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Series: Little Wolf Series Abalone Woman Paperback Teoni Spathelfer 9781772034271 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 18, 2022

A vivid dream teaches Little Wolf about courage and acceptance of those who are different, and inspires her to show her daughters their classmates how to be proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds.Throughout her life, Little Wolf has been troubled by the injustice she sees all around her. When she was young, she was bullied for her Indigenous heritage. Her mother, White Raven, spent ten years in a residential school, separated from her family and isolated from her culture. Little Wolf’s own children are growing up in a different, mor... + Read More
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Series: kā-āciwīkicik / The Move Paperback Doris George 9781772034288 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 18, 2022

Finalist for The 2022 Governor General’s Literary Awards A magical children’s picture book, written in Cree and English, depicting the transformation of a barren landscape into a rich natural world where an elderly couple can spend their remaining days.Rooted in the historical displacement and relocation of members of the Chemawawin First Nation from their ancestral homeland, The Move is a bilingual story of two Cree Elders adjusting to life in their new environment. The story presents two contrasting landscapes of the old community—the ho... + Read More
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Series: A Cabin Christmas Hardcover Glynnis Hood 9781771605830 $20.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 08, 2022

Colourful and lively illustrations draw you into a touching tale about how a community of all shapes and sizes comes together, just in time for Christmas. Hello, moose, says the girl. Hello, beaver! Hello, squirrel! Every morning she leaves her family cabin in the woods to visit her forest and wetland friends. With winter coming, Christmas excitement is building and there is an extra big smile on her face as her “hellos” echo across the forest. Her furry friends are also preparing for winter and are very happy to listen as they chew the last o... + Read More
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Series: A Cabin Christmas Paperback Glynnis Hood 9781771605847 $15.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 08, 2022

Colourful and lively illustrations draw you into a touching tale about how a community of all shapes and sizes comes together, just in time for Christmas. Hello, moose, says the girl. Hello, beaver! Hello, squirrel! Every morning she leaves her family cabin in the woods to visit her forest and wetland friends. With winter coming, Christmas excitement is building and there is an extra big smile on her face as her “hellos” echo across the forest. Her furry friends are also preparing for winter and are very happy to listen as they chew the last o... + Read More
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Series: Still This Love Goes On Hardcover Buffy Sainte-Marie 9781771648073 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 27, 2022

A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022! NAMED A BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR: Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, and Chicago Public Library "A love letter to family, home, and Indigenous traditions. . . This story reminds readers of the joy we experience upon returning to those whom we love and who love us."—Kirkus STARRED Review From Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett and Academy Award-winning icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a celebration of Indigenous community, and the enduring love we hold for t... + Read More
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Series: Sounds of Nature I Hear You, Ocean Hardcover Kallie George 9781771647397 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 27, 2022

This joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers to the seaside. When a child visits the ocean with his little brother, he whispers to him, "The ocean has lots to say, if you listen." Together, they hear wondrous things, like the rumble of pebbles tumbling and filling the beach with shiny gems, the bark of a seal playing peekaboo, and the whooshing of a shell murmuring messages.The second book in the Sounds of Nature Series for young children, I Hear You, Ocean is an excellent resource for outdoor education a... + Read More
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Series: The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers A Tour of Your Useless Parts, Flaws, and Other Weird Bits Hardcover Rachel Poliquin 9781771647458 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Sep 27, 2022

"Kids and adult alike will love poring over the different sections of this book and will delight in informing their friends and family members of the facts they've learned."—School Library Journal STARRED Review A perfect book for engaging kids in STEM: This illustrated tour of our "leftover" body parts (like the appendix, or even goosebumps) introduces readers age 7-11 to the bizarre and fascinating science of evolution. Welcome to the weirdest museum you'll ever explore—the one inside your body. Did you know your amazing, incredible body is a... + Read More
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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: I's the B'y The Beloved Folk Song Hardcover Lauren Soloy 9781771648332 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 May 31, 2022

For kids who love to sing and dance: this vibrant picture book shares lyrics from a classic folk song about community, culture, and the seaside.Rhyming lyrics are easy to read and memorize and fun for the whole family.Perfect for kids aged 3 to 8 who love dancing, singing, and the ocean. The history of this famous ballad is explored in vivid illustrations!I’s the b’y that builds the boat,And I’s the b’y that sails her!I’s the b’y that catches the fishAnd takes ’em home to Liza.“I’s the B’y” is a decades-old folk song that originated in Newfound... + Read More
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Series: kā-āciwīkicik / The Move Bilingual edition Hardcover Doris George 9781772034097 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 31, 2022

Finalist for The 2022 Governor General’s Literary Awards A magical children’s picture book, written in Cree and English, depicting the transformation of a barren landscape into a rich natural world where an elderly couple can spend their remaining days.Rooted in the historical displacement and relocation of members of the Chemawawin First Nation from their ancestral homeland, The Move is a bilingual story of two Cree Elders adjusting to life in their new environment. The story presents two contrasting landscapes of the old community—the homela... + Read More
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Series: Wildflower Hardcover Melanie Brown 9781771649063 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 May 24, 2022

The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden.A moving picture book for ages 3 to 8 about a daisy who is told she’s “just a weed”—and embarks on a journey to find her place in the garden.Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. What’s a weed? Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose explains, and they only get in the way. Soon Daisy compares herself to other plants in the garden: she isn't tall like Sunflower, nor sweet like Strawberry, nor fragrant like Rose. Daisy w... + Read More
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Series: Nature is an Artist Hardcover Jennifer Lavallee 9781771646499 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 May 17, 2022

For kids who love to draw and create, this captivating picture book fosters an appreciation for nature and features craft ideas to inspire young artists.Kids will be inspired to create: Fingerprint bumblebeesSculptures made of sandRainbow colored jarsAnd more! Nature is an Artist explores different art forms that kids can find in the natural world. In the book, a group of children follow Nature—the most inspiring of teachers—as they discover the world’s greatest art show hidden in plain sight. As they witness beautiful landscapes, stunning vist... + Read More
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Series: Prairie 123s Board book Jocey Asnong 9781771605311 $12.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 May 10, 2022

Count your way across the Canadian Prairies with Jocey Asnong's bright illustrations and whimsical text. Jocey Asnong’s whimsical illustrations celebrate the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in this unique board book. Graze with bison in Grasslands National Park, cheer on two Stampede stars in Calgary, sing country songs with meadowlarks in Minnedosa, Manitoba, and play hide and seek among the hay bales before a thunderstorm rolls in. This early concept board book helps young children develop number recognition and coun... + Read More
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Series: Prairie 123s Paperback Jocey Asnong 9781771605328 $10.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 5 May 10, 2022

Count your way across the Canadian Prairies with Jocey Asnong's bright illustrations and whimsical text. Jocey Asnong’s whimsical illustrations celebrate the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in this unique board book. Graze with bison in Grasslands National Park, cheer on two Stampede stars in Calgary, sing country songs with meadowlarks in Minnedosa, Manitoba, and play hide and seek among the hay bales before a thunderstorm rolls in. This early concept board book helps young children develop number recognition and coun... + Read More
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Series: Granville Island ABC A Family Adventure Hardcover Alison Kelly 9781772034073 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 03, 2022

A whimsical exploration of Vancouver’s favourite family landmark, filled with gorgeous illustrations and fascinating facts.Granville Island ABC is a visual treasure hunt that invites families to explore the sights, sounds, and smells of this exciting arts and culture destination. With fun (and mostly free) discoveries for every letter of the alphabet—from buskers to houseboats, industrial relics to pirate ships, seawalls to turtles—this book is the perfect companion to a family outing. With interesting facts, a detailed map, a historical timeli... + Read More
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Series: Little Wolf Series Abalone Woman Hardcover Teoni Spathelfer 9781772034110 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 26, 2022

A vivid dream teaches Little Wolf about courage and acceptance of those who are different, and inspires her to show her daughters and their classmates how to be proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds.Throughout her life, Little Wolf has been troubled by the injustice she sees all around her. When she was young, she was bullied for her Indigenous heritage. Her mother, White Raven, spent ten years in a residential school, separated from her family and isolated from her culture. Little Wolf’s own children are growing up in a different, more o... + Read More
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Series: Little Wolf Series White Raven Paperback Teoni Spathelfer 9781772033786 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 26, 2022

White Raven, an Elder and residential school survivor, shares her difficult past with her daughter and grandchildren in this sequel to Little Wolf. All grown up with a family of her own, Little Wolf moves from the big city to the island of her ancestors. She wants to share the beauty and mysteries of nature with her children, and she wants them to learn as much about their culture as possible. One day, Little Wolf’s mother, White Raven, visits and begins to tell her grandchildren stories from her own childhood. But the stories are not happy one... + Read More
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Series: We All Play Hardcover Julie Flett 9781771646079 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 7 May 25, 2021

A BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston GlobeSTARRED Reviews in Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, The Horn Book, School Library JournalA 2022 Best Book for Babies From Julie Flett, the beloved author and illustrator of Birdsong, comes a joyous new book about playtime for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 7. Animals and kids love to play! This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. Beauti... + Read More
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Series: Show Us Where You Live, Humpback Hardcover Beryl Young 9781771645737 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 25, 2021

“Reflects great admiration and wonder for all humpback whales ... A true homage to these wondrous creatures.” —Kirkus (STARRED Review) This evocative picture book celebrates a child’s connection and kinship with whales. Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles—children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how whales’ underwater lives are touchingly like our own. Patterned in a call-and-response format, Show Us Where You Live, Humpback begs to be read aloud at bedtime, and includes: Wondrous facts about ... + Read More
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Series: Little Wolf Series Little Wolf Hardcover Teoni Spathelfer 9781772033472 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 19, 2021

A young Indigenous girl moves to the big city and learns to find connections to her culture and the land wherever she goes, despite encountering bullies and feelings of isolation along the way.When Little Wolf moves to the big city with her mom and sister, she has difficulty adjusting to their new life. She misses living close to nature and seeing animals wherever she goes, and she misses fishing with her grandfather and seeing dolphins leaping beside their boat. Most of all, she misses feeling connected to her culture.At school, Little Wolf ha... + Read More
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Series: I Am a Peaceful Goldfish Hardcover Shoshana Chaim 9781771646376 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Apr 13, 2021

For fans of Susan Verde's I Am Peace and Deborah Underwood's The Quiet Book, this gentle story introduces kids ages 2-6 to mindfulness and breath awareness. I Am a Peaceful Goldfish teaches kids and families about playful breathing techniques that we can use to overcome our anxiety and feel calm and grounded. When we are overcome with emotions, our breath—and a bit of imagination—can bring us back to a peaceful place. In this simple story, two children learn how to settle their feelings with imaginative breathing techniques, pretending the... + Read More
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Series: On the Other Side of the Forest Hardcover Nadine Robert 9781771647960 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9 Mar 30, 2021

What’s on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.Some say that wolves, ogres, and giant badgers live in the forest beside Arthur’s house. That’s why no one ever goes in there, to see what’s on the other side. But one day, Arthur’s dad has an idea—a magnificent idea! Build a tower to look over the treetops! But a magnificent idea takes a lot of work. Will the villagers join and help them? And wh... + Read More
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Series: Good Morning, Takaya Paperback Cheryl Alexander 9781771605052 $10.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 30, 2021

The remarkable story of Vancouver Island's lone wolf, Takaya, is told in this charming, lyrical picture book for infants.Takaya, the lone wolf, wakes up on a quiet bluff and sets out to discover the calm, gentle beauty of his coastal home. Encountering a variety of colours and other wildlife, and witnessing the beauty of the natural world, Takaya spends his day wandering, hunting, eating, howling, resting, and sleeping.This charming book, available as both a board book (ages 0-3) and a picture book (ages 3-5), features poetic text and stunning ... + Read More
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Series: Takaya's Journey Hardcover Cheryl Alexander 9781771604895 $20.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 30, 2021

Takaya's Journey introduces young children to Takaya, the lone wolf.Using beautiful photography and charming, accessible text, Cheryl Alexander and Jenaya Copithorne take elementary school readers into Takaya's world. Along the way many questions are answered:Who is Takaya? Where did Takaya come from?What does Takaya need?What is Takaya's home like?What does Takaya eat?Who keeps Takaya company?What will Takaya do?Entertaining and informative, Takaya's Journey is written for pleasure, but also aligns with basic school curriculum needs in terms o... + Read More
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Series: Takaya's Journey Paperback Cheryl Alexander 9781771604901 $15.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 30, 2021

Takaya's Journey introduces young children to Takaya, the lone wolf.Using beautiful photography and charming, accessible text, Cheryl Alexander and Jenaya Copithorne take elementary school readers into Takaya's world. Along the way many questions are answered:Who is Takaya? Where did Takaya come from?What does Takaya need?What is Takaya's home like?What does Takaya eat?Who keeps Takaya company?What will Takaya do?Entertaining and informative, Takaya's Journey is written for pleasure, but also aligns with basic school curriculum needs in terms o... + Read More
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Series: The Wonders That I Find Hardcover Meghan J. Ward 9781771604444 $20.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 30, 2021

Vibrant, whimsical illustrations accompany this thoughtful poem, which will quickly become a favourite for both parents and children to read together.It's a beautiful summer day and Geneva's parents have something special in mind: a hike to a scenic viewpoint in the mountains. So, they load up their car and drive to their chosen trail — a steep but rewarding hike called "Climb into the Sky." With her teddy in tow, Geneva tries to keep up with her parents, who are eager to show her the view up high. A bird's-eye view is what they promise, one th... + Read More
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Series: The Wonders That I Find Paperback Meghan J. Ward 9781771604451 $15.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 30, 2021

Vibrant, whimsical illustrations accompany this thoughtful poem, which will quickly become a favourite for both parents and children to read together.It's a beautiful summer day and Geneva's parents have something special in mind: a hike to a scenic viewpoint in the mountains. So, they load up their car and drive to their chosen trail — a steep but rewarding hike called "Climb into the Sky." With her teddy in tow, Geneva tries to keep up with her parents, who are eager to show her the view up high. A bird's-eye view is what they promise, one th... + Read More
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Series: Explore with Sam and Crystal Explore the Eelgrass Meadow with Sam and Crystal Hardcover Gloria Snively 9781772033199 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Mar 16, 2021

With beautiful, scientifically accurate illustrations, this fascinating story teaches children about the many fish, crustaceans, marine mammals, and micro-organisms that live in and feed off the eelgrass meadows of the north Pacific coastal region. “Recommended for school and public libraries regardless of their proximity to the west coast. Although works of fiction, the books contain a wealth of accessible facts.”—Resource Links “A major theme that emerges is the need to respect and care for the ocean environment and to understand the harmony ... + Read More
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Series: Painted Fences Hardcover Sara Cassidy 9781772033519 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 02, 2021

A charming and evocative story within a story, exploring themes of wartime resourcefulness, local history, friendship, and the reverberations of the past in the present day. On a beautiful spring day in Victoria’s James Bay neighbourhood, eight-year-old Esther takes a walk with her great-grandfather on his birthday. On the same street and the same date, but seventy-five years earlier, two enterprising young boys go door to door offering to give people’s fences a fresh coat of paint so that they can earn a few extra cents in an era of wartime a... + Read More
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Series: Teatime Around the World Hardcover Chelsea O'Byrne 9781771646017 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 28, 2020

Explore tea cultures around the world with vibrant images and sweetly simple text. This poetic picture book takes children of all ages on an adventure around the world to discover new cultures and friends through tea. Did you know that po cha, the traditional tea in Tibet, is thick and salty like soup? Or that in Iran, tea is served with a rock? (A rock candy, that is!) Or that afternoon tea was dreamed up in England by a duchess who complained of being hungry between lunch and dinner? Teatime Around the World welcomes the youngest of readers ... + Read More
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Series: How Jack Lost Time Hardcover Stéphanie Lapointe 9781771647571 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 13, 2020

Poignant, original, and vibrant, this contemporary nautical fable journeys into the heart of the human spirit, and will move readers young and old. Jack is not like other sea captains. Fishermen say he’s weird, but Jack only cares about one thing: the grey whale with the scarred dorsal fin, the one who swallowed up his son, Julos, years before. Jack promises he will not come home without Julos, even if it means losing himself in the process. Then, on a night like any other, Jack sees something lurking around his boat. He throws himself into th... + Read More
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Series: Catch the Sky Hardcover Robert Heidbreder 9781771646314 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Sep 29, 2020

In the vein of Jack Prelutsky and Dennis Lee comes a celebration of the sky with thirty zippy poems that will lift your spirits and let your imagination soar. Award-winning children’s poet Robert Heidbreder captures the magic and beauty of all the things kids around the world observe when looking up, from birds and balloons to snow and shooting stars. These pocket-sized poems are perfect for sharing the natural world, and the bright, joyful images by Emily Dove depict the delight of children from all cultures, cheering and connecting with the ... + Read More
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Series: Animals Brag About Their Bottoms Hardcover Maki Sato 9781771647106 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 29, 2020

Fans of Taro Gomi’s Everyone Poops and Matthew Van Fleet’s Tails will be over the moon for this adorable book about beautiful animal bottoms. All bottoms are wonderful! Don’t you agree? Each animal in this adorable book has a different reason for loving their behind—from cute and round to fashionable and striped. Maki Saito makes readers laugh out loud with playful illustrations of the backsides of hippos, zebras, pandas, mandrills, and more. Her traditional Japanese art techniques add a sophisticated, beautiful feel. Charming and whimsical, t... + Read More
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Series: Discovering Animals: English * French * Cree Paperback Neepin Auger 9781771604628 $10.00 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 29, 2020

A new format for young readers transforms Neepin Auger’s bestselling board books into playful and colourful resources for elementary school children. Neepin Auger’s colourful board books for infants have collectively sold well over 20,000 copies since they first appeared on the market. With more and more parents and educators looking for Indigenous resources, this paperback edition of Discovering Animals will bring the experience of learning French and Cree to a whole new group of early elementary school-aged kids. In addition to the English wo... + Read More
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Series: Discovering People: English * French * Cree Paperback Neepin Auger 9781771604710 $10.00 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 29, 2020

A new format for young readers transforms Neepin Auger’s bestselling board books into playful and colourful resources for elementary school children. Neepin Auger’s colourful board books for infants have collectively sold well over 20,000 copies since they first appeared on the market. With more and more parents and educators looking for Indigenous resources, this paperback edition of Discovering People will bring the experience of learning French and Cree to a whole new group of early elementary school-aged kids. In addition to the English wor... + Read More
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Series: Discovering Numbers: English * French * Cree 2nd edition Paperback Neepin Auger 9781771604741 $10.00 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 29, 2020

A new format for young readers transforms Neepin Auger’s bestselling board books into playful and colourful resources for elementary school children. Neepin Auger’s colourful board books for infants have collectively sold well over 20,000 copies since they first appeared on the market. With more and more parents and educators looking for Indigenous resources, this paperback edition of Discovering Numbers will bring the experience of learning French and Cree to a whole new group of early elementary school-aged kids. In addition to the English wo... + Read More
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Series: Discovering Words: English * French * Cree — Updated Edition 2nd edition Paperback Neepin Auger 9781771604765 $10.00 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 29, 2020

A new format for young readers transforms Neepin Auger’s bestselling board books into playful and colourful resources for elementary school children. Neepin Auger’s colourful board books for infants have collectively sold well over 20,000 copies since they first appeared on the market. With more and more parents and educators looking for Indigenous resources, this paperback edition of Discovering Words will bring the experience of learning French and Cree to a whole new group of early elementary school-aged kids. In addition to the English word... + Read More
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Series: Hey Little Rockabye A Lullaby for Pet Adoption Hardcover Buffy Sainte-Marie 9781771644822 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 12, 2020

Young and old alike will cheer and sing along with this heartfelt picture book about pet adoption based on a new song by Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie.In this tender and moving picture book, a puppy is looking for someone to love him. Will the girl who rescues him convince her parents to let her keep the little dog? Buffy Sainte-Marie advocates “putting the songs to work” and, like her other lyrics, Hey Little Rockabye conveys an important message about finding love and acceptance. Brought to life in charming illust... + Read More
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Series: Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii Hardcover Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson 9781772032963 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 19, 2019

Based on ancient Haida narratives, this vibrantly illustrated children's book empowers young people and teaches them to live in harmony with nature.Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant culture whose origins date back thousands of years. Today, the Haida People are known throughout Canada and the world for their artistic achievements, their commitment to social justice and environmental protection, and their deep connection to the natural world. Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Be... + Read More
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Series: Nuptse and Lhotse in the Land of the Midnight Sun 1st edition Hardcover Jocey Asnong 9781771603096 $18.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 08, 2019

With imaginative text and colourful artwork, Nuptse and Lhotse's latest adventure showcases the history, culture, and environment of the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Welcome to the Land of the Midnight Sun! While waiting for the first snowfall of winter to arrive, Nuptse and Lhotse are excited when they find an unusual snow globe in their home that can change the weather. With the help of Roald, a Polar Explorer Fox, they set off together on an adventure to northern Canada and the Arctic, on a quest to find the great treasure of t... + Read More
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Series: Nuptse and Lhotse Adventures Nuptse and Lhotse in the Land of the Midnight Sun 1st edition Paperback Jocey Asnong 9781771603102 $12.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 08, 2019

With imaginative text and colourful artwork, Nuptse and Lhotse's latest adventure showcases the history, culture, and environment of the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Welcome to the Land of the Midnight Sun! While waiting for the first snowfall of winter to arrive, Nuptse and Lhotse are excited when they find an unusual snow globe in their home that can change the weather. With the help of Roald, a Polar Explorer Fox, they set off together on an adventure to northern Canada and the Arctic, on a quest to find the great treasure of t... + Read More
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Series: Birdsong Hardcover Julie Flett 9781771644730 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Sep 30, 2019

A tender, luminous portrait of art, nature, and connecting across generations.When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationsh... + Read More
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Series: Spur, a Wolf's Story Hardcover Eliza Robertson 9781771643412 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Sep 30, 2019

This captivating tale will inspire children across the world to build compassion for an iconic yet vulnerable animal.Stirring, gorgeous illustrations of wolves, snow, and trees illuminate this uplifting and empowering story, which offers a gentle message for protecting wild wolves in North America and beyond. Just like us, wolves have brothers, sisters, parents, and friends—and they very much need our help.In award-winning author Eliza Robertson’s stunning debut children’s book, a young, brave wolf named Spur is looking for food with her brothe... + Read More
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Series: David Suzuki Institute Hello, Crow Hardcover Candace Savage 9781771644440 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 30, 2019

“A wonderful way to introduce young readers to the natural world that lurks just outside their windows.”—Globe BooksWill Franny ever prove to her dad that crows and kids can be friends?Franny has a new friend—a crow who brings her presents in its beak. Like a red button! And a silver heart! Franny’s dad doesn’t believe her. He says crows and kids can’t be friends. But Franny knows better. How will Franny prove her new playmate is real? And what will the crafty crow bring next?Award-winning author Candace Savage, whose crow expertise is lauded i... + Read More
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Series: The Grizzlies of Grouse Mountain The True Adventures of Coola and Grinder Hardcover Shelley Hrdlitschka 9781772032772 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 23, 2019

Starred Selection, Best Books for Kids and TeensA beautifully illustrated and educational children's book that tells the true life story of Grouse Mountain's famous resident grizzly bears. Coola and Grinder are two adult grizzly bears living at the “peak of Vancouver” on Grouse Mountain. For the past eighteen years they have been among the mountain’s biggest attractions. People from all over the world flock to see these magnificent creatures, who live in a five-acre wildlife refuge that simulates a grizzly bear's natural habitat. Contrary to po... + Read More
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Series: Explore the Rocky Shore with Sam and Crystal Hardcover Gloria Snively 9781772032369 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 8 - 12 Jul 02, 2018

A lavishly illustrated story that teaches children about the marine ecosystems of coastal Pacific rocky shores. Siblings Crystal and Sam and their Aunt Kate and Uncle Charlie explore the tide pools of Eagle Cove, a sheltered inlet on the Northwest Pacific Coast. The children discover that you don’t have to go far to encounter a great variety of remarkable creatures, including crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, sea urchins, snails, shrimps, clams, jellyfish, and much more. With the help of Ada, an Indigenous woman, the children learn about Raven’s ... + Read More
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Series: Explore the Wild Coast with Sam and Crystal Hardcover Gloria Snively 9781772031676 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jul 02, 2018

A beautifully illustrated story that teaches children about marine biology and the coastal environment of BC and the Pacific Northwest. Join eleven-year-old Crystal and her seven-year-old brother, Sam, as they travel by seine boat along the rugged Pacific coastline to visit their aunt Kate, a marine biologist, and uncle Charlie, a retired fisherman, at their home in a sheltered inlet called Eagle Cove. As Aunt Kate takes the children for walks along the beach and teaches them about marine life, tidal zones, and habitats, they meet a dazzling ra... + Read More
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Series: Nuptse and Lhotse Go to the West Coast Hardcover Jocey Asnong 9781771602327 $18.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 07, 2017

A colourful, imaginative story for adventurers of all ages that dream of falling asleep on a beach made of stars at the edge of the world.Surf's up and it's time for another Nuptse and Lhotse adventure! When the cats find Salish, a Purple Ochre Starfish, in a puddle, Nuptse and Lhotse are determined to help Salish get back home. The trio will travel across mountains and orchards, explore a coastal city's many attractions, take an extraordinary ferry ride along the bottom of the Salish Sea, hike through the tangled rainforests of the West ... + Read More
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Series: Nuptse and Lhotse Go to the West Coast Paperback Jocey Asnong 9781771602334 $12.00 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 4 - 8 Nov 07, 2017

A colourful, imaginative story for adventurers of all ages that dream of falling asleep on a beach made of stars at the edge of the world. Surf’s up and it’s time for another Nuptse and Lhotse adventure! When the cats find Salish, a Purple Ochre Starfish, in a puddle, Nuptse and Lhotse are determined to help Salish get back home. The trio will travel across mountains and orchards, explore a coastal city’s many attractions, take an extraordinary ferry ride along the bottom of the Salish Sea, hike through the tangled rainforests of the West Coast... + Read More
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Series: Whale Child Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772031638 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 5 - 8 Sep 29, 2017

New in paperback—A lost young girl finds her way home when her spirit unites with that of a newborn grey whale. Whale Child tells the story of a little girl who is separated from her family and her village after a great earthquake. Escaping the shoreline in a canoe, she is swept far out to sea. Though lost and afraid, she realizes she is not alone. A grey whale is quietly guiding her to an unknown place—a secluded bay where the whale and many of her kind have gathered to welcome the new generation. Here, the grey whale gives birth to a daughter... + Read More
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Series: The Hockey Song Hardcover Stompin' Tom Connors 9781771641890 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 Nov 15, 2016

As Stompin’ Tom Connors sings, It’s the good old hockey game, the best game you can name.” And in this charmingly illustrated book for all ages, the classic song played at hockey games around the world is imagined as a shinny game on an outdoor rink in the middle of the city that starts with two players and soon grows to include the whole community. The puck is in! The hometown wins! The good ol’ hockey game.”
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Series: Elliott's Guide to Dinosaurs Hardcover Elliott Seah 9781771642378 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Nov 15, 2016

Have you ever wondered what the world looked like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Eight-year-old author Elliott Seah did, and took it upon himself to find out more. In his first book, he takes readers on a fact-filled exploration of these amazing creatures from our planet’s distant past. With lively illustrations, Elliott provides fascinating answers to important questions about the dinosaurs’ origins, what they ate, how they lived, and how a mass extinction brought their time on Earth to an end. Helpful extras include resources for further re... + Read More
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Series: The Two Sisters Hardcover E. Pauline Johnson 9780994999719 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Jun 30, 2016

For the first time, Pauline Johnson’s "The Two Sisters,” a First Nations legend, is accompanied by sumptuous illustrations that showcase the splendour of the Salish Sea. The universal themes of Creation, courage, and peace run through this legend of two little girls who grow up to be courageous young women who help to bring lasting peace to their world. The story is supplemented by a reference section that will enable a reader, parent, teacher, or visitor to the coast to immerse themselves in the rich history of Coast Salish cultures.
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Series: Nuptse and Lhotse Go To the Rockies Hardcover Jocey Asnong 9781771601528 $18.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 19, 2015

Nuptse and Lhotse are back for another marvellous adventure! Welcome to the Canadian Rockies, a place where bears prowl around valleys and glacier blue lakes. When Mrs. Jasper, a very large grizzly bear, loses her twin cubs Yoho and Kootenay between Paradise Valley and The Valley of the Ten Peaks, she needs Nuptse and Lhotse to help her find them. In a land full of mountains that could be somewhere near Banff and Jasper National Parks, the cats and Mrs. Jasper will need to follow clues and their imagination to find out where these cubs have gon... + Read More
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Series: Nuptse and Lhotse Go to Iceland Hardcover Jocey Asnong 9781771601245 $18.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 19, 2015

While digging in their garden, Nuptse and Lhotse uncover an ancient Viking helmet. Excited by their discovery, the two cats make their way to Iceland to find out more about the Vikings. Throughout their epic journey, the cats learn all sorts of new things related to Iceland: longboats, sweaters, horses, volcanoes, geysers, even local cuisine! Nuptse and Lhotse Go to Iceland is a colourful, illustrated story for adventurers of all ages who long to travel to faraway places. Also available in paperback.
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Series: Nuptse and Lhotse Go to Iceland Paperback Jocey Asnong 9781771601511 $12.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 19, 2015

While digging in their garden, Nuptse and Lhotse uncover an ancient Viking helmet. Excited by their discovery, the two cats make their way to Iceland to find out more about the Vikings. Throughout their epic journey, the cats learn all sorts of new things related to Iceland: longboats, sweaters, horses, volcanoes, geysers, even local cuisine! Nuptse and Lhotse Go to Iceland is a colourful, illustrated story for adventurers of all ages who long to travel to faraway places. Also available in hardcover.
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Series: Coastal Spirit Tales Brothers of the Wolf Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772030389 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 14, 2015

This is the tale two wolf cubs raised as human children in a village on the Pacific coast. The two brothers are very different from one another. One feels most at home in the forest, while the other loves the sea. When they undergo a supernatural transformation, the brothers must part ways. But they soon discover how the power of their howling voices can unite to save the world from uncertain darkness. Also available in hardcover.
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Series: Coastal Spirit Tales The First Beaver Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772030624 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 14, 2015

This is a story about trust between parents and children and the importance of being true to oneself. Young Reedee, born with shimmering brown hair the colour of Mother Earth, is different from the other people in her village, and it isn’t just her hair that sets her apart. At night, while the village sleeps, Reedee disappears into the forest. At first her parents worry, but they soon discover their daughter has a path she must follow on her own. Also available in hardcover.
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Series: Coastal Spirit Tales The First Mosquito Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772030631 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 14, 2015

While practising his spear-throwing one day, young Yax loses his spear among the trees. Ignoring his mother’s warnings about the dangers of the woods, he wanders into the forest, only to learn the hard way about the value of parental wisdom. Fortunately, the members of the village are able to enlist the help of friendly spirit creatures—Creek Woman, Thunderbird, and the Lightning Snakes, who set a trap for the boy’s pursuers and help transform a fierce monster into the insect now known as the mosquito. Also available in hardcover.
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Series: The Legend of the Buffalo Stone Paperback Dawn Sprung 9781927527481 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Aug 14, 2015

Twelve-year old Hanata loves playing around the hills and riverbanks of her prairie home, but the young girl’s life is far from carefree. Everything is connected to the innii, or buffalo, which the Blackfoot people rely on for their food, clothing, and shelter. When a winter storm descends on the land, the buffalo disappear and the people begin to grow hungry. All hope is lost until Hanata has a dream that leads her on a search for a magical stone with the power to bring back the innii. A detailed Teachers' Guide can be downloaded from the l... + Read More