars, if you are determined and work hard to follow your dreams. Together with him, the readers will learn about rockets, space travel and space itself.Is space the number one topic you’re interested in? Would you like to learn what breathtaking objects and man-made machines are flying around out there? Would you like to become an astronaut and see everything with your own eyes? Karl the kiwi bird is interested in just that. His b... + Read More
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Series: To Find Treasure in the Mountains Hardcover Francine Rockey 9781951179168 $28.50 JUVENILE FICTION Aug 26, 2022

"This picture book is a splendid and dazzlingly illustrated love letter to the outdoors." --Shelf Awareness, Starred Review"Soon you’ll be aching for outdoor adventures, too!" --Foreword Reviews, Starred ReviewWith sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure, three young children hike through the sparkling woods to find treasure in the mountains. No pirate’s map or magic wand required! Outside, there is always something wonderful just around the bend.Is that treasure hidden in a hollow old tree trunk? Does treasure gleam near the lizard with the brig... + Read More
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Series: Tales from Acorn Wood Tales from Acorn Wood: Badger's Band Board book Julia Donaldson 9781529034394 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 Aug 02, 2022

Welcome to Acorn Wood. Come and join Badger and his friends for some musical fun in this preschool lift-the-flap book from the creators of The Gruffalo. Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Badger's Band, a new story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood board book series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Badger wants to start a band and his friends are keen to join in the fun. Tortoise plays the trumpet and Bear can play piano, but who else wants to join the band? Lift the flaps to find out and join Badger and his friends for ... + Read More
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Series: Indiana Bones Indiana Bones and the Lost Library Main Paperback Harry Heape 9780571353521 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9 Aug 09, 2022

Indiana Bones is back for a second dogtastic detective escapade! Once again he and his bestest friend, Aisha, have to gather their wits, courage and plenty of snacks to sniff outclues and solve a twisty mystery.On the hunt for the Avenger's lost treasure, the intrepid travellers set off on another trek, this time to the Temple of Diana at Ephesus. But nothing is ever simple for our heroes, and the slippery Serpent and stinky Ringo are still hot on their tails, determined to thwart their every move.An irresistible comical adventure.'Funny and cl... + Read More
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Series: Kids Can Kids Can Cook Vegetarian Meat-free recipes for budding chefs Hardcover Button Books 9781787081192 $29.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 12 Aug 19, 2022

Kids Can Cook Vegetarian is a beautifully illustrated cookbook for budding chefs, containing more than 30 vegetarian recipes.Packed with recipes for fresh, tasty vegetarian dishes, the third title in the Kids Can series is an exciting way to introduce hungry young chefs to the endless possibilities of cooking with vegetables. Whether you follow a vegetarian diet already, want to reduce the amount of meat you’re eating, or simply have an appetite for all things veggie, this book offers a whole host of ideas for mealtimes, snacks and treats. From... + Read More