1.
Series:
Living With Viola
Hardcover
Rosena Fung
9781773215488
$24.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Nov 16, 2021
“Unforgettable . . . will shake middle grade readers to the core.”—School Library Journal, starred review “Beautifully illustrated, relatable, and genuine.” —Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah “Everyone needs to buy this book now. Seriously. Buy it, read it, share it.”—Colleen Nelson, author and teacher Honest and funny, this award-winning graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school. Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new gir...
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2.
Series:
Unstoppable
Women With Disabilities
Hardcover
Helen Wolfe
9781772602098
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 21, 2021
Around the world, people living with disabilities face barriers in the built environment, in employment and education, and in social attitudes and policies that can make it hard to live a full and satisfying life.The ten women we meet in this book face physical and mental health challenges, some from birth and some who became disabled later in life. But they all share the determination to make the world a better place, not just for themselves but for those who will come after them. Their fields are as diverse as elite sport, neurosurgery, archi...
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3.
Series:
A Terrible Tide
Paperback
Suzanne Meade
9781772602111
$11.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 28, 2021
November 18th, 1929. In her small village in Newfoundland, Celia is setting the table for her 13th birthday celebration when the house starts to shake. It's an earthquake, rumbling under the Atlantic Ocean. A few hours later, the sea water disappears from the harbor, only to rush back in a wave almost 30 feet high, destroying nearly everything in its path. Buildings, boats, and winter supplies of fish and food are washed away, and Celia and her community are devastated. With their only phone line cut off and no safe route to get help, they are ...
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5.
Series:
Amazing Athletes
An All-Star Look at Canada's Paralympians
Hardcover
Marie-Claude Ouellet
9781771474856
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Aug 15, 2021
An uplifting and engaging celebration of Paralympic champions and the sports they dominate Discover the world of Para sport and meet some of its greatest athletes in this fascinating look at the third-largest sporting event in the world, the Paralympic Games. This nonfiction book introduces readers to Canadian Paralympians and the sports they play, from PEI-born Para ice hockey pro Billy Bridges, to Goalball player and Iranian refugee Ahmad Zeividavi. Each section details a competitor’s journey to professional sports, their greatest triumphs, a...
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6.
Series:
Meranda and the Legend of the Lake
Hardcover
Meagan Mahoney
9781771474344
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 15, 2021
Anne of Green Gables meets Song for a Whale with a touch of Nancy Drew in this debut middle-grade mystery "Mahoney’s debut novel combines the fantastical and contemporary to create an accessible story for young readers ... An intriguing mystery set in the mythical backdrop of a coastal Canadian town, starring an unstoppable girl driven by curiosity and her adventurous nature." — Booklist Eleven-year-old Meranda thought her life was complicated enough with physical challenges (she uses crutches to walk) and her helicopter parents. But when her ...
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10.
Series:
Fred & Marjorie
A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin
Hardcover
Deborah Kerbel
9781771474115
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Aug 15, 2021
A graphic novel for ages 8 to 12 that tells the true story of the life-saving discovery of insulin "Readers will want to dig deeper into this true story of canine heroes and lifesaving science." — Kirkus Reviews In 1921, Frederick Banting was a young doctor with an idea: could the mysterious secretions of the pancreas be used to treat diabetes? We now call this substance insulin, and its life-saving discovery was an impactful milestone in medical science. Banting and his assistant, Charles Best, worked together in a small lab to test the theory...
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11.
Series:
This Just In
Relive History’s Most Memorable Events with Real Radio Broadcasts
Hardcover
Bushel & Peck Books
9781638190493
$20.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 7 - 11
May 02, 2023
Includes scannable codes to listen to 75 real broadcasts from the 20th century Details each event with historical summaries and over 200 photographs Inspires meaningful discussion between those who lived history and those facing the future A remarkably unique gift for grandparents and grandkids
12.
Series: Mina Mistry Investigates (US edition)
Mina Mistry Investigates: The Case of the Bicycle Thief
BTPS Edition
Paperback
Angie Lake
9781782269724
$9.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 7 - 11
Apr 26, 2022
Book 3 in the laugh-out-loud detective series - printed with fun coloured sprayed edges! Stolen bicycles? Days before the new skate park opens? This needs investigating. This looks like a case for Mina Mistry. Summer is here, school is out and there’s ... nothing to do?! Since grown-ups invaded the skating rink, there’s nowhere for Mina’s friends to hang out. Luckily, a high-stakes competition is about to mark the opening of a new skate park. As everyone gets weirdly intense about it, Mina faces a string of mysteries. Who stole her cousins’ ...
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13.
Series:
My Art, My World
Hardcover
Rita Winkler
9781772602142
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Oct 19, 2021
Rita: Do we have any boxes? Mom: Sure, Why do you need a box? Rita: My teacher says I have to think outside the box! Approaching her daily life with enthusiasm and humour, Rita rides public transit to her job working at a university coffee shop. She takes yoga and folk dance classes and enjoys drama and music at a day program, and she practices using sign language. In My Art, My World, Rita shows us her love for the world through her great passion: making beautiful and fun works of art. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to ...
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17.
Series:
The Pronoun Book
She, He, They and Me!
Hardcover
Cassandra Jules Corrigan
9781787759572
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 5 - 9
Oct 21, 2021
"Welcome to The Pronoun Book! Join Ellie and Casey as they introduce you to the wonderful world of pronouns. Learn about what pronouns are, how they relate to us, and why it's so important to get them right!"This fun, engaging and empowering children's book is the perfect introduction on pronouns in relation to gender diversity and identity for children aged 5+.Through illustrated scenarios and explanations, it gently encourages children to learn pronoun etiquette and educates them on they/them pronouns, trans and non-binary identities, misgen...
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18.
Series:
The Sour Cherry Tree
Hardcover
Naseem Hrab
9781771474146
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Oct 15, 2021
A heartwarming look at love, loss, and memorable objects through the eyes of a child by critically-acclaimed creators Naseem Hrab and Nahid Kazemi "Deeply evocative ... A beautifully poignant celebration of memories of a loved one that live on in those that remain." — Kirkus Reviews – STARRED REVIEW After her grandfather’s death, a young girl wanders through his house. As she tours each room, the objects she discovers stir memories of her grandfather—her baba bozorg. His closet full of clothes reminds her of the mints he kept in his pockets. Hi...
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19.
Series:
Welcome to the Cypher
Hardcover
Khodi Dill
9781773215631
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 7
Nov 16, 2021
“WELCOME TO THE CYPHER is a delight to read—a story that will move every part of you to a wild and wonderful beat.” —Jael Richardson, Author and Executive Director, The Festival of Literary Diversity "WELCOME TO THE CYPHER is a beautiful, rhythmic exploration of the joy of language and self-expression. Our whole family loved how the bright illustrations and the bold words pulled us through this gorgeous book …We're HUGE fans!" —Bestselling authors, Alice Kuipers (the Polly Diamond series) & Yann Martel (Life of Pi) Words burn bright in this joy...
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21.
Series:
Chaiwala!
Hardcover
Priti Birla Maheshwari
9781771473682
$18.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 15, 2021
A sensory celebration of family, food, and culture When their train makes a 10-minute stop at the station in Jaipur, a young girl and her mother hurry to get in line for a cup of chai. While the girl waits for her mug of milky spiced tea, readers are treated to the sights, sounds, and smells of the Chaiwala’s cart. The aroma of ginger, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon sticks swirls in the air. Tea leaves rustle, milk bubbles, and the hot drink is poured back and forth until—clink!—the cups are filled and placed on the stand. With a biscuit and ...
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22.
Series:
The Big Reveal
Hardcover
Jen Larsen
9781250252173
$24.50
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 14 - 18
Dec 07, 2021
A dazzling YA novel about a girl who isn't afraid to be big and sexy and dance her heart out, and a discussion-provoking exploration of the mixed messages our society gives young women about their bodies and sexuality. Addie is a talented dancer, a true-blue friend, and a fat, fierce, and driven young woman. When she's accepted into the prestigious dance company of her dreams, she thinks nothing can bring her down—until she realizes she doesn't have enough money to go. Refusing to give up, Addie and her friends decide to put on a top-secret,...
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23.
Series:
Within These Wicked Walls
A Novel
Hardcover
Lauren Blackwood
9781250787101
$25.99
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 14 - 18
Oct 19, 2021
"Lauren Blackwood’s can’t-miss debut is a magical, Ethiopian-inspired remix of Jane Eyre." -Harper's BazaarWhat the heart desires, the house destroys...Andromeda is a debtera—an exorcist hired to cleanse households of the Evil Eye. She would be hired, that is, if her mentor hadn’t thrown her out before she could earn her license. Now her only hope of steady work is to find a Patron—a rich, well-connected individual who will vouch for her abilities.When a handsome young heir named Magnus Rochester reaches out to hire her, she takes the...
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25.
Series:
The Words in My Hands
Hardcover
Asphyxia
9781773215280
$24.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 13 - 16
Nov 16, 2021
“Anyone who is dDeaf . . . will immediately feel a connection and a sense of belonging while reading Asphyxia's book.” —Stacy Abrams, founder of the #WhyISign campaign • Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award for Teens 2021 • A Kirkus Best Book of 2021Part coming of age, part call to action, this fast-paced novel about a Deaf teenager by a Deaf author is a unique and inspiring exploration of what it means to belong.Smart, artistic, and independent, sixteen year old Piper is tired of trying to conform. Her mom wants her to be “normal,” to pas...
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33.
Series:
Hockey With Dad
Hardcover
Willie Sellars
9781987915808
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Sep 10, 2021
The highly anticipated follow-up to Willie Sellars' award-winning Dipnetting with Dad, in Hockey with Dad, Sellars continues the adventures of Little Brother as he grows and learns about the importance of hockey to his Secwépemc community.She shoots, she scores! Big Sister’s hockey team has worked hard toward the most important game of the season. When the team goalie gets injured, Little Brother excitedly steps onto the ice to play in the Championship game. He always wanted to be part of the lineup, where Big Sister is the ace forward. The clo...
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34.
Series:
A Field Guide to Trees of Ontario
Paperback
James Eckenwalder
9780888545299
$30.00
NATURE
Nov 01, 2022
Following the success of A Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Ontario, the newest field guide from the ROM explores the the oldest, tallest, and largest plants in Ontario’s rich flora.A Field Guide to Trees of Ontario captures the aesthetic appeal, wildlife value, ecosystem function, and ecological services of more than 300 species. This field guide is intended to help interested readers observe, identify, and become familiar with the trees they encounter in natural and cultural settings throughout the province, whether on a walk in th...
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