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Series: #NotReadyToDie Paperback Cate Carlyle 9781988761398 $14.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Oct 01, 2019

Ginnys life comes to a screeching halt one fateful Monday when a shooter shows up at Southwestern High School during first period.In lockdown with both the homeroom sub and her secret crush Owen badly wounded, Ginny finds herself teamed up with Kayla, one of the "Barbies." Together, they must try to keep their classmates alive amid terror and pain.As the chaos continues, Ginny is plagued with questions. Has she judged Kayla too harshly? Will she ever have the chance to ask Owen to prom? Will the fight she had with her mom before school be their... + Read More
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Series: A House Without Walls Hardcover Elizabeth Laird 9781509880720 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 08, 2019

The moving story of a family's fight to reunite after their lives are torn apart by war in Syria, from Elizabeth Laird, award-winning author of A Little Piece of Ground and Welcome to Nowhere. A House Without Walls is a powerful story of family, hope and redemption amidst the refugee crisis in Syria from the award-winning Elizabeth Laird, illustrated by Lucy Eldridge. Thirteen-year-old Safiya and her family have been driven out of Syria by civil war. Safiya knows how lucky she is - lucky not to be living in a refugee camp, lucky to be alive... + Read More
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Series: A Warm Friendship Paperback Ellen DeLange 9781605375038 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 Oct 11, 2019

“With lovely illustrations and sweet forest animals, A WARM FRIENDSHIP celebrates love and giving with a seasonal friendship of Squirrel and Snowman. Recommend for elementary-aged readers who are experiencing change and loss of friendships, such as moving or switching schools/classes, as this can start great discussions.” -YA and Kids Books Central“Such a sweet story filled with compassion and love. Letting go of friends can be hard for all of us, especially when we're young. Through beautifully illustrated pictures, A Warm Friendship shows c... + Read More
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Series: All the Ways to be Smart Hardcover Davina Bell 9781947534964 $26.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Sep 13, 2019

Celebrates the myriad ways for kids to be smart—being empathic, artistic, athletic, and inquisitive.A tender, funny, and exquisitely illustrated picture book celebrating all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are.With heartwarming rhyming text all about knowing what makes you special, All the Ways to Be Smart is a wonderful introduction to conversations about self-esteem.
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Series: Bedtime for Baby Sloth Hardcover Danielle McLean 9781680101508 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 01, 2019

High up in the treetops, Mommy Sloth calls to her baby, “Come down, little one. It’s time for bed.” But Baby Sloth isn’t ready for bed. First she needs to say good night to the moon. And then she needs to sing a song to the birds. And what about a bedtime snack? Will Baby Sloth EVER be ready for bed?
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Series: Bon Voyage, Mister Rodriguez Hardcover Christiane Duchesne 9781772780895 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 27, 2019

A growing number of curious children discover their village’s most enigmatic figure has an unexpectedly beautiful job to do in what The New York Times praises as "bewitching" Every afternoon at four o’clock, Mister Rodriguez steps out of a narrow laneway and strolls through the street. The village children watch him go, ever more curious about the enigmatic old man with the bushy white mustache. Some say they’ve seen him float above the ground. Others say he played a piano without touching a single key. The truth, though, is more beautiful than... + Read More
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Series: Brenda Is a Sheep Hardcover Morag Hood 9781509842964 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 Sep 03, 2019

A hilarious twist on the classic wolf-in-sheep's-clothing fable from rising star Morag Hood. Brenda says she is a sheep, but why does she look so different from her fluffy friends? All the sheep adore Brenda. With her sharp pointy teeth and cool grey fur, she's the snazziest sheep around. But Brenda is also very hungry, and doesn't much like the taste of grass?... So she begins plotting the most delicious feast of all. But will the sheep notice that Brenda isn't quite the same as them? From Morag Hood, creator of The Steves, I Am Bat, and au... + Read More
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Series: Chirri & Chirra Chirri & Chirra, On The Town Hardcover Kaya Doi 9781592702787 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Jan 10, 2020

Having explored blossoming fields, a magical mound of tall grass, crystal caves and underground passageways, here Chirri and Chirra explore life in town!? Winner of Multicultural Award, 2021 Northern Lights Book AwardsIn this fifth book of perhaps the most charming series ever, Chirri and Chirra venture down forest paths and through alleyways into a yarn shop and an old woman’s house, where they enjoy hot drinks and soup. When they’re done, they find a wonderful surprise hidden in the branches of a tree. Memorable for Doi’s luminous appreciatio... + Read More
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Series: Ordinary Terrible Things Divorce Is the Worst Hardcover Anastasia Higginbotham 9781948340205 $28.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 12 Sep 13, 2019

Part of the Ordinary Terrible Things series,Divorce Is the Worst is a funny but frank picture book for kids whose parents are going through a divorce. In her iconic straightforward-but-sensitive way, author Anastasia Higginbotham sheds light on how hard it is for children to stay whole when their whole world, and the people in it, split apart.As a child of divorce, I can tell you that the worst part is feeling alone, and feeling like no one could ever understand how awful it is. This book counters those terrible feelings in a beautiful, heartfe... + Read More
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Series: Dracula Spectacular Hardcover Lucy Rowland 9781509845972 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 Sep 03, 2019

Be brave. Be kind. Be colourful. A spooktacular picture book that celebrates being proud to be yourself. A heart-warming tale full of spooks and sparkles. Illustrated with wit and charm, and written in fun rhyming text, this picture book is perfect for reading aloud. Being a vampire is hard when you love all things brightly coloured, covered in glitter and being friendly instead of frightening, so what will Dracula Boy do when his parents suggest he should be "more vampire"? Dracula Spectacular celebrates the joy of being kind, brave, and mo... + Read More
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Series: Finch Hardcover Javier Sobrino 9788416733521 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 13, 2019

Finalist at the 2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Caged bird Finch will discover that the path to happiness is freedom, even if it comes with lurking dangers.In this heart-pounding adventure, a young finch falls from his family’s nest, where he lived happily and was taken care of. Finch was the most beloved son in the whole world. Two humans, father and son, picked him up and put him in a cage to heal him. Although they were well-intentional people and only tried to help, Finch felt alone and abandonedÂ caged between those cold bars, and m... + Read More
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Series: Finding Lucy Hardcover Eugenie Fernandes 9781772780888 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Oct 28, 2019

A thoughtful young artist is challenged to overcome a series of unruly naysayers and rediscover the value of her creative spirit How do you paint the color of laughter, or the flutter of birds, or the whimsy of the wind? Lucy, a thoughtful girl with a brush, a smock, and a sassy cat, is determined to find out. But after a snide rabbit appears with his own opinion of what Lucy should paint, the young artist’s confidence is shaken. And worst of all, the rabbit isn’t the only visitor keen to make their voice heard. Acclaimed author-illustrator Eug... + Read More
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Series: The Cloud Horse Chronicles Guardians of Magic The Cloud Horse Chronicles, Book One Hardcover Chris Riddell 9781447277972 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Nov 05, 2019

The first book in The Cloud Horse Chronicles, an exciting and fantastical new middle grade series from bestselling author-illustrator Chris Riddell. In Guardians of Magic, 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate Chris Riddell weaves together a stunningly illustrated magical quest in which three ordinary children with extraordinary gifts come together to defeat the enemies who threaten the mysterious cloud horses. The Kingdom of Thrynne is a place where fairy tales don't behave, and magic can be found in unexpected places. But magic brings danger to ... + Read More
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Series: Hamish Takes the Train Hardcover Daisy Hirst 9781509858811 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 Sep 24, 2019

A country bear takes the train to the city in this warm, funny and inclusive story that's perfect for first readers. A funny, touching story with a classic feel featuring trains, cranes, a bear and a goose, as heartwarming and beautiful as The Bear and the Piano. Hamish the bear and Noreen the goose lead a very good life in the country. They love to spend long days together, watching the trains whoosh past. But Hamish has always wondered what lies at the other end of the train tracks. And so begins Hamish's adventure as he journeys to the... + Read More
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Series: The Harvey Stories Harvey Comes Home Hardcover Colleen Nelson 9781772780970 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 06, 2019

The award-winning story of a lost West Highland Terrier warming hearts and bringing generations together A dog’s world is a world of scents, of adventure. When a Harvey the West Highland Terrier wanders out of his old life guided only by his nose and his heart, lives begin to converge. Austin, a young volunteer at the Brayside retirement home, quickly finds that the audacious Harvey inspires Mr. Pickering, a bitter resident coping with memory loss, to tell stories of his childhood. Moved by the elderly man’s Dust Bowl recollections of grinding ... + Read More
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Series: Hello Friend! Hardcover Rebecca Cobb 9781447250517 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 Sep 03, 2019

New from rising star Rebecca Cobb comes an irresistibly charming, relatable, and light-hearted picture book about first friendships. Hello Friend! tells the story of one relentlessly big-hearted and enthusiastic little girl who is insistent on befriending a certain little boy. And why wouldn't he want to be friends with her? She's very good at sharing - in fact, she insists on it, even if it's a sandwich that he doesn't like. And she's certain that being outside is their favourite thing to do, however reluctant he looks... But while he doesn... + Read More
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Series: In Every House on Every Street Hardcover Jess Hitchman 9781680101720 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 03, 2019

Throughout the young narrator’s house, there is laughter, games, fun, and love! Mom and Dad teach the children to bake together. They all spend time singing or just talking quietly. And the children learn to say “I’m sorry” and how to clean up after playtime is done. In every house, on every street...there is laughter and tears. There are friends. There is family. And there is love.
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Series: Layla's Happiness Hardcover Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie 9781592702886 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 29, 2019

? 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Award Winner for Illustration? 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Honor for Writing? A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of 2020"Affirmations of black childhood abound, and whimsical wishes float like dandelion fluff. Equally as imaginative as the lyrical text, Corrin’s boldly colored, textured illustrations beautifully capture the buoyant spirit of Layla, a brown girl exuding confidence, comfortable in her own skin—indoors and out. Well-illustrated poetry of the best kind that will leave sunshine in its wake." —STA... + Read More
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Series: Let's All Creep Through Crocodile Creek Hardcover Jonny Lambert 9781680101522 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 03, 2019

Mouse, Rabbit, and Shelly the tortoise are heading home when they decide to take a shortcut through the creepy, crooked creek. “Isn’t that where the crocodiles live?” asks Rabbit nervously. Mouse reassures Rabbit that he’s never seen a crocodile there. As the friends journey through the creek, they encounter a lumpy, bumpy bridge along with scritchy, scratchy thorns and swingy, springy vines. Watch out for the hidden crocodiles in this fabulously fun adventure!
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Series: Letting Go Paperback Cat Clarke 9781781128381 $17.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Dec 13, 2019

A thoughtful and moving novella of love, loss and learning when to let go, from the YA 'queen of emotional suspense' Cat Clarke. When Agnes made a promise to her girlfriend Ellie, she thought they would be together forever. But one year later Ellie is with Steve, Agnes is heartbroken and to keep her promise she'll have to push herself further than she ever thought was possible ? A gripping and moving story of love, loss and finding yourself from an award-winning YA author.
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Series: Life as a Mini Hero Hardcover Olivier Tallec 9781592702909 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 06, 2019

"Required reading for any prospective dark knights or superheroes." —Kirkus ReviewsClad in bright suits that bespeak their daring deeds, these mini heroes, aka kids, live their daily lives assailed by all sorts of new challenges and uphill battles. Whether jumping rope on the playground, eating towers of ice-cream, or hanging upside-down from the ceiling, they are never short of plans and projects! But sometimes, they have to pause from their daring adventures, perhaps to take a bath or for the laundry to be done, which may be the greatest chal... + Read More
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Series: Lili Macaroni Hardcover Nicole Testa 9781772780932 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Aug 15, 2019

An accessible picture book about resilience, self-esteem, and the power of talking about emotions Lili Macaroni loves drawing butterflies, counting the stars, and being exactly who she is—Lili Macaroni. That is, until she starts kindergarten. There her classmates tell her that her hair is like a pumpkin, her eyes are squinty blueberries, and her laugh is like a parrot’s squawk. She has never felt such unhappiness before. It makes her want to erase herself and draw a brand new Lili. Then she reconsiders. Does she really want to erase her hair th... + Read More
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Series: Maybe Dying is like Becoming a Butterfly Hardcover Pimm van Hest 9781605374949 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 Nov 08, 2019

"Straightforward, gentle, useful, and engaging. " -Kirkus ReviewsWhen Grandpa suggests that a caterpillar might die if Christopher puts it in a jar.“Are you going to die, Grandpa?”“Someday, sweetheart. But I hope not too soon.”Their simple exchange covers a lot of philosophical ground. Grandpa allows that “no one really knows” what happens after death, but he tells Christopher that some people think of heaven (“a place without sadness or war”), others of rebirth (“each time, you get wiser”), and others of “nothing” (“the same as before you were... + Read More
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Series: The Adventures of Dumpster Dog Merry Christmas;Dumpster Dog! Hardcover Colas Gutman 9781592702718 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Jan 03, 2020

[This series] is for kids who can appreciate a little more action and a lot more voice in their reading. (There's more than a hint of Lemony Snicket's dark hilarity in Gutman's writing.)â??Jenny Rosenstrach,The New York TimesIt’s Christmas once again. But this year, Dumpster Dog and Flat Cat have decided they’re going to celebrate in a house instead of their trash can!But can they find a home for Christmas? Enter the Noel family. Dumpster Dog scratches at their door, which is opened by the young Marie. How wonderful, she thinks, to finally have... + Read More
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Series: Most Wonderful Gift in the World Hardcover Mark Sperring 9781680101737 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 01, 2019

On Christmas morning, Esme and Bear wake up to find a gift under the tree that’s not for either of them. So the two set out to find the present’s recipient, Little Bunny Boo-Boo. They travel on the Treacherous Path through the snow, encounter the Howling Gale, and push their way through deep, deep snowdrifts to Little Bunny Boo-Boo’s house. Little do they know that the gift they are bringing is the greatest gift in the world. A heartwarming Christmas tale about the magic of friendship.
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Series: Somos8 My Big Bear, My Little Bear and Me Hardcover Margarita del Mazo 9788417123505 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Nov 01, 2019

It’s good to have a bear, but having two is even better! So does this little girl think as she prepares for a thrilling day in the snow, hand-in-hand with her two bears. Together, they will go sledding down the mountain and they will meet a ton of friends in the woods! Lots of fun in this wintery tale by storyteller Margarita del Mazo and illustrator Rocio Bonilla. A tender story about the warmth of winter with the right company. One of the few children’s books with a tribute to dads.
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Series: My Friends and Me A Celebration of Different Kinds of Families Hardcover Stephanie Stansbie 9781680101546 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 03, 2019

Jamie has a lot of friends—a lot of friends with different kinds of families. Kate has two dads. Olivia has two moms. And Jade has her very own butler! But no matter what the families look like, the love they feel for each other is all the same.
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Series: Zaza New Friends For Zaza Hardcover Mylo Freeman 9781605374895 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 Sep 13, 2019

“The illustrations are adorable and the colors are vibrant. The children at the daycare are diverse and the book has a positive message... if you face your uncertainties wonderful adventures can ensue. This book is highly recommended.” – StorywrapsChildren’s Book Council’s Hot Off the Press Selection!Zaza is going to daycare for the first time. Will she and Rosie make new friends?A warm book about cuddly friends and new friends. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for chil... + Read More
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Series: Ninja Boy's Secret Hardcover Tina Schneider 9784805315262 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Sep 17, 2019

**Winner of 2020 Northern Lights Book Awards Author/Illustrator Category**The sweet story of being invisible and becoming seen.Ninja Boy has a secret. It's not that he's flunking out of Ninja Academy—his dad knows that. It's that Ninja Boy doesn't like skulking about quietly in the night, clad in black like a thief, leaving no trace of his existence. He knows he'll never be half the Ninja his father is—silent as a ghost, ever ready to attack.No, this little Ninja has a different calling. He's a talented musician who expresses himself with a vio... + Read More
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Series: Nutcracker Night Hardcover Mireille Messier 9781772780918 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 27, 2019

Discover the sights, sounds and magic of a night at the ballet that will prepare even the youngest of children for their first theatrical experience Beep! Beep! go the taxis. Voof! go the velvet curtains. The Nutcracker ballet and New York City’s David H. Koch Theater come to life in this onomatopoeic representation of a little girl’s experience at the ballet. From the swish of her dress and the tick-tick-tick of the conductor’s baton to the twelve bongs of the clock and the pitter-patter of dancers’ feet, this special evening is filled with se... + Read More
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Series: One Fox A Counting Book Thriller Hardcover Kate Read 9781529010886 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Oct 08, 2019

A stunning counting book and farmyard thriller from the brilliantly talented debut author and illustrator, Kate Read. One famished fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl - those three plump hens had better watch out! Rich, close-up illustrations take the reader to the heart of the drama in One Fox, a bold and exciting story set in a moonlit farmyard. With something different to count in every picture, learning numbers from one to ten has never been so much fun, while the story will keep everyone gripped to the last, hugely satisfying page. Ka... + Read More
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Series: Princess Arabella Series Princess Arabella is a Big Sister Hardcover Mylo Freeman 9781911115724 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 Dec 06, 2019

The newest title in the popular Princess Arabella series! Princess Arabella can’t wait to have a younger sibling to play with. But what would be most fun – a brother or a sister? Sisters seem great… until Arabella meets Prince Mimoun’s sister. A brother then? Princess Ling’s brother’s seem like too much trouble! What do Mom and Dad have in store for Princess Arabella?
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Series: Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round Hardcover Rosanna Battigelli 9781772780925 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3 Sep 03, 2019

A rhyming Halloween romp with a family of cozy cats Pumpkin orange, pumpkin round / Pumpkin hiding, pumpkin found! What could be better than an autumn trip to the pumpkin patch with a cast of cat characters ready to celebrate Halloween? In bouncy rhyme, the folksy felines choose their pumpkins, wheel them home, and work together through all the steps of carving a jack-o-lantern. With the lanterns’ spooky and cheerful faces shining bright, now is the time to dress up and head out for trick-or-treating. Tara Anderson, the award-winning illustrato... + Read More
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Series: Shadows of Winterspell Paperback Amy Wilson 9781529018967 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Dec 03, 2019

Enter a magical world with a spellbinding novel of winter frosts and otherworldly magic from a rising star in children's fantasy, Amy Wilson. Seren has been living behind the magic of the forest for most of her life. Lonely, she enrolls at the local school, and as she begins to make friends, Seren discovers that she even more different than she thought. But as Autumn turns to magical winter, she realizes that uncovering her own family secret is the only way to release the forest from the grip of a dark and old magic. Shadows of Winterspell is... + Read More
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Series: Sneaky Beak Hardcover Tracey Corderoy 9781680101751 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 01, 2019

“Is your bath bubbly enough? Is your bed bouncy enough? Is your cereal crunchy enough? Don’t delay—call Sneaky Beak today for deals beyond your wildest dreams!” When Bear sees a commercial advertising the Snores-Galore Mega Bed, the “bounciest bed ever,” he decides that he wants one. The salesbird, Sneaky Beak, shows up and convinces Bear that he needs the Super-Whirl Turbo Tub and the Crunch-O-Matic Granola Maker, too—not to mention a trip in his vacation rocket to get away from it all. But are all those gadgets really what Bear needs?
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Series: Starbird Hardcover Sharon King-Chai 9781509899562 $28.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 Oct 22, 2019

WINNER OF THE 2021 KATE GREENAWAY SHADOWERS' CHOICE AWARD An exquisitely beautiful modern folk tale about love and freedom and a stunning gift to treasure from the astonishingly talented illustrator of Animalphabet by Julia Donaldson. Starbird's songs weave the richest dreams and delight all who hear him, but when the Moon King traps him in a cage, the colour and life in his voice begin to drip away. What follows is an entirely original story with the feel of a timeless myth, with the message that that captivity dims even the brightest star. ... + Read More
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Series: Stop Reading This Book Paperback Caroline Fernandez 9781988761411 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Oct 01, 2019

Here's an idea...turn the left page. That way, you can go back to the beginning, close the book, and pretend you didn't start reading this book. It would be like going back in time... give it a try... This heart-warming picture book urges children to read using comedy and contradiction. Who is the villain - the reader or the book? In this story, the book itself perceives the reader as a mischief-maker and tries to protect its pages. It is a story of a book judging a reader by their "cover." In turning pages, the reader becomes the hero of thei... + Read More
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Series: Somos8 The Finger and the Nose Hardcover Paula MerlAn 9788417123789 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9 Nov 01, 2019

Readers who pick this quirky book will uncover a sweet story of cooperation under all that snot. ~Kirkus Reviews What’s happened to Sophie’s nose?? It’s the size of a turnip! Her parents often tell her not to pick her nose, but she doesn’t listen. She picks her nose so much, in fact, that Tim (that’s the name of her index finger) has built his home inside, with a living room, a sofa, a kitchen and a gourmet set menu… An amazing picture book that will make kids laugh, and maybe help them with some nasty habits! Come to this cozy, nosey home!
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Series: The Deadly 7 The Good, the Bad and the Deadly 7 (The Deadly 7, book #2) Paperback Garth Jennings 9781509887651 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 08, 2019

The Deadly 7 are back in a second hilarious monster adventure for middle graders by author and director Garth Jennings. Having seven invisible monsters to hang out with during the summer holidays is pretty great, but now it's time to go back to school, and if Nelson's not careful, the Deadly 7 are going to get him into serious trouble! The monsters agree to stay away (and hang out in London Zoo), but there's one problem - something huge and invisible has started rampaging through the French countryside and it looks like Nelson and his monsters... + Read More
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Series: The Haircut Hardcover Theo Heras 9781772780956 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3 May 25, 2020

A confidence-boosting story about a little one’s first haircut from the creators of Hat On, Hat Off, Baby Cakes, and Where’s Bunny? Uh oh, hair in eyes—it’s time for this little one’s first haircut. The barbershop comes alive with sensory details as he watches other customers and bravely takes his own turn in the chair. Clip, clip, clip…Now there is a big boy in the mirror! Theo Heras and Renné Benoit once again capture the toddler experience with simplicity and charm. In this “Toddler Tough” book complete with a padded cover, rounded corners, ... + Read More
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Series: The Misadventures of Frederick Hardcover Ben Manley 9781509851539 $28.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 Nov 05, 2019

A poetic and playful tale about the joys of going outside and having adventures, beautifully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark, creator of Plumdog and Bears Don't Read. In a mansion surrounded by lakes and forests, Frederick is very bored. He leads the most sheltered life imaginable: and when Emily invites him to play outside he has no choice but to refuse - what if he hurts himself? Much better to stay safely indoors. But Emily is not one to take no for an answer. A series of brilliantly funny and evocative letters between Frederick and ... + Read More
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Series: The Flooded Earth The Skeleton Coast Hardcover Mardi McConnochie 9781772780994 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Nov 28, 2019

Mardi McConnochie delivers the climactic finale to the action-packed cli-fi trilogy that began with The Flooded Earth The grey light of dawn crept through the sky. The sun was yet to make its first appearance, but the crew of the Sunfish were already up and ready to weigh anchor. Having barely escaped the dangers of a world dominated by gangs, the corrupt Admiralty, and the hostile sea, Will, Annalie and their friends must now set sail for their most daunting destination yet: Sundia. This isolated country, forbidden to outsiders, is where the t... + Read More
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Series: The Starlight Watchmaker Paperback Lauren James 9781781128954 $17.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 Oct 29, 2019

An unlikely friendship is forged between android and student in this wildly imaginative sci-fi mystery from YA star Lauren James. The clock is ticking and, with each minute that passes, the whole academy sinks deeper into danger ? Can an unlikely friendship between android and student save the day? A wildly imaginative sci-fi adventure from YA star Lauren James, particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
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Series: The Truth Pixie Main Hardcover Matt Haig 9781786894328 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Nov 05, 2019

From number one bestselling author Matt Haig comes a hilarious and heartwarming story, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Chris Mould'Wherever she is, whatever the day,She only has one kind of thing to say.Just as cats go miaow and cows go moo,The Truth Pixie can only say things that are true.'A very funny and lovable tale of how one special pixie learned to love herself. The Truth Pixie is an enchanting, rhyming story that will delight younger readers - with words by the bestselling mastermind Matt Haig and pictures by the inky genius Chris... + Read More
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Series: This Is Gus Hardcover Chris Chatterton 9781509854349 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 Oct 08, 2019

A hilarious story about a loveably grumpy dog who learns the art of compromise and making new friends. Gus is a very grumpy dog. He doesn't like much of anything, least of all making new friends! So what will Gus do when a little puppy with a spring-in-his-step appears on the scene? Giggle away those grumps with This is Gus, a hilarious picture book written and illustrated by the fantastic Chris Chatterton, about bad moods and learning to compromise. After all - we all have Gus days!
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Series: Thukpa for All Hardcover Praba Ram 9788193388983 $20.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 11, 2019

Tsering can’t wait to taste his grandmother’s delicious noodle soup.He invites a string of friends and neighbours home. But as preparations get underway, there is a power cut and the house is plunged into darkness. Will Abi be able to put together the much-anticipated thukpa? Told from a blind child’s perspective, this tale by Praba Ram and Sheela Preuitt is accompanied by Shilpa Ranade’s stunning illustrations.Thukpa for All is featured on the IBBY List of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities (2019) and in the Outstanding Inte... + Read More
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Series: Under the Love Umbrella Hardcover Davina Bell 9781947534971 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jan 17, 2020

A beautiful tale celebrating the invisible, protective, omnipresent love love between parents and children. From this award-winning creative duo comes a stunning celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring—wherever we roam in the big, wild world. No matter what challenges children may face, they can always rely on the love umbrella above them.
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Series: Unicorn Club Hardcover Suzy Senior 9781680101768 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 03, 2019

Amy has started a unicorn fan club, and she can’t wait for everyone to come! There will be cupcakes, crafts, and prizes. But not one of her friends shows up. Disappointed, Amy heads over to her tree house, where she sees a tail swishing over the railing and hears hooves clattering on the floor. She can’t believe her eyes—could there be real unicorns who want to join her club?
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Series: Up Down Inside Out Hardcover JooHee Yoon 9781592702800 $28.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 Oct 11, 2019

Twenty-one aphorisms are illustrated in this handsome, artfully designed picture book...utilizing printmaking, drawing, a computer, and only two colors—Pantone red and blue—as well as flaps and gatefolds, Yoon offers readers highly stylized, often humorous interpretations of the sayings. Clever, challenging content paired with accomplished, unusual art.–School Library Journal, Starred ReviewUp Down Inside Out is another innovative and surprising book from artist and bookmaker JooHee Yoon. This time, she takes up aphorisms and gives them wit and... + Read More
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Series: What Cats Think Hardcover John Spray 9781772780871 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 Oct 18, 2019

Cats take center stage for a colorful and whimsical celebration of feline personalities featuring the eye-popping illustrations of Mies van Hout What do cats think when they get caught in the rain, or when a bird is just out of reach? If they could tell us, their voices would be full of charisma and attitude. Cats have been our companions for thousands of years. From the sandy roads of Ancient Egypt to the shopping bag left on the kitchen counter, felines have always embraced their curiosity. With a lot of history comes a lot of personality. Ch... + Read More
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Series: Wolves Who Came for Dinner, The Hardcover Steve Smallman 9781680101591 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 01, 2019

Wolf and Little Lamb are best friends, but the forest animals are worried. “He’ll gobble her up!” a rabbit cries. Wolf and Little Lamb try to play with the animals, but they all run away in fear. Then one day, Wolf’s friends—who also happen to be wolves—come by to meet Little Lamb. The forest animals are more convinced than ever that they need to save Little Lamb, and quickly! But how?
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Series: A Bear in War Paperback Stephanie Innes 9781772780864 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 Nov 11, 2019

A poignant and true story about love, loss, and family strength during World War One is now available in paperback! During World War One, a young girl slips her teddy bear into a care package for her father, a medic posted to the trenches of France. Although her father dies in the battle of Passchendaele, his belongings are shipped back to his family, along with the toy bear, which today sits in the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. In 1915, 37-year-old Lawrence Browning Rogers enlisted in the Fifth Canadian Mounted Rifles, leaving behind his wife... + Read More
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Series: Big Breath A Guided Meditation for Kids Hardcover William Meyer 9781608686339 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 16, 2019

A Best Spiritual Book of the Year —Spirituality & PracticeCalm your worries and build your bravery — or just relax during a busy day or wind down before bed All day long, you breathe — in and out, in and out — without even thinking about it. But did you know that you can play with your breath, use it to take you on an adventure? All you have to do is find a comfy spot and close your eyes. Does your breath sound like ocean waves? Like the wind before a storm or a breeze at the start of spring? Can you feel it all the way down to the tips of your... + Read More
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Series: Big Ideas for Curious Minds An Introduction to Philosophy Hardcover The School of Life 9781999747145 $37.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 15 Sep 13, 2019

A fun and engaging book designed to harness and develop children's natural philosophical interest.Without prompting children often ask some of the largest questions about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of life. Yet all too often their inborn curiosity is not developed and, with age, the questions fall away. This book addresses some of their more complex questions by introducing accessible philosophical concepts from 25 famous thinkers, contextualized in relatable everyday scenarios. Presented in an interactive question and answer fo... + Read More
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Series: Living on the Veg A kids' guide to life without meat Hardcover Clive Gifford 9781631984297 $28.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 13 Jun 17, 2019

A lively guide explains why people “go veg” and how kids can change their diet to eat less meat. “If you’re thinking of turning vegetarian and living on the veg or have already taken the first step, remember this: You are not alone!” With kid-friendly language and lots of information, longtime vegetarians Clive Gifford and Jacqueline Meldrum offer kids advice and support in this guide on going vegetarian and eating less meat.Living on the Veg explores key reasons why people go vegetarian—from reducing animal cruelty to improving their health to... + Read More
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Series: My First Book of Science My First Book of Relativity Hardcover Button Book 9781787080331 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 11, 2019

It’s never too early to start exploring big ideas. This companion volume to My First Book of Quantum Physics introduces complex science to children through bright illustrations and amusing text. Einstein’s theory of relativity is one of the cornerstones of modern physics but it requires a total rethink of our notions of time and space. Strange things happen in a relative universe: length and time are not fixed and depend upon your frame of reference. If you move at high speed, timeslows down, space contracts and weight increases. So a period of... + Read More
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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 Girl Who Rode a Shark And Other Stories of Daring Women Hardcover Ailsa Ross 9781772780987 $26.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 27, 2019

An inspiring biographical collection celebrating the adventurousness and ingenuity of girls and women around the world. Now more than ever, the world is recognizing how strong women and girls are. How strong? In the early 1920s, Inuit expeditioner Ada Blackjack survived for two years as a castaway on an uninhabited island in the Arctic Ocean before she was finally rescued. And she’s just one example. The Girl Who Rode a Shark: And Other Stories of Daring Women is a rousing collection of biographies focused on women and girls who have written,... + Read More
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Series: Trudy's Healing Stone Hardcover Trudy Spiller 9781989122204 $11.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Sep 01, 2019

Everyone gets sad, angry, frustrated and disappointed. Difficult emotions are a natural part of life. In this book, Trudy's Healing Stone, Trudy Spiller shares a special teaching about a practice that anyone can use to help them process their feelings with the help of Mother Earth. Recommended for ages 4-6
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Series: Feral A Novel Paperback Nicole Luiken 9781773370316 $14.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Nov 30, 2019

Seventeen-year-old Chloe fears she’s a Dud, a child born to two werewolves who can’t change into a wolf. If she’s still a Dud by the time she reaches adulthood, she’ll be exiled. In the meantime, she’s at the bottom of the pack hierarchy. But Chloe is a natural Alpha, unable to bow her head meekly. While running through the woods, she encounters a feral werewolf with the opposite problem: he’s trapped in wolf form. Chloe suspects the feral is her old classmate, Marcus, who everyone believes died along with the rest of his family in a mysterious... + Read More