The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future by Dav Pilkey

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George Beard and Harold Hutchins, the co- stars of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series, are back with their second graphic novel, the sensational saga of two silly caveboys named Ook and Gluk. Life is pretty sweet in Ook and Gluk's hometown of Caveland, Ohio, in 50,001 BC - even though they're always getting in trouble with their leader, Big Chief Goppernopper. But things take a turn for th terrible when an evil corporation from the future invades their quiet, prehistoric community. When Ook, Gluk, and their little dinosaur pal Lily are pulled through a time portal to the year 2222, they discover a future that's even more devastated than the world they've left behind. Luckily, they find a friend in Master Wong, a martial arts instructor who trains them in the ways of kung fu. Now all they have to do is travel back in time 502,223 years and save the day. What could be more fun?!!

Space Tourism by Peter McMahon, illustrated by Andy Mora

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The final frontier is no longer the exclusive domain of professional astronauts. More and more, ordinary tourists are venturing into the great beyond. Written in a clear, kid- friendly style and accentuated with fun, detailed illustrations, Space Tourism gives readers an exciting overview of this burgeoning industry. To add context, there are simple explanations of the science behind space travel (such as a super description of how rockets work) and even direct quotes from space- tourism experts, who share realworld experiences and introduce easy experiments and activities (such as building a "gravity simulator" with cardboard and string). Kids will love learning about the latest innovations and will find their imaginations ignited by future possibilities - such as an Earth- space elevator (not as far- fetched as it sounds) and a space station replete with grassy valleys, streams and trees.

Ninja Cowboy Bear Presents The Way of the Ninja by David Bruins and Hilary Leung

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The creators of The Legend of Ninja Cowboy Bear return with a high- energy story about friendship. This time, the daring ninja learns that the greatest thrills and the best adventures are the ones we share. The ninja's playtime games are too rough- and- tumble for his friends the cowboy and the bear. The ninja isn't interested in his friends' games - and playing all by himself isn't much fun. Can the rambunctious ninja ever meet his friends halfway? Children will easily relate to the lesson about mutual respect embedded in a story about three different but nonetheless close friends.

Here There be Monsters: The Legendary Kraken and the Giant Squid by HP Newquist

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Hundreds of years ago, there were many unexplored regions of the world. These areas were left blank by mapmakers... but something sinister was out there. Sailors claimed that these faraway places were inhabited by mysterious beasts and sea serpents. To warn of the dangers lurking on land and under the sea, mapmakers wrote words that would chill the hearts of even the bravest explorers: Here There Be Monsters. One of those monsters that caused fear in sailors all over the world had huge eyes, an enormous head, and a razor- sharp beak. Most terrifying of all were its tentacles and slithering arms, each lined with hundreds of suckers. The creature was strong enough to grab an entire ship and drag it down - along with all the men on it - to the dark depths of the ocean. This monster was the legendary kraken. From the ancient Greeks and Phoenicians on to the Vikings and even American fishermen, those who sailed the seas hoped to steer clear of the kraken and the destruction it could wreak upon them. At the same time, this terrifying creature lured artists and scientists into its dark, watery world. Their stories and images of the kraken have thrilled readers on dry land for centuries. In HP Newquist's fast- paced account, you will see with your own eyes how long- ago myths about the kraken transformed into the modern study of Architeuthis dux, the giant squid. Weaving scientific discovery with historical accounts - along with the giant squid's appearance in film and literature - Here There Be Monsters expolores the mystery of this creature in fascinating detail. Readers will find that the monster remains hidden no longer, because scientists have finally seen the kraken with their own eyes... alive and rising up out of the sea.

Hogwash! by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jim McMullan

From chapters.ca: He washed the horses, ducks and cows; The goats, the cats and dogs. Everything went dandy... Until the farmer reached his hogs. "No hogwash for us today. Pigs love dirt - so go away!" Farmer's stubborn pigs refuse to be hogwashed, and no matter what he tries, poor Farmer cannot trick them into getting clean! But when several failed attempts leave him stuck in the mud, our determined farmer realizes his hogs may have been on to something all along... sometimes a mud bath is even better!

My Goldfish by Barroux

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A proud owner describes the talents of a pet goldfish. From extraordinary strength to powerful vocal talent, the goldfish described in this story is definitely one- of- a- kind. Readers of all ages - especially goldfish owners - will laugh out loud at this comical story brought to life with bold, colorful illustrations.

Madame Pamplemousse and Her Incredible Edibles by Rupert Kingfisher, illustrated by Sue Hellard

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Madeleine must work in her horrible Uncle Lard's restaurant, The Squealing Pig, every summer. Though a fairly good cook herself, Madeleine is only allowed to wash dishes and stay out of the way. But one evening while on an errand for the chef, her luck changes. As she wanders through the streets of Paris, she happens upon a tiny shop. Not just any shop, but "Edibles" owned by Madame Pamplemousse. When Uncle Lard learns of the extraordinary and delicious ingredients brewing in Madame Pamplemousse's kitchen, he decides to steal her recipes and he'll use his niece to do it. Lucky for Madeleine, Madame Pamplemousse may not be the only chef capable of culinary magic.

Monkey with a Tool Belt by Chris Monroe

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Whether you need a beebersaw or a chisel, Chico Bon Bon's your monkey. He can build or fix just about anything. But will his tools and his sharp wit save him when an organ grinder sets his sights on making Chico a circus star?

Over at the Castle by Boni Ashburn, illustrated by Kelly Murphy

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In this clever reworking of the classic folk song "Over in the Meadow," readers meet villagers who spent their day spinning, cleaning, cooking, dancing, and more. The text counts up from one baby dragon to ten court jesters, and kids will enjoy counting along with each of the characters as they go about their daily work. At the end of the day, all the villagers look out their windows for a special surprise from their dragon neighbors. Readers will pore over illustrations filled with the same unexpected, warm humor of Boni Ashburn and Kelly Murphy's first book, Hush, Little Dragon.

Ben’s Bunny Trouble by Daniel Wakeman and Dirk van Stralen

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Ben's Bunny Trouble is set in a near future in which the world has lost all its green space. When Ben decides that the city is not the best place for his bunnies, he embarks on an out- of- this- world journey to find them a better home. It takes a few false landings and help from a variety of aliens, but in the end, Ben finds his bunnies - which seem to have multiplied - a new place to live.

Canadian Celebrations: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day by Jessica Morrison

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is coming up. Do you know what it's about?

Samuel’s Baby by Mark Elkin, illustrated by Amy Wummer

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Samuel will be a big brother soon, and on Monday during show- and- tell he announces that he is having a baby. Before long, his kidergarten classmates join in the fun and by Friday, each of them is "expecting" to add a new member to the classroom family - from triplets to a beagle to a stegosaurus and even a dump truck! But Samuel's excitment dampens as he worries about sharing his toys with the new baby, stinky diapers, and too much crying. Maybe having a baby isn't all fun and games after all.
Can Samuel's eager friends and a caring teacher help him to be ready for the big day?

The Book that Eats People by John Perry, illustrated y Mark Fearing

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From the grim warning on the first page (CAUTION! This is a book that eats people) to the advice at the end (Never read this book with syrupy fingers. Never read it with cookies in your pocket. Never turn your back on it), Perry's debut soldiers on with a Lemony Snicket- like straight face. The histories of the book's previous victims are given in gory detail (Sammy pulled as hard as he could, but the book ate him. Then it coughed up his bones and they clattered across the floor like wooden blocks). Fearing draws the book- within- a- book with blood- red covers, heavy- lidded eyes and a mouthful of fangs, packing his collage spreads with torn and crumpled papers (which take on an especially gruesome vibe in this context). Perry also covers the book's perverse appetites (if you hear a sound like an octopus in a tub of yogurt, that's the book's empty stomach), tactics (it traded covers with a book called All About Dolphins, to the delight of one young Victoria Glassford) and eventual (if ineffectual) incarceration. It's all irresistible. Read it. Carefully.

Who Wants Pizza? The Kids’ Guide to the History, Science and Culture of Food by Jan Thonrhill

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A fun, fact- filled book about what we eat! Often, food is something kids take for granted. For many children, it simply shows up for them every day, thanks to their parents. Yet there is so much to know and understand about food, and Jan Thornhill is just the person to explain it. Combining interesting facts with photos and illustrations that support and expand her information, Thornhill takes kids on a journey through the world of food: past, present, and future. She uses one of the more common foods kids eat, a slice of pizza, as a reference point to take a look at things like: Why we eat and why we eat what we eat; How we moved from eating the raw flesh of animals to becoming sophisticated consumers of food; How producing food has changed over the years and how tastes have changed, too; How food is produced for an ever- growing population; How the choices every one of us makes can have an effect on the future. Ranging from digestion to etiquette in different cultures, from animal domestication to food preservation and the variety of foods eaten around the world, the book gives readers a great idea about how important food really is. Of course, no book about food can completely avoid dealing with yucky stuff, so yes, topics also include things like burbling stomachs, human waste, and passing gas and why we do it. Comprehensive, eye- opening, engaging, and fun, Who Wants Pizza? is a book that kids will want to digest again and again.

A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C Stead, illustrated by erin E Stead *rec

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Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee's case, all sorts of species, too! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it's time they returned the favor.

Mirror by Suzy Lee

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Stunning in its simplicity and grace, Mirror is visual tour- de- force that requires no words to tell its universal tale. Author and illustrator Suzy Lee masterfully creates a world where a little girl explores and dances - at first cautiously, later exuberantly - with her reflection in the mirror. When discord between the girl and her reflection surfaces, Lee's unforgettable story provides a gentle reminder that our actions have consequences. A beautiful book sure to be embraced by the many fans of Wave, Mirror strengthens her growing reputation as one of the most exciting new authors to watch.

Game Day: Meet the People Who Make it Happen by Kevin Sylvester

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Not everyone can be an athlete, but that doesn't stop thousands of others from participating in world- class sporting events. When Patrick Reynolds realized that he couldn't be a race car driver, he turned his love of cars into a successful career as a NASCAR mechanic. A passion for grass and baseball led Nicole Sherry to become the groundskeeper at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Author Kevin Sylvester tells the stories of 19 talented and dedicated behind- the- scenes stars of the sports world. In this new book, the glamour of the frontline athletes takes a backseat to the hardworking people whose jobs are critical to the success of their sport but often go unacknowledged.

Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude by Kevin O’Malley, illustrated by Kevin O’Malley, Carol Heyer, and Scot Goto

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Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl who had to tell a fairy tale to the class, but they couldn't agree on the story. Will everyone live happily ever after?

Ping Pong Pig by Caroline Jayne Church

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Readers will squeal with laughter at this soaring tale about friendship and working together. Ping Pong Pig loves to leap, jump, and bounce all over Apple Tree Farm. He is far too busy having fun all day to help with the chores. Soon he lands into a big mess, and he's up to his ears in trouble. Will he learn to help his friends before pigs fly?

Squish: Super Amoeba #1 by Jennifer L Holm and Matthew Holm

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From the creators of Babymouse. Introducing Squish, a new graphic novel series about a comic book- loving, twinkie- eating grade school amoeba trying to find his place in the world (or at least trying to make it through a school day).

Once Upon a Time, the End (Asleep in 60 Seconds) by Geoffrey Kloske and Barry Blitt

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Once upon a time there was a grown- up looking for a book with very short bedtime stories for a kid who wouldn't go to sleep. So the grown- up picked up this book
and read this flap and took the book home and read it out loud and they both laughed
and fell fast asleep fast. Just like you. The end.

Piggybook by Anthony Browne

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Mr. Piggott and his sons are a male chauvinist lot who, outside of yelling for their dinner, don't exercise themselves much around the house. When Mrs. Piggott finally tires of the endless chores that sandwich her workday, she leaves the menfolk on their own, with a note saying, "You are pigs." With the cooking and housework untended, they soon turn genuinely porcine, a transformation Browne foreshadows with pig faces on the wallpaper, vases, fireplace, phone. As in most of Browne's art, there is more than a touch of irony and visual humor here.

A Drop of Water by Walter Wick

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In this spectacular science book, the camera stops the action so young readers can observe what they could not otherwise see: a drop of water as it falls from a faucet; water as a single snowflake; water as a rainbow, steam, frost and dew. Through the beauty of astonishing close- up photography and simple text, art and science combine to explain concepts such as evaporation and condensation.

People Who Help Us: Doctor by Amanda Askew and Andrew Crowson

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With bright, lively illustrations and easy- to- read text, People Who Help Us introduces young children to the different jobs that help people in the community. Useful notes for parents and teachers give a guide to reinforcing childrens understanding of the text and explain difficult concepts through interactive reading and activities.

People Who Help Us: Chef by Amanda Askew and Andrew Crowson

There are a multitude of people in the community who have jobs that help us every day. This series will help you explore some of them with your kids.

Every Thing On It by Shel Silverstein

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Have you ever read a book with everything on it? Well, here it is, an amazing collection of never- before- published poems and drawings from the creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, and Falling Up. You will say hi -ho for the toilet troll, get tongue- tied with Stick- a- Tongue- Out- Sid, play an highly unusual horn, and experience the joys of growing down.
What's that? You have a case of the Lovetobutcants? Impossible! Just come on in and let the magic of Shel Silverstein bend your brain and open your heart.

Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator by Sarah C. Campbell, photos by Sarah C Campbell and Richard P Campbell

A fantastic look at a creature I bet you didn't even know existed!

Giraffe and Bird by Rebecca Bender

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It's true that getting along can be difficult, but Giraffe and Bird don't even try. When Bird makes a face, Giraffe sticks out his tongue; when Bird tweets in his ear, Giraffe invades Bird's personal space. Bird can't put up with Giraffe's bad breath; Giraffe can't abide it when Bird eats too much fiber and then well, you know. If you ask them, Giraffe and Bird will tell you: they can't stand each other. One day Giraffe loses his patience and Bird is fed up. "Scram!" says Giraffe. "Get lost!" says Bird. And so they do. You would think they'd be happy now, but you might be wrong. Without each other, how will Bird and Giraffe weather the coming storm? A hilarious debut by author and artist Rebecca Bender, Giraffe and Bird combines a clever text introducing synonyms with bright, expressive art to tell the funny and slightly tender story of two enemies who eventually realize they are much better off together.

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances

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Everyone's favorite neurotic second grader is back, in the most touching Alvin Ho book to date. In this fourth book in the Alvin Ho series, Alvin is facing something truly scary: the idea that someone he loves might die. When Alvin's GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin (gulp) volunteers to go with him to the funeral. Lenore Look and LeUyen Pham touch on a more serious subject in this Alvin book, but it's still filled with the same humor and laugh- out- loud antics fans have come to expect from the series.

Superhero Joe by Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman, illustrated by Ron Barrett

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One day while playing in his room, Joe hears a cry for help from his parents downstairs. In an instant he's Superhero Joe and it's up to him to save the day!

Being Safe in Your Neighborhood by Susan Kesselring, illustrated by Dan McGeehan

One of many in an excellent series, this book talks about ways children can be safe in their own neighbourhoods.