New Titles

Freddie the Flyer

Carmichael, Fred


When Freddie was young, he saw a plane up close for the first time when it dropped off supplies at his family's remote bush camp. He was instantly hooked. Freddie has flown for nearly seventy years, doing everything from supply runs to search and rescue to transporting dog teams to far-flung areas. This book celebrates Freddie's early dreams of flying and his later achievements. Readers move with Freddie through the year, hearing about his journey as a pilot and leader, while learning the names of the months in Gwich'in and Inuvialuktun at the same time. Art from Inuvialuit painter Audrea Loreen-Wulf perfectly captures the incredible Western Arctic as well as Freddie's love for aviation.
Date Published:2023

When Freddie was young, he saw a plane up close for the first time when it dropped off supplies at his family's remote bush camp. He was instantly hooked. Freddie has flown for nearly seventy years, doing everything from supply runs to search and rescue to transporting dog teams to far-flung areas. This book celebrates Freddie's early dreams of flying and his later achievements. Readers move with Freddie through the year, hearing about his journey as a pilot and leader, while learning the names of the months in Gwich'in and Inuvialuktun at the same time. Art from Inuvialuit painter Audrea Loreen-Wulf perfectly captures the incredible Western Arctic as well as Freddie's love for aviation.

Date Published:2023

My Day with Gong Gong

Yee, Sennah


Blue Spruce Nominee. 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 Elaine Chen, this charming debut expertly captures life in the city and shows how small, shared moments of patience and care--and a dumpling or two--can help a child and grandparent bridge the generational and cultural gaps between them. A glossary at the end of the book features translations of the Chinese words from the story into Chinese characters and English.
Date Published:2020

Blue Spruce Nominee. 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 Elaine Chen, this charming debut expertly captures life in the city and shows how small, shared moments of patience and care--and a dumpling or two--can help a child and grandparent bridge the generational and cultural gaps between them. A glossary at the end of the book features translations of the Chinese words from the story into Chinese characters and English.

Date Published:2020

Mama's Sleeping Scarf

Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi, 1977-,


Chino loves the scarf her mother ties around her hair at night, and takes it on endless adventures during the day as a reminder of the ones she loves.
Date Published:2023

That's Me Loving You

Rosenthal, Amy K.



Date Published:2016

Bear Wants To Sing

Fagan, Cary


Bear wants to sing his song, but the other animals won't give him a chance to perform his masterwork in this delightful picture book companion to the critically acclaimed King Mouse. A bear finds a ukulele in the woods. It makes a nice sound -- PLINK! -- and inspires him to write his own song. His friend Mouse would love to hear it. But Bear isn't the only animal in the forest to find musical inspiration that day, and Snake, Crow and Tortoise keep taking his turn to perform. When they finally give him the opportunity and meet his song with less enthusiasm than he'd like, the discouraged bear shelves his music career forever . . . but the kindness, empathy and appreciation of his best friend will prove that his art deserves recognition and can even inspire others. This dryly humorous and sweetly profound collaboration between two critically acclaimed children's book creators, a follow-up to the masterful King Mouse, has the makings of a modern classic.
Date Published:2021

Bear wants to sing his song, but the other animals won't give him a chance to perform his masterwork in this delightful picture book companion to the critically acclaimed King Mouse. A bear finds a ukulele in the woods. It makes a nice sound -- PLINK! -- and inspires him to write his own song. His friend Mouse would love to hear it. But Bear isn't the only animal in the forest to find musical inspiration that day, and Snake, Crow and Tortoise keep taking his turn to perform. When they finally give him the opportunity and meet his song with less enthusiasm than he'd like, the discouraged bear shelves his music career forever . . . but the kindness, empathy and appreciation of his best friend will prove that his art deserves recognition and can even inspire others. This dryly humorous and sweetly profound collaboration between two critically acclaimed children's book creators, a follow-up to the masterful King Mouse, has the makings of a modern classic.

Date Published:2021

My Best Friend

Tanco, Miguel


a dog's best friend is their human.
Date Published:2022

There are No Ants In This Book

Mosco, Rosemary


Nothing can ruin a picnic faster than a bunch of ants. It's a good thing there are no ants in this book . . . well, maybe there's only one. Or two. . . . Or ten?? Maybe it's not so bad. Ants are kind of cool, after all — especially the ones with amazing butts, like the Acrobat Ant that waves its back end around to scare off enemies. Or the Slender Leaf Ant that can glide through the air. Or the Dinosaur Ant, which is the biggest ant in the world! Okay, so a picnic with ants is actually lots of fun!
Date Published:2024

Nothing can ruin a picnic faster than a bunch of ants. It's a good thing there are no ants in this book . . . well, maybe there's only one. Or two. . . . Or ten?? Maybe it's not so bad. Ants are kind of cool, after all — especially the ones with amazing butts, like the Acrobat Ant that waves its back end around to scare off enemies. Or the Slender Leaf Ant that can glide through the air. Or the Dinosaur Ant, which is the biggest ant in the world! Okay, so a picnic with ants is actually lots of fun!

Date Published:2024

The Three Little Mittens

Bailey, Linda


The story begins with two little mittens, Dotty, and Other Dotty, but there is also a third mitten, Stripes. “You don’t match” say Dotty and Other Dotty, “What’s the use of a single mitten?” Stripes is sure there must be a reason for her to be there, but the two Dotty’s cant see it and the truth is, Stripes can’t see her purpose either. She had been trapped in the little girl’s pocket, she never got out, she never made a snowball, she never patted a dog. But then, one day, Other Dotty is accidentally left behind and Stripes and Dotty become a pair. The situation feels odd to both of them, they both agree that it just feels weird. But as they get to know each other, they became almost friends, but then someone else turns up…. Other Stripes had been dragged under the couch by a dog and had been left there for a whole month, but now the two Stripes are reunited, and Dotty is the odd one out. As the three mittens were debating the purpose of an extra mitten, they hear a big voice, who says “I have a question”. The big voice belongs to the little girl, she wonders “why do you have to match?” The mittens don’t know, but they do know that somebody always gets left out and that means that somebody doesn’t feel good. The little girl retrieves a cardboard box from the closet and dumps out all of her lost and odd mittens, and even a few gloves. She decides that from now on she is going to wear non-matching mittens every day. At first the mittens find it weird but gradually they get to know and like each other. They meet new friends and discover that every one of them is an original. It’s not long before the socks and the shoes catch on…… This book speaks to inclusion and belonging, but it also speaks to the importance of individuality and knowing your own worth.
Date Published:2023

The story begins with two little mittens, Dotty, and Other Dotty, but there is also a third mitten, Stripes. “You don’t match” say Dotty and Other Dotty, “What’s the use of a single mitten?” Stripes is sure there must be a reason for her to be there, but the two Dotty’s cant see it and the truth is, Stripes can’t see her purpose either. She had been trapped in the little girl’s pocket, she never got out, she never made a snowball, she never patted a dog. But then, one day, Other Dotty is accidentally left behind and Stripes and Dotty become a pair. The situation feels odd to both of them, they both agree that it just feels weird. But as they get to know each other, they became almost friends, but then someone else turns up…. Other Stripes had been dragged under the couch by a dog and had been left there for a whole month, but now the two Stripes are reunited, and Dotty is the odd one out. As the three mittens were debating the purpose of an extra mitten, they hear a big voice, who says “I have a question”. The big voice belongs to the little girl, she wonders “why do you have to match?” The mittens don’t know, but they do know that somebody always gets left out and that means that somebody doesn’t feel good. The little girl retrieves a cardboard box from the closet and dumps out all of her lost and odd mittens, and even a few gloves. She decides that from now on she is going to wear non-matching mittens every day. At first the mittens find it weird but gradually they get to know and like each other. They meet new friends and discover that every one of them is an original. It’s not long before the socks and the shoes catch on…… This book speaks to inclusion and belonging, but it also speaks to the importance of individuality and knowing your own worth.

Date Published:2023

Benny the Bananasaurus Rex

Holden, Sarabeth


2024 Forest of Reading. Kirkus Benny loves bananas. He eats them morning, noon, and night. He even rides a bike with a yellow banana seat. In fact, Benny has a secret, he hopes one day he will turn into a banana! And if there is one thing Benny knows, it’s that with a little imagination anything is possible.
Date Published:2022

Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor

Watt, Melanie


Join Scaredy on a hilarious adventure as he learns to brave the doctor for a check-up!Scaredy Squirrel keeps himself in peak physical condition. He exercises, eats a balanced diet, sings opera (to keep his lungs in shape, of course) and brushes his teeth. You might think it's to stay fit, but no -- he'd rather keep a healthy distance from the doctor's office! After all, who'd want to expose themselves to the the aches and pains of pricking, poking and squeezing? It's a prescription for disaster! Scaredy can't avoid the doctor forever though, and when he realizes that he needs to make a quick visit to Dr. Vet to get his health certificate, he does whatever it takes to keep safe while he waits at the clinic . . . including covering himself in bubble wrap. Things don't go according to plan, and Scaredy ends up discovering that his doctor's visit leaves him feeling better than ever!
Date Published:2022

Join Scaredy on a hilarious adventure as he learns to brave the doctor for a check-up!Scaredy Squirrel keeps himself in peak physical condition. He exercises, eats a balanced diet, sings opera (to keep his lungs in shape, of course) and brushes his teeth. You might think it's to stay fit, but no -- he'd rather keep a healthy distance from the doctor's office! After all, who'd want to expose themselves to the the aches and pains of pricking, poking and squeezing? It's a prescription for disaster! Scaredy can't avoid the doctor forever though, and when he realizes that he needs to make a quick visit to Dr. Vet to get his health certificate, he does whatever it takes to keep safe while he waits at the clinic . . . including covering himself in bubble wrap. Things don't go according to plan, and Scaredy ends up discovering that his doctor's visit leaves him feeling better than ever!

Date Published:2022

The darkest dark

Hadfield, Chris,


Chris loves rockets and planets and pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem—at night, Chris doesn't feel so brave. He's afraid of the dark. But when he watches the groundbreaking moon landing on TV, he realizes that space is the darkest dark there is—and the dark is beautiful and exciting, especially when you have big dreams to keep you company.
Date Published:2016

West Coast Wild Baby Animals

Hodge, Deborah


Meet the wild baby animals of the Pacific west coast! Wolf pups, bear cubs, whale calves and eaglets are thriving in the ancient rainforest, rugged beach and majestic ocean of the Pacific west coast. This sweet introduction to baby animal names and behaviours, with gorgeous watercolor scenes, will delight toddlers and babies everywhere!
Date Published:2024

Frostfire

MacKay, Elly


On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire? Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew. Told through gently playful dialogue and brought to life with spectacular works of paper diorama art, Elly Mackay's newest picture book is an enchanting wintertime adventure destined to become a classic seasonal fairy tale that readers will enjoy for years to come.
Date Published:2024

On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire? Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew. Told through gently playful dialogue and brought to life with spectacular works of paper diorama art, Elly Mackay's newest picture book is an enchanting wintertime adventure destined to become a classic seasonal fairy tale that readers will enjoy for years to come.

Date Published:2024

Metis Like Me

Hilderman, Tasha


picture book celebrating Metis culture.
Date Published:2024

Hottest Coldest Highest Deepest

Jenkins, Steve


Describes some of the remarkable places on earth, including the hottest, coldest, windiest, snowiest, highest, and deepest.
Date Published:

Biggest, Strongest, Fastest

JENKINS, Steve


explores the world’s largest, slowest, and longest-lived creatures in this informational picture book that proves science can be a whole lot of fun. What is the biggest land animal? What animal runs the fastest? Can elephants really eat more than 300 pounds of grass each day? Dive into this fascinating book that introduces fourteen members of the animal kingdom who hold “world records” for their astonishing traits. Young readers will find easy-to-understand comparisons, helpful charts, and a guide to where these amazing animals can be found in the wild.
Date Published:1995

explores the world’s largest, slowest, and longest-lived creatures in this informational picture book that proves science can be a whole lot of fun. What is the biggest land animal? What animal runs the fastest? Can elephants really eat more than 300 pounds of grass each day? Dive into this fascinating book that introduces fourteen members of the animal kingdom who hold “world records” for their astonishing traits. Young readers will find easy-to-understand comparisons, helpful charts, and a guide to where these amazing animals can be found in the wild.

Date Published:1995

Do You Know the Difference

Bischhoff-Miersch, Michael & Andrea


Does the leopard live in Africa and the jaguar in South America, or is it the other way around? How do you tell them apart, anyway? This book explores some of the lookalikes found in the animal kingdom, and explains the apparent similarities and the all-important differences.
Date Published:1994

Lifetimes

Rice, David L.


A selection of plants and animals of the world are presented in order of their longevity, and each reveals a special quality of their lifetime.
Date Published:1997

Bink & Gollie, best friends forever

DiCamillo, Kate


Bink and Gollie's friendship remains strong, even in the face of Gollie's ""royal blood, "" Bink's Stretch-O-Matic machine, and the pursuit of a world record. Empire of enchantment -- Why should you be shorter than your friends?
Date Published:2013

If the world were a village

Smith, David J. (David Julian),


Includes bibliographical references.
Date Published:2002