1.
Series:
Be a Good Ancestor
Hardcover
Leona Prince
9781459831407
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 17, 2022
Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors. Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future genera...
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2.
Series:
When We Are Kind
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459825222
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 13, 2020
"Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities—and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others.”—Publishers Weekly When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates an important message through carefully chosen words for readers of al...
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3.
Series:
The Girl and the Wolf
Hardcover
Katherena Vermette
9781926886541
$22.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Grade (CAN) from P - K
Feb 05, 2019
While picking berries with her mother, a little girl wanders too far into the woods. When she realizes she is lost, she begins to panic. A large grey wolf makes a sudden appearance between some distant trees. Using his sense of smell, he determines where she came from and decides to help her. Through a series of questions from the wolf, the little girl realizes she had the knowledge and skill to navigate herself—she just needed to remember that those abilities were there all along.
4.
Series:
Sweetest Kulu
English Edition
Board book
Celina Kalluk
9781772271119
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 2
Apr 06, 2016
"Dream a little, Kulu, this world now sings a most beautiful song of you." This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little Kulu; an Inuktitut term of endearment often bestowed upon babies and young children, this visually stunning book is infused with the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants. A perfect gift for new parents.
5.
Series:
You Hold Me Up
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459814479
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 31, 2017
Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with others. With vibrant illustrations from celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, this is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging resp...
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6.
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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7.
Series:
1, 2, 3 Salish Sea
A Pacific Northwest Counting Book
Hardcover
Nikki McClure
9781459827370
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Jan 19, 2021
From one to ten and well beyond, explore the Salish Sea in this visually striking, high-concept counting primer. Acclaimed West Coast artist Nikki McClure uses a single piece of paper and an X-ACTO knife to create her simple yet exquisite images. Whether it's one stubby squid or one million raindrops, readers young and not-so-young will delight in this distinctly Pacific picture book.
8.
Series:
Come, Read With Me
Hardcover
Margriet Ruurs
9781459817876
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 11, 2021
Join two young children as they begin an adventure through a world of books in this story-within-a-bedtime-story. This metered read-aloud pays homage to classic children's literature: readers of all ages will love searching for characters they recognize from fairy tales and beloved picture books amongst the pages. Spiders weave words and mythical dragons soar as the children travel through magical lands guided by the rhythm and rhyme of acclaimed author Margriet Ruurs. Little ones will want to cuddle closer and settle in for a delightful journe...
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9.
Series:
Pride Puppy!
Hardcover
Robin Stevenson
9781459824843
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 11, 2021
?“[A] sheer delight and will be a welcome addition to shelves everywhere. Highly—and proudly—recommended.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ? “This engaging introduction to Pride parades for the youngest readers successfully testifies to the warmth and power of queer community.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review A young child and their family are having a wonderful time together celebrating Pride Day—meeting up with Grandma, making new friends and eating ice cream. But then something terrible happens: their dog gets lost in the parade! Luckily...
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10.
Series:
When I Feel
Easy Yoga for Big Feelings
Hardcover
Kathy Beliveau
9781459825840
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 14, 2021
Sometimes I feel angry, so I become the sea. I breathe in deep an ocean breath and breathe out peacefully. We may not be able to help the overwhelming feelings, but we can learn tools to help us regulate them. Practicing yoga can increase our ability to accept and mindfully manage our emotions. Yoga is known to have a positive physiological effect on practitioners of all ages and abilities. When I Feel: Easy Yoga for Big Feelings offers effective yoga poses and breathing practices that help children embrace healthy ways of acknowledging their...
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