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Series: We Are Water Protectors Hardcover Carole Lindstrom 9781250203557 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Mar 17, 2020

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America,We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.Water is the first medicine.It affects and connects us all . . .When a black snake threatens to destroy the EarthAnd poison her people’s water, one young water protectorTakes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource.
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Series: Like the Moon Loves the Sky (Mommy Book for Kids, Islamic Children's Book, Read-Aloud Picture Book) Hardcover Hena Khan 9781452180199 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 10, 2020

A lyrical and heartwarming celebration of a mother's love for her children by the award-winning author ofGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns.In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love.• A reassuring bedtime read-aloud for mothers and their children.... + Read More
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Series: Between Us and Abuela A Family Story from the Border Hardcover Mitali Perkins 9780374303730 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Sep 10, 2019

From award-winning author Mitali Perkins and illustrator Sara Palacios comesBetween Us and Abuela, a timely debut picture book about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States.It's almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico.For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts with the grandmother they haven't seen in years. But w... + Read More
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Series: Woke Baby Board book Mahogany L. Browne 9781250308986 $10.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Dec 31, 2018

For all the littlest progressives, waking up to seize a new day of justice and activism.Woke babies are up early. Woke babies raise their fists in the air. Woke babies cry out for justice. Woke babies grow up to change the world.This lyrical and empowering book is both a celebration of what it means to be a baby and what it means to be woke. With bright playful art,Woke Baby is an anthem of hope in a world where the only limit to a skyscrapper is more blue.
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Series: Black Is a Rainbow Color Hardcover Angela Joy 9781626726314 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 14, 2020

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.Red is a rainbow color.Green sits next to blue.Yellow, orange, violet, indigo,They are rainbow colors, too, butMy color is black . . .And there’s no BLACK in rainbows.From the wheels of a bicycle to the robe on Thurgood Marshall's back, Black surrounds our lives. It is a color to simply describe some of our favorite things, but it also evokes a deeper sentiment about the incredible people who helped ... + Read More
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Series: Woke A Young Poet's Call to Justice Hardcover Mahogany L. Browne 9781250311207 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 10, 2020

"This collection of poems by women of color covers topics relating to social justice, activism, discrimination and empathy, focusing on the need to speak out and inspiring middle-graders." -VogueWoke: A Young Poet's Guide to Justice is a collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a new generation of activists.Historically poets have been on the forefront of social movements.Wokeis a collection of poems by women that reflects the joy and passion in the fight for social justice, tackling topics from discrimination to empathy, and... + Read More
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Series: I Am Perfectly Designed Hardcover Karamo Brown 9781250232212 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 05, 2019

I Am Perfectly Designedis an exuberant celebration of loving who you are, exactly as you are, from Karamo Brown, the Culture Expert of Netflix's hit seriesQueer Eye, and Jason Brown—featuring illustrations by Anoosha Syed.In this empowering ode to modern families, a boy and his father take a joyful walk through the city, discovering all the ways in which they are perfectly designed for each other."With tenderness and wit, this story captures the magic of building strong childhood memories. The Browns and Syed celebrate the special bond between ... + Read More
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Series: Honeysmoke A Story of Finding Your Color Hardcover Monique Fields 9781250115829 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jan 08, 2019

A young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself—honeysmoke.Simone wants a color.She asks Mama, “Am I black or white?”“Boo,” Mama says, just like mamas do, “a color is just a word.”She asks Daddy, “Am I black or white?”“Well,” Daddy says, just like daddies do, “you’re a little bit of both.”For multiracial children, and all children everywhere, this picture book offers a universal message that empowers young people to create their own self-identity.Simone knows her color—... + Read More
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Series: Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Hardcover Kenard Pak 9781250151728 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 18, 2020

In a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring in Kenard Pak'sGoodbye Winter, Hello Spring.As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their warm dens, and green begins to grow again, everyone knows—spring is on its way!Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome ... + Read More
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Series: When the World Is Dreaming Hardcover Rita Gray 9780544582620 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 06, 2016

Take a peek into the moonlit world of deer, rabbits, and other woodland creatures as they ready for a good night. The author Rita Gray poetically recounts their ordinary real-life resting places while revealing their anything-but-ordinary dreams.
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Series: Little Guides to Great Lives Frida Kahlo (Little Guides to Great Lives) Hardcover Isabel Thomas 9781786273000 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Reading age from 7 - 11 Jun 05, 2018

Frida Kahlo was a colorful Mexican artist who endured great pain and hardship, but used her bright, vivid brushstrokes to express her emotions and reveal her true personality. She created over 50 self-portraits, and is considered to be one of the most influential and inspirational artists of the 20th century.Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand-new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. From Curie to Kahlo and Darwin to Da Vinci, Little Guides to Great Lives... + Read More
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Series: Little Guides to Great Lives Maya Angelou (History Book for Kids, Biography Book for Children) Hardcover Danielle Jawando 9781786275073 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Reading age from 7 - 11 Oct 01, 2019

This Maya Angelou children's book is a perfect introduction to one of the world's most famous writers.Maya Angelou was an African–American author, poet, playwright and civil rights activist. She wrote seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and a long list of plays, films and television shows. Never taking 'No' for an answer, Maya used her voice and her art to overcome prejudice and difficulty and to become an inspiration to those around her and to future generations.Her story is a rich and remarkable one – a tale... + Read More
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Series: Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns A Muslim Book of Colors Paperback Hena Khan 9781452141213 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Mar 03, 2015

With breathtaking illustrations and informative text,Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns magnificently captures the world of Islam, celebrating its beauty and traditions for even the youngest readers. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, this entrancing volume is equally at home in the classroom as it is being read to a child on a parent's lap.
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Series: Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns A Muslim Book of Colors Hardcover Hena Khan 9780811879057 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 3 - 7 May 23, 2012

Magnificently capturing the colorful world of Islam for the youngest readers, this breathtaking and informative picture book celebrates Islam's beauty and traditions. From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, everyday colors are given special meaning as young readers learn about clothing, food, and other important elements of Islamic culture, with a young Muslim girl as a guide. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures,Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as it is be... + Read More
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Series: Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets A Muslim Book of Shapes (Islamic Book of Shapes for Kids, Toddler Book about Religion, Concept book for Toddlers) Hardcover Hena Khan 9781452155418 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 3 - 5 Apr 10, 2018

Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets - Islamic book for kids"A beautiful picture book that simultaneously explores shapes, Islam, and the cultures of the Muslim people." - Kirkus ReviewsToddler book of shapes and Islamic traditions: From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes-and traditions-of the Muslim world.Toddler book by author Hena Khan: Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures,Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets is equally at ho... + Read More
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Series: Night of the Moon A Muslim Holiday Story Paperback Hena Khan 9781452168968 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Apr 17, 2018

Now in paperback, this sweet tale follows Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, as she celebrates the Muslim holidays ofRamadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), andEid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a peek into modern Muslim culture—and into the ancient roots of its most cherished traditions.
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Series: Ta-Da! Hardcover Kathy Ellen Davis 9781452145136 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Jun 26, 2018

"The only thing better than reading about this full day of play is having one in real life." -Kirkus ReviewsWhat makes a good story? One little girl thinks it's a princess with magic powers that can (ta-da!) overcome any obstacle. Her friend thinks it's (dun dun duh!) a host of dragons, pirates, and volcanos that cause total chaos. But as each of their stories intertwine and interact, these two young storytellers soon learn that a good story needs both destruction and triumph, conflict and resolution. Ta-Da! is an irresistible celebration of im... + Read More
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Series: Patience, Miyuki (intergenerational picture book ages 5-8 teaches life lessons of learning how to wait, Japanese art and scenery) Hardcover Roxane Marie Galliez 9781616898434 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 5 - 8 Oct 01, 2019

Anyone with a small child knows that patience is not a virtue easily won. In this magically illustrated story the young girl Miyuki, who we first met in the critically acclaimedTime for Bed, Miyuki, anxiously awaits the opening of one sleepy flower. When, on the first day of spring, the flower still hasn't bloomed, Miyuki begins a frantic search for water to wake it up. Her grandfather gently encourages her to sit and watch with him, as she learns the important lesson that good things come to those who wait.
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Series: Time for Bed, Miyuki Hardcover Roxane Marie Galliez 9781616897055 $25.95 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 5 - 8 Sep 18, 2018

Like children everywhere, Miyuki's imagination peaks at bedtime, when she remembers all the things she has to do before she can possibly go to bed: she needs to water the vegetables, gather snails, and prepare for the arrival of the Dragonfly Queen. Her patient grandfather follows along on her adventures, gently encouraging her to go to sleep. In this beautiful story about family, nature, and love, young children and their parents find a welcome companion for their own bedtime journey.
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Series: Black Girl Magic A Poem Hardcover Mahogany L. Browne 9781250173720 $22.50 POETRY Age (years) from 0 - 18 Jan 02, 2018

Black Girl, they say you ain't 'posed to be hereMuch of what twenty-first century culture tells black girls is not pretty: Don't wear this; don't smile at that. Don't have an opinion; don't dream big. And most of all, don't love yourself. In response to such destructive ideas, internationally recognized poet Mahogany Browne challenges the conditioning of society by crafting an anthem of strength and magic undeniable in its bloom for all beautiful Black girls. She has travelled the world sharing her vision ofBlack Girl Magic, and now in collabor... + Read More
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Series: So Tall Within Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom Hardcover Gary D. Schmidt 9781626728721 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 25, 2018

From celebrated author Gary D. Schmidt comes a picture book biography of a giant in the struggle for civil rights, perfectly pitched for readers today.Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds.So Tall Withintraces her life from her painful childhood through her remarkable emancipation to her incredible leadership in the movement for rights for both women and African Americans. Her story is told with lyricism and pathos by Gary D. Schmidt, one of the most celebrated writers for children in the tw... + Read More
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Series: Tales Tales of East Africa (African Folklore Book for Teens and Adults, Illustrated Stories and Literature from Africa) Hardcover Jamilla Okubo 9781452182582 $32.95 FICTION Mar 10, 2020

Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.Welcome to a world of magical adventure—a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals.Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore.• The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special il... + Read More
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Series: The Big Bed Hardcover Bunmi Laditan 9780374301231 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Feb 06, 2018

FromBunmi Laditan, the creator of the Honest Toddler blog,The Big Bed is a humorous picture book about a girl who doesn't want to sleep in her little bed, so she presents her dad with his own bed—a camping cot!—in order to move herself into her parents' big bed in his place. A twist on the classic parental struggle of not letting kids sleep in their bed.
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Series: Wangari's Trees of Peace A True Story from Africa Paperback Jeanette Winter 9781328869210 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jul 31, 2018

A paperback picture book based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, an environmental and political activist in Kenya and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something—and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans . . . This true story of Wangari Maathai,... + Read More
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Series: Who Did It First? Brave Ballerina The Story of Janet Collins Hardcover Michelle Meadows 9781250127730 $23.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 08, 2019

A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House.Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. Janet pursued dance with a passion, despite being rejected from discriminatory dance schools. When she was accepted into the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a teenager on the condition that she paint her skin white for performances, Janet refused. She continued to go after her dreams, never com... + Read More
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Series: Nya's Long Walk A Step at a Time Hardcover Linda Sue Park 9781328781338 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 03, 2019

In this picture book companion to the bestsellerA Long Walk to Water, a young South Sudanese girl goes on a journey that requires determination, persistence, and compassion. Young Nya takes little sister Akeer along on the two-hour walk to fetch water for the family. But Akeer becomes too ill to walk, and Nya faces the impossible: her sister and the full water vessel together are too heavy to carry. As she struggles, she discovers that if she manages to take one step, then another, she can reach home and Mama’s care. Bold, impressionistic paint... + Read More
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Series: My Rows and Piles of Coins Paperback Tololwa M. Mollel 9780358124474 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Oct 15, 2019

“I emptied my secret money box, arranged the coins in piles and the piles in rows . . .” The market is full of wonderful things, but Saruni is saving his precious coins for a red and blue bicycle. How happy he will be when he can help his mother carry heavy loads to market on his very own bicycle—and how disappointed he is to discover that he hasn’t saved nearly enough! Determination and generosity are at the heart of this satisfying tale set in Tanzania and illustrated with glowing watercolors that capture the warmth of Saruni’s family and the... + Read More
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Series: Zora! The Life of Zora Neale Hurston Paperback Dennis Brindell Fradin 9780358097464 $15.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Dec 17, 2019

Zora Neale Hurston was confident, charismatic, and determined to be extraordinary. As a young woman, Hurston lived and wrote alongside such prominent authors as Langston Hughes and Alain Locke during the Harlem Renaissance. But unfortunately, despite writing the luminary workTheir Eyes Were Watching God, she was always short of money. Though she took odd jobs as a housemaid and as the personal assistant to an actress, Zora often found herself in abject poverty. Through it all, Zora kept writing. And though none of her books sold more than a tho... + Read More
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Series: The Fierce 44 Black Americans Who Shook Up the World Hardcover Robert Ball 9781328940629 $25.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Dec 24, 2019

A dynamic and hip collective biography that presents forty-four of America’s greatest movers and shakers, from Frederick Douglass to Aretha Franklin to Barack Obama, written by ESPN’s TheUndefeated.com and illustrated with dazzling portraits by Rob Ball. Meet forty-four of America’s most impressive heroes in this collective biography of African American figures authored by the team at ESPN’s TheUndefeated.com. From visionaries to entrepreneurs, athletes to activists, the Fierce 44 are beacons of brilliance, perseverance, and excellence. Each s... + Read More
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Series: A Voice Named Aretha Hardcover Katheryn Russell-Brown 9781681198507 $24.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 07, 2020

From acclaimed author and illustrator pairing comes a beautiful picture book biography about the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and how she fought for respect throughout her life.Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, a legend. But before she became a star, she was a shy little girl with a voice so powerful it made people jump up, sway, and hum along.Raised in a house full of talking and singing, Aretha learned the values that would carry her through life--from her church choir in Detroit to stages across the world. When she moved to New York C... + Read More
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Series: Every Little Thing Based on the song 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley (Preschool Music Books, Children Song Books, Reggae for Kids) Board book Bob Marley 9781452142906 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 3 - 5 Mar 03, 2015

"Will strike a chord with worrywarts and loving children everywhere." — School Library JournalA beautiful book that brings Bob Marley's beloved song to life for a new generation:Every family will relate to this universal story of a boy who won't let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three special little birds. This cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages—because every little thing's gonna be all right!• This cute children's book includes all the lyrics of the original song "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley, al... + Read More
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Series: Every Little Thing Based on the song 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley (Music Books for Children, African American Baby Books, Bob Marley Books for Kids) Hardcover Bob Marley 9781452106977 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 3 - 6 Aug 29, 2012

Bob Marley's songs are known the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. Every family will relate to this universal story of one boy who won't let anything get him down, as long as he has the he... + Read More
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Series: Get Up, Stand Up (Preschool Music Book, Multicultural Books for Kids, Diversity Books for Toddlers, Bob Marley Children's Books) Hardcover Bob Marley 9781452171722 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 10, 2019

The third picture book adaptation of one of Bob Marley's beloved songs that has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage.A heartfelt and meaningful book that brings Bob Marley's music to life in a new way: As a young girl goes on with her day in school, she comes across several instances of teasing and intimidation. But with loving action and some help from her friends, she's able to make things right for herself and others.• This cute children's book includes the impactful lyrics of Bob Marl... + Read More
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Series: Mixed Me! Hardcover Taye Diggs 9781250047199 $20.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 06, 2015

Mom and Dad say I'm a blend of dark and light:"We mixed you perfectly, and got you just right."Mike has awesome hair. He has LOTS of energy! His parents love him. And Mike is a PERFECT blend of the two of them.Still, Mike has to answer LOTS of questions about being mixed. And he does, with LOTS of energy and joy in this charming story about a day in the life of a mixed-race child.
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Series: When the Snow Is Deeper Than My Boots Are Tall Hardcover Jean Reidy 9781250127129 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 05, 2019

When the Snow Is Deeper Than My Boots Are Tall is a charming rhyming picture book celebrating the fun of snow and the coziness of winter.Find a frosty window./ Watch the flakes fall./ Look! The snow is deeper than my toes are tall.With young, rhyming verse and bright illustrations, Jean Reidy and Joey Chou captures the joy and excitement of a big snowfall. As the snow climbs over a boy's toes, ankles, shins, and boots, there's more and more fun to be had—snowmen, sledding, snow angels, and, finally, a cup of hot cocoa by a warm fire.
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Series: I Got the Christmas Spirit Hardcover Connie Schofield-Morrison 9781681195285 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Sep 04, 2018

In the same feel-good style ofI Got the Rhythm, this exuberant picture book explores the joys of the holiday season, once again illustrated by award-winning artist Frank Morrison.It's the most wonderful time of the year, and a mother and daughter are enjoying the sights and sounds of the holiday season. The little girl hears sleigh bells ringing and carolers singing. She smells chestnuts roasting--CRUNCH! CRUNCH! CRUNCH!--and sees the flashing lights of the department store windows--BLING! BLING! BLING! She spreads the spirit of giving wherever... + Read More
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Series: Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter Hardcover Kenard Pak 9781627794169 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Sep 05, 2017

As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows—winter is on its way!Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the setting sun to curious deer, they say goodbye to autumn and welcome the glorious first snow of winter in Kenar Pak'sGoodbye Autumn, Hello Winter.
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Series: Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn Hardcover Kenard Pak 9781627794152 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Aug 16, 2016

As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone knows--autumn is on its way!Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with every flower and creature and gust of wind, she says good-bye to summer and welcomes autumn.
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Series: The Most Amazing Bird Hardcover Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak 9781773214184 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Nov 10, 2020

A young girl discovers nature’s surprising beauty in this tale from a renowned Inuit storyteller. When Aggataa goes for a cold winter walk with her grandmother, she’s surprised by a sudden CRAH! All the birds have flown south for the winter except one kind—the tulugarguat, the ravens. They’re the ugliest birds that Aggaataa has ever seen. They look like they slept in their coats—coats that don’t even fit! However, as the winter slowly moves towards spring, Aggataa connects with one small raven in particular. As the seasons change in full, th... + Read More
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Series: My Day with Gong Gong Hardcover Sennah Yee 9781773214290 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 08, 2020

A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can’t take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals he’s been paying more attention than she thought. With lighthearted, expressive illustrations by E... + Read More
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Series: Swift Fox All Along Hardcover Rebecca Thomas 9781773214481 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 08, 2020

What does it mean to be Mi’kmaq? And if Swift Fox can’t find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox’s father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she’ll learn how to be Mi’kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that Mi’kmaq is who she is from her eyes to her toes, Swift Fox doesn’t understand what that means. Her family welcomes her with smiles and hugs, but when it’s t... + Read More
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Series: A Sweet Meeting on Mimouna Night Hardcover Allison Ofanansky 9781773063973 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 27, 2020

Set in Morocco, this sweet story of friendship and shared customs between a Jewish family and their Muslim neighbors provides a great introduction to the Moroccan Jewish holiday of Mimouna. It’s Mimouna — the Moroccan Jewish holiday that marks the end of Passover, and when blessings are given for a year of prosperity and good luck. Miriam wants to help her mother make the sweet moufletot pancakes they always eat at their Mimouna party, but after following the rules of Passover, they don’t have any flour in the house! So Miriam’s mother takes he... + Read More
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Series: If You Want to Visit a Sea Garden Hardcover Kay Weisman 9781554989706 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Sep 01, 2020

Discover the wonder of ancient sea gardens on the Northwest Coast Sea gardens have been created by First Peoples on the Northwest coast for more than three thousand years. These gardens consist of stone reefs that are constructed at the lowest tide line, encouraging the growth of clams and other marine life on the gently sloped beach. This lyrical story follows a young child and an older family member who set out to visit a sea garden early one morning, as the lowest tides often occur at dawn. After anchoring their boat, they explore the beach,... + Read More
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Series: Shi-shi-etko Hardcover Nicola Campbell 9780888996596 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jul 03, 2005

Winner of the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award. Finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award In just four days young Shi-shi-etko will have to leave her family and all that she knows to attend residential school. She spends her last days at home treasuring the beauty of her world -- the dancing sunlight, the tall grass, each shiny rock, the tadpoles in the creek, her grandfather's paddle song. Her mother, father and grandmother, each in turn, sha... + Read More
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Series: Shin-chi's Canoe Hardcover Nicola Campbell 9780888998576 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Aug 01, 2008

Winner of the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and finalist for the Governor General's Award: Children's Illustration This moving sequel to the award-winning Shi-shi-etko tells the story of two children's experience at residential school. Shi-shi-etko is about to return for her second year, but this time her six-year-old brother, Shin-chi, is going, too. As they begin their journey in the back of a cattle truck, Shi-shi-etko tells her brother all the things he must remember: the trees, the mountains, the rivers and the salmon. Shin-chi k... + Read More
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Series: Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox New edition Paperback Danielle Daniel 9781773061177 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jul 15, 2017

Children’s love for animals and disguise come together in this award-winning introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals.In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver or moose. Delightful illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book.In a brief author’s note, Danielle Daniel explains the importa... + Read More
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Series: Ancient Thunder Paperback Leo Yerxa 9781554981274 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 5 Feb 01, 2012

Winner of the Governor General's Award A beautiful and visionary book, Ancient Thunder celebrates wild horses and the natural world of the prairies. Using an extraordinary technique, Leo Yerxa, an artist of Ojibway ancestry, makes paper look like leather, so that his illustrations seem to be painted on leather shirts. The art is accompanied by a rich song of praise for the wild horses that came to play such an important role in the lives of the First Peoples. Years in the making, the book is truly a work of art — one that reflects Yerxa's sense... + Read More
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Series: Coyote Tales Hardcover Thomas King 9781554988334 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Oct 01, 2017

Two tales, set in a time “when animals and human beings still talked to each other,” display Thomas King’s cheeky humor and master storytelling skills. Freshly illustrated and reissued as an early chapter book, these stories are perfect for newly independent readers.In Coyote Sings to the Moon, Old Woman and the animals sing to the moon each night. Coyote attempts to join them, but his voice is so terrible they beg him to stop. He is crushed and lashes out — who needs Moon anyway? Furious, Moon dives into a pond, plunging the world into darknes... + Read More
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Series: Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings Hardcover Francie Latour 9781773060415 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Oct 01, 2018

A Haitian American girl finds connection to generations of family lore in this story of identity, heart and home.Every winter, a young girl flies to Haiti to visit her Auntie Luce, a painter.The moment she steps off the plane, she feels a wall of heat, and familiar sights soon follow — the boys selling water ice by the pink cathedral, the tap tap buses in the busy streets, the fog and steep winding road to her aunt’s home in the mountains.The girl has always loved Auntie Luce’s paintings — the houses tucked into the hillside, colorful fishing b... + Read More
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Series: Viola Desmond Won’t Be Budged! Paperback Jody Nyasha Warner 9781773060354 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Oct 01, 2018

Viola Desmond was one brave woman! Now come on here, listen in close and I’ll tell you why… In Nova Scotia, in 1946, an usher in a movie theater told Viola Desmond to move from her main floor seat up to the balcony. She refused to budge. Viola knew she was being asked to move because she was black. In no time at all, the police arrived and took Viola to jail. The next day she was charged and fined, but she vowed to continue her struggle against such unfair rules. Viola’s determination gave strength and inspiration to her communi... + Read More
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Series: Qinuisaarniq Reflections from Them Days (English) A Residential School Memoir from Nunatsiavut English Edition Paperback Nellie Winters 9781774502075 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 11 - 14 Jul 09, 2020

When Nellie Winters was 11 years old, she was sent to attend the Nain Boarding School, a residential school 400 kilometres from her home. In this memoir, she recalls life before residential school, her experiences at the school, and what it was like to come home. Accompanied by the author’s original illustrations, this moving, often funny memoir sheds light on the experiences of Inuit residential school survivors in Labrador.
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Series: Nibi is Water Board book Joanne Robertson 9781772601329 $10.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Apr 14, 2020

A first conversation about the importance of Nibi, which means water in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), and our role to thank, respect, love, and protect it. Babies and toddlers can follow Nibi as it rains and snows, splashes or rows, drips and sips. Written from an Anishinaabe water protector’s perspective, the book is in dual language: English and Anishinaabemowin.
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Series: Salma the Syrian Chef Hardcover Danny Ramadan 9781773213750 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Mar 10, 2020

Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama. All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers at the Welcome Center are happy to lend a hand—and a sprinkle of sumac. With creativity, determination, and charm, Salma brings... + Read More
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Series: Spirit Bear: Echoes of the Past (Spirit Bear Book 4) Paperback Cindy Blackstock 9781777009137 $15.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 12 Jun 30, 2020

Spirit Bear: Echoes of the Past is the 4th book in the Spirit Bear series. For the past 13 years, Spirit Bear has been working hard to make sure First Nations children get the help they need when they need it so they can grow up safely with their families, get a good education, and be healthy and proud of who they are. It’s been a long journey, and Spirit Bear needs a vacation! He and his family set out for Songhees and Esquimalt territories (Victoria, British Columbia) for their holiday adventure. Along the way, they see a statue of... + Read More
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Series: Spirit Bear: Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams (Spirit Bear Book 3) Paperback Cindy Blackstock 9781775191490 $15.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 12 Nov 30, 2019

Spirit Bear: Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams is the latest addition to the award-winning picture book series written by Order of Canada recipient Cindy Blackstock (Gitxsan Nation) and illustrated by Amanda Strong (Michif)!The third book finds Spirit Bear on his way home from a sacred ceremony when he meets Jake, a friendly dog, with a bag full of paper hearts attached to wood stakes. Jake tells Spirit Bear that school children and residential school survivors will plant the hearts when a big report on residential schools called the Truth an... + Read More