Battles, protests, standoffs, strikes. We hear about them all the time. On the surface, a battle and a protest don‘t seem to have much in common, but they‘re really just two ways of handling a dispute
A new battle of wills heats up another summer at Camp AverageSecond book in the Camp Average seriesGreat summer reading selectionAction-packed plot focused on basketball will engage sports fansIt’s a
The clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style—but could fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have ha
Canada is a big country to travel across without your favorite bear by your side but that’s just what 4-year-old Sophie has to do! Unable to find Bear as her family prepares to leave St.
One day, when a boy sees his dad cut an avocado in half, he decides to plant the fruit’s seed and grow it into…an avocado tree! One glass of water, two careful hands, and three pointy toothpicks later
Oddrey has always been the kind of girl who marches to the beat of her own drum. Now Oddrey's back for a third adventure, this time bringing her exuberant spirit to the soccer field. Maybelline encour
The Last Train is the harrowing true story about young brothers Paul and Oscar Arato and their mother, Lenke, surviving the Nazi occupation during the final years of World War II.Living in the town of
A baby’s second year is full of important achievements. Walking, running, understanding more words, speaking their names, and forming first memories are all exciting moments. You Are Two picks up wher
Everyday childhood activities, such as an excursion to the park, splashing in the bathtub, or fixing a snack in the kitchen, can spark many questions in young children. Why is the sky blue? Why does m
Branching, spiraling, spinning—you can find patterns almost anywhere in nature, if you look for them. This book is a starting point that introduces kids to some major patterns in the natural world. Ju
From the creators of You Are Stardust comes a new informational picture book that brings the big ideas of their first book down to earth. Wild Ideas looks deep into the forests, skies and oceans to ex
A baby’s first year is full of memorable milestones. Learning to crawl, taking first steps, tasting new foods, and forming first words are all exciting achievements. You Are One looks back on each of
When Benny’s mother asks him to put his dirty plate in the sink, he responds by asking: ?What would you do if I said no?” Her answer is predictable, but not enough for Benny, whose ?what if?” line of
Meet the world’s largest living fish: the whale shark. With a back like a mountain range and a body that creates an enormous, looming shadow in the ocean below him, the whale shark is an exceptionally
Follow along as friends Jacob and Lily unravel time, starting from its smallest increment—the second—and finishing with the century. The progressive approach uses crafts, activities, and kid-friendly
Discover the strange – and sometimes familiar – ways animals settle down for bedWhile you brush your teeth and turn out the light, animals all over the world are getting ready for bed in their own uni
A picture book biography of the Jamaican poet Miss Lou Jamaican poet and entertainer Louise Bennett Coverley, better known as “Miss Lou,” played an instrumental role in popularizing Jamaican patois in
A playful exploration of the many things a wall can beAn afternoon in the playground introduces different kinds of walls: a brick wall to draw on with chalk, a water wall, and a climbing wall. What fo
A gentle meditation on the cycle of life, told by two treesOne day, a tiny pine seedling strikes up a conversation with a nearby tree. As the seedling grows larger, the older pine shares what it has l
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 REVIEWAfter 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. His favorite teacup conjures thoughts of the fig cookies he would offer her. The curtains in the living room bring up memories of hide-and-seek games and the special relationship that she and her baba bozorg shared, even though they spoke different languages.The Sour Cherry Tree is an authentic look at death and loss centred on the experiences of a child, both strikingly whimsical and matter-of-fact. Drawing on the Iranian-Canadian author’s childhood
