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Little Narwhal, Not Alone Hardcover Tiffany Stone 9781771646208 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 12, 2021

A gift for kids who love the ocean and the creatures who call it their home, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal shares the surprising friendships he finds under the sea. Based on a true story! When little narwhal sets off on an adventure to see new sights, he finds himself far from home, too far to return on his own. Scared and alone, narwhal looks for other narwhals but finds a pod of belugas instead. They don’t speak his language or eat the same foods, but when the belugas begin to play—little narwhal knows exactl... + Read More
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Series: Sounds of Nature I Hear You, Forest Hardcover Kallie George 9781771647366 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 06, 2021

Kids will look forward to their next nature walk after reading this playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds.The forest has lots to say… if you listen. When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous things. She hears the rustling of leaves sharing their secrets. She hears a beetle balancing on a branch. And the more she listens, the more she learns.I Hear You, Forest is a perfect book for outdoor education, classroom learning and homeschooling, helping to teach... + Read More
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How Beautiful Hardcover Antonella Capetti 9781771648530 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 02, 2021

?[Castrillón?s] wild drawings carry a decorative impulse to unexpected heights.??New York TimesA stunningly illustrated picture book about a curious caterpillar searching for the true meaning of the word ?beautiful.? But is there one true meaning?or many? A caterpillar lives a simple life on his leaf until one day, an UnKnown Thing picks him up and calls him beautiful. A question forms in the caterpillar?s mind: ?What is beautiful??So begins a quest to discover the true meaning of the word beautiful. Much to the caterpillar?s surprise, each ani... + Read More
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My Dog Banana Hardcover Roxane Brouillard 9781771647939 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 21, 2021

This silly yet sophisticated picture book will make kids AND parents laugh—the perfect story for reading aloud! For fans of Strictly No ElephantsA child takes a dog for a walk. At least, so the child insists. But nobody else sees a dog! Neighbors try to figure out why a child is walking a banana on a leash, while the child tries to make them understand that the banana is really a dog. A dog named Banana!But…it can’t be. Can it?My Dog Banana is a jewel of absurdity that brings to life a diverse group of characters, filled with classic charm and ... + Read More
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Plasticus Maritimus An Invasive Species Paperback Ana Pego 9781771646451 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Sep 07, 2021

Honorable Mention—Bologna Ragazzi Award There’s an invasive species in our oceans: Plasticus maritimus. It’s a threat to our world. What is it? What can we do about it? When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn’t play in a backyard, but on a beach. She walked along the shore, looked at tide pools, and collected fossils. As she grew older, Pêgo noticed a new species at the seaside: plastic. She decided to collect it, study it, and give it a Latin name—Plasticus maritimus—to warn people of its dangers to our planet. Inspired by Pêgo’s life’s... + Read More
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It Takes Guts How Your Body Turns Food Into Fuel (and Poop) Hardcover Jennifer Dr. Gardy 9781771645010 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 13, 2021

A 2022 Forest of Reading: Yellow Cedar Award Nominee!An illustrated book about the digestive system and microbiome for young readers, from famous (and funny) scientist Dr. Jennifer Gardy.Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right?But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That’s where your digestive system—also known as your gut—works its magic. It Takes Guts is an excellent, science-based resource for classroom learning and home-schooling for kids age 9 to 13, with information about: The surprising role that food ... + Read More
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Inside In X-Rays of Nature's Hidden World Hardcover Jan Paul Schutten 9781771646796 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Oct 11, 2021

A perfect book for STEM learning: Kids ages 8-12 will love these creepy X-Rays of bugs, reptiles, mammals, and more!A Smithsonian Magazine Best Children’s Book of the Year Using incredible X-ray techniques, Inside In displays creatures and their natural habitats in a never-before-seen way. Kids will learn the awesome answers to questions like: What does a bee look like under its furry coat? How does a seahorse protect itself with armor and a skeleton? How does a tree frog use its eyes to swallow?This visually stunning and highly original book i... + Read More
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Series: Aldana Libros New Year (A Lunar New Year Book for Kids) Hardcover Mei Zihan 9781771647311 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 18 Nov 21, 2021

A moving picture book to read when we’re missing family far away, set during Lunar New Year. It’s Lunar New Year, a time when families come together for a wonderful feast, and a father longs to be with his daughter—but she lives in another country. As he imagines how his daughter is spending the festivities, he recalls fond memories of time spent with her, feeling a sense of loss and dislocation. While he misses her deeply, he also recognizes her need to move away, grow up, and become herself. New Year is a stunning portrait of leaving home, fi... + Read More
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Series: Aldana Libros War Hardcover Jose Jorge Letria 9781771647267 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 07, 2021

An award-winning, stunningly illustrated, sober depiction of war. A recipient of the prestigious Nami Concours prize, this remarkable book of striking, often surreal illustrations and sparse prose reveals the many sides of war: where it comes from, how it creeps up on us, and how it destroys everything in its wake. During a time when wars are fought around the world, this evocative and bold interpretation may serve as a vehicle for difficult yet necessary discussions among readers of all ages. As Deborah Ellis, author of the Breadwinner series... + Read More
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Series: Aldana Libros Off the Beaten Track Hardcover Maylis de Kerangal 9781771646857 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 18 Oct 19, 2021

A breathtaking mountain adventure, in which a boy finds his inner strength, from the author of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning novel The Heart Paul is ten years old and lives with his aunt and uncle. Bruce, an old family friend, suddenly reappears after three years of silence, eager to keep a promise he made to Paul to take him on a three-day mountain trek. Paul longs for Bruce’s friendship and wants badly to prove himself. But he is also timid and unsure, and Bruce—who is better at doing than explaining—doesn’t make it any easier.A dra... + Read More
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Animals Brag About Their Bottoms Hardcover Maki Sato 9781771647106 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 29, 2020

Fans of Taro Gomi’s Everyone Poops and Matthew Van Fleet’s Tails will be over the moon for this adorable book about beautiful animal bottoms. All bottoms are wonderful! Don’t you agree? Each animal in this adorable book has a different reason for loving their behind—from cute and round to fashionable and striped. Maki Saito makes readers laugh out loud with playful illustrations of the backsides of hippos, zebras, pandas, mandrills, and more. Her traditional Japanese art techniques add a sophisticated, beautiful feel. Charming and whimsical, t... + Read More
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Birdsong Hardcover Julie Flett 9781771644730 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Sep 30, 2019

A tender, luminous portrait of art, nature, and connecting across generations.When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationsh... + Read More
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Can You Hear the Trees Talking? Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest Hardcover Peter Wohlleben 9781771644341 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10 Oct 01, 2019

WINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKSBASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES This interactive book for kids aged 8-10 introduces the wonderful science of the forest through outdoor activities, quizzes, fun facts, photographs, and more!Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young readers, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their fam... + Read More
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Catch the Sky Hardcover Robert Heidbreder 9781771646314 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Sep 29, 2020

In the vein of Jack Prelutsky and Dennis Lee comes a celebration of the sky with thirty zippy poems that will lift your spirits and let your imagination soar. Award-winning children’s poet Robert Heidbreder captures the magic and beauty of all the things kids around the world observe when looking up, from birds and balloons to snow and shooting stars. These pocket-sized poems are perfect for sharing the natural world, and the bright, joyful images by Emily Dove depict the delight of children from all cultures, cheering and connecting with the ... + Read More
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Do You Know Where the Animals Live? Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around Us Hardcover Peter Wohlleben 9781771646598 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10 May 03, 2021

“In addition to covering typical informational subjects, [Peter Wohlleben] speaks to high-interest questions and those not usually seen in children’s books. For instance, readers can find out what happens to animal poop, if there can ever be too many animals, if animals dream …. A great resource for kids to start thinking about and exploring the natural world.”—Booklist“Smart, fun, funny, and fact-packed, [Do You Know Where the Animals Live?] is an irresistible introduction to the endlessly enchanting lives of our fellow creatures.”—Sy Montgome... + Read More
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The Dog Hardcover Helen Mixter 9781771642712 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 Nov 14, 2017

A testament to the comforting power of an animal's love. The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better—particularly a child who is small and vulnerable. Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, The Dog shows how one animal helps a young boy who is ill. She is his comfort, his companion, and his friend; when he's unhappy, she places her paw on his hand to show him she's there. The Dog is a story for young children, and for anyone who has ever owned a pet. But most of all, it shows how important animal c... + Read More
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Eco-Fun Great Projects, Experiments, and Games for a Greener Earth Hardcover David Suzuki 9781550548235 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jan 24, 2003

Kids will discover their connection with nature and have fun by doing these amazing sciencebased activities. They can build a solar panel, make recycled paper, build a worm composter and create a forest ecosystem in a jar.
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Elliott's Guide to Dinosaurs Hardcover Elliott Seah 9781771642378 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Nov 15, 2016

Have you ever wondered what the world looked like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Eight-year-old author Elliott Seah did, and took it upon himself to find out more. In his first book, he takes readers on a fact-filled exploration of these amazing creatures from our planet’s distant past. With lively illustrations, Elliott provides fascinating answers to important questions about the dinosaurs’ origins, what they ate, how they lived, and how a mass extinction brought their time on Earth to an end. Helpful extras include resources for further re... + Read More
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Series: Aldana Libros Grandparents Hardcover Chema Heras 9781771645669 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 May 05, 2020

In this funny and heartwarming picture book, a grandfather shows his love and appreciation for a grandmother as he persuades her to attend a local dance with him. “Fun and feisty—these memorable characters are a delight to know and revisit.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Grandfather is tending his garden when a loudspeaker announces a dance in the local park. He asks Grandmother to join him, but she has many reasons to delay their outing: she needs to put eyeliner around her eyes—which are as sad as a moonless night—and color in her hair—whic... + Read More
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Series: Aldana Libros Grasshopper Hardcover Tatiana Ukhova 9781771646925 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 04, 2021

Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus “Gloriously inventive.”—New York Times“Any youngster who enjoys critters and nature will appreciate this book.”—5 STARS, Youth Services Book ReviewKids ages 4-7 will get lost in the imaginative world of this wordless picture book!In this colorful and moving portrait told from the up-close perspectives of a young girl and a grasshopper, a garden comes alive with creatures, plants, and surprises of nature.Grasshopper encourages young readers to:Explore nature around them with curiosity and imaginationRespec... + Read More
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Hello, Crow Hardcover Candace Savage 9781771644440 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 30, 2019

“A wonderful way to introduce young readers to the natural world that lurks just outside their windows.”—Globe BooksWill Franny ever prove to her dad that crows and kids can be friends?Franny has a new friend—a crow who brings her presents in its beak. Like a red button! And a silver heart! Franny’s dad doesn’t believe her. He says crows and kids can’t be friends. But Franny knows better. How will Franny prove her new playmate is real? And what will the crafty crow bring next?Award-winning author Candace Savage, whose crow expertise is lauded i... + Read More
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Hey Little Rockabye A Lullaby for Pet Adoption Hardcover Buffy Sainte-Marie 9781771644822 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 12, 2020

Young and old alike will cheer and sing along with this heartfelt picture book about pet adoption based on a new song by Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie.In this tender and moving picture book, a puppy is looking for someone to love him. Will the girl who rescues him convince her parents to let her keep the little dog? Buffy Sainte-Marie advocates “putting the songs to work” and, like her other lyrics, Hey Little Rockabye conveys an important message about finding love and acceptance. Brought to life in charming illust... + Read More
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The Hockey Song Hardcover Stompin' Tom Connors 9781771641890 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 Nov 15, 2016

As Stompin’ Tom Connors sings, It’s the good old hockey game, the best game you can name.” And in this charmingly illustrated book for all ages, the classic song played at hockey games around the world is imagined as a shinny game on an outdoor rink in the middle of the city that starts with two players and soon grows to include the whole community. The puck is in! The hometown wins! The good ol’ hockey game.”
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I Am a Peaceful Goldfish Hardcover Shoshana Chaim 9781771646376 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Apr 13, 2021

For fans of Susan Verde's I Am Peace and Deborah Underwood's The Quiet Book, this gentle story introduces kids ages 2-6 to mindfulness and breath awareness. I Am a Peaceful Goldfish teaches kids and families about playful breathing techniques that we can use to overcome our anxiety and feel calm and grounded. When we are overcome with emotions, our breath—and a bit of imagination—can bring us back to a peaceful place. In this simple story, two children learn how to settle their feelings with imaginative breathing techniques, pretending the... + Read More
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Little Bear's Treasures Hardcover Stella Dreis 9781771646536 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 May 29, 2020

A Bank Street College Best Children’s BookA book to inspire children to look for treasures in the great outdoors, where everyday objects take on new, magical meanings with a little imagination. “Alive with modest wonder—a treasure.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Little Bear is a treasure finder. And he finds the most wonderful things: a shiny button, a tickly feather, a cozy hiding place, a tree to scratch, and even a shy, soft piece of lint. The other animals, however, don’t understand Little Bear’s treasures. “Just junk,” they say. Except fo... + Read More
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The Little Hummingbird Hardcover Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas 9781553655336 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 Apr 27, 2010

This inspiring children’s book is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The evocative artwork by internationally renowned Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas complements this optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take responsibility for their home and the planet.
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On the Other Side of the Forest Hardcover Nadine Robert 9781771647960 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9 Mar 30, 2021

What’s on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.Some say that wolves, ogres, and giant badgers live in the forest beside Arthur’s house. That’s why no one ever goes in there, to see what’s on the other side. But one day, Arthur’s dad has an idea—a magnificent idea! Build a tower to look over the treetops! But a magnificent idea takes a lot of work. Will the villagers join and help them? And wh... + Read More
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Palm Trees at the North Pole The Hot Truth About Climate Change Hardcover Marc ter Horst 9781771646826 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 30, 2021

Finally, the ultimate book about climate change for kids ages 8-12! Perfect for home-schooling and virtual and blended learning, Palm Trees at the North Pole shares the science and history of climate change through awesome facts and detailed, colorful illustrations that will excite and draw kids into this important issue, helping them feel part of the solution.With extraordinary facts about farting cows and cracking icebergs, tall windmills and fast electric cars, burly polar bears and cute little pikas, this approachable and creative guide enc... + Read More
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Peter and the Tree Children Hardcover Peter Wohlleben 9781771644570 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 21, 2020

From the author of the New York Times-bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees comes this spirited picture book, which shares the true story of how trees communicate, feel, and grow. “A beautiful reminder of the importance of preserving natural forests and landscapes for the benefit of all the creatures who live there.”—School Library Journal starred review Piet the squirrel feels all alone in his forest home. Luckily, Peter the Forester has the perfect plan to cheer him up: a search for tree children. You can’t be lonely in a forest full of friends... + Read More
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Show Us Where You Live, Humpback Hardcover Beryl Young 9781771645737 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 25, 2021

“Reflects great admiration and wonder for all humpback whales ... A true homage to these wondrous creatures.” —Kirkus (STARRED Review) This evocative picture book celebrates a child’s connection and kinship with whales. Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles—children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how whales’ underwater lives are touchingly like our own. Patterned in a call-and-response format, Show Us Where You Live, Humpback begs to be read aloud at bedtime, and includes: Wondrous facts about ... + Read More
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Series: Aldana Libros A Small History of a Disagreement Hardcover Claudio Fuentes 9781771647076 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Oct 27, 2020

Should an ancient monkey puzzle tree be cut down to make room for exciting new classrooms? In this spirited picture book, students must work together to come to an agreement––but it’s not as easy as it seems! On the first day back at school after the holidays, a group of classmates notice a construction crane parked next to the old monkey puzzle tree. The school principal says the tree will be cut down to make room for new science classrooms and computer labs. The classmates are divided, with some in favor of innovation, and others calling for... + Read More
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Spur, a Wolf's Story Hardcover Eliza Robertson 9781771643412 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Sep 30, 2019

This captivating tale will inspire children across the world to build compassion for an iconic yet vulnerable animal.Stirring, gorgeous illustrations of wolves, snow, and trees illuminate this uplifting and empowering story, which offers a gentle message for protecting wild wolves in North America and beyond. Just like us, wolves have brothers, sisters, parents, and friends—and they very much need our help.In award-winning author Eliza Robertson’s stunning debut children’s book, a young, brave wolf named Spur is looking for food with her brothe... + Read More
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Stay, Little Seed Hardcover Cristiana Valentini 9781771646468 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Apr 07, 2020

For fans of Amy Rosenthal’s I wish You More and Joe Witek’s In My Heart, Cristiana Valentini’s Stay Little Seed is a moving tale of love and the courage of letting go.“Both children and adult readers will identify with timeless themes, from the joy in comforting familial bonds to the growth that can only happen with independence.”—BooklistEvery year when the wind blows, the tree’s seeds sail away to a mysterious place—until one little seed decides to stay. At first, the tree supposes the seed should leave. How else would it grow roots to rise t... + Read More
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Teatime Around the World Hardcover Chelsea O'Byrne 9781771646017 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 28, 2020

Explore tea cultures around the world with vibrant images and sweetly simple text. This poetic picture book takes children of all ages on an adventure around the world to discover new cultures and friends through tea. Did you know that po cha, the traditional tea in Tibet, is thick and salty like soup? Or that in Iran, tea is served with a rock? (A rock candy, that is!) Or that afternoon tea was dreamed up in England by a duchess who complained of being hungry between lunch and dinner? Teatime Around the World welcomes the youngest of readers ... + Read More
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Series: Aldana Libros The Capybaras Hardcover Alfredo Soderguit 9781771647823 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 13, 2021

Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus and the New York Public Library “Purely exquisite.”—Kirkus (Starred) For kids ages 4-8, a charming and hilarious tale about capybaras: the beloved animal sensation capturing children’s hearts! Hens and their chicks love their warm, snug home. Life is simple and comfortable in the chicken coop, where everyone knows their place and worries are far away. Until one day, when the capybaras appear. To the hens, the capybaras are too big, too wet, and too hairy. They don’t even follow the rules! But it’s hunting... + Read More
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Series: Aldana Libros The Moose of Ewenki Hardcover Gerelchimeg Blackcrane 9781771645386 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Sep 30, 2019

A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year, and a Junior Library Guide Selection! From one of China’s most beloved, bestselling children’s authors comes this touching story of friendship and empathy, which celebrates the traditional way of life for the Indigenous Ewenki peoples of Mongolia. When a Mongolian elder named Gree Shrek hunts a female moose by mistake, her young calf is left behind. Saddened by her loss, Gree Shrek names the calf Xiao Han (“Little Moose”) and the moose and man form an authentic attachment. Xiao Han accompanies Gree Shre... + Read More
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There's a Barnyard in My Bedroom Paperback David Suzuki 9781553655329 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jul 29, 2010

This fun and engaging story makes an engrossing but not overwhelming introduction to environmental issues for young readers. With the help of their parents and their own imaginations, Jamie and Megan discover that natural magic is all around them, even in their own home. Sheets and pillows, fruits and furniture they all come from nature. What’s more, the air isn’t just empty space it’s full of smells, sounds, water, and life-giving gases. And their backyard contains clues to both past and future: rocks from millions of years ago, a nail... + Read More
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We All Play Hardcover Julie Flett 9781771646079 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 7 May 25, 2021

A BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston GlobeSTARRED Reviews in Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, The Horn Book, School Library JournalA 2022 Best Book for Babies From Julie Flett, the beloved author and illustrator of Birdsong, comes a joyous new book about playtime for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 7. Animals and kids love to play! This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. Beauti... + Read More
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When My Dad Went to the Jungle Hardcover Gusti 9781771646703 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Jun 16, 2020

A young boy shares exciting facts and stories about the peoples, plants, and animals who inhabit the Amazon rainforest. In this original, uplifting book from one of Argentina’s most acclaimed children’s writers, a young boy records his dad’s stories of the Amazonian jungle in his journal. As he does, he can’t help but compare his own life. When you visit the rainforest, you should ask the Zápara peoples for permission and be respectful, just like when you visit your neighbor in the city. Smoked fish is delicious in the rainforest—but ha... + Read More
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You Are the Earth Know Your World So You Can Help Make It Better Paperback David Suzuki 9781553654766 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 12 Sep 14, 2010

This lively collection of fascinating facts and fables, colorful cartoons, and dynamic illustrations explains how everything on Earth is connected. Since its original publication, concern for the environment has grown, and although environmental damage has increased, so too have "green" strategies. This new edition reflects these changes, with expanded discussion of environmental issues and new technologies, as well as many more activities. New sidebars offer extra facts, tips, and real-life examples of things other budding ecologists have done... + Read More
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Valley of the Rats Paperback Mahtab Narsimhan 9781770866287 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 18, 2021

Book nerd Krish hates the outdoors, and camping. But especially germs. When Krish and his father, Kabir, take a camping trip to Ladakh, he convinces himself that they will bond, despite their differences. When they’re lost in a bamboo forest, teeming with black rats, and germs, Krish is at an all-time low. His GF (gut feel) and a couple of rats lead them to a hidden village, Imdur, unmarked on any map. Krish and his father are allowed to stay, only if they follow rules. But Krish soon realizes the village has an odd custom of worshipping rats... + Read More
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Firefly Paperback Philippa Dowding 9781770865983 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 06, 2021

Winner of the 2021 Governor General’s Literary Award for Young People’s Literature - Text Firefly lived in the park across from her mother’s home. It was safer there. But after the bad night happens, and her baseball-bat-wielding mother is taken away, social services sends Firefly to live with her Aunt Gayle. She hardly knows Gayle, but discovers that she owns a costume shop. Yes, Firefly might be suffering from PTSD, but she can get used to taking baths, sleeping on a bed again, and wearing as many costumes as she can to school. But where ... + Read More
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Series: Tails from the Apocalypse Trip of the Dead Paperback Angela Misri 9781770865969 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 13, 2021

Trip, the clumsy but streetwise raccoon, has managed to survive the zombie apocalypse with the help of animal friends and a few kind humans. But he can’t help but notice one thing: he’s the only raccoon in his crew. In fact, he’s the only raccoon he’s seen in ages. Where have all the raccoons gone? The answer to that question is scarier than any zombie horde. People have discovered that raccoons are more than just rodents who knock over their garbage bins; they might be a tool for ending zombie-ism. And that is bad news for raccoons.
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Birdspell Paperback Valerie Sherrard 9781770866133 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 13, 2021

Shortlisted for the 2022 Mrs. Dunster's Award for FictionCorbin Hayes has felt alone for as long as he can remember. His mom’s illness means lost jobs, constant moves, new schools and friendships that never get to grow. There’s a gap in his life that’s been waiting to be filled. So, when a classmate offers Corbin the talking bird she can no longer keep, he’s stoked. But when things begin to spiral out of control, Corbin can no longer get his mom – or himself – through the dark period. At his lowest moment, he’s forced to do the one thing he f... + Read More
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Elvis, Me, and the Lemonade Stand Summer Paperback Leslie Gentile 9781770866157 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 27, 2021

Winner of the 2021 City of Victoria Children’s Book PrizeWinner of the 2022 Jean Little First-Novel Award It’s the summer of 1978 and most people think Elvis Presley has been dead for a year. But not eleven-year-old Truly Bateman – because she knows Elvis is alive and well and living in the Eagle Shores Trailer Park. Maybe no one ever thought to look for him at on the Eagle Shores First Nation on Vancouver Island. It’s a busy summer for Truly. Though her mother is less of a mother than she ought to be, and spends her time drinking and smokin... + Read More
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The Marrow Thieves Paperback Cherie Dimaline 9781770864863 $16.95 FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 25 May 10, 2017

Winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award (Young People's Literature - Text)Winner of the 2017 Kirkus PrizeWinner of the 2018 Sunburst AwardWinner of the 2018 Amy Mathers Teen Book AwardWinner of the 2018 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Young Adult LiteratureJust when you think you have nothing left to lose, they come for your dreams.Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The Indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marr... + Read More
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Series: The Children of Oculum Oculum Paperback Philippa Dowding 9781770865129 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Apr 22, 2018

"I'm Mann, just Mann." The world is slowly recovering after environmental collapse, and the children of the automated, domed city of Oculum have begun to awaken. Miranda, William and the 998 other children wake to tend the fruit trees and gardens behind the thick, opaque walls of their world. Some speak quietly of Outside, which is forbidden. Until William finds a door ... The children outside the dome of Oculum — Mann, Cranker and others raised by Grannie — live amongst the rubble of the old destroyed city. They live with hunger, hard work, a... + Read More
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Run Paperback David Skuy 9781770864887 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 24, 2017

Terrified of being targeted by bullies for being overweight, Lionel tries to go through Grade 8 attracting as little notice as possible. But he discovers something about himself: he’s fast. And Lionel takes up running. That leads to joining a running group, and being recruited for the school track team. But being on the track team and getting more attention brings him closer to the bullies he’s been avoiding, and makes him a target.
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The Magpie's Library Paperback Kate Blair 9781770865549 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 25, 2019

Silva and her family visit her grandfather, only to find his health has taken a bad turn. As they struggle with this news, Silva seeks escape in books – at the local library. But she gets more than she bargained for when a magpie guides her to a secret, magical room containing books that she can not only read, but that she can live. Silva finds herself in the worlds of the characters … who all turn out to be real people. People she knows. There’s a catch, though: she soon discovers that the magpie has lured her to these books for selfish and da... + Read More
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The Jigsaw Puzzle King Paperback Gina McMurchy-Barber 9781459746060 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jan 11, 2020

2021 Silver Birch Fiction Award — Winner • 2022 Diamond Willow Award — Shortlisted • 2022 Rocky Mountain Book Award • 2022 Chocolate Lily Award — ShortlistedBeing yourself isn’t always easy.When you’re new in school, all you want is to fit in. When eleven-year-old Warren and his family move to a new city, his twin brother, who has Down syndrome, attracts too much attention for Warren’s liking. Bennie’s different and doesn’t care about it. But while Bennie may be oblivious to those who are curious or uneasy with him, Warren notices every smirk, ... + Read More
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Series: Secrets of the Sands The Lost Scroll of the Physician Paperback Alisha Sevigny 9781459744295 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jan 25, 2020

2021-22 Finalist for Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, MYRCA Sundogs and, Red Cedar Book AwardsSesha must race to find a priceless scroll before time runs out.After a brutal fire takes their parents’ lives, Sesha and Ky, children of the pharaoh’s royal physician, are left charming snakes and stealing food to survive. Unsure of who to trust, the pair are found and brought back to the palace, where the pharaoh tasks Sesha with finding a rare medical document her father was transcribing. But are the royals hiding something?Befriended by a f... + Read More
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Series: Secrets of the Sands The Desert Prince Paperback Alisha Sevigny 9781459744325 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 19, 2020

Return to ancient Egypt in the action-packed second novel of the Secrets of the Sands series. Sesha and her friends flee palace dangers only to enter the treacherous desert on a quest for Princess Merat. Forced to leave without Ky and the scroll, Sesha, Paser, and Reb flee Thebes in the company of a Hyksos spy, whom they free in exchange for his services as their guide. With only the stars and the spy to guide them, they venture up the Nile and into deshart, the red lands, in search of a hidden oasis and Princess Merat, who was given to a... + Read More
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Aggie and Mudgy The Journey of Two Kaska Dena Children Paperback Wendy Proverbs 9781772033755 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Nov 02, 2021

Based on the true story of the author’s biological mother and aunt, this middle-grade novel traces the long and frightening journey of two Kaska Dena sisters as they are taken from their home to attend residential school. When Maddy discovers an old photograph of two little girls in her grandmother’s belongings, she wants to know who they are. Nan reluctantly agrees to tell her the story, though she is unsure if Maddy is ready to hear it. The girls in the photo, Aggie and Mudgy, are two Kaska Dena sisters who lived many years ago in a remote vi... + Read More
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Series: Little Wolf Series Little Wolf New edition Paperback Teoni Spathelfer 9781772033809 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 14, 2021

A young Indigenous girl moves to the big city and learns to find connections to her culture and the land wherever she goes, despite encountering bullies and feelings of isolation along the way.When Little Wolf moves to the big city with her mom and sister, she has difficulty adjusting to their new life. She misses living close to nature and seeing animals wherever she goes, and she misses fishing with her grandfather and seeing dolphins leaping beside their boat. Most of all, she misses feeling connected to her culture. At school, Little Wolf h... + Read More
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Birding for Kids A Guide to Finding, Identifying, and Photographing Birds in Your Area Paperback Damon Calderwood 9781772031973 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Jun 05, 2018

An interactive full-colour field guide that teaches kids the fun, safe, and educational way to observe birds in their natural habitat.Join expert bird photographers Damon Calderwood and Donald E. Waite, and their young friends, as they highlight all the basics on birding. Birding for Kids is filled with full-colour photos, fascinating facts, and fun projects that allow children to get up close and personal with nature while respecting the habitats of birds in the wild. The book includes guidelines on how to look for or attract birds in backyard... + Read More
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City Day Hardcover Glenn Brucker 9781771623087 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 04, 2021

Children will laugh out loud at this silly illustrated book where animals teach people a lesson about respect for nature. After all the campers and hikers return to the city at the end of summer, a group of animals from the forest decide to pay them a visit. When Raccoon, Moose, Bear, Otter and their friends arrive in the big city, everyone is so excited to see them that they shout and run away with joy. The animals have a fun-filled day rampaging through the city and learning about human customs, until some new friends with large nets give th... + Read More
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It’s a Mitig! Hardcover Bridget George 9781771622738 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 19, 2020

Giizis—the sun—rises. What’s hiding in the trees? It’s a Mitig! guides young readers through the forest while introducing them to Ojibwe words for nature. From sunup to sundown, encounter an amik playing with sticks and swimming in the river, a prickly gaag hiding in the bushes and a big, bark-covered mitig. Featuring vibrant and playful artwork, an illustrated Ojibwe-to-English glossary and a simple introduction to the double-vowel pronunciation system, plus accompanying online recordings, It’s a Mitig! is one of the first books of its kind. I... + Read More