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1.
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
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 Endlings pays homage to some of the more well-known endlings of the past century with rhyming stanzas that accompany watercolor illustrations and factual descriptions of each animal, along with the circumstances that led to their species' extinction. Together, these portraits of anima...
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2.
Series:
Weird Rules to Follow
Paperback
Kim Spencer
9781459835580
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Oct 18, 2022
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, Lara, have known each other since kindergarten. Like most tweens, they like to hang out and compare notes on their crushes and dream about their futures. But even though they both live in the same cul-de-sac, Mia’s life is very different from ...
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3.
Series: Orca Think
Superpower?
The Wearable-Tech Revolution
Hardcover
Elaine Kachala
9781459828278
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Oct 18, 2022
Super strength, super hearing, super vision and super connection. Wearable technology may soon give humans super powers. Imagine being able to run without getting tired. Or travel to the moon to observe Earth for science class. The technologies that could make these things possible are mixing into our lives faster than we realize. The stakes are high. In Superpowers: The Wearable-Tech Revolution, young readers will discover how technological innovation can help people survive and thrive, but the book also asks readers to question whether it sh...
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4.
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...
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5.
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 ...
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6.
Series: Orca Timeline
Why Humans Build Up
The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers
Hardcover
Gregor Craigie
9781459821880
$29.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 13, 2022
Why did they build it so high? People have been constructing tall buildings for thousands of years, for many different reasons. Castle walls kept people safe. Utility towers transmit TV and cell-phone signals. Observatories give people a bird’s-eye view of the world. Beautiful buildings stand out in the crowd. Skyscrapers provide housing for a lot of people. There are some good reasons for building up, and a few bad ones as well. With a growing global population, we will need more and more space to live, learn and work in. But what does that m...
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7.
Series:
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...
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8.
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...
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9.
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...
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10.
Series: Orca Footprints
Rush Hour
Navigating Our Global Traffic Jam
Hardcover
Erin Silver
9781459827752
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
May 17, 2022
Traffic. It's not only frustrating, it's hurting the planet. Emissions from cars, buses, trucks and planes are one of the leading causes of pollution in North America. Today there are more cars clogging the roads than ever before. In Rush Hour, learn how traffic got so bad and some of the innovative ways it's being managed around the world. Discover what technological advances like talking cars and electric buses will mean for the future of traffic. Even though they can't drive yet, kids need to take control of the wheel. From walking to school...
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11.
Series:
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...
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12.
Series:
Managing Student Behavior
How to identify, understand, and defuse challenging classroom situations
Paperback
Marsha Costello
9781551383552
$28.95
EDUCATION
Apr 20, 2022
Managing Student Behavior provides an in-depth understanding of student behavior, including identifying factors that trigger and maintain negative, disruptive actions and attitudes. It provides an overview of appropriate reinforcement, which is fundamental in making positive behavior changes, and highlights many effective, evidence-based strategies that support permanent change. Real-life examples and anecdotes throughout the book illustrate a variety of classroom challenges, as well as strategies used to support positive change in each scenari...
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13.
Series:
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...
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14.
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 ...
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15.
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...
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16.
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...
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17.
Series:
On the Line
Paperback
Eric Walters
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 ...
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18.
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 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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20.
Series:
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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21.
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...
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22.
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...
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23.
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:
Sorry For Your Loss
Paperback
Joanne Levy
9781459827073
$10.95
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 ...
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25.
Series: Teen Astronauts
Houston, Is There A Problem?
Teen Astronauts #1
Paperback
Eric Walters
9781459828735
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 14, 2021
Thirteen-year-old Houston Williams is smart. Very smart. So no one is surprised when he earns a scholarship to attend a prestigious NASA space camp. At the training facility he immediately bonds with his new team, including a girl named Teal. He also clashes with a girl on a rival team named Ashley, who matches or beats him in every exercise. The three of them impress the directors so much they are invited to join a top-secret research project that studies how space travel affects people of different ages. But only two of them will actually be ...
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26.
Series:
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...
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27.
Series:
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....
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28.
Series: Orca Soundings
Sink or Swim
Paperback
Tash McAdam
9781459828513
$10.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Aug 17, 2021
Bruised and battling hypothermia, Bass and Rosie must seek shelter and work together to survive until they can be rescued. If they can be rescued. Sixteen-year-old shy, socially awkward trans teen Bass reluctantly skips school and goes on a boat trip with his adventure-seeking girlfriend, Rosie. When a sudden storm smashes their boat on a rocky shore off a deserted island, Bass and Rosie struggle to make it to safety. After a horrible night, Rosie, an experienced climber, decides to scale a steep cliff to find help. She falls and injures hersel...
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29.
Series:
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 ...
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30.
Series:
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...
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31.
Series:
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...
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32.
Series:
Leopold's Leotard
Hardcover
Rhiannon Wallace
9781459825963
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Apr 13, 2021
Leopold loves to dance! He dances everywhere he goes. When his dance teacher announces the year-end recital, Leopold hopes he will get to be a graceful bird. Alas, no such luck. Miss Linda says the dancers are going to be bees. But Leopold doesn’t want to be a buzzing little bee. He wants to be tall and elegant like an ostrich! When the big night comes around, the combination of stage fright and an uncomfortable costume are too much for Leopold. Will he find a way to overcome his fear and disappointment to show off his passion for dance?
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Series:
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 ...
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Series:
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...
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35.
Series:
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...
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36.
Series:
The Sun Will Come Out
Paperback
Joanne Levy
9781459825871
$10.95
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...
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37.
Series:
Riley Can't Stop Crying
Hardcover
Stéphanie Boulay
9781459826380
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 16, 2021
? “Insightfully emotional…A poignant, purposeful depiction of a family learning to recognize, confront, and heal internal struggles with self-love and self-worth. Children in need of encouragement will find comforting revelations about the value of individuality.”—School Library Journal, starred review Riley is inconsolable. He can’t stop crying and nothing is making him feel better. His sister, Regina, tries her best to help him figure out what’s wrong, but four-year-old Riley isn't sure. It’s not his tummy, or his head, or the monster...
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38.
Series:
We Wear Masks
Hardcover
Marla Lesage
9781459828797
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Nov 24, 2020
We Wear Masks is a fun tool to help children make sense of this new reality and make wearing masks less scary and more relatable. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children have been introduced to wearing face masks and seeing others in masks. Author and illustrator Marla Lesage normalizes mask-wearing by introducing young readers to artists, ranchers, pilots, welders, scientists and many more people who already wear masks in their day-to-day lives. This delightful, rhyming picture book will help explain to children why wearing a mask is impor...
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39.
Series:
What Does a Caterpillar Do?
Paperback
David McArthur
9798650706632
$9.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 01, 2020
The world around us is full of millions and millions of often underappreciated but amazingly fantastic bugs. From the tiny ant to the big, beautiful butterfly, each has its own unique characteristics that allow it to thrive in its environment. What Does a Caterpillar Do? shows children some of these bugs through the eyes of a cheeky caterpillar as they learn about what makes the insects so different.Featuring bright and beautiful illustrations from Lucy Rogers, What Does A Caterpillar Do? takes us on a wonderful journey through nature to meet ...
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40.
Series:
90 Days of Different
Paperback
Eric Walters
9781459826427
$14.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Apr 21, 2020
On the last day of high school, Sophie's boyfriend breaks up with her. It turns out he thinks she is too predictable, too responsible, too mature...too boring. When Sophie turns to her best friend, Ella, for comfort and reassurance, Ella just confirms what her boyfriend has said. And that hurts even more. Then Ella comes up with a plan to help Sophie find her wilder side. In the 90 days between the end of high school and the start of university, she is going to arrange for Sophie to do amazing, new, different and sometimes scary things. The dea...
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41.
Series: Orca Echoes
Genius Jolene
Paperback
Sara Cassidy
9781459825291
$7.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Apr 07, 2020
On her annual trip in her father’s 18-wheeler, Jolene is ready for some new adventures. Eight-year-old Jolene is headed to Los Angeles on a six-day road trip to deliver some newsprint with her dad. Just like last year, they tell each other stories and listen to music. They also keep up their favorite tradition: critiquing one type of food at every stop. This time it’s onion rings. But this year is also different. Unlike last year, Jolene’s parents are no longer together. They split up when her father came out as gay. These are big changes for J...
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42.
Series:
Simon Steps Into the Ring
Hardcover
Marylène Monette
9781459821811
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 17, 2020
Simon tries to be kind. But sometimes he loses his temper and acts without thinking, which almost always gets him into trouble. As Simon begins to understand his outbursts, he imagines himself in a boxing ring with his emotions. Can he come out on top and learn how to acknowledge his feelings?
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43.
Series: Orca Currents
Oh Brother
Paperback
Sonya Spreen Bates
9781459824331
$9.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Jan 28, 2020
Moving to a new city and a new school is never easy. So Lauren is relieved when Callie, Treena and Maddy welcome her into their group. But then Lauren witnesses their reaction to a first grader in a wheelchair. That boy is her little brother, Will. But she’s afraid that if she tells them, they may not want to be friends with her. Soon Lauren finds herself living a double life as she struggles with the challenges of building new friendships and trying to make it up to Will for not acknowledging him at school. At some point Lauren will have to m...
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44.
Series: Orca Soundings
Stella Rising
Paperback
Nancy Belgue
9781459825628
$9.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Jan 28, 2020
Stella Connors has spent her whole life bouncing around from one town to the next, following the latest musician her mother has fallen in love with. She has always vowed she will never become a pathetic groupie like her mother, Viv. But then her best friend uploads a video of Stella singing a cover of her favorite band’s biggest hit. It goes viral, and suddenly Stella’s ideas about who she is and what she wants take a real hit. As a publicity stunt, the band’s manager asks Stella to perform with them when they come to town. Stella is thrilled a...
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45.
Series: Orca Soundings
The Ledge
Paperback
Lesley Choyce
9781459824614
$9.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Jan 28, 2020
Nick was used to being good at everything. Hockey, football, track, they all came easy to him. Surfing was his latest passion. That is, until the accident. Now partially paralyzed, Nick is angry, depressed and getting far too fond of his prescription meds. But his frequent visits to his physiotherapist, a Syrian refugee, and a budding friendship with a partial amputee who has also experienced firsthand the horrors of war help him start to piece his life back together. A story about overcoming the odds and changing your life for the better.
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46.
Series:
Bridge of Flowers
Paperback
Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
9781775084099
$18.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 01, 2019
There are many ways for a family to be: spread out, packed together, close, far or always moving. This family lives in two houses connected by a bridge of flowers. When the bridge falls apart one stressful day, Mona and her sibling Kumar make magic to restore it—with a surprising result! It’s a good thing that everyone had a little magic inside, especially when they’re trying to care for the people they love.
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47.
Series:
Casey's Ball
Paperback
Kit Yan
9781775084075
$18.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 01, 2019
Now that everyone knows Casey’s a boy, he’s on the boys’ soccer team and he loves to play soccer—the rush of the game, the exhilaration of his mightiest kick and the fun with his friends. He messes up and makes a big mistake but what matters is he’s trying and getting better with his family and teammates behind him all the way!
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Series:
Power Poems for Small Humans
Paperback
Flamingo Rampant
9781999156206
$18.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 01, 2019
A collection of profoundly uplifting, attitude-shifting poems and illustrations giving children the boost they need to scatter grey clouds and make sure they’re proud. Carefully and lovingly crafted by a diverse selection of writers and artists, there's validation and affirmation to be found in each and every poetic pronunciation.
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49.
Series:
The Adventures of Tulip, Birthday Wish Fairy
Paperback
S. Bear Bergman
9781999156220
$18.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 01, 2019
Have you ever wondered what happens to your birthday wishes? Funny or serious, sad or wonderful, every wish gets read by a Birthday Wish Fairy. This year, David wishes for something his Wish Fairy has never heard of before – to turn into a girl.
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50.
Series: The World Around Us
Under Our Clothes
Our First Talk About Our Bodies
Hardcover
Dr. Jillian Roberts
9781459820975
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 17, 2019
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...
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51.
Series:
The Taste of Rain
Paperback
Monique Polak
9781459820265
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 03, 2019
It is 1945, and thirteen-year-old Gwen has been a prisoner at the Weihsien Internment Camp in northern China for nearly two and a half years. Gwen is one of 140 children who were enrolled at a boarding school in Chefoo when the Japanese Imperial Army invaded China. Life in the camp is difficult. There is not enough food or water, and even the children are forced to do hard labor. But Miss E., one of their teachers from Chefoo, has come up with an unusual scheme: she will follow the Girl Guide Code, treating Gwen and her friends as if they are ...
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52.
Series: Orca Currents
Kung Fu Master
Paperback
Marty Chan
9781459822467
$9.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Aug 27, 2019
Everyone assumes that because he's Chinese, Jon Wong must be good at math and science and a first-class nerd. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to shake the stereotypes. After a kung fu action movie, Jon and his best buddy pretend to be martial-arts warriors. Word soon spreads that Jon is a kung fu master, and the kids begin to treat him differently. Rather than correct the mistake, Jon plays up the role and basks in the positive attention from his classmates. But when the school bully challenges him to prove his skills, Jon must figur...
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53.
Series: Orca Soundings
The Unbroken Hearts Club
Paperback
Brooke Carter
9781459820616
$9.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Jan 29, 2019
Ever since her mom died of Huntington's disease, Logan has been in a permanent state of neutral. Logan's dad has been depressed and lonely, but she is . . . something else. So much so that she doesn't even see that her best friend, Cole, is head over heels in love with her. To make matters worse, Logan's dad is now hosting a bereavement group in their basement. That was Logan's place to escape; it's where she keeps her darkroom and where she and Cole indulge their mutual love of cinema and black-and-white photography. But Logan agrees to help h...
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54.
Series:
My Life as a Diamond
Paperback
Jenny Manzer
9781459818316
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 25, 2018
A heartwarming, funny, fast-paced story about the bravery it takes to live as your true self, no matter the cost. Ten-year-old Caspar "Caz" Cadman loves baseball and has a great arm. He loves the sounds, the smells, the stats. When his family moves from Toronto to a suburb of Seattle, the first thing he does is try out for the local summer team, the Redburn Ravens. Even though Caz is thrilled when he makes the team, he worries because he has a big secret. No one in this city knows that before Caz told his parents he was a boy, he lived a very d...
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55.
Series: Orca Sports
Lucky Break
Paperback
Brooke Carter
9781459816411
$9.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Aug 28, 2018
Seventeen-year-old Lucy "Lucky" Graves is devoted to her championship rugby team, but her dreams of a scholarship are destroyed when she breaks her leg during an important game. If it doesn't heal properly, Lucy could be benched for the rest of the year. Goodbye pro career, goodbye college, goodbye future. Without rugby, who is she? Now her anxiety is getting worse, and a past trauma has resurfaced to haunt her. Lucy needs to get real about what happened when she was twelve, and about what it really means to be a team player.
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Series:
Munro vs. the Coyote
Hardcover
Darren Groth
9781459814097
$19.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) exact 12
Oct 17, 2017
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...
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Series:
Plank's Law
Paperback
Lesley Choyce
9781459812499
$14.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Sep 12, 2017
Trevor has known since he was ten years old that he has Huntington's disease, but at sixteen he is informed that he has one year to live. One day while he's trying to figure stuff out, an old man named Plank finds him standing at a cliff by the ocean. It's the beginning of an odd but intriguing relationship. Both Trevor and Plank decide to live by Plank's Law, which is "just live." This means Trevor has to act on the things on his bucket list, like hanging out with real penguins, star in a science fiction movie and actually talk to Sara—the gir...
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Series:
What's My Superpower?
English Edition
Hardcover
Aviaq Johnston
9781772271409
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Jun 21, 2017
Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. She has friends with super speed (who always beat her in races), friends with super strength (who can dangle from the monkey bars for hours), and friends who are better than her at a million other things. Nalvana thinks she must be the only kid in town without a superpower. But then her mom shows Nalvana that she is unique and special, and that her superpower was right in front of her all along.
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Series:
Are You Seeing Me?
Paperback
Darren Groth
9781459815087
$14.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) exact 12
Mar 07, 2017
Twins Justine and Perry have left their home in Australia and embarked on the road trip of a lifetime in the Pacific Northwest. It's been a year since their dad lost his battle with cancer and Justine became the sole caregiver for her autistic brother, Perry. Now Perry has been accepted into an assisted-living residence in their hometown, Brisbane, Australia, but before he takes up residence, they're seeking to create the perfect memory. For Perry, the trip is a glorious celebration of some of his favorite things: Ogopogo, Jackie Chan movies an...
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60.
Series:
I am Proud of Me
Dual Language (English & nsyilxc?n)
Board book
Margaret Manuel
9781926886459
$9.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 1 - 3
Aug 15, 2016
From the author of the bestselling I See Me comes a new book which follows the life of the same child now older and learning to be proud of his culture, language and what makes him special. I Am Proud shares a powerful message of being proud of who you are, your culture, language and all those things that make you, you.