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Viola Desmond won't be budged!
Par Jody Warner, Richard Rudnicki. 2010
Tells the story of Viola Desmond, an African Canadian woman who, in 1946, challenged a Nova Scotia movie theatre's segregation…
policy by refusing to move from her seat to an upstairs section designated for use by blacks. Grades K-3. 2010.What's in there?: all about you before you were born (All about us!)
Par Robie H Harris, Nadine Bernard Westscott. 2012
Gus and Nellie have some exciting news: there’s going to be a baby in their family! Join them through the…
seasons as they watch their mother’s pregnancy with fascination and curiosity while awaiting the birth of their new baby sibling. Combining accessible, humorous, and accurate illustrations; conversations between the two siblings; and a factual text, here is the ideal book to help young children understand that the way a growing baby develops inside a woman’s body, and how a baby is born. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.Having an eye test (Growing up)
Par Victoria Parker. 2011
Learn all about what to expect from an eye test, including equipment, where the test may take place, why you…
need one, and tips to keep your eyes healthy. Grades K-3. 2011.Having a hearing test (Growing up)
Par Victoria Parker. 2011
Learn about what happens when you get your hearing tested. Includes equipment, where the test may happen, why you need…
one, and tips on keeping your ears healthy. Grades K-3. 2011.Going to the hospital (Growing up)
Par Victoria Parker. 2011
What is a hospital? Why might I go to a hospital? What is it like being a patient? Who will…
I meet in hospital? These and many other questions are addressed in this helpful book for kids. Grades K-3. 2011.Hands around the library: protecting Egypt's treasured books
Par Karen Leggett Abouraya, Susan L Roth. 2012
In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students,…
library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt!" as they stood together for the freedom the library represented. This true story demonstrates how the love of books and libraries can unite a country, even in the midst of turmoil. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.ABC dentist
Par Harriet Ziefert, Liz Murphy. 2008
A trip to the dentist's office is easy once you know the ABCs of it. In this book, kids will…
learn important words like "appointment," "cavity," "plaque," and "X-ray". Grades K-3. 2008.It's Okay To Be Different
Par Todd Parr. 2009
It's okay to need some help.It's okay to be a different color.It's okay to talk about your feelings.From the bestselling…
author Todd Parr comes a reassuring book about being who you are. Told with Todd Parr's signature wit and wisdom, It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format. The book features the bold, bright colors and silly scenes that made Todd a premiere voice for emotional discussions in children's literature. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence--and it's never to early to develop a healthy self-esteem. It's Okay to be Different is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism and diversity, and promote character growth.My mom's having a baby!
Par Dori Hillestad Butler, Carol Thompson. 2005
Elizabeth's mom is having a baby, and the whole family is involved. Elizabeth learns all about the baby's development, and…
she traces his growth, month by month. She learns how the baby got inside Mom, too. Finally the big day comes - Mom and Dad head off to the hospital, and soon there's a brand-new little person in the family! Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2005.Let's go!: the story of getting from there to here
Par Scot Ritchie, Lizann Flatt. 2007
Takes youngsters on an amazing journey across our continent and through time to discover all the methods humans have used…
to get from one place to another. From the first "travelers" who crossed the Bering Land Bridge on foot, through steamships, bicycles, cars, and planes, to contemporary space trips, the history of transportation is one of imagination and ingenuity. Grades K-3. 2007.Does a tiger open wide? (Early experiences)
Par Emily Bolam, Fred Ehrlich. 2003
Does a tiger go to the dentist? What about a giraffe? Everything young readers need to know to prepare for…
a check-up with their dentists is laid out humorously and realistically. Grades K-3. 2003.Does a hippo say ahh? (Early experiences)
Par Emily Bolam, Fred Ehrlich. 2003
Important moments in childhood are depicted lightly, but effectively, in a funny question-and-answer format. Does a hippo go to the…
doctor? Does a zebra? Everything young readers need to know to prepare for a check-up with their doctors is laid out humorously and realistically. Grades K-3. 2003.Of thee I sing: a letter to my daughters
Par Barack Obama, Loren Long. 2010
President Obama praises thirteen American citizens - including Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cesar Chavez - whose contributions…
shaped our country. Expresses hope that these heroes will inspire his daughters and all children to pursue their own unique gifts and build up our nation. Grades K-3. 2010.I have a dream
Par Kadir Nelson, Martin Luther King Jr.. 2012
On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave…
one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in history. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to America's past. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.Little Canada (The little series)
Par Renné Benoit, Matt Napier. 2012
A board book highlighting well-known Canadian symbols and traditions, including famous buildings and wildlife. Rhyming riddles frame the question, while…
brightly painted clues help the youngest book lover figure out the answer. Grades P-2 and older readers. 2012.Snooze-O-Rama: The Strange Ways That Animals Sleep
Par Maria Birmingham. 2021
A Tulip in Winter: A Story About Folk Artist Maud Lewis
Par Kathy Stinson, Lauren Soloy. 2023
A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty. Known for her vibrant and…
cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis' iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art, she spent much of her life living in poverty with rheumatoid arthritis. In this stunning picture book, author Kathy Stinson and illustrator Lauren Soloy bring Maud's world to life: how she captured in her art what she loved most, while navigating the mobility issues caused by her condition. From bright paintings of the sea and countryside, to the flowers and birds she painted on the walls of the small house she shared with her husband, Maud's work continues to delight and inspire viewers young and old. A Tulip in Winter features: Backmatter about Maud Lewis' life and legacy Notes from the author and illustrator about how Maud has impacted their lives Uplifting and visually compelling, Maud's story will inspire young readers to find and focus on the beauty in their worlds.Just Like Grandma
Par Kim Rogers, Julie Flett. 2023
In this lyrical picture book by Kim Rogers (Wichita), with illustrations by Boston Globe-Horn Book Honoree Julie Flett (Cree-Métis), Becca…
watches her grandma create, play, and dance—and she knows that she wants to be just like Grandma. Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, “Let me try,” Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together, Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma. And as the two share their favorite activities, Becca discovers something surprising about Grandma. Features an author’s note and glossary.Hello, Dark
Par Tamara Campeau, Wai Wong. 2021
One Tiny Bubble: The Story of Our Last Universal Common Ancestor
Par Karen Krossing. 2022