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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: Margot and the Moon Landing Hardcover A.C. Fitzpatrick 9781773213606 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Apr 14, 2020

A universal story about speaking, listening, and being heard. Margot loves space. Astronauts, the stars, and especially the moon landing. So she can’t understand why all of her attempts to communicate her passion fall on disinterested ears. Her mom is patient but distracted; her classmates would rather play kickball; and her teacher just wants her to focus and pay attention in class. Even so, Margot wishes she never had to talk about anything but space ever again. When she wakes up one morning and discovers she can only recite Neil Armstrong’... + Read More
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Series: Superluminous Hardcover Ian De Haes 9781773213804 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 10, 2020

Nour loves the luminous glow she was born with, but it’s only when it starts to dim that she discovers the true power of her brilliant light. Nour has a superpower: she glows. Her light shines so bright, she feels like a star in the night sky. But when kids at school notice her glow, they’re not impressed. If she had a real superpower, they say, she could fly or turn invisible. So Nour stops feeling special. And as her light dims, her world darkens . . . until a nighttime cry from her baby sister shows her how powerful her glow can be. Ian D... + Read More
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Series: The Paper Bag Princess 40th anniversary edition Hardcover Robert Munsch 9781773213439 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Feb 04, 2020

An empowerment-focused keepsake edition of one of the world’s best-loved picture books. 40 years. 7 million copies. 1 kick-ass princess who has inspired generations of readers to stand up for themselves. How do you celebrate an occasion as special as 40 years in print for a book as beloved as The Paper Bag Princess? You track down some of the most poignant commentary about the story; you share behind-the-scenes insights from the author and his partner; and you present it all in a beautiful package that showcases the story like never before. To ... + Read More
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Series: The Truth About Wind Hardcover Hazel Hutchins 9781773213880 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Apr 14, 2020

A vividly imagined story about the importance of telling the truth, even if it means losing something you love. When Jesse finds a toy horse and makes it his very own, his imagination runs wild. This horse is the fastest horse in the whole world, so Jesse names him Wind. He can’t wait to race him across the prairie (the kitchen table) and over deep canyons (the bathtub). There’s just one problem: Wind doesn’t actually belong to Jesse. He was left behind accidentally by his real owners. And though at first Jesse is full of joy as he plays with ... + Read More
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Series: The Heroes Quartet Louder Than Words Hardcover Kathy Kacer 9781773213552 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 14, 2020

Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events. Life is becoming ever more terrifying for the Jewish community as the Second World War envelops their lives. For twelve-year-old Dina and her sisters, things get even harder when their father dies. Their mother must go back to work and despite many objections, the family adjusts to the arrival of their new housekeeper, Nina, who is not Jewish. But Nina’s role changes dramatically when the Nazis invade their small Ukrainian town. Nina sacrifices her own sa... + Read More
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Series: The Heroes Quartet Louder Than Words Paperback Kathy Kacer 9781773213545 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 14, 2020

Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events. Life is becoming ever more terrifying for the Jewish community as the Second World War envelops their lives. For twelve-year-old Dina and her sisters, things get even harder when their father dies. Their mother must go back to work and despite many objections, the family adjusts to the arrival of their new housekeeper, Nina, who is not Jewish. But Nina’s role changes dramatically when the Nazis invade their small Ukrainian town. Nina sacrifices her own sa... + Read More
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Series: Running Wild Awesome Animals in Motion Hardcover Galadriel Watson 9781773213705 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Apr 14, 2020

Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move! A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion. In this fascinating introduction to biomechanics, seasoned non-fiction writer Galadriel Watsondraws on ... + Read More
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Series: Running Wild Awesome Animals in Motion Paperback Galadriel Watson 9781773213699 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Apr 14, 2020

Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move! A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion. In this fascinating introduction to biomechanics, seasoned non-fiction writer Galadriel Watsondraws on ... + Read More
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Series: Crossing the Farak River Hardcover Michelle Aung Thin 9781773213972 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 11 Apr 14, 2020

Fourteen-year-old Hasina is forced to flee everything she knows in this gripping account of the crisis in Myanmar. For Hasina and her younger brother Araf, the constant threat of Sit Tat, the Myanmar Army, is a way of life in Rakhine province—just uttering the name is enough to send chills down their spines. As Rohingyas, they know that when they hear the wop wop wop of their helicopters there is one thing to do—run, and don’t stop. So when soldiers invade their village one night, and Hasina awakes to her aunt's fearful voice, followed by smoke... + Read More
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Series: Crossing the Farak River Paperback Michelle Aung Thin 9781773213965 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 11 Apr 14, 2020

Fourteen-year-old Hasina is forced to flee everything she knows in this gripping account of the crisis in Myanmar. For Hasina and her younger brother Araf, the constant threat of Sit Tat, the Myanmar Army, is a way of life in Rakhine province—just uttering the name is enough to send chills down their spines. As Rohingyas, they know that when they hear the wop wop wop of their helicopters there is one thing to do—run, and don’t stop. So when soldiers invade their village one night, and Hasina awakes to her aunt's fearful voice, followed by smoke... + Read More
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Series: My Long List of Impossible Things Hardcover Michelle Barker 9781773213651 $19.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Mar 10, 2020

A brilliant historical YA that asks: how do you choose between survival and doing the right thing? The arrival of the Soviet Army in Germany at the end of World War II sends sixteen-year-old Katja and her family into turmoil. The fighting has stopped, but German society is in collapse, resulting in tremendous hardship. With their father gone and few resources available to them, Katja and her sister are forced to flee their home, reassured by their mother that if they can just reach a distant friend in a town far away, things will get better.... + Read More
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Series: My Long List of Impossible Things Paperback Michelle Barker 9781773213644 $12.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Mar 10, 2020

A brilliant historical YA that asks: how do you choose between survival and doing the right thing? The arrival of the Soviet Army in Germany at the end of World War II sends sixteen-year-old Katja and her family into turmoil. The fighting has stopped, but German society is in collapse, resulting in tremendous hardship. With their father gone and few resources available to them, Katja and her sister are forced to flee their home, reassured by their mother that if they can just reach a distant friend in a town far away, things will get better.... + Read More
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Series: Fatty Legs (10th anniversary edition) Paperback Margaret Pokiak-Fenton 9781773213507 $13.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 11 Mar 10, 2020

The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton’s powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir’s 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book’s impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children’s Literature, ... + Read More
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Series: Fatty Legs (10th anniversary edition) Hardcover Margaret Pokiak-Fenton 9781773213514 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 11 Mar 10, 2020

The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton’s powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir’s 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book’s impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children’s Literature, ... + Read More
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Series: I Love My Purse Paperback Belle DeMont 9781554519538 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Mar 10, 2020

Now in paper, a little boy’s love for his bright red purse inspires others to be true to themselves The award-winning picture book about Charlie’s unselfconscious determination to wear his purse is now available in paperback. Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. His father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his “strange” choice. But Charlie isn’t deterred. And soon his self-confidence starts to affect those around him. Thanks to Charlie, ... + Read More
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Series: The Paper Bag Princess Pin 2-Pack General merchandise Michael Martchenko 9781773214023 $15.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Feb 04, 2020
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Series: Annikin Angela's Airplane (Annikin Miniature Edition) 26th edition Book Robert Munsch 9780920236758 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1988

When Angela goes to the airport with her father, he gets "lost." As she wanders around looking for him, she sees an empty airplane. Once inside, she presses one button, then another, until the plane takes off. Luckily, one of the buttons is for the control tower. Angela survives the adventure without a scratch. The same can't be said for the plane. Michael Martchenko's funny illustrations and variations in the text colors and positioning make this a visual treat as well as a story-time favorite.
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Series: Annikin 44-Copy Counter Display Filled Counterpack (filled) Robert Munsch 9781773213934 $87.56 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jun 01, 2019

Annikin 44-Copy Counter Display Filled contains:4 X Angela's Airplane (Annikin Miniature Edition) 9780920236758 4 X The Fire Station (Annikin Miniature Edition) 9780920236772 4 X I Have to Go! (Annikin Miniature Edition) 9780920303511 4 X Mortimer (Annikin Miniature Edition) 9780920236680 4 X Mud Puddle (Annikin Miniature Edition) 9780920236239 8 X The Paper Bag Princess (Annikin Miniature Edition) 9780920236253 4 X Purple, Green and Yellow (Annikin Edition) 9781554511136 4 X Something Good (Annikin Miniature Edition) 9781550373905 4 X Stephani... + Read More
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Series: Annikin David's Father (Annikin Miniature Edition) 21st edition Book Robert Munsch 9781550370119 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1988

Julie learns that families come in all shapes—and sizes.
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Series: Annikin I Have to Go! (Annikin Miniature Edition) 28th edition Book Robert Munsch 9780920303511 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1986

The ever-popular story of a little boy in the throes of toilet training.
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Series: Annikin Jonathan Cleaned Up—Then He Heard a Sound (Annikin Miniature Edition) or Blackberry Subway Jam 29th edition Book Robert Munsch 9780920236215 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1981

A subway stops in Jonathan’s apartment, and out pour thousands of commuters and their litter.
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Series: Annikin Millicent and the Wind (Annikin Miniature Edition) 14th edition Book Robert Munsch 9781550370102 $1.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1988

The wind brings Millicent a hoped-for friend.
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Series: Annikin Moira's Birthday (Annikin Miniature Edition) 10th edition Book Robert Munsch 9781550373899 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1985

Moira invites grades 1 to 6 to her party. But her parents don’t know—until ...
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Series: Annikin Mortimer (Annikin Miniature Edition) 30th edition Book Robert Munsch 9780920236680 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1983

With over half a million copies in print, Mortimer is one of Robert Munsch’s most popular and beloved books. Mortimer is the story “... of a little boy who won’t go to sleep at night and who drives his family crazy with his rowdiness ... [It] reads as though it was written by a parent driven frantic by one of the contemporary but compulsive stages of childrearing ... [It is] of tremendous appeal to kids and parents at the same stage.”—Globe and Mail
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Series: Annikin Mud Puddle (Annikin Miniature Edition) Other book format Robert Munsch 9781773214146 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (months) from 4 - 7 Jan 30, 2020

Whenever Jule Ann goes outside, a Mud Puddle jumps on her and gets her muddy all over. But she defeats it with cheerful ingenuity and two bars of smelly yellow soap. As in all Munsch stories, kids are the heroes!
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Series: Annikin Murmel, Murmel, Murmel (Annikin Miniature Edition) 29th edition Book Robert Munsch 9781550370126 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1982

What in the world is Robin going to do with the baby she finds in her sandbox? “Murmel, murmel, murmel,” is all Robin hears coming from a hole in her sandbox. When she reaches down and out pops a baby, she finds herself in a real fix: who will take care of it? Robin’s too little! Off she goes, searching her neighborhood for someone who needs a baby. The woman with seventeen cats doesn’t want the baby. Nor does the grumpy man by the bus stop. It looks as though all hope is lost, until a friendly truck driver passes by. He offers to trade his tru... + Read More
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Series: Annikin Pigs (Annikin Miniature Edition) 15th edition Book Robert Munsch 9781550373882 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Feb 01, 1995

Pigs are smarter than you think! When Megan’s dad tells her not to let the pigs out of their pen, curiosity gets the better of her. Why not? Pigs are too dumb to do anything anyway … or are they? Before she knows it, the pigs are wreaking havoc all over her house, all over her school, and all over town. It’s up to her to fgure out how to get them back home. To Megan’s surprise, she discovers the animals are much smarter than she realized. Young children everywhere will delight in discovering another bestselling Robert Munsch classic in this boa... + Read More
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Series: Annikin Purple, Green and Yellow (Annikin Edition) 14th edition Book Robert Munsch 9781554511136 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1992

Brigid really loves markers. But when she draws on herself with super-permanent ink, she knows that spells trouble.
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Series: Annikin Red is Best (Annikin Miniature Edition) 12nd edition Book Kathy Stinson 9781550372526 $1.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1992

The little girl in this simple but exuberant story knows that red barrettes are best, “because they make my hair laugh.”
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Series: Annikin Something Good (Annikin Miniature Edition) 11st edition Book Robert Munsch 9781550373905 $1.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Feb 01, 1995

“Something good” is exactly what Tyya, Andrew and Julie want to put into their shopping cart. Tyya’s dad won’t buy anything good at the store—no ice cream, no candy, no cookies. But when the saleslady puts a price sticker on Tyya’s nose, Daddy is finally forced to buy something good.
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Series: Annikin Stephanie's Ponytail (Annikin Miniature Edition) 17th edition Book Robert Munsch 9781554511143 $1.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jun 01, 1989

None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows and grows.
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Series: Annikin The Boy in the Drawer (Annikin Miniature Edition) 20th edition Book Robert Munsch 9780920303504 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1986
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Series: Annikin The Dark (Annikin Miniature Edition) 8th edition Book Robert Munsch 9781554511884 $1.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1986

Jule Ann pounds on the bottom of a cookie jar, and a small dark lump bounces out. The Dark quickly gobbles up every shadow in sight, growing bigger with each one. Munsch’s plucky heroine resolves the perplexing problem with brilliant, spirited logic.
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Series: Annikin The Fire Station (Annikin Miniature Edition) 28th edition Book Robert Munsch 9780920236772 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1983

This story starts out with a familiar premise: Michael and Sheila visit a fire station. But then the Munsch flair for imaginative insight and humor take over. While the two kids are exploring a fire truck, an alarm goes off—and away go Michael and Sheila to the rescue!
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Series: Annikin The Paper Bag Princess (Annikin Miniature Edition) 45th edition Book Robert Munsch 9780920236253 $2.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 01, 1981

This bestselling modern classic features a princess who rescues a very snooty—and ungrateful—prince.
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Series: Annikin Thomas' Snowsuit (Annikin Miniature Edition) 17th edition Book Robert Munsch 9781554511150 $1.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 01, 2007

Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher, and even his principal. When everyone’s best efforts lead only to comedic chaos, they all agree it’s best to let Thomas suit himself.