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Series: Orca Think Alone Together A Curious Exploration of Loneliness Hardcover Petti Fong 9781459837232 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 12, 2024

The world is facing an epidemic of loneliness. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us new words, like isolation, quarantine and social distancing. In places like the UK and Japan, governments have appointed ministers of loneliness to examine the problem and find ways to help their citizens. What does it mean to be lonely, and what can we do about it? Alone Together explores what superheroes can teach us about being alone, the ways kids have survived on their own and how activists in the civil rights movement took a stand against loneliness. Discover w... + Read More
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Morane adoooore parler! Paperback Emilie Ouellette 9782764449608 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Jan 16, 2024

— Morane, tu parles dans ton sommeil, ma belle. — Mais non papa… je dormais même pas ! Je ne peux pas m’endormir tant que je n’ai pas dit tout ce qu’il y a dans ma tête. Et des choses à dire, j’en ai beaucoup, tout le temps ! Morane adoooore parler, mais ça lui cause souvent des problèmes. Lorsque la classe accueille madame Dayani, une nouvelle enseignante, Morane travaille fort pour que tout se passe bien, mais elle n’aurait jamais pu imaginer ce que madame Dayani allait lui proposer. Sa vie ne sera plus jamais la même !
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Le Hibou de Tanna Hardcover Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley 9782764449585 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 10, 2023

Je vais vous parler un peu de mon hibou. En vérité, ce n’était pas «mon» hibou. Je ne crois pas qu’une personne puisse posséder un animal. Ou une partie de la terre. Ou quoi que ce soit, en fait. On ne peut que créer des liens entre ces choses. Ou apprendre à aider, à se sentir concerné. Je me demande si c’est ce que mon père voulait que j’apprenne...
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Les Galettes de grand-maman Hardcover Emilie Plank 9782764449103 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 10, 2023

Lena la petite louve adore les galettes de sa grand-maman. Elles ont le goût de son pays, qu’elle a dû laisser derrière elle. Sur sa nouvelle terre d’accueil, Lena doit tout recommencer. Elle est confrontée aux préjugés et doit combattre l'ignorance.
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Series: Coast Salish Tales Otter Doesn’t Know Hardcover Andrea Fritz 9781459836211 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 12, 2023

Indigenous artist and storyteller Andrea Fritz tells a tale of a salmon and a sea otter who learn it's ok to say "I don't know" and to ask for help. Thuqi’ the sockeye salmon knows it’s time to spawn, but she is lost in the Salish Sea and doesn't know the way to Sta'lo’, the river. When she asks Tumus the sea otter for help, he doesn’t exactly know either, and he dismisses her questions. But when Tumus becomes lost in some weeds, Thuqi’ shows him that it’s okay not to know something—you can still find a way to help a friend in need. In this ori... + Read More
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The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale Paperback Heather Smith 9781459836037 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 12, 2023

Two years after the death of his mother, Ewan's father was swept away by a magical cloud. Now Ewan lives with his little sister, Flora, his Grumple and his mischievous cat, Kipper. But something about his father's disappearance has never felt right to Ewan. He is certain his father wouldn't leave willingly. When he meets Mr. So-and-So, the owner of the mysterious Notion Shop, he is inspired to take destiny into his own hands. With his grandfather’s most reliable horse, the normally timid Ewan sets off from his home in Bucket Cove on a journey t... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents Big Winner Paperback Sylvia Taekema 9781459834064 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 11, 2023

Fourteen-year-old Skye Richardson had to leave her home, school and friends when she and her mom moved across the country to a small town on the East Coast. She’s not happy about it. Then she gets a part-time job at a local coffee shop and meets Digby Jones. Digby lives in a group home. He loves Ping-Pong and watching his favorite TV shows. He likes things done in a certain way. One day, Digby tells Skye he has the winning million-dollar lottery ticket everyone in town has been talking about. At first, all Skye can think about is how she’d lov... + Read More
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The Secret Pocket Hardcover Peggy Janicki 9781459833722 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Apr 11, 2023

★“Captures the sympathy of readers and holds their attention...An age-appropriate telling by an Indigenous creative team of a tragic historical period.”—School Library Journal, starred review The true story of how Indigenous girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide food and survive. Mary was four years old when she was first taken away to the Lejac Indian Residential School. It was far away from her home and family. Always hungry and cold, there was little comfort for young Mary. Speaking Dakelh was forbidd... + Read More
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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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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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Elliot Jelly-Legs and the Bobblehead Miracle Paperback Yolanda Ridge 9781459833791 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

Is a magical Carey Price bobblehead the key to Elliot's success on the ice? Eleven-year-old Elliot loves hockey and finally convinces his parents to sign him up. There’s just one problem: he can barely skate. But he is determined. He practices every chance he gets and even takes extra lessons. He is still miles behind the rest of his teammates in terms of skills and speed, though. So when the goalie gets injured, Elliot surprises everyone by offering to take his place. He figures his “jelly-legs” won’t be quite so obvious in net. He is wrong. T... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents I Got You Babe Paperback Paul Coccia 9781459834705 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

This year’s fun fair will have a Pride Carnival theme and twelve-year-old Mac couldn’t be more excited. Mac convinces his best friend, Amy, to do a Sonny and Cher drag number. He has their outfits all planned out, right down to the bellbottoms and fur vests. And he wants their performance to be perfect too so he pushes Amy to rehearse every day. Every step, every wave of the hand, every lyric has to be spot on. But Amy has had enough—the day before the event, she reveals that she never wanted to be Sonny. Why can’t she be Cher? Mac refuses to ... + Read More
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My Promise Board book Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459832053 $10.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Oct 18, 2022

A stunning board book that shows little ones they will be loved unconditionally and empowers parents and caregivers to raise well-rounded, resilient individuals. With a simple message, Dr. Roberts aims to strengthen the parent-child bond and support families in becoming effective problem solvers. Each stanza in this beautifully illustrated board book presents a key parenting element/piece: start early, stay current, build resilience, nurture relationships, reduce stigma and prejudice, learn smart boundaries and offer unconditional love. These e... + Read More
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Weird Rules to Follow Paperback Kim Spencer 9781459835580 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 18, 2022

★“Readers will be left with a rich image of Mia’s world and the family and people that surround her as well as a strong sense of how culture and class impact people’s experiences. A touching exploration of identity and culture.”—Kirkus Reviews Mia knows her family is very different than her best friend's. In the 1980s, the coastal fishing town of Prince Rupert is booming. There is plenty of sockeye salmon in the nearby ocean, which means the fishermen are happy and there is plenty of work at the cannery. Eleven-year-old Mia and her best friend,... + Read More
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AWOL Paperback Marla Lesage 9781459828391 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 18, 2022

A moving graphic novel, AWOL explores the realities of PTSD from a kid's perspective. The book includes an author's note and kid-friendly mental health resources. As a military child, eleven-year-old Leah moves...a lot. But this summer she will be the one left behind when her best friend’s family is reassigned. To make matters worse, her mother will be away for training, leaving Leah at home with her father, who has just returned from deployment. When a new girl moves into her neighborhood, Leah must navigate the ups and downs of making a new f... + Read More
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Kindness Is a Golden Heart Board book Jessica Kluthe 9781459832855 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Sep 13, 2022

This poetic board book full of metaphor is a how-to on treating others with kindness. From sunrise to sunset, a young child has opportunities to demonstrate kindness—to their parent, their pet and themself—and to receive kindness as well. Written in metaphor with gentle rhymes and hinging on familiar words, Kindness Is a Golden Heart shows young readers how to use their "golden heart" by guiding them through many ways to be kind.
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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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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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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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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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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: Orca Echoes Jordan and Max, Field Trip! Paperback Suzanne Sutherland 9781459831995 $7.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 13, 2022

It’s everyone’s favorite day of winter semester: the class field trip to the museum! Jordan is excited to see the mummies and Max can’t wait for his first trip to the big city without his big sisters watching over him. But when Jordan gets distracted by an extraordinary costume display and Max flies off to the depths of the Bat Cave, the group carries on to lunch without them. Before the two friends know it, their class has left the museum and they’re all alone downtown! Jordan knows they should find their classmates, but it’s hard to do the ... + Read More
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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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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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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: Orca Currents The Book of Elsie Paperback Joanne Levy 9781459834248 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 16, 2022

Elsie Rose-Miller loves celebrating the Purim holiday and can't wait for the annual costume party at her local synagogue. Elsie plans to dress up as the fierce and smart Queen Esther, who saved all the Jewish people. But when financial hardship and a terrible incident of hate-inspired vandalism threaten not only the party but the synagogue too, Elsie, like Queen Esther, takes action to bring her entire community—Jewish and non-Jewish alike—together.
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Series: Orca Currents en Français Vive le poulet! Paperback Mahtab Narsimhan 9781459833227 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 16, 2022

Shivani a quitté Mumbai il y a quelques mois à peine… Mais elle ne se sent plus vraiment comme une étrangère. Elle aime sa nouvelle école et elle a enfin une amie. Par contre, quand sa mère se propose pour cuisiner pour la fête-bénéfice annuelle de l’école, Shivani est sûre qu’elle deviendra la risée de tout le monde. Qu’est-ce qui arrivera si sa mère décide de préparer un de ses « plats qui puent » ? Shivani adore la cuisine indienne, mais pas question d’en manger devant ses amis. Dès son entrée dans le gymnase le jour de la fête de l’école,... + Read More
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Be a Good Ancestor Hardcover Leona Prince 9781459831407 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION 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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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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Naked Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia Paperback Myriam Daguzan Bernier 9781459831018 $29.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 May 17, 2022

★ “What makes this sex-ed title stand out is the up-to-the-minute dialogue around age-old concerns combined with discussions about broader concepts…Gariépy’s radiant, curvy, stylized digital graphics are a perfect fit for the body-positive text…Non-judgemental, trustworthy, and savvy, Bernier is the counsellor we all wished we had access to in high school.”—Quill & Quire, starred review From A to Z, Naked: Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia is an inclusive guide to sexuality for teens. The 150 entries cover key ideas about identity, relations... + Read More
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What World is Left 2nd edition Paperback Monique Polak 9781459833036 $15.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 May 17, 2022

★ “Heartbreaking. An important addition to the Holocaust curriculum.”—Booklist, starred review A pampered child used to having her own way, Anneke Van Raalte lives outside Amsterdam, where her father is a cartoonist for an Amsterdam newspaper. Though Anneke's family is Jewish, her religion means little to her. Anneke's life changes in 1942 when the Nazis invade Holland and she and her family are deported to Theresienstadt, a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. Not only are conditions in the camp appalling, but the camp is the site of an elabo... + Read More
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The Witness Blanket Truth, Art and Reconciliation Hardcover Carey Newman 9781459836129 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 19, 2022

For more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. Artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket to make sure that history is never forgotten. The Blanket is a living work of art—a collection of hundreds of objects from those schools. It includes everything from photos, bricks, hockey skates, graduation certificates, dolls and piano keys to braids of hair. Behind every piece is a story. And behind every story is a residential school Survivor, including Carey'... + Read More
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Give Me a Snickle! Board book Alisha Sevigny 9781459828704 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Apr 12, 2022

★ “The rhyming cadence makes this title a great one for baby story times and one-on-one readings...A first purchase for all libraries, and not limited to the conventional board book audience.”—School Library Journal, starred review A hug and a giggle? Who doesn’t love a good higgle!? This delightfully playful board book will have readers of all ages chuckling as they read fabricated words of affection. A tickle plus a snuggle makes for a tuggle while a snickle and a higgle gets you a sniggle. Accented by adorable photos of beaming babies, this ... + Read More
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I Make Space Board book Sara Cassidy 9781459832022 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Apr 12, 2022

This uniquely illustrated board book follows a young bunny through their day while they make space for themselves and others, delivering a straightforward but impactful message about boundaries and consent. Inspired by the idea of teaching very young children how to maintain social distance, I Make Space evolved into a way of demonstrating the concept of personal space and how to recognize their own needs and the needs of others—because everyone needs space sometimes, even the people that love us the most. Written by award-winning author Sara C... + Read More
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Series: Orca Echoes Bear in the Family Paperback Eric Walters 9781459832978 $7.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Apr 12, 2022

★“A profound, realistic story of a multiracial family...This brilliantly written tale is a lovely introduction to the important topics of wildfires and animal sanctuaries for young readers. Great for animal lovers and children curious about nature.”—School Library Journal, starred review On returning to their home after a massive wildfire, nine-year-old Jasmin and her seven-year-old brother, Hunter, thought the biggest surprise would be whether their fire-resistant house had survived. Jasmin and Hunter did not expect to find an orphaned bear c... + Read More
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On the Line Paperback Paul Coccia 9781459827134 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 15, 2022

Thirteen-year-old basketball star Jordan Ryker feels like his life is falling apart. All Jordie wanted was for his parents to stop fighting. Soon, he gets his wish. His parents separate and then his dad announces he’s gay. Shocked, Jordie struggles with how to process all this. His dad taught him everything he knows about basketball, and there’s an important championship game coming up. He needs him more than ever. But Jordie feels like his dad has abandoned his family. He doesn’t want anything to do with him now and he definitely doesn't want ... + 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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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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It's A Hit! Paperback Arin Cole Barth 9781999156299 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 01, 2022

Wil never expected to end up at baseball camp instead of his beloved theater camp with all his nerdy friends. When he came out as trans, his well-meaning father was so excited to share his own boyhood love of baseball that Wil didn’t have the heart to say no. Taylor looks forward to camp every summer, eager to get on the pitching mound and be immersed in his favorite sport. He feels a disconnect between his flamboyant, queer family and the sporty community he thrives in. During camp, Wil and Taylor connect over family, growing up, and geeking o... + Read More
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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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Calm Board book Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459830974 $10.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Feb 15, 2022

"When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not to join their chaos." —L.R. Knost This soothing board book by child psychologist, professor and author Dr. Jillian Roberts was written to remind us that the little people in our lives need us to be their calm. To recognize their big feelings, teach them how to honor them and let them go. A valuable tool to help young ones learn to co-regulate, Calm is just as much for babies as it is the adults in their lives.
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Series: The World Around Us Under Our Clothes Our First Talk About Our Bodies Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459833395 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 15, 2022

This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool. Modesty, privacy and boundaries are discussed, along with how self-image is formed and how some people are more sensitive than others—sometimes at different stages in their lives. Relevant themes around body shaming, body positivity and self-esteem building are explored, with a final call to action empow... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Shelter Homelessness in Our Community Hardcover Lois Peterson 9781459825536 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 12, 2021

★ “An outstanding, sophisticated introduction to a complex topic, this book encourages readers to prioritize kindness towards and dignity for people experiencing homelessness. Recommended as a first purchase.”—School Library Journal, starred review There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get a... + Read More
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Sorry For Your Loss Paperback Joanne Levy 9781459827073 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 12, 2021

★ “A heartfelt and expertly written tale of loss, family, and friendship that will have readers blinking back their tears…Beautiful and sincere.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Evie Walman is not obsessed with death. She does think about it a lot, though, but only because her family runs a Jewish funeral home. At twelve, Evie already knows she’s going to be a funeral director when she grows up. So what if the kids at school call her “corpse girl” and say she smells like death? They’re just mean and don’t get how important it is to have someone ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think What Animals Want The Five Freedoms in Action Hardcover Jacqueline Pearce 9781459825659 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 12, 2021

All animals need food, water and shelter. But what about their social and emotional needs? Modern science tells us that animals experience a wide range of emotions—from fear and anxiety to friendship and happiness. What Animals Want is an animal-care book with a difference. It introduces young readers to the Five Freedoms and helps them think about their pets’ physical and emotional needs, providing a framework for thinking about the welfare of all animals in human care, including farm, exotic and wild animals. Author Jacqueline Pearce wrote th... + Read More
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A Plan for Pops Paperback Heather Smith 9781459832237 $14.95 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
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Series: Orca Echoes Ruff Day Charlie's Rules #2 Paperback Sigmund Brouwer 9781459825895 $7.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 14, 2021

Is a puppy more important than a science project? Charlie knows how to make his group science project an organized success. But his best friend, Amy, would rather it be fun and gross. And their other partner, Jenna, is too worried about why her puppy keeps attacking her mom to think about their project at all. Charlie and Amy want to help Jenna, but what they don’t realize is that the puppy isn’t trying to hurt anyone: he’s trying to save someone! Can the kids figure out what he’s trying to tell them before it’s too late and will Charlie ever g... + Read More
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When I Feel Easy Yoga for Big Feelings Hardcover Kathy Beliveau 9781459825840 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 14, 2021

Sometimes I feel angry, so I become the sea. I breathe in deep an ocean breath and breathe out peacefully. We may not be able to help the overwhelming feelings, but we can learn tools to help us regulate them. Practicing yoga can increase our ability to accept and mindfully manage our emotions. Yoga is known to have a positive physiological effect on practitioners of all ages and abilities. When I Feel: Easy Yoga for Big Feelings offers effective yoga poses and breathing practices that help children embrace healthy ways of acknowledging their... + Read More
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Sur le toit du monde Paperback Lucie Bergeron 9782764435564 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Aug 24, 2021

Tom rêve de l’Everest, la plus haute montagne au monde, mais à l’école, aucun livre n’en parle. Personne ne sait combien il y fait froid, combien il faut du courage pour l’escalader. Sauf Madeleine, une drôle de fille. Elle a les cheveux très courts et elle a été malade. Très malade. Madeleine connaît l’Everest, et Tom se demande bien pourquoi. À sa manière, elle sait gravir de hautes montagnes.
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Growing Up Trans In Our Own Words Paperback Dr. Lindsay Herriot M ed, PhD 9781459831377 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 17, 2021

What does it mean to be young and transgender today? Growing Up Trans shares stories, essays, art and poetry created by trans youth aged 11 to 18. In their own words, the works illustrate the trans experience through childhood, family and daily life, school, their bodies and mental health. Together the collection is a story of the challenges, big and small, of being a young trans person. At the same time, it’s a toolkit for all young people, transgender or not, about what understanding, acceptance and support for the trans community looks like.... + Read More
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Tu es là pour moi Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459826656 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 11, 2021

Cet album aux illustrations vibrantes de la célèbre artiste Danielle Daniel encourage les enfants à manifester leur affection, à se soutenir mutuellement et à tenir compte du bien-être des autres dans leur quotidien.Monique Gray Smith, qui est une experte-conseil, conférencière d’envergure internationale et autrice primée, a écrit Tu es là pour moi afin de favoriser le dialogue entre les enfants et les autres jeunes, les professionnels de la santé qu’ils côtoient et leurs enseignants au sujet de la Réconciliation et de l’importance des liens qu... + Read More
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You Hold Me Up / Gimanaadenim Dual Language (English & Anishnaabemowin) Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459827196 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 11, 2021

Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with others. With vibrant illustrations from celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, this is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging resp... + Read More
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My Heart Fills With Happiness / Nijiikendam Dual language (English & Anishinaabemowin) Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459825390 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 11, 2021

★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures." — Publishers Weekly, starred review The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Monique ... + Read More
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Munro vs. the Coyote Paperback Darren Groth 9781459823853 $14.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 May 11, 2021

Since the sudden death of his younger sister, Evie, sixteen-year-old Munro Maddux has been having flashbacks and anger-management issues. He has a constant ache in his right hand. And there's a taunting, barking, biting voice he calls "the Coyote." Munro knows a six-month student exchange will not be the stuff of teenage dreams, but in Brisbane, he intends to move beyond his troubled past. It is there, at an assisted-living residence called Fair Go Community Village, that Munro discovers the Coyote can be silenced. Munro volunteers as a "Living... + Read More
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Nye, Sand and Stones Hardcover Bree Galbraith 9781459820326 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 13, 2021

Somewhere off the coast and around the corner there are two islands. One island is made mostly of stones and the other mainly of sand, and that’s where the problem began. Young Nye doesn’t understand why the people on her Island of Sand work so hard to build beautiful sandcastles every day if they are destined to be ruined by the stones catapulted over by the people of the Island of Stones every evening. When she asks “Why?” all she ever hears in response is “Because.” As years go by, Nye realizes that the Because is starting to make sense to h... + Read More
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Nye de l’île de Sable Hardcover Bree Galbraith 9781459824720 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 13, 2021

Quelque part au large, mais pas trop loin, se trouvent deux îles. Une est en grande partie faite de pierres tandis que l’autre est couverte de sable. C’est là que les problèmes commencent.La petite Nye ne comprend pas pourquoi les habitants de son île de Sable s’acharnent à construire jour après jour de beaux châteaux de sable qui sont détruits tous les soirs par les habitants de l’île de Roche qui y catapultent des pierres. Quand elle demande pourquoi, on lui répond toujours : « C’est comme ça, c’est tout. »Au fil des ans, Nye se rend compte q... + Read More
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The Sun Will Come Out Paperback Joanne Levy 9781459825871 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 13, 2021

The Sun Will Come Out is a funny and heartwarming account of a shy girl’s first summer away from home, where she learns she really can do anything and that silver linings can be found just about anywhere. Twelve-year-old Bea Gelman and her best friend Frankie are planning the BEST SUMMER EVER at Camp Shalom—a sleep-away camp. But at the last minute, Frankie bows out, leaving painfully shy Bea on her own. Just talking to strangers causes Bea to break out into ugly, blotchy hives. As if the hives weren't bad enough, Bea gets pranked by a couple o... + Read More
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My Heart Fills With Happiness / sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459831872 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 13, 2021

★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures." — Publishers Weekly, starred review The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Monique ... + Read More
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Series: Accidental Series How to Become an Accidental Activist Hardcover Elizabeth MacLeod 9781459826113 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 13, 2021

Just Get Started! Be Unstoppable! Dream Big! How to Become an Accidental Activist profiles almost 100 activists from around the world, including change-makers like Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger and Lilly Singh. This book shows us how ordinary people have persevered throughout history to do extraordinary things to help themselves and others. These activists come from many different backgrounds and a drives to take action. They work for human rights, to help the environment, to preserve historic buildings and more. This book will inspire young read... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Finding Home The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees Hardcover Jen Sookfong Lee 9781459818996 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 16, 2021

What drives people to search for new homes? From war zones to politics, there are many reasons why people have always searched for a place to call home. In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security and happiness. Author Jen Sookfong Lee shares her personal experience of growing up as the child ... + Read More