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Series: No Horses in the House! The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur Hardcover Mireille Messier 9781459833524 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 08, 2023

Based on the incredible life of the pioneering, feminist and queer artist Rosa Bonheur, this charming story depicts Rosa's early years and her drive to fight for her dreams. Rosa Bonheur loved to draw animals. She was good at it too! Unfortunately, in nineteenth-century France, girls were not allowed to be artists. But Rosa didn't let that stop her. In this fictionalized account of her early life in Paris, Rosa studies art at home, bringing a menagerie of animals into the apartment to study up close. When she is kicked out of the horse market f... + Read More
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Series: Pas de chevaux dans la maison! La vie audacieuse de l’artiste Rosa Bonheur Hardcover Mireille Messier 9781459836006 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 08, 2023

Cette histoire inspirante, qui raconte la vie incroyable de l’artiste pionnière, féministe et queer Rosa Bonheur, dépeint les premières années de Rosa et son acharnement à réaliser ses rêves. Rosa Bonheur adorait dessiner des animaux. Et elle y excellait ! Mais dans la France du XIXe siècle, les filles n’avaient pas le droit d’être artistes. Mais Rosa n’allait pas laisser cela l’arrêter. Dans cette belle mise en récit des débuts de Rosa à Paris, les jeunes lecteurs découvrent l’artiste qui étudie le dessin dans la maison paternelle en s’aidant ... + Read More
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Series: Play with Jay! Fun and Games for Little Readers Hardcover Pascale Bonenfant 9781459835504 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 14, 2023

Letters, numbers, shapes and more! Join Jay and friends in this interactive picture book that inspires curiosity, imagination and play. Jay the bear, Nora the rabbit and Clementine the bird invite little readers to have fun seeking treasure, spotting differences and matching pairs. With unique prompts and questions on each page, young readers can engage in their own way with activities, such as inventing names for their favorite monsters, choosing what to pack in a suitcase or imagining combinations of magic potions. Part picture book, part mul... + Read More
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Series: Waking Ben Doldrums Hardcover Heather Smith 9781459833913 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 14, 2023

“Ben Doldrums, are you sad? Are you mad? Are you confused?" Frida Bellows lives in a big house made up of four apartments. Every morning, she gets on her father’s shoulders and taps on the ceiling with a broomstick. This wakes her neighbor, a student named Ben Doldrums who knocks on the wall to wake the Mercredis, who in turn knock on the floor to wake the Reynolds. Frida likes this morning tradition. It makes her feel like she’s part of something big. Things change, however, when Ben stops getting out of bed to wake the Mercredis, which throws... + Read More
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Series: Billie and Bean Billie and Bean at the Beach Hardcover Julia Hansson 9781459834415 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 14, 2023

Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time. Billie prefers playing quietly, but the beach is a noisy place. Her energetic dog, Bean, is happy to explore the sand and water. When Billie does try going for a swim, she has a painful surprise and heads back to shore. But Bean digs up something that can help Billie get back in the water where she soon discovers a whole world of quiet solitude and spectacular color beneath the surface.
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Series: Cargo Hardcover Adèle Tariel 9781459833760 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Feb 14, 2023

Tonight I am a bird. A seagull. A young child is tucked away in bed safe at home and imagines they are a seagull flying high above the ocean and watching over their father, the captain of a cargo ship, while he is away at sea. Tonight, they will journey across the sea to a faraway port. Through storms and calm, clear skies and fog, the bird will watch over the man until his work is complete and he can return safely home. With stunning illustrations that capture the immensity of freighters and the vastness of the ocean from a bird's-eye view, Ca... + Read More
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Series: Dear Polar Bears Hardcover Gabrielle Prendergast 9781459833005 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 14, 2023

Polar bears and penguins live in similar climates, but they never, ever meet. What if they had a party together? The penguins of Antarctica write a letter inviting the polar bears of the Arctic to join them at the South Pole to celebrate their longest day of the year. But how will the polar bears get there? It's such a long journey—will they make it in time? What will they bring? And what will happen when they arrive? Dear Polar Bears combines a playful story of friendship with humorous imagery depicting the differences between Earth's polar r... + Read More
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Series: The World Around Us On the News Our First Talk About Tragedy Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459833692 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 14, 2023

Introduces children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Roberts explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. She also emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. The book's question-and-answer format will help parents have a meaningful conversation about these difficult topics with their children and equip parents to better handle ques... + Read More
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Series: Sally's Big Day Hardcover Andrew Larsen 9781459834613 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Feb 14, 2023

Sally is excited for the first day of puppy school, but it isn’t easy when there are so many new things to see (and sniff!). It's hard to focus at puppy school when there are all kinds of pups to play with, water to splash in...and so many smells! But Sally doesn't give up and keeps trying, ending the day triumphantly. Just like children, puppies have a lot to explore in and learn about the world around them. This sweet story will give confidence to young readers as they venture into the world to learn and try new things.
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Series: The Late, Great Endlings Stories of the Last Survivors Hardcover Deborah Kerbel 9781459827660 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 18, 2022

★“This beautiful dedication to these special animals brings the reality and the irreversible finality of extinction to the forefront and calls on readers to act now, before so many other animals become endlings. Highly recommended for all collections.”—Booklist, starred review The endlings: the last known survivors of a species. Something that you may not know: in each and every case of a disappearing species, extinction had a face. Over the past 500 years, thousands of species of plants and animals have become extinct. The Late, Great Endling... + Read More
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Series: To My Panik: To My Daughter English Edition Hardcover Nadia Sammurtok 9781772274486 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 11, 2022

“Panik, do you know how much I love you? When I look at the horizon, past the vast tundra, I see no end. That is how much I love you.” In this lovingly told book, a mother recounts for her daughter all the things she loves about her, connecting each attribute to an element of the Arctic landscape or Inuit traditional life. As her daughter’s eyes glisten like the fire of an oil lamp, and her courage shines bright like buds of purple saxifrage fighting through a thick blanket of snow, the mother weaves a beautiful narrative of connection and love... + Read More
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Series: My Ittu: The Biggest, Best Grandpa Hardcover Laura Deal 9781772274417 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 04, 2022

Maniq loves her ittu (short for ittupajaaq, an Inuktitut word for grandfather). He’s brave—enough to wrestle the grumpiest polar bear, if he ever needed to! He’s tall—enough to see over the tallest mountain tops. He’s generous—enough to walk through a blizzard to make sure others have delicious food to eat. And above all, he loves his grandkids, every single one of them—and there must be close to one hundred, by Maniq’s count at least!
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Series: Benny the Bananasaurus Rex Hardcover Sarabeth Holden 9781772274424 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 20, 2022

Benny loves bananas. He eats them morning, noon, and night. He even rides a bike with a yellow banana seat. In fact, Benny has a secret, he hopes one day he will turn into a banana! And if there is one thing Benny knows, it’s that with a little imagination anything is possible.
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Series: Niitu and Chips Hardcover Babah Kalluk 9781772274462 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 13, 2022

Niitu’s best friend is Chips. It doesn’t matter that Niitu is a kid and Chips is a seal, they spend every moment they can together. When Niitu and Chips head out for a day at the lake, being a seal ends up coming in very handy at the fishing hole!
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Series: Welcome, Dark Hardcover Charis St. Pierre 9781459831315 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 13, 2022

In this poetic picture book, young readers are invited to explore the sounds of nighttime and find comfort in them instead of fear. As a young child falls asleep, the night comes alive. Animals hide and leaves blow, seeds are spread and crops are watered, and the world wakes anew in the morning. Focusing on the necessity of nighttime, this beautiful book showcases the night, along with its sometimes scary sounds, through new eyes. Stunning illustrations from an award-winning illustrator complement each spread as the poetry balances the magic a... + Read More
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Series: A Wee Boo Hardcover Jessica Boyd 9781459827639 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 13, 2022

This heartwarming ghost story will make readers laugh out loud and sympathize with a ghost who is too cute to be scary. Wee Boo is a ghost who wants nothing more than to earn her haunting license like all the other accredited ghosts. The problem? She’s far too cute to scare anyone! She’s given one last chance, with extraordinarily low standards: Boo doesn’t need to make anyone scream or gasp or shudder, she just needs one “whoa” to earn her place as a certified ghost. But she's running out of chances and her final haunting is not going well—th... + Read More
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Series: I Hope Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459825932 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 13, 2022

Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Ho... + Read More
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Series: I Hope / nipakosêyimon Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459833258 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 13, 2022

Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Ho... + Read More
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Series: J’espère Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459831933 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 13, 2022

Message émouvant de l’autrice autochtone primée Monique Gray Smith au sujet de tous les espoirs que les adultes nourrissent pour les enfants de leur vie. Nous nourrissons pour nos jeunes des espoirs immenses. Nous voulons qu’ils et elles s’épanouissent et puissent profiter de toutes les expériences que la vie leur offre, mais nous tenons aussi à les protéger. Dans des mots simples, mais évocateurs, Monique Gray Smith nous communique un message touchant sur l’importance d’aimer nos enfants, d’en prendre soin et de faire ce qu’il y a de mieux pou... + Read More
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Series: We Sang You Home / kikî-kîwê-nikamôstamâtinân Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Hardcover Richard Van Camp 9781459836365 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 13, 2022

“A beautiful welcome and a thank you to the Indigenous child who brings joy into the parents’ lives.”—School Library Journal In this sweet and lyrical picture book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. Internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp teams up with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett for a second time to create a stunning book for young readers. A celebration of the bond between parent and child... + Read More
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Series: My Great Bear Rainforest Wolf Island Paperback Ian McAllister 9781459833678 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 13, 2022

"The story is really told by the big, bright pictures—which glow with the rhythms and beauties of this remote habitat...Enthralling fare for budding naturalists." —Kirkus Reviews The Great Bear Rainforest is a majestic place full of tall trees, huge bears and endless schools of salmon. Award-winning photographer and author Ian McAllister's luminous photographs illustrate the story of a lone wolf who swims to one of the small islands that dot the rainforest's coast. The island provides him with everything he needs—deer, salmon, fresh water—every... + Read More
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Series: The World Around Us On Our Nature Walk Our First Talk About Our Impact on the Environment Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459833685 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 13, 2022

A gentle introduction to the important topic of the environment. Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using age-appropriate language and tone will help children shape their understanding of the natural world and how they participate in protecting it. Dr. Roberts starts the discussion with the types of pollution and trash that children might notice on a nature walk or a trip to the beach, how they are caused and how to work to improve things in their own lives and communities. Th... + Read More
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Series: Pareils... ou presque Hardcover Marie-Claude Audet 9782764443309 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Aug 30, 2022

Aux yeux d’Olivier, son cousin Julien et lui sont très semblables! Ils ont le même âge, vont à l’école, aiment tous les deux l’éducation physique. Ils vivent à bonne distance l’un de l’autre, mais se retrouvent chaque Noël. Pourtant, leurs deux réalités sont bien différentes…
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Series: Cora et les Et-si Hardcover Emily Kilgore 9782764444764 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Aug 30, 2022

Cora s’inquiète pour tout et pour rien. C’est pourquoi les Et-si l’adorent. Ils s’accrochent à elle et lui soufflent à l’oreille tous les malheurs qui pourraient survenir – gros ou petits, absurdes ou terrifiants, plausibles ou invraisemblables. Alors qu’elle se prépare pour un récital de piano, les Et-si sont plus acharnés que jamais, et Cora est de plus en plus angoissée à l’idée de commettre une erreur pendant le concert. Arrivera-t-elle à remplacer ses pensées anxieuses par des pensées plus optimistes?
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Series: La Jardinière des océans Hardcover Sarah Lalonde 9782764446294 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Aug 30, 2022

Depuis toute petite, Gallia, fille de pirate, préfère jardiner que plutôt manier l’épée! Et ce, au grand désespoir de son papa batailleur. Mais quand les Barbares-à-barbe se présentent sur le pont et menacent ses plantations, Gallia devient soudainement l’opposante la plus redoutable… à sa façon! Peut-on remporter une bataille sans faire de perdants? Pour Gallia, qui aime faire les choses autrement, tout est possible.
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Series: Little You / kiya kâ-apisîsisiyan Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Hardcover Richard Van Camp 9781459835931 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Aug 16, 2022

★ "Van Camp composes a lyrical ode to a newborn child, which is matched in its loveliness by Flett's exquisite, collage-like images of a young one with his or her parents.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of Welcome Song for Baby and We Sang You Home, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender book that honors the child in everyone. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to al... + Read More
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Series: Tú me sostienes Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459835269 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Aug 16, 2022

Alentar a los niños a ofrecerse amor y apoyo entre ellos y a tener en cuenta su bienestar mutuo en sus acciones cotidianas. Asesora, conferencista internacional y autora premiada, Monique Gray Smith escribió Tú me sostienes para fomentar el diálogo entre los jóvenes, sus cuidadores y sus educadores sobre la reconciliación y la importancia de las conexiones que fraguan los niños entre ellos. Con ilustraciones vibrantes de la renombrada artista Danielle Daniel, este es un libro fundacional sobre construir relaciones, promover la empatía y alenta... + Read More
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Series: Just Bea Hardcover Kari-Lynn Winters 9781926890326 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Jun 30, 2022

Noisy, disruptive, and unruly—younger sisters can be more than annoying at times. When you’re in a hurry, they can be as slow as sloths. And when you build an extra tall tower of blocks, they knock it down, mischievous as mice. In this playful picture book, the narrator, who is both practical and reserved, struggles with the rowdy antics of her younger sister. Beatrice never, ever, ever listens and marches to the beat of her own drum. It isn’t until the big sister wishes Bea away that she realizes life just isn’t the same without her.
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Series: Be a Good Ancestor Hardcover Leona Prince 9781459831407 $21.95 Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 17, 2022

Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors. Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future genera... + Read More
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Series: Charlotte Diamond's Animal Friends A Collection of Songs Hardcover Charlotte Diamond 9781459828940 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 17, 2022

Award-winning singer and songwriter Charlotte Diamond brings you her very first picture-book song collection! This book will captivate children, parents, grandparents, teachers and educators already familiar with Charlotte’s songs and delight a whole new generation of readers entertained by the rhythm and whimsy of her lyrics. Throughout her career of over 35 years, songs like “Octopus (Slippery Fish)” and “Dicky Dinosaur” have become daily requests in schools and daycares around the world. Opening and closing with personal remarks from Charlot... + Read More
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Series: Sitting Shiva Hardcover Erin Silver 9781459827721 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 17, 2022

A little girl grieves the loss of her mother, but she can’t grieve alone. When her friends and family arrive at her house to sit shiva, laden with cakes and stories, she refuses to come downstairs. But the laughter and memories gradually bring her into the fold, where she is comforted by her community. By the end of the book, she feels stronger and more nourished, and she understands the beautiful tradition. Then, when sees her father sitting alone, she is able to comfort him in his time of need. Sitting Shiva is a beautiful, heartfelt story ab... + Read More
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Series: Little Pine Cone Wildfires and the Natural World Hardcover Johanna Wagstaffe 9781459828308 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 May 17, 2022

Jacky notices that the climate is changing and the summers are becoming hotter and drier... Little Jacky is a Jack pine cone who loves living in the woods with all of her animal friends. When a fire breaks out in her forest, all her friends run to safety and the firefighters battle the flames. The fire threatens to get too close to a neighboring village and Jacky watches as the people who live there, and the fire crew, take measures to make sure everyone is safe. While the village is protected from the fire, Little Jacky is scorched by the flam... + Read More
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Series: The World Around Us On the Internet Our First Talk About Online Safety Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459833661 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 May 17, 2022

Introduce children to the basics of online safety in a story-based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with social media, Dr. Roberts takes readers through several common scenarios around parental supervision, online bullying and anonymity. She also includes examples of people who use the internet to make the world a better place. On the Internet addresses common safety concerns in a child-centered way and offers e... + Read More
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Series: The Moon is a Silver Pond, The Sun is a Peach A Flippable Book Combined volume Hardcover Sara Cassidy 9781459832251 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 12, 2022

Reveling in metaphor, with two books in one, this flippable book encourages a magical leap of imagination and asks the reader to look at everyday objects from a different perspective. A young child skates, bakes and milks the cow while the moon wondrously transforms above. That moon is a silver pond when seen through the trees, and when they tend the cow, the moon is the milk at the bottom of the pail. Flip the book and join a young child walking along a country road into town to watch a parade. The sun takes the form of the yolk of an egg, a s... + Read More
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Series: Quiet, Please! Hardcover Russ Willms 9781459826021 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 12, 2022

Junior the giraffe is just looking for a nice quiet place to read his book. But there is one problem (actually, five problems): Junior’s brothers and sisters are the noisiest giraffes in the jungle! Whether it’s band practice, family singalongs or just really loud burping, Junior can’t escape the noise of his sonorous siblings! In an act of desperation, he finally discovers the one thing that will keep them quiet: reading his book out loud. Written and illustrated by award-winning author Russ Willms, Quiet, Please! is sure to become a favorite ... + Read More
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Series: The Three Bears and Goldilocks Hardcover Bee Waeland 9781459833852 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 12, 2022

What if Goldilocks was held accountable for her actions? In this graphic retelling of the fairy tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," author/illustrator Bee Waeland reimagines the story of a self-involved little girl who commits a crime and is arrested for breaking and entering. Having tracked deer poo into the Bear family’s house, broken a number of things, eaten all their porridge and fallen asleep in Baby Bear's bed, the family comes home and calls the authorities. Told without words, readers of all ages will delight in this hilarious and v... + Read More
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Series: Who's Looking? How Animals See the World Hardcover Carol Matas 9781459826762 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 12, 2022

★“In this delightfully original nonfiction picture book… the readable text offers understandable science, while the engaging illustrations promote careful investigation. A valuable addition to science and nature collections. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal, starred review How do animals see the world? It turns out, very differently. In this nonfiction picture book, a young girl and her baby sister's outdoor adventure (hiking through the forest, picnicking in the grass and swimming in the ocean) is overseen by the local fauna. The wa... + Read More
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Series: My Great Bear Rainforest The Seal Garden Paperback Ian McAllister 9781459833654 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Apr 12, 2022

When storms roar and orcas are on the prowl, it's the seal gardens of the Great Bear Sea that provide safety and shelter. Ian McAllister's glorious photographs reveal the beauty and mystery of this rarely seen place of refuge for sea lions, otters, a variety of seals and other sea mammals. This is the third title in the My Great Bear Rainforest series.
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Series: Just Enough Where Do Babies Come From? Our First Talk About Birth Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459831865 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 15, 2022

An engaging introduction for very young children to the basic facts of life in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and accessible. Research shows that children are learning about sex at an increasingly young age and often from undesirable sources. The Q&A format, with questions posed in the child’s voice and answers starting simply and becoming gradually more in-depth, allows the adult to guide the conversation to a natural and satisfying conclusion. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion. Child psychologist... + Read More
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Series: Just Enough What Happens When a Loved One Dies? Our First Talk About Death Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459831858 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 15, 2022

Whether children are experiencing grief and loss for the first time or simply curious, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about death. Using questions posed in a child’s voice and answers that start simply and become more in-depth, this book allows adults to guide the conversation to a natural and reassuring conclusion. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to empower parents/caregivers to start conversations with young ones ... + Read More
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Series: Journey of the Midnight Sun Hardcover Shazia Afzal 9781459827608 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 15, 2022

This is the true story of the journey of the Midnight Sun Mosque. In 2010 a Winnipeg-based charity raised funds to build and ship a mosque to Inuvik, one of the most northern towns in Canada’s Arctic. A small but growing Muslim community there had been using a cramped trailer for their services, but there just wasn't enough space. The mosque travelled over 4,000 kilometers on a journey fraught with poor weather, incomplete bridges, narrow roads, low traffic wires and a deadline to get on the last barge heading up the Mackenzie River before the ... + Read More
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Series: It’s Me, Henry! Hardcover Stéphanie Deslauriers 9781459830837 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 15, 2022

Henry marches to the beat of his own green thumb in this gentle picture book about a boy on the autism spectrum. Henry doesn't remember to raise his hand and he prefers to call plants by their proper Latin names, much to the frustration of his classmates. Most days, Henry doesn't notice how different he is from the other kids in his grade, but some days, he does. On those days, he finds refuge under the shade of the Salix babylonica (willow tree) or in the school counselor's office or at his very favorite place in the world: the local botanical... + Read More
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Series: Kunoichi Bunny Hardcover Sara Cassidy 9781459827806 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 15, 2022

The sun is out and the birds are chirping. It’s a beautiful day for Saya, her dad and her well-loved stuffed bunny, Kunoichi, to go to the park. On their way, Saya stealthily stops a fight by flinging her floppy four-legged ninja-bunny between two snarling cats. Later on, on the bus, Saya throws Kunoichi under the wheels of a child’s stroller, halting its dangerous roll toward the stairs. Dad doesn't notice as Saya uses Kunoichi to save the day time and time again on their outing and on the bus home, proving small actions can have a great impac... + Read More
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Series: Noodin's Perfect Day Paperback Ansley Simpson 9781999156251 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 01, 2022

When Noodin's perfect day is interrupted, they decide to strike out for adventure instead - spending the day with their human, animal, and tree cousins in the city. But will Noodin ever get the pancakes they're craving? Come along and find out!
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Series: The Light of You Paperback Trystan Reese 9781999156268 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 01, 2022

A new baby is joining the family, and the whole community joins in the celebrate! Bringing gifts to celebrate the baby with art, music, jokes, cuddles and delicious food, they also bring their love and support for the pregnant transgender dad who will give birth to the baby soon!
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Series: The Magic Shell Paperback Jillian Christmas 9781999156244 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 01, 2022

Have you ever wanted to understand where your family comes from and how you got this way? When Pigeon Pea has a million questions about their family, Auntie gives them the magic key to go back in time and across continents to meet, celebrate, and feast with their ancestors and orisha.
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Series: Olivia Wrapped in Vines Hardcover Maude Nepveu-Villeneuve 9781459831032 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Feb 15, 2022

★“Scenes are evocative and provide endless opportunities for discussion with young children. This book is ideal for all libraries as a non-threatening and productive story that can give hope to children who feel like Olivia.”—SLJ, starred review The world is a really big place for little kids. When Olivia starts to feel overwhelmed by her big feelings, she sprouts vines. They are thorny and twisty and make it impossible for Olivia to do the things she loves to do, like ride her bike or play with her friends. Plus, no one wants to come near a gi... + Read More
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Series: Comment repérer un artiste Hardcover Danielle Krysa 9782764444740 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Jan 25, 2022

C’est un livre très pratique pour savoir reconnaître un artiste. Tous les artistes sont différents, tout le monde peut-être un artiste, tout matériel peut être utilisé et chaque artiste a son style et sa manière. Bref, il y a des artistes partout. Mais attention à la brute des arts, celle qui demande “À quoi bon?” ou qui dit “Ce n’est pas parfait. Abandonne. Proposant même une liste de métier créatifs et des suggestions d’activités à faire à partir d’objets du quotidien, Comment repérer un artiste cherche à réveiller la part de créativité qui s... + Read More
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Series: Les ratés Hardcover Tania Baladi 9782764444108 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Jan 25, 2022

Simone a beaucoup de talent en dessin. Mais elle veut faire des dessins parfaits. Rien de moins. Auprès d’un artiste, elle apprend à faire confiance à son instinct et à regarder d’une nouvelle façon.
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Series: Las piedras mysteriosas Hardcover Enrique Pérez Díaz 9781926890104 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Jan 25, 2022

Kiki vive con su tío y su abuela desde que su papá zarpó en busca de una nueva vida. Un día, después de soñar con su papá, Kiki divisa a una misteriosa mujer de pelo largo y blanco en la playa a donde va todos los días. La dama le deja hermosas piedras de colores, que ofrecen a Kiki una nueva esperanza de que su papá regresará.
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Series: Boonoonoonous Hair Paperback Olive Senior 9781926890227 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Jan 25, 2022

In this vibrant and exquisitely illustrated picture book written by Commonwealth Prize–winning Jamaican Canadian Olive Senior, and with pictures by the acclaimed artist Laura James (the team that created Anna Carries Water), a young girl learns to love her difficult-to-manage voluminous and boonoonoonous hair.
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Series: The Dancing Trees English Edition Hardcover Masiana Kelly 9781772273694 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Nov 02, 2021

Thomas loves to tell stories. Big stories. Stories about how skilled he is on the land. But when one of his friends grows tired of his tall tales, Thomas has to prove how skilled he really is. Taking the challenge to spend a night alone in the forest, Thomas heads into the wilderness. The trees, who have heard his stories, watch him tear off their bark and litter as he goes. And so, while Thomas sleeps, they dance a dance that will leave Thomas with a very different kind of story to tell—if he can find his way home…
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Series: Lentil Soup Hardcover Carole Tremblay 9781459827011 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 12, 2021

Who knew a simple bowl of soup could be so interesting? When a younger brother decides his soup is too hot to eat, he starts peppering his older brother with questions: Where do lentils come from? What are those white things? Why is it called celery? One question leads to another and another and another, and the older brother answers them all with humor and dwindling patience. Through questions, jokes and riddles, we learn about lentils, tomatoes, salt, pepper and everything else we need to make a good lentil soup, including a recipe for reader... + Read More
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Series: Lucy fait du sport Lucy joue au soccer Paperback Lisa Bowes 9781459831698 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 12, 2021

Souhaitant s’initier à un sport d’été, Lucy et ses amis se rencontrent sur le terrain de soccer pour leur première partie à trois contre trois. Grâce à Nick l’entraîneur, Lucy et les autres membres de l’équipe des Bleus s’initient à quelques jeux et se préparent à affronter les Rouges.La série « Lucy fait du sport » est conçue pour encourager les enfants à être actifs, à faire du sport et à avoir des loisirs. Dans Lucy joue au soccer, Lucy découvre à quel point il est amusant de faire partie d’une équipe et apprend pourquoi le soccer est le spo... + Read More
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Series: Lucy hace deporte Lucy juega al fútbol Paperback Lisa Bowes 9781459831728 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 12, 2021

¡Con ganas de probar un deporte de verano, Lucy y sus amigos se reúnen en la pista de fútbol para su primer partido de tres contra tres! Gracias a Nick el entrenador, Lucy y el resto del Equipo Azul aprenden habilidades básicas mientras se preparan para competir contra el Equipo Rojo.La serie “Lucy hace deporte” está diseñado a incentivar a los niños a ser activos y participar en deportes y recreación. En Lucy juega fútbol, Lucy descubre lo divertido que es jugar como parte de un equipo y aprende por qué el fútbol es el deporte más popular del ... + Read More
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Series: Little Moar and the Moon English Edition Hardcover Roselynn Akulukjuk 9781772272994 $17.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 12, 2021

Moar has always loved autumn—playing outside with his friends, feeling the weather get colder—but there is one thing about autumn that really worries Moar. The moon. The days become shorter and the moon, with its creepy face and eerie smile, seems to be looking down on him before he can even get home from school! So, one day, Moar is determined to get home before the moon appears in the sky. But there are so many fun things to do on the way home, he may just run out of time!
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Series: The Bee English Edition Hardcover Becky Han 9781772273007 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 05, 2021

When the narrator of this fun and silly book is startled by the buzzing of a bee, she sets off on an adventure that sees her running from community to community, trying to lose her buzzing companion. When she has run clear across Nunavut, she finally realizes that perhaps this little bee isn’t such a fearsome foe after all!
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Series: Bailey the Bat and the Tangled Moose Hardcover Grant Lawrence 9781459827295 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 14, 2021

Defying Mama Bat’s orders, Bailey sneaks out of their hollow tree to follow a mournful cry coming from somewhere deep in the forest. The sun is up and it's time for bed, but Bailey the Bat just can't sleep! Bailey discovers a young bull moose tangled up in an old fence. On one side of the fence, hunters roam. On the other side, a wolf pack is hunting. Both parties are looking for an easy dinner. Can a tiny brown bat save a big tangled moose? A debut picture book from award-winning radio host and journalist Grant Lawrence, Bailey the Bat and the... + Read More
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Series: Charlie la chauve-souris et l’orignal mal pris Hardcover Grant Lawrence 9781459831902 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 14, 2021

Le soleil s’est levé et il est temps de se coucher, mais Charlie la chauve-souris n’arrive pas à fermer l’œil! Elle entend un cri plaintif provenant de la forêt et, désobéissant à sa maman, elle se glisse à l’extérieur de l’arbre creux et s’envole pour en trouver la provenance. Charlie découvre un jeune orignal empêtré dans un câble attaché à une vieille clôture. D’un côté rôdent des chasseurs et de l’autre, une meute de loups. Tous cherchent une proie à manger. Est-ce qu’une toute petite chauve-souris brune parviendra à sauver un gros orignal ... + Read More
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Series: A Plan for Pops Paperback Heather Smith 9781459832237 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 14, 2021

"A positive and realistic representation of both a wheelchair user and an elderly, interracial gay male couple." —Kirkus Reviews "A beautiful and uplifting book." —School Library Journal Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in hand, like a chain of paper dolls. Grandad reads books about science and design, Pops listens to rock and roll, and Lou bounces from lap to lap. But everything changes one Saturday. Pops has a fall. That night there is terrible news: Pops will need to use a wheelchair, not just ... + Read More