Monday, March 31, 2014

The Village Garage by G Brian Karas

From chapters.ca:
Through the year and no matter the weather, workers at the Village Garage are always busy. With the help of their trusty trucks, they clean the streets of sticks and leaves in the spring; patch potholes in preparation for summer traffic; pick up the leaves in the fall; and spray the roads with sand and salt during winter. Young truck enthusiasts will love watching the garage workers operate their terrific trucks and keep the roads in top shape through every season!

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day by Pat Mora, illustrated by Rafael Lopez

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Take a ride in a long submarine or fly away in a hot air balloon. Whatever you do, just be sure to bring your favorite book! Rafael López's colourful illustrations perfectly complement Pat Mora's lilting text in this delightful celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book Day.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Red Light, Green Light by Anastasia Suen, illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max

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Roll into one little boy's make- believe traffic world, filled with flashing lights, zooming cars, whirring helicopters, and racing fire engines. He's turned records into rotaries, shoe boxes and books into highway ramps, crayons into lane markers, and dandelions into trees. It's a world where imagination rules and creativity abounds. With its bouncy rhyming text and bright illustrations, this book is perfect for every preschooler who loves planes, trains, and automobiles. It's a bold introduction to how vehicles stop... and go!

Friday, March 28, 2014

Whoo Goes There by Jennifer A Ericsson, illustrated by Bert Kitchen

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Whoo goes there? Whoo? In this mystical story of hunter and hunted, an owl listens for little creatures scurrying far below. Mouse? Squirrel? Rabbit? Or something else entirely? Stunning illustrations plus hypnotic text take readers on a suspenseful journey through night and nature.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Have You Seen Duck? By Janet A Holmes, illustrated by Jonathan Bentley

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"Have you seen Duck? He smells like a blanket." A young boy and his soft plush pal are inseparable. But when Duck goes missing, the boy is inconsolable and goes in search of his friend. "He won't know what to do without me," he says. The boy asks the shopkeeper, the postman, the bus driver, and the dog next door. No one has seen Duck. Back at home, what's hiding between the couch cushions? Duck! A beautiful, relatable tale of coping, searching, and finding!

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

If You’re Happy and You Know It by James Warhola

From chapters.ca:
This jungle version of the classic song "If You're Happy and You Know It" is a read- along, sing- along safari! Kids will want to sing and dance and explore the jungle with this cleverly written and marvelously illustrated story. "Pick this up for a surefire storytime crowd- pleaser... Read it to a group of children and you will almost certainly end up with your very own jungle by the time you've turned the final page." - Kirkus Reviews

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

World Team by Tim Vyner

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"One big round world, one small round ball. Right now, more children than you can possibly imagine are playing soccer." In England, it's 1:00 P.M. and Joe is practicing outside his school. In New York City, it's 8:00 A.M. and Lucy dribbles the ball in and out of the shadows. From India to Brazil, from Italy to South Africa, kids are kicking balls aruond on fields, beaches, and streets. This handsome book takes readers on a journey around the globe and through the world's time zones, creating a team of children who share the same dream: glory in the world's most popular game.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Bunny’s Lessons by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Barroux

From chapters.ca:
A stuffed toy learns many of life's lessons from his owner and constant companion, Charlie. When Charlie plays the tuba, Bunny learns about "loud." When Charlie plays doctor, Bunny learns about "ouch." Harriet Ziefert and Barroux charmingly tell the tale of an inseparable pair who learn about the daily delights (along with the bumps and bruises) of friendship and love.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Migrant by Maxine Trottier, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault

From chapters.ca:
Each spring Anna leaves her home in Mexico and travels north with her family where they will work on farms. Sometimes she feels like a bird, flying north in the spring and south in the fall. Sometimes she feels like a jack rabbit living in an abandoned burrow, as her family moves into an empty house near the fields. But most of all she wonders what it would be like to stay in one place.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Three Names by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Alexander Pertzoff

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A child's great- grandfather reminisces about the times he and his dog, Three Names, went to school on prairie roads in a wagon pulled by horses.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Seasons by Blexbolex

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In this graphically stunning picture book, Blexbolex explores the cyclical nature of time by looking at the seasons. Using objects, landscapes, activities, and different types of people that are associated with each season (such as a skier, a swimmer, a roasted chestnut seller), Blexbolex evokes the sense of permanency given to life by its cyclical nature, despite the fact that time is always passing. The purpose of this book is to encourage observation of the world around us and lead the reader to form all sorts of logical and imaginative associations having to do with the seasons, the cycles of life, and time.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

When I Feel Afraid by Cheri J Meiners

From chapters.ca:
Children today have many fears, both real and imagined. Encouraging words and supportive illustrations guide children to face their fears and know where to turn for help. Little ones also learn simple ways to help themselves. Includes a special section for adults, with ideas for supporting children when they feel afraid and a list of additional resources.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Quick, Slow, Mango! By Anik McGrory

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Baby elephant Kidogo is off with his Mama to find breakfast. Kidogo loves to take his time, and wants to do everything slowly, slowly - even though Mama wants to move quickly. Meanwhile, up in the trees, a mischievous monkey named Pole Pole is always in a hurry, trying to grab all the mangoes he can. Fast and slow, these two adorable critters meet up in the luckiest way - and it's mangoes for breakfast for everyone.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Air Show! By Treat Williams and Robert Neubecker

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Ellie and Gill are going to the Air Show! There will be over 10,000 planes there. But there's one kind of plane in particular that Ellie's got her eye on. Will she go up in a stunt plane? \

Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Boy in the Garden by Allen Say

From chapters.ca:
There was a story that Mama read to Jiro: Once, in old Japan, a young woodcutter lived alone in a little cottage. One winter day he found a crane struggling in a snare and set it free. When Jiro looks out the window into Mr. Ozu's garden, he sees a crane and remembers that story. Much like the crane, the legend comes to life - and, suddenly, Jiro finds himself in a world woven between dream and reality. Which is which? Allen Say creates a tale about many things at once: the power of story, the allure of the imagined, and the gossamer line between truth and fantasy. For who among us hasn't imagined ourselves in our own favourite fairy tale?

Saturday, March 15, 2014

The Honeybee Man by Lela Nargi and Kyrsten Brooker

From chapters.ca:
Every morning, Fred climbs three flights of stairs - up to his rooftop in Brooklyn, New York - and greets the members of his enormous family: "Good morning, my bees, my darlings!" His honeybee workers are busy-they tend the hive, feed babies, and make wax rooms. They also forage in flowers abloom across Brooklyn... so that, one day, Fred can make his famous honey, something the entire neighborhood looks forward to tasting.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Dust Devil by Anne Isaacs, illustrated by Paul O Zelinsky

From chapters.ca:
Anne Isaacs is the author of the 1994 Caldecott Honor-winning book Swamp Angel, the novel Torn Thread, and other highly acclaimed books for young readers.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

I Love my Mummy by Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd

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I love my mommy very much, She's great to cuddle, soft to touch. Wonderfully child- like verses about everything that makes mothers irresistible to their little ones are illustrated with bright and bold pictures in this life- affirming book. Toddler- friendly, funny, and loving, this is an experience to be shared time and time again.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Chicken, Chicken, Duck by Nadia Krilanovich

From chapters.ca:
Duck and his barnyard friends are up to something. One by one we meet them, and then hear their familiar sounds. But that Duck always has the last quack! In close- up images, the animals seem to be climbing upon each other. At the very end, we see the hilarious finale. Young readers will delight in making the animal sounds, noticing the funny expressions, and picking out surprising details in the illustrations.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Tina and the Penguin by Heather Dyer, illustrated by Mireille Levert

From chapters.ca:
Have you ever thought about bringing home a stray cat or dog? What about a penguin? When Tina meets a penguin who's tired of living in the zoo, she decides to help him escape! With quick thinking and a clever disguise, Tina sneaks her new- found friend home. But it doesn't take long for her to realize that a penguin is a very peculiar pet - and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Sunday, March 09, 2014

Good Dog, Aggie by Lori Ries, illustrated by Frank W Dormer

From chapters.ca:
In this sequel to Aggie and Ben, the best friends are back for more boy- and- his- dog fun. Young readers will laugh out loud at Aggie's irrepressible antics and Ben's determined attempts to train her. Three short chapters, just right for beginning readers, follow Aggie and Ben on their adventures in doggie training, obedience, and friendship.

Saturday, March 08, 2014

For Just One Day by Laura Leuck, illustrated by Marc Boutavant

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For just one day, I'd like to be a busy, buzzing bumble bee! What child hasn't pretended to be a monkey, a bear, or a bumblebee? After imagining the fun of being a variety of animals from around the world, a sweet ending and an attached mirror remind little ones that the very best thing they can be is exactly who they are.

Friday, March 07, 2014

How do you Wokka-Wokka? By Elizabeth Bluemle, illustrated by Randy Cecil

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Some days you wake up and you just gotta wokka. Wokka what? Wokka- wokka! It's about movement. It's about dance. It's about shimmy- shakin', be- boppin', and more! It's about gathering friends and joining the party.

Thursday, March 06, 2014

Babies Love Books by Catherine and Laurence Anholt

From chapters.ca:
A story is something to share, sit and look at a book anywhere... This fabulous rhyming celebration of books and the fun ways to share them will send your little one bouncing into a lifetime's love of reading. A future classic from an award- winning and much- loved team.

Wednesday, March 05, 2014

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

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Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no colour of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one colour forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red... and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a colour of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.

Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Animal Crackers Fly the Coop by Kevin O’Malley

From chapters.ca:
A beloved punmeister puts his funny where the farm is Kevin O'Malley is going for joke with a tongue- and- chicken barn yarn that's sure to appeal to fans of his New York Times bestseller, Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share. Turning the Grimm's fairy tale The Brementown Musicians on its funny bone, O'Malley has revised the classic story of four animals who part ways with their respective farmers to explore their artistic sides, this time sending them in search of belly laughs.

Monday, March 03, 2014

Just Like You by Emma Dodd

From chapters.ca:
When I grow up, I want to be clever and funny, wild and free. When I grow up, I want to do kind things, loving things... just like you! From the bears' heartfelt embrace on the padded cover all the way to the declarative, empowering ending, this nearly wordless book about a cub's admiration for his papa is a treat for the very youngest readers and their parents.

Sunday, March 02, 2014

Hello, Red Fox by Eric Carle

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It's Little Frog's birthday, and Mama Frog gets a big surprise when the guests show up for his party - all the animals are the wrong colour! Little Frog tells her she's not looking long enough, and he's right.

Saturday, March 01, 2014

Night Cars by Teddy Jam, illustrated by Eric Beddows

From chapters.ca:
From his father's shoulder, a sleepless baby watches the snow drift down from the sky onto the busy street below. What are all those noises? What are all those lights? His tired but patient father explains everything, from the bustle of taxis swishing through the slush to the grinding and slamming of the early- morning garbage trucks.
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