Saturday, November 30, 2013

Knight Puzzles by Stella Maidment

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Puzzle Adventures combine an exciting adventure story with an important feature: the reader doesn't need to use a pen to complete the puzzles! Solve each puzzle on your way through fantastical settings and brilliant stories! Trace through mazes with your finger and help each character and their faithful friends on their adventure. Stories are based around characters that are popular for this age group: knights, astronauts, mermaids and unicorns. Meet a not- so- scary dragon and help Henry find the golden shield in Knight Puzzles!

Friday, November 29, 2013

The Hole by Oyvind Torseter

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The protagonist of The Hole has discovered a hole in his apartment and tries to find an explanation for it. He seeks expert advice. But not everything can be explained. Perhaps he'll just have to accept that the hole is there? The Hole has simple, expressive drawings created by pen and computer, and there's a hole punched right through the book, so it really exists, even if it can't be explained.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Wait! Wait! by Hatsue Nakawaki, illustrated by Komako Sakai

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Wait! Wait! is an ideal book for young children that gently follows their rhythms and preoccupations. With a text of few words, frequent repetitions, and delicate illustrations with which children will quickly identify, the book follows a young child's discovery of other creatures. This discovery comes with the recognition that while other creatures can suddenly appear they can also go away and disappear just as quickly. But the delightful appearance of a dad and his playful swoop of his toddler up onto his shoulders will remind little ones that the people who love them will always be there and will never, ever not come back.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Wild by Emily Hughes

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"You cannot tame something so happily wild." In this beautiful picture book by Hawaiian artist Emily Hughes, we meet a little girl who has known nothing but nature from birth - she was taught to talk by birds, to eat by bears, and to play by foxes. She is unashamedly, irrefutably, irrepressibly wild. That is, until she is snared by some very strange animals that look oddly like her, but they don't talk right, eat right, or play correctly. She's puzzled by their behavior and their insistence on living in these strange concrete structures: there's no green here, no animals, no trees, no rivers. Now she lives in the comfort of civilization. But will civilization get comfortable with her?

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Pongo by Jesse Hodgson

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Pongo is a masterful debut by talented illustrator and author Jesse Hodgson. Pongo traces his way from the rain forest floor to the treetops on his search for the bright orange sun. On the journey up the canopy he encounters different jungle creatures, all diverting his attention from the real thing - a curled up orange snake, an orange honey-soaked bee hive, even a baboon's bottom! - each distraction a fun surprise for any young reader. Hodgson's beautiful illustrations are reminiscent of Henri Rousseau's paintings, drawing you into the depths of an enchanting, limitless jungle that will capture every child'
s imagination.

Monday, November 25, 2013

To Market! To Market! by Anushka Ravishankar and Emanuele Scanziani

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In To Market, To Market, a little girl sets off to the market with some money in her pocket - and no idea what to buy .

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Ben’s Trumpet by Rachel Isadora

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The story of Ben is fiction, but it could be the story of more than one jazz musician who grew up in the twenties. Using the art-deco style of the period, Rachel Isadora not only captures the poignancy and yearning of a youthful talent, but in page after page of striking art seems to convey the very sound of music.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Mommy Loves Her Baby/Daddy Loves His Baby by Tara Jaye Morrow, illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke

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How much does Mommy love her baby? As much as monkeys love bananas and eagles love to soar! And how much does Daddy love his baby? Flip this book and you'll see: as much as bunnies love to bounce and birdies love to sing! In fact, Mommy and Daddy love their baby just as fast, high, and loud as anything can be. Tara Jaye Morrow's charming two- in- one book is matched perfectly with Tiphanie Beeke
's delightful illustrations.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Sneaky Art: Crafty Surprises to Hide in Plain Sight

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For young artists, tricksters, and crafters, here is a hip, friendly how- to manual for creating removable and shareable art projects from easily found materials. The sneaky part is in the installation! Each work of art is custom- created for display in public places - a tiny cork- bottomed boat in a public fountain, a plate of tiny paper cupcakes on your teacher's desk, a penny left on the ground for a stranger, a funny message left on your mother's bathroom mirror, and more. This utterly unique guide - part craft book, part art- philosophy - offers a stylish and sweet "made- you- look- twice" spirit of fun meant to put a smile on the faces of strangers and loved ones alike.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth

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Percy the Park Keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter's night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them find a warm place to sleep for the night. Percy's hut is nice and warm but Percy discovers that if you invite one animal in you'll have to invite them all in and his hut is only small - it's certainly going to be a squash!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Mitchell Goes Bowling by Hallie Durand, illustrated by Tony Fucile

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One Saturday, when Mitchell almost knocks down his dad, his dad catches him and puts him in the car. And when they step into the bowling alley, Mitchell feels right at home. Pizza! Giant crashing noises! Special shoes! But as Mitchell picks up the biggest ball and quickly learns the word gutter, and when Dad does a little kick with h
is leg and earns a big X on the scoreboard, Mitchell starts to get peevish. How can Mitchell get a chance to do a steamin'-hot-potato-dance too? With wit, warmth, and comedic charm, Hallie Durand and Tony Fucile roll another strike with this tale of a lovably rambunctious child and his doting dad.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Journey by Aaron Becker

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A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart's desire? With supple line, luminous colou
r, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Dog Loves Counting by Louise Yates

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Dog can't go to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tries counting sheep, but it's not working - perhaps there are some other creatures he can count? Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in u
nexpected places.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Daisy Gets Lost by Chris Raschka

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Young readers, teachers, and librarians will be excited to follow Daisy the dog on her next adventure. With the same emotional intensity that he brought to his A Ball for Daisy, Raschka has created a story that explores fear as only he can. Any child who has ever felt lost will relate to Daisy's despair upon finding herself in an unfamiliar part of the park after chasing a squirrel. In a nearly wordless picture book, Daisy encounters the unease of being lost and the joys of being found. Raschka's signature swirling, impressionistic illustrations and his affectionate story will particularly appeal to young dog lovers, teachers, parents and, of course, the legions of Daisy fans out there.
Caldecott Medal - winning picture book

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Mr. Wuffles! by David Wiesner

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In a near wordless masterpiece that could only have been devised by David Wiesner, a cat named Mr. Wuffles doesn't care about toy mice or toy goldfish. He's much more interested in playing with a little spaceship full of actual aliens - but the ship wasn't designed for this kind of rough treatment. Between motion sickness and damaged equipment, the aliens are in deep trouble. When the space visitors dodge the cat and take shelter behind the radiator to repair the damage, they make a host of insect friends. The result? A humorous exploration of cooperation between aliens and insects, and of the universal nature of communication involving symbols, "cave" paintings, and gestures of friendship.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Petey and Pru and the Hullabaloo by Ammi-Joan Paquette

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Petey is enjoying a peaceful afternoon of gardening when his good friend Pru starts to cause trouble. Petey reacts in turn, and before long, things have escalated from a scuffle to a tussle to a true hullabaloo! This beautifully illustrated story about the true meaning of friendship is packed with excitement and near disaster as well as vocabulary - expanding words that are fun to say and thrilling to master.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Off to Class by Susan Hughes

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When North American kids picture a school, odds are they see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum hallways. They probably don't picture caves, boats, or train platforms - but there are schools in caves, and on boats and on train platforms. There are green schools, mobile schools, and even treehouse schools. There's a whole world of unusual schools out there! But the most amazing thing about these schools isn't their location or what they look like. It's that they provide a place for students who face some of the toughest environmental and cultural challenges, and live some of the most unique lifestyles, to learn. Education is not readily available for kids everywhere, and many communities are strapped for the resources that would make it easier for kids to go to school. In short, it's not always easy getting kids off to class - but people around the world are finding creative ways to do it.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Binky License to Scratch by Ashley Spires

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Binky the space cat and his team of space pets are left at the vet's office while their humans are away. Binky plans an escape, only to stumble on a secret experiment that could give vicious aliens the upper hand! It's up to Binky and his friends to save the humans... and themselves! Binky: License to Scratch is the final book in the Binky Adventure series, where dry humour and sci-fi slapstick are mixed with lots of heart.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Ah Ha! by Jeff Mack

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Frog is settling in for a relaxing day at the pond. (AAHH.) But wait-there are other creatures at the pond as well. (AH HA!) And some of them are out to get Frog. (AHHH!) Not to worry, Frog gets the last laugh. (HA HA!) Using only two letters, along with many brightly coloured and lively illustrations, Jeff Mack brings his hallmark humor to this rollicking book that will leave young readers guessing, laughing, and on the edge of their seats.

Monday, November 11, 2013

The Long, Long Line by Tomoko Ohmura

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Come one, come all! If you love excitement and fun, step right up and join the line! Usually the ride itself is more fun than the lineup, but for these fifty animals, anticipation is part of the fun. Each animal is clearly numbered and named and readers will delight in counting the animals and choosing their favorites. Finally, it's time to board the ride!

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Musk Ox Counts by Erin Cabatingan, illustrated by Matthew Myers

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Fans of A is for Musk Ox will be happy to know that Musk Ox and Zebra are back... and trying to make it through a counting book. As usual, Musk Ox has his own ideas and Zebra does not fail to show his frustration trying to get Musk Ox back on track. Will they make it from 1-10, or will their efforts end in annoyance? Cabatingan and Myers pair up again in this second in the Musk Ox series. Cabatingan's witty, sharp text mixes perfectly with Myer's grinning anti-hero and hapless zebra.

Saturday, November 09, 2013

Hocus Pocus Takes the Train by Sylvie Desrosiers

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A magician's rabbit is up against a fast train and a meddlesome dog in his quest to reunite a stuffed toy with its toddling owner. Even the earliest readers will delight in this second wordless comic adventure featuring Hocus Pocus and Dog.

Friday, November 08, 2013

There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout! By Teri Sloat, illustrated by Erynold Ruffins

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A bright, energetic retelling of a beloved children's rhyme, with a Pacific Northwest twist. "There was an old lady who swallowed a trout / That splished and splashed and thrashed about." Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is something particularly fishy about this old lady... Beautiful illustrations in this story capture the scenery and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. The buoyant text jumps along as the old lady swallows a salmon, an otter, a seal, a walrus, and more, until eventually she swallows the entire sea and the trout swims free! With a unique and fascinating setting, this pure flight of fancy gives a fresh look to a familiar poem.

Thursday, November 07, 2013

How to Raise Monarch Butterflies by Carol Pasternak

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Observing a monarch butterfly as it transforms itself from a black, white and yellow caterpillar and emerges from a chrysalis as a vivid orange, black and white butterfly is among the most thrilling experiences that nature offers. Raising Monarch butterflies from eggs collected from milkweed leaves, or from caterpillars plucked from the plant, is made easy with the help of this detailed guide to locating and hatching this distinctive insect. With more than 50 unique, close- up photographs readers will learn about the life cycle of the monarch and how to encourage populations in their own backyards, with tips on which plants to grow, as well as the care and feeding of their pet caterpillars. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies explains what threats face monarchs and how readers can help conserve the monarch's feeding grounds from encroachment. The monarch's amazing story doesn't end after it flutters away as a butterfly. In the fall, monarchs wing their way southward toward warmer climes in Mexico and California, and congregate in mass groupings in certain regions. The following spring, the cycle begins all over again.

Wednesday, November 06, 2013

Show Mom How by Sarah Hines Stephens

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Moms- to- be or new moms will find humor, help, and inspiration in Show Mom How, a fully illustrated, step- by- step guide to everything a mom needs to know from pregnancy through baby's first year. Show Mom How brings the parenting expertise of Babytalk magazine to the award- winning Show Me How series- one part how- to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. From sensible to sweet to downright silly, 166 things every new mother needs to know - one step at a time.

Tuesday, November 05, 2013

Robbers by Andreas Schroeder, illustrated by Remy Simard


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Determined to beat the odds, professional thieves spend their lives figuring out ingenious ways to steal other people's possessions. In Robbers! you'll uncover the dirt on eight cunning master thieves, including: Master- of- disguise Willie Sutton, who robbed banks in costume D. B. Cooper, who hijacked a plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted to safety London's Great Train Robbers, who held up a moving train to pull off one of the largest ever hauls of banknotes.   Each story offers a glimpse into the high- octane underworld of the boldest of robbers. The writer's fascination with criminal masterminds and the illustrator's action- packed graphic depictions of real- life thievery make this a compelling read for fans of mischief, mayhem, and bad guys on the run.

Monday, November 04, 2013

Ten Birds Meet a Monster by Cybele Young

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Ten birds are startled to discover a monster. One by one, they fashion increasingly elaborate sartorial creations as they try to scare him off. Can the tenth bird find just the right thing? In this playful companion to her Governor General's Award- winning Ten Birds, author and illustrator Cybele Young plays with shapes, shadows and sounds in this inventive counting book.

Sunday, November 03, 2013

Toes in my Nose by Sheree FItch, illustrated by Sydney Smith


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Silly, funny, and outrageous, Toes in My Nose is the book that launched Sheree Fitch's career as Canada's premier nonsense poet. From Popcorn Pete and Mabel Murple to Zelba Zinnamon, these are some of the best- loved poems and characters in Canadian children's literature. In this twenty- fifth anniversary edition, award- winning illustrator Sydney Smith's new illustrations hilariously portray a neighbourhood of kids flying to the moon, playing banjo with orangutans,  and bathing with submarines. Toes in My Nose will introduce a whole new generation to Sheree Fitch's magnificent feat of imagination.

Saturday, November 02, 2013

Potatoes on Rooftops by Hadley Dyer


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The urban farming movement is rapidly gaining widespread acceptance. Now it's time for kids to be a part of it, too! With a minimum of equipment and whether alone or with friends, kids can start growing fruit and vegetables at home, in a community garden, or at school. Combining practical tips and well- researched facts, Potatoes on Rooftops is a brisk and informative overview of the how and why of the movement toward small- scale urban farming. There are many ways to farm in the city: a Detroit high school program teaches students to grow food and raise chickens; in Tokyo, a bank vault was converted into an underground greenhouse; in Nairobi, local youth transformed part of a slum into a garden that helps feed their families; First Lady Michelle Obama established an organic garden at the White House; and more in other countries. Short, kid- friendly descriptions and vibrant photos and illustrations keep the pace moving and the tone light. Toronto Public Health and FoodShare, two respected agencies, both have contributed to the book. A perfect book to get kids thinking about alternative ways of growing and getting food.

Friday, November 01, 2013

World in your Lunch Box by Claire Eamer, illustrated by Sa Boothroyd


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A ham sandwich on white bread. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut- butter- and- banana roll- ups. They may sound like ordinary items, but they take us on an amazing journey through the rich history and astonishing science of food. Explore a week of lunches - from apples to pizza - by taking a romp through thousands of years of extraordinary events. Some are amusing, like the accidental invention of potato chips. Others are tragic, such as the Spice Wars, which killed thousands of people. Consider that ham sandwich: Ancient Romans first made ham by curing meat with salt and smoke to kill microbes, while yeast (which burps gas) produces the fluffy texture of bread. Aztec farmers bred tomatoes from small, bitter berries into plump, sweet fruit, and watermelons sustained travellers 10,000 years ago in the Kalahari Desert. With a vibrant design and quirky illustrations, The World in Your Lunch Box is like the perfect lunch: satisfying, well- balanced, and totally delicious.
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