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Series: Mad Misadventures of Emmaline and Rubberbones, The Strictest School in the World, The Being the Tale of a Clever Girl, a Rubber Boy and a Collection of Flying Machines, Mostly Broken Hardcover Howard Whitehouse 9781553378822 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 01, 2006

In the kick-off novel in the Mad Misadventures series, 14-year-old pioneering aviatrix Emmaline Cayley is afraid of one thing: plummeting to her doom. Fortunately, 12-year-old Robert Burns, an indestructible village boy, is not. Absurdly unafraid of bodily harm, “Rubberbones” is the ideal pilot for Emmaline's experiments with flight. But before Emmaline can perfect a flying machine with the aid of her new friend, she is sent off to St. Grimelda's School for Young Ladies --- to be cured of her decidedly unladylike ways. It is a school so strict... + Read More
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Series: Franklin Hurry Up, Franklin Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554538195 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Apr 01, 2012

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin sets off to Bear's house for a birthday party, but it's far from a straightforward journey. Like most preschoolers, Franklin is a dawdler, slow even for a turtle. The trip becomes an opportunity to play leapfrog with Rabbit, slip and slide in the mud with Otter, and maybe even play hide-and-seek with Fox. But just in time, Franklin remembers that he mustn't be late for Bear's special day.
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Secret Club Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554539345 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Apr 01, 2012

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero discovers a hideaway --- perfect for a secret club --- but there's only room for four members. Soon Franklin becomes so busy with his Secret Club that he forgets about his other friends. When Beaver starts her own club, Franklin learns how it feels to be left out.
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Series: Franklin Franklin's School Play Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554539352 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Sep 01, 2012

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin has been chosen to play the Nutcracker Prince in his class's production. But will he be too nervous to say his lines when the big night arrives?
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Class Trip 1st edition Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554539369 $10.43 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Apr 01, 2012

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is excited about his class trip to the museum. Just before they go inside, Beaver tells him that they'll see real dinosaurs. At first Franklin is worried, but he has so much fun seeing and doing other things in the museum that he almost forgets about the dinosaurs --- until he comes face-to-face with a tyrannosaurus!
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Series: Franklin Franklin Is Messy Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781771380003 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone in his small, dark shell. But Franklin is so messy that he can hardly ever find his things!
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Christmas Gift Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781771380010 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can't decide what to donate to his school's Christmas toy drive. At first, all of his toys seem too special to give away, then nothing seems special enough. With some inspiration from his Great Aunt Harriet, Franklin finally comes up with the perfect gift.
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Baby Sister Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781771380027 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is thrilled to learn he'll be a big brother in the spring. He can hardly wait for the new baby, but spring seems a long time away. Franklin does everything he can to make spring come, but nothing happens. Even the seed he planted at school doesn't look like it will ever become a plant. Then, one day, spring finally appears and something very special arrives ... something little and green and absolutely wonderful!
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Series: Franklin Finders Keepers for Franklin Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781771380034 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is very excited to find a camera. He knows that he should find the owner and return the camera, but his friends tell him “finders keepers!” and soon Franklin gets carried away taking pictures. With his father's encouragement, Franklin decides to return the camera to its rightful owner --- but finding out who the owner is takes some clever sleuthing!
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Series: Franklin Franklin Wants a Pet Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781771380041 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone in his small, dark shell. And ever since he was small, he really wanted a pet.
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Thanksgiving Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781771380058 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our young hero likes everything about Thanksgiving, from eating pumpkin-fly pie to making cornucopias. But what he likes best is having his Grandma and Grandpa share the holiday with him and his family. This year, however, his grandparents are traveling abroad. Thanksgiving just won't be the same without guests around the table, so Franklin decides to invite some friends for dinner. What a nice surprise it will be for his parents. Only Franklin's mother and father have the same idea, and on Thanksgiving Day a... + Read More
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Valentines Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781771380065 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, it's Valentine's Day and Franklin can't wait to give his friends the cards he has made. But when he gets to school, he discovers that they're missing. Franklin is heartbroken and worried that now his friends won't want to give him any cards. Big hearts prevail and Franklin soon learns that he has very good friends --- and that he can be a good friend, too.
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Series: Franklin Franklin in the Dark Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781771380072 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

This larger-format special collectible edition of the first Franklin book celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world's most beloved turtle. Includes never-before-seen archival material and personal letters from the author and illustrator that offers a fun behind-the-scenes peek at this Canadian classic. A perfect gift for long-time fans and a new generation of readers alike. In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all, poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions --- he is afraid of the dark. This is part... + Read More
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Series: Franklin Franklin Goes to School Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781771380102 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

With his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser and 12 colored pencils, Franklin is ready for his first day of school --- until it's time to board the bus. In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting school.
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Series: Franklin and Friends Adventures of Franklin and Friends, The A Collection of 8 Stories Hardcover Harry Endrulat 9781771380270 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 01, 2013

Franklin, the beloved turtle whose books have sold 65 million copies worldwide, made his TV debut on Treehouse and Nick Jr. Ranking second among viewers aged 2 and up in its first month on Nick Jr., Franklin & Friends inspired the new TV tie-in books collected here for the first time:Franklin and the WonderFranklin, the Little BubbleFranklin and the Big Small CaseFranklin’s PartnerFranklin’s SpaceshipFranklin’s Ups and DownsFranklin in the StarsFranklin and the Gecko Games
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Series: Kids Can Read Franklin's Big Book of Stories A Collection of 6 First Readers Hardcover Sharon Jennings 9781771380287 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 7 Aug 01, 2013

Franklin the Turtle is a brand 25 years strong, and with 65 million books sold worldwide in over 30 languages, the single most successful franchise in the history of Canadian publishing. The new First Reader collection introduces young readers to 6 favourites in one package:Franklin and the Bubble GumFranklin and the ContestFranklin and the CookiesFranklin and the Magic ShowFranklin and the ScooterFranklin and the Stopwatch
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Series: Franklin and Friends Franklin's Day with Dad Paperback Caitlin Drake Smith 9781771381154 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 01, 2014

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Series: Franklin and Friends Franklin's Rocket Team Paperback Caitlin Drake Smith 9781771381161 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 01, 2014

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Series: Franklin and Friends Franklin's Christmas Spirit Paperback Harry Endrulat 9781894786904 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 01, 2013

It's nearly Christmas, but the adults in Woodland are too busy buying presents, putting up their trees and decorating to have any time for holiday fun. This gives Franklin the turtle an idea. “What if we go caroling?” he says to his friends. “I bet that would get everyone into the Christmas spirit!” At first, they all agree it's a great plan. But when caroling time comes, Franklin and Snail are the only two who show up in the town square. Though he's disappointed, Franklin bravely begins singing all by himself, with Snail accompanying him on th... + Read More
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Series: Franklin and Friends Franklin and the Best Friend Problem Paperback Harry Endrulat 9781894786911 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 01, 2013

Franklin is looking forward to playing his favorite new game with his best friend, Bear. But when he finds out that Bear would rather play a different game with Rabbit, Franklin's feelings are hurt. With a little help from Fox, Franklin learns that best friends don't have to do everything together.
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Series: Franklin and Friends Franklin and the Little Sisters Paperback Harry Endrulat 9781894786928 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 01, 2013

Franklin the Turtle and Bear are heading to their cool-io tree fort when Harriet and Beatrice, their younger sisters, try to tag along. Though Franklin and Bear tell the girls they can't come, their mothers have a different idea. “But we were going to put our stuff in the tree fort,” Franklin says. “There will still be time for that,” says Mrs. Turtle. “Right now, you need to find something to do with your sisters --- something safe. That means on the ground, Franklin.” Franklin and Bear are so disappointed. All of their friends are in the tree... + Read More
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Series: Franklin and Friends Franklin Feels at Home Paperback Harry Endrulat 9781894786935 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 01, 2013

Franklin the turtle is excited to be spending two whole nights at his best friend Bear's house! They have so much fun together playing outdoors and making cool snow dragons. But even though Franklin is having lots of fun with Bear, some things at Bear's house make him a little bit uncomfortable. “I'm just not used to things around here,” Franklin tells his friend. “And I miss my family. I wish they could be here with me.” Luckily for Franklin, Bear and his parents understand what he's going through. And with a lot of kindness and some clever id... + Read More
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Neighborhood Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781894786980 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Jan 01, 1999

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin's first school project is to create a picture of what he likes best about his neighborhood. Franklin can't decide what to draw. Beaver chooses the library and Moose decides on the pond. Franklin likes those places, too. But what about the fire station? Or the park? After considering all the many choices, Franklin finally decides that it's the people, rather than the places, that make his neighborhood so special.
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Series: Franklin Franklin Plays the Game Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781894786997 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Aug 01, 2013

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone is his small, dark shell. And he's trying very hard to be the best player on his soccer team.
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Kitten's Summer Hardcover Eugenie Fernandes 9781554533428 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 4 Feb 01, 2011

A beautifully illustrated picture book introducing toddlers to animals in the farmyard and the woods on a rainy summer day. It’s a rainy summer day, and Kitten is meeting all sorts of animals taking shelter from or enjoying the warm rain, including a fox, a turtle, a beaver and many more. As in the two previous titles in the Kitten series, rhyming couplets capture the animals’ actions, making this book another fantastic interactive read-aloud. Young readers will delight in discovering animal habitats, picking out seasonal details in the exquisi... + Read More
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My Cat Isis Hardcover Catherine Austen 9781554534135 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 01, 2011

Striking collage illustrations bring to life a boy's comparisons of his beloved cat to Isis, goddess of Egyptian myth. The goddess Isis was the revered daughter of the earth and sky. The cat Isis is a family pet who is just as special. This dazzling work of paper- and photo-collage, painting and pen-and-ink illustration is both an homage to a beloved feline and a journey into the realm of Ancient Egyptian myth and the goddess Isis. Through a series of lighthearted comparisons between his cat and its goddess namesake, the boy narrator reveals... + Read More
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Mathemagic! Number Tricks Hardcover Lynda Colgan 9781554534258 $17.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Mar 01, 2011

An introduction to the magic of math that will engage even the most math-reluctant kid. Mathakazam! With this book, math becomes magic for kids! The secrets revealed in Mathemagic will have kids outwitting everyone with their superior computational skills, mystifying friends by plucking secret numbers from their minds and learning the mathematical secrets of the ancients. The book includes step-by-step instructions and explanations of how and why these number tricks work. As kids work their way through each trick, they will learn math concep... + Read More
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Happy Birthday, Big Bad Wolf Hardcover Frank Asch 9781553373681 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Feb 01, 2011

A comic twist on The Three Little Pigs by beloved author-illustrator Frank Asch. When the Big Bad Wolf comes knocking at the door of the Pig family, he's in for a real surprise. Poppa Pig, Momma Pig and Little Pig are throwing him a birthday party - and it's not even his birthday! Before the guest of honor can even think of huffing and puffing, he's considering cake flavors, opening his present and making a birthday wish. Will the Big Bad Wolf end up enjoying some birthday cake with the three pigs, or will he make them his main course? The co... + Read More
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Cinnamon Baby Hardcover Nicola Winstanley 9781553378211 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Feb 01, 2011

A contemporary fable about a magical remedy for a baby who won't stop crying. Miriam is a baker whose bread is full of smells to make your nose twitch and tastes to make your tongue tingle. Miriam's own favorite cinnamon bread so delights Sebastian, a musician who enters her shop, that he buys it every day for a year and then asks her to marry him. After a baby is born to the happy couple, all is blissful until their bundle of joy begins crying. And crying. Only when the two are almost at wit's end does Miriam suddenly know, looking down at he... + Read More
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Series: CitizenKid This Child, Every Child A Book about the World’s Children Hardcover David J. Smith 9781554534661 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Feb 01, 2011

A groundbreaking book of statistics and stories that compare the lives of children around the world today. Every second of every day, four more children are added to the world's population of over 2.2 billion children. Some of these 2.2 billion children will be cared for and have enough to eat and a place to call home. Many others will not be so fortunate. The bestselling author-illustrator team behind the phenomenal If the World Were a Village and If America Where a Village return with a revealing and beautifully illustrated glimpse into the... + Read More
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Series: Scaredy Squirrel Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party Hardcover Mélanie Watt 9781554534685 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In the fifth book, Scaredy Squirrel plans his own birthday and surprise!... things get very crowded. Scaredy Squirrel is planning his own birthday party for one - but despite his detailed plans, things get out of control when the party animals arrive. He's back! Scaredy Squirrel, the loveable worrywart, returns for another nutty adventure. Scaredy never plans big birthday parties. He'd rather celebrate alone quietly in the safety of his nut tree and avoid those pesky party animals (ants, clownfish, ponies and Bigfoot). When all his excessive... + Read More
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Series: Sam & Friends Mystery, A Witches' Brew Hardcover Mary Labatt 9781554534722 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 01, 2011

A spooky adventure for girls --- book four of A Sam & Friends Mystery graphic novel series. When three odd sisters with a collection of scraggly animals move into the house across the street, Sam and her friends grow suspicious. Then Sam thinks she's been hexed --- these new neighbors must be witches! The friends search the sisters' house for a spell book to help Sam when the homeowners return unexpectedly. Will they boil the intruders in a witches' potion? Young graphic novel readers will furiously turn pages to find a surprising solution to ... + Read More
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Series: Sam & Friends Mystery, A Witches' Brew Paperback Mary Labatt 9781554534739 $7.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 01, 2011

A spooky adventure for girls --- book four of A Sam & Friends Mystery graphic novel series. When three odd sisters with a collection of scraggly animals move into the house across the street, Sam and her friends grow suspicious. Then Sam thinks she's been hexed --- these new neighbors must be witches! The friends search the sisters' house for a spell book to help Sam when the homeowners return unexpectedly. Will they boil the intruders in a witches' potion? Young graphic novel readers will furiously turn pages to find a surprising solution to ... + Read More
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Small Saul Hardcover Ashley Spires 9781554535033 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 01, 2011

From the creator of Binky the Space Cat, a hilarious story about an unconventional little pirate. Ahoy there! Will this sweet little pirate find his place aboard The Rusty Squid or will he be forced to walk the plank? When Small Saul joins the crew of The Rusty Squid, it doesn't take long for the other pirates to notice something is very different about this tiny fellow. He was born to sing sea shanties, bake pineapple upside down cakes and redecorate, not to hold a sword and plunder. Being rough and tough just isn't in his nature. Small Sa... + Read More
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Series: Ten Birds Ten Birds Hardcover Cybèle Young 9781554535682 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 11 Mar 01, 2011

A clever counting book and fable unlike any other and winner of the 2011 Governor General's Award for Illustration. Ten birds are trying to figure out how to get to the other side of the river. The bird they call “Brilliant” devises a pair of stilts. The bird they call “Highly Satisfactory” engineers a raft. One by one, nine resourceful birds make the crossing until a single bird is left behind - the one they call “Needs Improvement.” This bird's solution proves surprising - and absurdly simple. More than a counting book, Ten Birds is a witty... + Read More
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Totally Human Why We Look and Act the Way We Do Hardcover Cynthia Pratt Nicolson 9781554535699 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Mar 01, 2011

The fascinating science behind our bodies and behaviors and how they link us to our ancient ancestors. What makes us human is cause for surprise. We retain some of the appearances and behaviors of our very ancient ancestors, including early mammals, amphibians and fish. Yes, we look and act the way we do because of them. Totally Human explains the many puzzling and strange things about us and the weird and wonderful things we do, simply because we're human. A child-sized take on the scientific fields of evolutionary biology and psychology.
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You're Finally Here! Hardcover Mélanie Watt 9781554535903 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Feb 01, 2011

A zany picture book that will resonate with anyone who's ever been kept waiting. The latest from the creator of the best-selling Scaredy Squirrel series stars a hilariously needy and impatient bunny. This is no ordinary picture-book character, and it will quickly become clear that this is no ordinary picture book - namely because you, the reader, are on the spot. You're late! At first, this little bunny is deliriously excited by your arrival, but now that you're finally here, he wants to know: where were you? He's been waiting long enough to... + Read More
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Series: CitizenKid If the World Were a Village - Second Edition A Book about the World’s People Hardcover David J. Smith 9781554535958 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Feb 01, 2011

The 2nd Edition of the best-selling book which has sold over 400 000 copies in 17 languages - updated with new content and insights about the world's people. First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye-opening book has since become a classic, promoting “world-mindedness” by imagining the world's population - all 6.8 billion of us - as a village of just 100 people. Now, If the World Were a Village has been newly revised with updated statistics, several new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By ex... + Read More
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Series: Franklin Franklin in the Dark 25th Anniversary Edition Hardcover Paulette Bourgeois 9781554536160 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

This larger-format special collectible edition of the first Franklin book celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world’s most beloved turtle. Includes never-before-seen archival material and personal letters from the author and illustrator that offers a fun behind-the-scenes peek at this Canadian classic. A perfect gift for long-time fans and a new generation of readers alike. In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all, poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions -- he is afraid of the dark. This is particul... + Read More
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Watch Me Grow! A Down-to-Earth Look at Growing Food in the City Hardcover Deborah Hodge 9781554536184 $16.95 USD JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Feb 01, 2011

A charming introduction in words and photographs to growing food in the city. The companion title to Up We Grow! is another informative and inspiring book about small-scale, local farming. This time the focus is on raising food in cities, where it can be grown anywhere - on windowsills, balconies, yards, boulevards and even rooftops. Children follow the food, from planting and tending to harvesting and eating. Kids also read about sharing in community gardens and community kitchens and about the friendships and sense of caring that grow as p... + Read More
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Series: Piggy and Bunny Without You Hardcover Geneviève Côté 9781554536207 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Feb 01, 2011

In this delightful companion book to the acclaimed Me and You, two friends discover the joy of togetherness. Award-winning author-illustrator Geneviève Côté returns with another endearing story featuring two very different friends. After falling out over a spilled wagon of toys, a fussy bunny and an exuberant piggy explore all the things they can do without each other ... and gradually realize that life is much sweeter when it's shared with one another. This gently humorous, charmingly illustrated look at the ups and downs of friendship is a... + Read More
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Wise at Heart Children and Adults Share Words of Wisdom Hardcover Brody Hartman 9781554536306 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Mar 01, 2011

An inspiring journey around the world in brilliant photographs and wise words - the perfect gift book for children or adults. With wisdom from more than 400 children and adults including Tom Hanks, Walter Cronkite and Jane Goodall, Wise at Heart will spark conversation and encourage discussions around the dinner table and in the classroom about the important things in life. Parents, grandparents and other caring adults will want to share this beautiful book and their own wisdom with the children around them. As part of the Milestones Projec... + Read More
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Dreadful Fates What a Shocking Way to Go! Hardcover Tracey Turner 9781554536443 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Feb 01, 2011

A darkly funny collection of stories about bizarre, ridiculous and completely unexpected fates. Dreadful Fates is that very rare combination --- a book all about death that gets funnier with every page. There's even a chapter about people who laughed themselves into the grave! You can also read about unusual funerals and curious coffins, murders and executions, fatal mistakes and ironic fates. Plus, find out how the animal kingdom is out to get us, and much more. Read with caution: this book may prove to be fatally hilarious.
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Canada 123 Paperback Kim Bellefontaine 9781554536597 $7.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 6 Feb 01, 2011

See and count the sights on a colorful tour of Canada from coast to coast. Bold landscapes and an adorable cast of characters are sure to have kids making the trip from one to ten and back again!
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Series: Franklin Franklin Goes to the Hospital Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537259 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero goes to the hospital for an operation to repair his broken shell, and everyone thinks he's being very brave. But Franklin is only pretending to be fearless. He's worried that his X-rays will show just how frightened he is inside. With the help of Dr. Bear, Franklin learns that even though he's feeling scared, he can still be brave.
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Series: Franklin Franklin Goes to School 2nd edition Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537266 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

With his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser and 12 colored pencils, Franklin is ready for his first day of school -- until it's time to board the bus. In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting school.
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Series: Franklin Franklin and Harriet Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537273 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin likes being a big brother ... most of the time. But when his little sister, Harriet, wants to play with his favorite stuffed animal, Franklin doesn't want to share. As they tug at the toy, something terrible happens. It rips! Franklin's mother fixes it, but he remains angry and hides the toy in his closet. Then Franklin discovers it's not the toy that makes Harriet happy --- it's her big brother who brings a smile to her face. Franklin decides that maybe sharing isn't so bad after all.
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Series: Franklin Franklin Says I Love You Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537280 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is a very lucky turtle. He has the best friends, the best little sister, the best goldfish and, of course, the best mother. But when he discovers that his mother's birthday is coming up, he can't find the best present. After giving it some serious thought, Franklin decides to do everything for his mom. On the morning of her birthday he takes her breakfast in bed, makes a brooch, draws a picture and cuts fresh flowers from the garden! And then Franklin gives his mom a great big hug and says, “I love y... + Read More
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Series: Franklin Franklin and the Thunderstorm Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537297 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is afraid of thunderstorms. When a storm approaches while he is playing at Fox's house, a flash of lightning sends Franklin into his shell. He refuses to come out --- even for snacks --- until his friends make him laugh with their tall tales about what causes storms. And when Beaver explains what really causes thunder and lightning, Franklin begins to feel much safer.
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Neighbourhood 2nd edition Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537303 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin's first school project is to create a picture of what he likes best about his neighborhood. Franklin can't decide what to draw. Beaver chooses the library and Moose decides on the pond. Franklin likes those places, too. But what about the fire station? Or the park? After considering all the many choices, Franklin finally decides that it's the people, rather than the places, that make his neighborhood so special.
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Series: Franklin Franklin Rides a Bike Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537310 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is determined to ride his bike without training wheels, and he can't understand why it seems so easy for his friends --- or why it's so hard for him.
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Bad Day Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537327 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

Since Franklin's friend Otter moved away, nothing seems to go right --- until Franklin figures out a way he and Otter can stay friends. Another Franklin Classic Storybook to delight young readers.
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Series: Franklin Franklin's Blanket 1st edition Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537334 $10.43 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can't go to sleep without his favorite blue blanket. One night he can't find his tattered old blanket and must try to get along without it.
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Series: Franklin Franklin and the Tooth Fairy Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537341 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero discovers that, unlike most of his friends, he doesn't have teeth, and worries that he's missing out on the Tooth Fairy's magical visits.
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Series: Franklin Franklin Is Lost Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537358 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin's mother tells him never to go into the woods. But one day Franklin is playing hide-and-seek with his friends and forgets what his mother has told him. Franklin is frightened when he realizes he's lost, but he knows just what to do --- stay in his shell and wait to be found. A dramatic story with a happy ending.
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Series: Franklin Franklin Has a Sleepover Paperback Paulette Bourgeois 9781554537365 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Feb 01, 2011

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can't wait for his best friend Bear to come over for their first sleepover. However, when it's time for bed, Bear begins to miss his own room --- until Franklin comes up with an idea to make Bear feel more comfortable.
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100% Pure Fake Gross Out Your Friends and Family with 25 Great Special Effects! Hardcover Lyn Thomas 9781554532902 $17.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 01, 2009

Parents, beware of this book. With 100% Pure Fake, the art of scaring the pants off friends and family reaches new levels of ease and sophistication. Pranksters can now amaze, alarm and totally disgust everyone with these easy-to-make Pure Fakes. These 25 safe, kid-tested recipes that can be made with ingredients found in most households, including corn syrup, rolled oats, makeup and pasta. Other ingredients, such as school glue, food coloring, tempera paint and gelatin, are widely available in grocery or craft stores. Each project is presented... + Read More
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Series: Starting Art 123 I Can Build! Paperback Irene Luxbacher 9781554533169 $6.95 USD JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 01, 2009

This book in the Starting Art series provides an introduction to all the materials kids need to start building. They’ll learn simple architectural techniques such as joining, roofing and folding, in addition to concepts such as foundation, structure and function. Projects include a breezy birdhouse, a mushroom mansion, a perfect palace and a fabulous funhouse. Budding builders will proudly say, "I can build!"
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Series: Starting Art 123 I Can Build! Hardcover Irene Luxbacher 9781554533152 $14.95 USD JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 01, 2009

This book in the Starting Art series provides an introduction to all the materials kids need to start building. They’ll learn simple architectural techniques such as joining, roofing and folding, in addition to concepts such as foundation, structure and function. Projects include a breezy birdhouse, a mushroom mansion, a perfect palace and a fabulous funhouse. Budding builders will proudly say, "I can build!"