1.
Series:
Jungle Cat
Hardcover
Andrew Larsen
9781459834644
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 16, 2023
An indoor cat brings a community together after his dreams of exploring the outside world quickly go awry. Bob is an orange tabby cat with big dreams. He lives in a safe and friendly apartment building with his human, Pippa, but Bob knows he is more than an indoor cat—he's a Jungle Cat! When he sneaks outside to chase after his dream, Bob's adventure suddenly gets too wild. It's a good thing jungle cats know when to ask for help! Vibrantly illustrated with playful depictions of city and apartment life, this is the delightful story of an over-co...
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2.
Series:
The Never-Ending Sweater
Hardcover
Erin Welch
9781459834736
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 16, 2023
A heartfelt story that celebrates the power of intergenerational love, connection and friendship, featuring the nostalgic imagery of a small East Coast village. When Peter was little, he asked his grandmother to knit him a VERY big sweater. So she made him a sweater with love knit into every stitch. Young Peter wore the sweater, with its drooping sleeves and oversized body, everywhere he went. Eventually, Peter outgrew his small seaside village and decided to see the world with his sweater providing comfort and a reminder of home on every adven...
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3.
Series: Billie and Bean
Billie and Bean in the City
Hardcover
Julia Hansson
9781459834446
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 16, 2023
Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story gently introduces the resilience and bravery that come with the first steps toward independence. Billie is reading quietly in her apartment while her mom does laundry downstairs. But her impatient dog Bean wants to go outside. Billie has taken Bean outside before when mom was watching, so she decides to try taking Bean out by herself—just around the block. Billie and Bean enjoy the vibrant city street, but after stopping to pick a flower in the park, Billie becomes ...
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4.
Series:
The Unlovable Alina Butt
Paperback
Ambreen Butt-Hussain
9781459834910
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
May 16, 2023
Fitting in at a new school is hard enough, but when you’re an awkward, big-nosed, nerdy Pakistani girl with a funny last name, it can seem impossible. Eleven-year-old Alina Butt has changed schools four times already since her family moved to England from Pakistan. Even after all that practice, she doesn’t seem to be getting any better at being the new kid. Mocked for her last name and her "weird" lunches, Alina has had enough! Taking a leap of faith to try and stand out for the "right" reasons, Alina auditions for the school play. Her hopes o...
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5.
Series:
The Secret Pocket
Hardcover
Peggy Janicki
9781459833722
$21.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Apr 11, 2023
The true story of how Indigenous girls at a Canadian 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 forbidden and the nuns and priest were always watching, ready to punish. Mary and the other girls had a genius idea: drawing on the knowledge from their mothers, aunts and grandmothers who we...
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6.
Series: Teen Astronauts
Mission to Mars
Teen Astronauts #3
Paperback
Eric Walters
9781459836730
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 11, 2023
Teen astronaut Houston Williams is now the pilot on a mission to Mars. Houston Williams was thrilled to win a scholarship to attend a space program at NASA. What he didn’t realize was that organizers were recruiting people for a top-secret research project aimed at studying how space travel affects people of different ages. After months spent on the International Space Station conducting a variety of experiments, Houston is surprised to learn that he and his two friends Ashley and Teal have been chosen to join a highly political mission to Mar...
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7.
Series: Orca Currents
Below the Surface
Paperback
Allison Finley
9781459834538
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 11, 2023
A thirteen-year-old boy finds a pocket watch linked to a local legend about a lost treasure. Theo is happy spending his summer searching the river for treasure. Even if he mostly just finds empty cans and fishing lures. But when he discovers a pocket watch in the waters beneath a bridge that's said to be haunted, he is sure his luck has changed. Theo soon learns that the pocket watch is linked to a local legend about a ghost and buried treasure. Theo is determined to solve this mystery and posts his progress online. Even after he receives an an...
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8.
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...
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9.
Series: Orca Soundings
Wingman
Paperback
Jean Mills
9781459834323
$10.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Apr 11, 2023
The other night, Trace Brewster, Max’s best friend and star hockey player for the Hawks, scored on his own net and put the team’s chances of qualifying for an upcoming tournament in jeopardy. Since then Trace has gone silent and is shutting everyone out. But Max thinks there’s more going on with his friend than what happened on the ice. For one thing, there are bruises on Trace's face that he refuses to explain. Can Max find a way to get Trace to open up and help him in time for the big game?
10.
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...
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11.
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.
12.
Series: Teen Astronauts
Boldly Go
Teen Astronauts #2
Paperback
Eric Walters
9781459828766
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 14, 2023
Teen astronaut Houston Williams is finally headed into outer space. Houston Williams was thrilled to win a scholarship to attend a space program at NASA. What he didn’t realize was that organizers were recruiting people for a cutting-edge research project aimed at studying how space travel affects people of different ages. Now, after months of intense training, Houston is blasting off into space! He and his new friend and former rival, Ashley, are on their way to the International Space Station (ISS) where, along with veteran astronaut Colonel ...
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13.
Series: Orca Currents
Branded
2nd edition
Paperback
Eric Walters
9781459834606
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 14, 2023
The principal announces that the school is implementing uniforms, and Ian finds himself caught in a conflict. Julia, the student body president and Ian's friend, wants Ian to devise a plan to fight the decision, but the principal is determined to convince Ian the uniforms are a good idea. Ian doesn't see the problem with uniforms and wants nothing to do with the issue, but while doing research for a social-justice class, Ian learns that the manufacturer of the uniforms is on the top-ten list in the industry for human-rights violations. When he ...
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14.
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...
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15.
Series:
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...
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16.
Series: Orca Currents
Kung Fu Master
2nd edition
Paperback
Marty Chan
9781459837034
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 14, 2023
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 watching 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 the role and basks in the positive attention from his classmates. But when the school bully challenges him to prove his skills, Jon must...
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17.
Series: Orca Currents
Oh Brother
2nd edition
Paperback
Sonya Spreen Bates
9781459837058
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 14, 2023
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 kid 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 ma...
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18.
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.
19.
Series: Orca Anchor
Star Eaters
Paperback
Brooke Carter
9781459834675
$10.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Feb 14, 2023
In a far-off galaxy, entire worlds are dying. Their suns and other stars are being consumed by Star Eaters, members of an intergalactic corporation who use advanced technology to steal energy from planets to fuel a fleet of roving starships. But Destin, a young and newly minted Star Eater, is reluctant to destroy worlds he’s never even seen. When he finds a mysterious stowaway girl named Calla on his ship after his first solo mission, Destin is torn. He must decide between turning her in or helping her save her planet. Time is running out—he o...
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20.
Series: Orca Currents
Wildfire
2nd edition
Paperback
Deb Loughead
9781459837041
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 14, 2023
Bridgewood is having one of the hottest summers on record. Despite the strict ban, fires have been popping up all over town and it's starting to look like arson. Dylan O'Connor gets pulled into the middle of it all when his friend Eliot becomes a suspect. At first, Dylan is certain Eliot isn't responsible, but when he finds out his friend has been hiding a big secret, he's not so sure. Dylan has to get to the bottom of these mysterious fires—and fast—before someone gets hurt.
21.
Series: Orca Currents
World's Worst Parrot
2nd edition
Paperback
Alice Kuipers
9781459837065
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 14, 2023
Ava works hard at maintaining a certain image online and at school. As far as anyone else knows, life is great. But when she inherits an African gray parrot from her great-uncle Bertie (whom she barely remembers), Ava’s carefully crafted world starts to crumble. The parrot, Mervin, is loud and messy and obnoxious. Ava’s brother thinks it’s hilarious to post videos of Ava trying to deal with the crazy bird. He even creates a profile for the two of them. Everyone wants to see more of Ava and Mervin. Suddenly, Ava is internet famous—in the worst ...
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22.
Series:
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,...
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23.
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...
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24.
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...
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25.
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...
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26.
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...
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27.
Series: The Lark Ba Detective Series
Lark Steals the Show
Paperback
Natasha Deen
9781459831575
$7.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 13, 2022
It's a good thing young sleuths Lark and Connor Ba are always prepared because mysteries find them wherever they go. Lark and Connor are excited to visit the local art gallery where some of their classmates have been invited to exhibit their paintings. But when their friend Franklin is accused of stealing Kyle's masterpiece, the twins are sure Franklin is being framed—especially because Kyle has been nothing but mean to Franklin. Now the detectives are in a race to prove their friend's innocence as they collect clues and sort through red herri...
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28.
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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29.
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?
30.
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...
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31.
Series: Orca Anchor
Careful What You Wish For
Paperback
Mahtab Narsimhan
9781459834002
$10.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Aug 16, 2022
A lonely teen discovers a website that grants wishes. Eshana is a bit of a social misfit. She feels more comfortable talking to people online than in person. One day she discovers a website that claims to be a safe space where young people can support each other in making their dreams come true. She starts talking with someone called Wise One. They hit it off immediately. Eshana admits to the Wise One how hard it is for her to make friends. The next day she goes to school and suddenly everyone wants to talk to her. Eshana is thrilled. But then,...
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32.
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,...
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33.
Series:
The Science of Boys
Hardcover
Emily Seo PhD
9781926890401
$21.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Jun 30, 2022
Twelve-year-old science nerd Emma Sakamoto wants to reinvent herself when she starts high school. When stylish new girl Poppy asks for Emma’s help getting the attention of her crush, Cole, Emma lies and tells Poppy that she’s writing a book about the science of boys. Emma’s friend, George, offers to help Emma apply scientific principles to the mystery of getting a boyfriend. But George has an ulterior motive! Real science and enthusiasm for scientific principles are interwoven into this humorous story of friendship, family and what it means to ...
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34.
Series:
The Science of Boys
Paperback
Emily Seo PhD
9781926890371
$14.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Jun 30, 2022
Twelve-year-old science nerd Emma Sakamoto wants to reinvent herself when she starts high school. When stylish new girl Poppy asks for Emma’s help getting the attention of her crush, Cole, Emma lies and tells Poppy that she’s writing a book about the science of boys. Emma’s friend, George, offers to help Emma apply scientific principles to the mystery of getting a boyfriend. But George has an ulterior motive! Real science and enthusiasm for scientific principles are interwoven into this humorous story of friendship, family and what it means to ...
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35.
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...
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36.
Series: Orca Echoes
Hush, Puppy
Charlie's Rules #3
Paperback
Sigmund Brouwer
9781459825901
$7.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 17, 2022
Eleven-year-old Charlie Dembinski lives by the rules he writes down in his notebook. He knows that animals behave in predictable ways and it's easy for him to understand them. What Charlie doesn’t understand is why people aren’t the same way. Faced with a swarm of bees attached to a car, a cat with an unusual lump, a large dog who eats jewelry, a little dog who’s lost his confidence, and a best friend who’s upset for reasons he doesn’t understand, Charlie is put to the test. Can his rules help solve these problems? The third book in the Charlie...
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37.
Series: Sueño Bay Adventures
Hermit Hill
Paperback
Nancy Deas
9781459831490
$14.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 17, 2022
★“Deas’s expressive artwork includes the colorful landscapes and flora of Sueño Bay’s forests, from bright greens and yellows in the daytime to subdued blues and grays at night and in the rain. Atmospheric, wordless pages pack a huge punch in this book’s emotional communication. The side effects of loneliness result in magic and danger in this satisfying, relatively self-contained third entry in the ‘Sueño Bay Adventures’ series.”—School Library Journal, starred review In the small village of Sueño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and le...
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38.
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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39.
Series: Orca Think
Better Connected
How Girls Are Using Social Media for Good
Hardcover
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
9781459828575
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
May 17, 2022
The online world has real dangers, but girls around the world are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship. You've probably seen media stories about the ways girls interact online, with headlines like "Depression in Girls Linked to Higher Use of Social Media," or "Half of Girls Are Bullied on Social Media." Better Connected focuses on the less-recognized and positive aspects of the online experiences of girls. From environmental activism to gun control, immigration policy to education access, girls are ...
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40.
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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41.
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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42.
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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43.
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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44.
Series: Orca Currents
Project Bollywood
Paperback
Mahtab Narsimhan
9781459832114
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 12, 2022
Salman loves Hindi movies and wants to produce a short Bollywood film for his school project. He gathers his friends when he's ready with the script, which is a mashup of all the movies he has ever seen. As director, Salman insists everyone follows the script exactly. But it's full of stereotypes and the cast and crew are not shy about expressing their concerns. Salman wants to remain true to the Bollywood model for his film but when his entire cast threatens to walk out, he has to decide whether to stand firm or find a way to collaborate.
45.
Series: Orca Soundings
Sulfur Heart
Paperback
Brooke Carter
9781459831605
$10.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Apr 12, 2022
Will’s father was just found dead in a pile of sulfur. He was a retired cop who'd been working as a night security guard at the SulCorp sulfur mill. Now, to determine if his death was a tragic accident or something more sinister, Will must return to the place he swore he'd never set foot in again. Hope is a little town struggling in the shadow of a major metropolis, haunted by a history of death, violence and crime. And then there’s the girl Will never thought he’d see again, Eve. But falling back in love with her isn’t the only complication he...
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46.
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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47.
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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48.
Series: Orca Echoes
Fire on the Mountain
Paperback
Pamela McDowell
9781459826144
$7.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 15, 2022
Lightning sparks a forest fire deep in the mountains near the town of Waterton. Days later, the sky is blue and the air is clear, so it doesn’t seem like an emergency, until crews of firefighters begin to arrive and townspeople start to prepare. Cricket and her friends watch deer and birds flee the forest and run right through town. But what about the slower animals? What about the porcupines and squirrels, the salamanders and snakes? Cricket searches for a way to help until the fire surprises everyone by quickly switching directions and racin...
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49.
Series: The Lark Ba Detective Series
Lark Has the Shivers
Paperback
Natasha Deen
9781459826052
$7.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 15, 2022
The summer is for sleuthing, and Lark and Connor have been served a double helping! It's time for the annual pet fair and the twins have been hard at work teaching their dog, Max, some new tricks. But on their way to the fairgrounds, they're offered not one, but two intriguing cases. Pets from the pet show have gone missing and their guardians are blaming each other for the disappearances. Meanwhile, Lark and Connor's frenemy, Sophie, thinks her house might be haunted and refuses to go inside. The twins split up to solve the mysteries, but can...
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50.
Series:
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...
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51.
Series: Metatron's Children
Metatron's Children
Paperback
Chy Ryan Spain
9781999156275
$14.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Mar 01, 2022
Meet Yren: a 12 year-old Black, non-binary kid growing up in the safety of The Village during the time After the Fall. Yren never wanted to be special, but the Universe had other plans. Together with their sibling Augi, Yren navigates the development of their unusual extra-sensory abilities and their feelings of grief and guilt following a tragic accident that takes their parents. Exploring these strange and exciting new powers will take Yren outside the safety of the life they’ve known and into a perilous adventure. The journey begins here, in...
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52.
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...
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53.
Series:
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 ...
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54.
Series:
Guardians of Porthaven
Paperback
Shane Arbuthnott
9781459827042
$14.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 14, 2021
On his fifteenth birthday, Malcolm Gravenhurst is preparing to take on the mantle of Guardian, like many Gravenhursts before him. The Guardians are tasked with defending the city of Porthaven, and his family is the only one to possess the superpowers necessary to battle the frequent alien invasions of robotic klek. But power has brought the Gravenhursts more than just responsibility—it has also brought them fame and wealth. When Malcolm meets some teens living and working in secret, he learns that underneath their heroic facade, the Gravenhurst...
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55.
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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56.
Series: Orca Echoes
Jordan and Max, Showtime
Paperback
Suzanne Sutherland
9781459826953
$7.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 14, 2021
Jordan had a tough time with the other kids at his old school. So, on his first day at Massey Elementary, he has a plan: to be absolutely invisible. His new classmates don't need to know that his grandmother is his best friend or that they put on shows together dressing up in elaborate costumes each night in their apartment. When he's forced to pair up with Max, a loud-mouthed loner with a love for Hawaiian shirts, Jordan's cover of invisibility threatens to be blown completely. But with the help of his partner's unique artistic vision, Jordan ...
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57.
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...
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58.
Series:
What's My Superpower?
Abridged boardbook edition
Board book
Aviaq Johnston
9781772273250
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 2
Sep 07, 2021
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 who can fly (or at least jump from a swing and seem to fly across the playground), and friends who are better than her at a million other things. But when her mom shows Nalvana that she is unique and special, she realizes that her superpower was right in front of her all along.
59.
Series:
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.
60.
Series: Orca Currents
Alien Road
Paperback
M.J. McIsaac
9781459826984
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Aug 17, 2021
Ridge isn't thrilled about the idea of spending his whole Spring Break with his mom, but when they get an invitation from his mom’s billionaire friend to join him on his private yacht for a Caribbean cruise, how can he say no? Karl, the billionaire’s son, is less excited. He knows where they are headed—right into the middle of the Bermuda Triangle. There are dozens of stories about ships and aircraft that mysteriously disappeared while traveling through that legendary region of the Atlantic. Karl thinks it has something to do with aliens. Ridge...
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