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Denison Avenue
Par Christina Wong. 2023
Production note: This title was created through eBOUND's Literary Image Description project. The author and illustrator wrote or consulted on…
the image descriptions, which are included in the body and narration of the text. "A moving story told in visual art and fiction about gentrification, aging in place, grief, and vulnerable Chinese Canadian elders. Bringing together ink artwork and fiction, Denison Avenue by Daniel Innes (illustrations) and Christina Wong (text) follows the elderly Wong Cho Sum, who, living in Toronto's gentrifying Chinatown-Kensington Market, begins to collect bottles and cans after the sudden loss of her husband as a way to fill her days and keep grief and loneliness at bay. In her long walks around the city, Cho Sum meets new friends, confronts classism and racism, and learns how to build a life as a widow in a neighborhood that is being destroyed and rebuilt, leaving elders like her behind. A poignant meditation on loss, aging, gentrification, and the barriers that Chinese Canadian seniors experience in big cities, Denison Avenue beautifully combines visual art, fiction, and the endangered Toisan dialect to create a book that is truly unforgettable."Earth, Sea & Stars: Inspiring Tales of the Natural World
Par Ana Sender. 2022
This collection of 20 engaging stories about the natural world is drawn from global cultures and reminds readers of everyone’s…
responsibility to care for and respect Earth. In this collection of 20 stories from many global cultures readers will journey all around Earth: across the wide savanna, into deep forests, over majestic mountains, into the ocean depths, and high into the skies above. These unique tales feature bold, adventurous characters as they sail to the moon, create the first fire, and grow orchards of friendship. The ancient wisdom in these stories resonates today more than ever, highlighting the need to care for and respect Earth. Includes background information on each story, a story map, talking points, and a bibliography.The Tiffin
Par Mahtab Narsimhan. 2011
The dabbawallas of Mumbai deliver box lunches — called tiffins — to whitecollar workers all over the vast city. They…
are legendary for their near-perfect service: for every six million lunches sent, only one will fail to reach its intended destination. The Tiffin is about that one time in millions when a box goes astray, changing lives forever. When a note placed in a tiffin is lost, a newborn — Kunal — is separated from his mother. Twelve years later, Kunal lives as a virtual slave under the thumb of his foster father, Seth. With danger and oppression making it impossible to stay where he is, Kunal asks his friend Vinayak, an aging dabbawalla, to help him find his birth mother. Vinayak introduces Kunal to the tiffin carriers, and a plan is hatched. Along the way, Kunal learns what it means to be part of a family.Rebel Skies (Rebel Skies)
Par Ann Sei Lin. 2024
Ann Sei Lin's enchanting and action-packed debut, first in a series, will sweep readers away to an aerial world of…
magic, danger and political intrigue. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Kalynn Bayron and the films of Studio Ghibli.Kurara has never known any other life than being a servant onboard the Midori, a flying ship serving the military elite of the Mikoshiman Empire, a vast realm of floating cities. Kurara also has a secret — she can make folded paper figures come to life with a flick of her finger. But when the Midori is attacked and Kurara's secret turns out to be a power treasured across the empire, a gut-wrenching escape leads her to the gruff Himura, who takes her under his wing. Under Himura's tutelage, and with the grudging support and friendship of his crew, Kurara learns to hunt shikigami — wild paper spirits sought after by the Princess of Mikoshima.But what does the princess really want with the shikigami? Are they merely enchanted figures without will or thought, or are they beings with souls and minds of their own? As fractures begin to appear both across the empire and within Kurara's understanding of herself, Kurara will have to decide who she can trust. Her fate, and the fate of her friends — and even the world — may rest on her choice. And time is running out.The Probability of Everything
Par Sarah Everett. 2023
“One of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever).” —Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book ClubNPR Books We Love…
2023 | Publishers Weekly Best of 2023 | Winner of the Governor General's Literary Awards for Young People's LiteratureA heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and facts, as she navigates grief and loss at a moment when life as she knows it changes forever.Eleven-year-old Kemi Carter loves scientific facts, specifically probability. It's how she understands the world and her place in it. Kemi knows her odds of being born were 1 in 5.5 trillion and that the odds of her having the best family ever were even lower. Yet somehow, Kemi lucked out.But everything Kemi thought she knew changes when she sees an asteroid hover in the sky, casting a purple haze over her world. Amplus-68 has an 84.7% chance of colliding with earth in four days, and with that collision, Kemi’s life as she knows it will end.But over the course of the four days, even facts don’t feel true to Kemi anymore. The new town she moved to that was supposed to be “better for her family” isn’t very welcoming. And Amplus-68 is taking over her life, but others are still going to school and eating at their favorite diner like nothing has changed. Is Kemi the only one who feels like the world is ending?With the days numbered, Kemi decides to put together a time capsule that will capture her family’s truth: how creative her mother is, how inquisitive her little sister can be, and how much Kemi's whole world revolves around her father. But no time capsule can change the truth behind all of it, that Kemi must face the most inevitable and hardest part of life: saying goodbye."My heart hurt as I raced through the last chapters of this unique book that shines a light on family, friends, grief, and love." —Lisa Yee, author of Maizy Chen's Last ChanceWe Rip the World Apart: A Novel
Par Charlene Carr. 2024
A sweeping multi-generational story about motherhood, race and secrets in the lives of three women, perfect for readers of Brit…
Bennett’s The Vanishing Half and David Chariandy’s Brother When 24-year-old Kareela discovers she’s pregnant with a child she isn’t sure she wants, it amplifies her struggle to understand her place in the world as a woman who is half-Black and half-white, yet feels neither.Her mother, Evelyn, fled to Canada with her husband and their first-born child, Antony, during the politically charged Jamaican Exodus of the 1980s, only to realize they’d come to a place where Black men are viewed with suspicion—a constant and pernicious reality Evelyn watches her husband and son navigate daily.Years later, in the aftermath of Antony’s murder by the police, Evelyn’s mother-in-law, Violet, moves in, offering young Kareela a link to the Jamaican heritage she has never fully known. Despite Violet’s efforts to help them through their grief, the traumas they carry grow into a web of secrets that threatens the very family they all hold so dear.Back in the present, Kareela, prompted by fear and uncertainty about the new life she carries, must come to terms with the mysteries surrounding her family’s past and the need to make sense of both her identity and her future.Weaving the women’s stories across multiple timelines, We Rip the World Apart reveals the ways that simple choices, made in the heat of the moment and with the best of intentions, can have deeper repercussions than could ever have been imagined, especially when people remain silent.Star Wars Use the Force!: Discover what it takes to be a Jedi
Par Christian Blauvelt. 2020
Look, it's a Jedi!Have you ever wondered how a Jedi becomes a Jedi? (Spoiler alert: It's not easy.) Charting the…
journey from tiny, Force-sensitive toddler to awesome Jedi Master, this book has all the answers to your questions, including: Is there a Jedi school? Can anyone be a Jedi? Where do you get a lightsaber from? This is the funniest Force-friendly guide you'll EVER read, packed with Jedi history, ancient secrets, and Master Yoda's top tips for beginners.The perfect gift for young kids, Star Wars: Use the Force! is a playful and informative guide to all things Jedi, featuring fun facts from the Star Wars movies and TV series alongside hilarious cartoons, and tips and (mind) tricks for wannabe Jedi Knights. In the Star Wars galaxy there's never a dull moment - just like in Star Wars: Use the Force!.© & ™ 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd.- Contiene una minifigura exclusiva de Yoda. - Desde 1999 se han vendido más de 200 millones de sets de LEGO…
Star Wars™- El Grupo LEGO es el mayor fabricante de juguetes del mundo.Con el maestro Yoda como guía, visita los increíbles planetas de una galaxia de ladrillos muy, muy lejana. Haz un recorrido por 25 mundos fascinantes, desde el planeta desértico Tatooine hasta el remoto mundo helado de Hoth. Viaja hasta Crait o explora Dagobah, donde el maestro Yoda se refugió durante su exilio. Descubre las visitas obligadas. Echa un vistazo a las reseñas y piensa en lo que necesitarás para el viaje. ¡Descubre con quién te puedes encontrar en el camino!©2023 The LEGO Group. © & ™ 2023 Lucasfilm Ltd--------------------------------------- With Jedi Master Yoda as your guide, visit the incredible planets of a brick-built galaxy far, far away. - Includes exclusive Yoda minifigure.With Jedi Master Yoda as your guide, visit the incredible planets of a brick-built galaxy far, far away. Take a tour of 25 fascinating worlds, from desert planet Tatooine to remote ice world Hoth. Discover the must see. The exclusive Yoda minifigure comes with four accessories – a staff, a backpack, a camera, and a map of the galaxy – everything Yoda needs for his adventures!©2023 The LEGO Group. © & ™ 2023 Lucasfilm LtdMarvel Spider-Man Swing into Action! (Discover What It Takes)
Par Shari Last. 2021
Do you want to know what it really takes to be a web-slinging, wisecracking, fearless Super Hero? Why did Spider-Man…
become a Super Hero? What are his webs made of and why are they so strong? How is he able to stick to walls? Marvel Spider-Man: Swing into Action! will answer these questions and many more in an engaging and funny book for young readers.Featuring doodle-style illustrations, stunning art from the Spider-Man style guides, and lively, humourous text, Marvel Spider-Man: Swing into Action! will enthrall even the most reluctant young reader. Discover how Spidey got his powers, why the Green Goblin is one of his most terrifying enemies, and which other Web-Warriors help Spidey out when danger threatens the whole Marvel Spiderverse. The perfect gift for fans of Marvel Super Hero fans aged 7-9, this book is an exciting, playful, and fact-filled journey into the exciting, web-slinging world of Spider-Man.© 2020 MARVELStar Wars Jedi Pocket Expert: All the Facts You Need to Know (Pocket Expert)
Par Catherine Saunders. 2022
A bitesize guide to the heroic Jedi of the Star Wars galaxy. Packed with lists of facts and figures and…
stunning images. Become an instant Jedi expert with this handy pocket-sized guide! Everyone knows what a Jedi is. But can you tell your Ki-Adi-Mundi from your Ahsoka Tano? Do you know which Jedi served on the Jedi High Council, or which master trained which Padawan? Well, if not, don&’t worry--just about everything you need to know about Jedi can be found in the pages of this Pocket Expert.Packed with facts, stats and interesting info about the most legendary Jedi in the galaxy, with this book in your pocket you&’ll be a Jedi Master in no time!© AND ™ 2022 LUCASFILM LTD.LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia New Edition: (library Edition)
Par Elizabeth Dowsett. 2020
Meet more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO® Star Wars™ Galaxy!Discover heroes, villains, aliens, and droids in this fully updated character…
encyclopedia. Find out fascinating facts about all your favorite LEGO® Star Wars™ minifigures-including rare and exclusive releases.A galaxy of minfigures awaits you!©2020 The LEGO Group.I Am C-3PO - The Inside Story: Foreword by J.J. Abrams
Par Anthony Daniels. 1977
"Gloriously witty, keen and spirited" J.J. Abrams, Director of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"The odds of me ever writing…
a book were approximately... Oh, never mind. My golden companion worries about such things - I don't. I have indeed now written a book - telling my story, in my voice, not his - recognizing that our voices and our stories are inextricably intertwined."When Star Wars burst onto the big screen in 1977, an unfailingly polite golden droid called C-3PO captured imaginations around the globe. But C-3PO wasn't an amazing display of animatronics with a unique and unforgettable voiceover. Inside the metal costume was an actor named Anthony Daniels.In this deeply personal memoir, Anthony Daniels recounts his experiences of the epic cinematic adventure that has influenced pop culture for more than 40 years. For the very first time, he candidly describes his most intimate memories as the only actor to appear in every Star Wars film - from his first meeting with George Lucas to the final, emotional days on the set of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.With a foreword by J.J. Abrams and never-before-seen photography, this book is a nostalgic look back at the Skywalker saga as it comes to a close. I Am C- 3PO: The Inside Story reveals Anthony Daniels' vulnerability, how he established his role and what he accomplished, and takes readers on a journey that just happens to start in a galaxy far, far away.Star Wars The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia: Join the battle!
Par Jason Fry. 2021
Meet more than 350 incredible clones, Jedi, droids, bounty hunters, and a host of other characters from Star Wars: The…
Clone Wars. What is the Bad Batch? Who inducted Ahsoka Tano into the Jedi Order? Where does General Grievous keep a secret lair? Why does Captain Rex mutiny against his Jedi General on Umbara? To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia – Join the Battle! Written by Star Wars expert Jason Fry, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 350 incredible characters and teams, including Anakin Skywalker, Maul, Bo-Katan Kryze, and Clone Force 99. Perfect for fans of all ages, Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia – Join the Battle! will enthrall readers for hours on end. © & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.LEGO Star Wars Galaxy Mission
Par Dk. 2023
This edition does not include a minifigure nor accessories.Help a Rebel Trooper build her way back to the planet Hoth…
in this LEGO Star Wars adventure! Make a hoverboard to zip through the asteroid field. Escape the jaws of a sarlacc with a treat dispenser. Build a mech suit to make it through the bogs of Dagobah and much more as you help stranded Rebel Trooper Kori Zaran build her way back to the safety of the Rebel base on Hoth.It will take some quick thinking and creative LEGO building skills to get Zaran through space and across the different planets in the Star Wars galaxy. Get ready to grab your LEGO collection and build your way through this adventure. Including plenty of building tips and inspirational photos, build yourself an adventure as you save the day.©2023 The LEGO GroupStar Wars Meet the Heroes R2-D2
Par Emma Grange. 2019
Get to know R2-D2 and follow his many adventures across the galaxy in this new seriesWho is R2-D2? Who are…
his friends? What is R2-D2's bravest mission? Perfect for children who are new to Star Wars and also for young fans of the movies, this exciting guide answers all your questions and teaches children fun facts about friendly famous astromech droid R2-D2--including his incredible adventures with C-3PO, Han Solo, and other rebel heroes!Follow R2-D2's journey from faithful droid companion to famous Rebel fighter and Resistance ally. Discover how R2-D2 helps Luke Skywalker to fly starships, what language he speaks, and why his best friend is golden droid C-3PO. Featuring a simple Q&A format and exciting images, DK's Star Wars Meet the Heroes: R2-D2 is a fun, welcoming introduction to the famous droid as children follow his adventures in a galaxy far, far away. With colorful movie stills from the original trilogy, prequels, and the latest sequels, DK's book allows children to explore R2-D2's amazing world.© & TM 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.Star Wars Meet the Heroes Chewbacca
Par Dk, Ruth Amos. 2019
Get to know Chewbacca and follow his many adventures across the galaxy in this new seriesWho is Chewbacca? Just how…
tall is he? What is his most dangerous adventure? Perfect for children who are new to Star Wars and also for young fans of the movies, this exciting guide answers these questions and many more and teaches children fun facts about loyal Wookiee Chewbacca--including his incredible adventures with Han Solo, Princess Leia, and other rebel heroes!Follow Chewbacca's journey from Han's smuggling sidekick to loyal Rebel fighter and copilot to Rey in the Millennium Falcon. Discover what languages Chewie speaks, why he makes howling noises, which planet he comes from, and what makes him lose his temper. Featuring a simple Q&A format and exciting images, DK's Star Wars Meet the Heroes: Chewbacca is a fun, welcoming introduction to the famous Wookiee as children follow his adventures in a galaxy far, far away. With colorful movie stills from the original trilogy, prequels, and the latest sequels, DK's book lets children explore Chewbacca's amazing world.© & TM 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.Anansi and the Golden Pot
Par Taiye Selasi. 2022
A West African story about the much-loved trickster, Anansi, retold and reimagined for a new generation by award-winning author Taiye…
Selasi&“Allow me to introduce myself.&”But he needed no introduction. &“Anansi the spider!&” said Anansi the boy. &“The tales were true!&”&“Traditional tales are always true,&” the spider answered, laughing. &“Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far.&” Award-winning author of Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, reimagines the story of Anansi, the much-loved trickster, for a new generation. Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favorite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift? This charming retelling of a West African story teaches readers about the dangers of greed, and the importance of being kind. Tinuke Fagborun&’s colorful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. When you&’ve finished sharing the story, you can also find out more about the origins of Anansi folktales. This is a beautiful storybook that little ones will treasure forever.Star Wars Join the Rebellion! (Discover What It Takes)
Par Shari Last. 2021
Jump aboard with the Rebel Alliance and the Resistance. Find out what it takes to topple the evil Empire and…
the First Order...Being a rebel in the Star Wars galaxy is dangerous work! There are stormtroopers to avoid, TIE fighters to dodge, and lightsaber-wielding Sith Lords to outsmart before they learn the location of the latest secret base. Just how did these brave heroes defeat not one, but two, Death Stars? Star Wars Join the Rebellion! will answer this question and many more in an engaging and funny book for young readers.Featuring doodle-style illustrations, stills from the Star Wars movies and animated shows, and lively, humorous text, Star Wars Join the Rebellion! will enthrall even the most reluctant young reader. Learn all about the most famous rebel leaders, from Admiral Ackbar to Princess Leia. Follow them into big battles. Discover interesting facts about their ships, droids, and the missions that changed the galaxy.© & (TM) 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd.Exactly who, or what, is the Black Panther?!So you want to know how T'Challa became the mighty Black Panther--the strongest…
and swiftest man in all Wakanda? This guide has all the answers to your questions, including: Where is Wakanda? Who else has worn the Black Panther suit? Why is Vibranium so important?Packed with Super Hero secrets and jokes, this book is sure to make you a Wakandan whizz in no time.The perfect gift for young fans of Marvel Comics and Super Heroes, Marvel: Black Panther Rules! is an exciting, playful and fact-filled journey into the wondrous world of the Black Panther - and shows you what it takes to be a hero!© 2020 MARVELDisney Pixar Character Encyclopedia New Edition
Par Dk. 2019
A fun-packed guide to your favorite toys, cars, heroes, fish, monsters, and more.Do you know your Mike from your Mater?…
Or your Evelyn from your EVE? Dive into the wonderful world of DisneyPixar with this colorful, fact-filled guide to your favourite Pixar characters. Find out more about the greatest and funniest heroes, villains, sidekicks and oddballs from across all 21 movies - including the newest characters from Toy Story 4. Whether your favorite character is Woody, Dory, Lightning McQueen, Edna, Bing Bong or Dante, the DisneyPixar Character Encyclopedia lets you relive their best movie moments and latest adventures, discover special "did you know?" facts, and much more. Now featuring more than 290 characters, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include characters from Monsters University, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory, Cars 3, Coco, The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4. Wondering what breed of dog lovable Dug is, or who first owned Mrs. Potato Head? Or how far Elastigirl's limbs stretch, or what Sadness does in her spare time? The DisneyPixar Character Encyclopedia is the book for you!