Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins

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Rosie the hen leaves the chicken coop and sets out for a little walk. Right behind her is the fox, slyly trying to catch up with her. Rosie's walk is quiet, uneventful and eventually leads her back to the coop, blissfully unaware of the fox's travails as he tries - unsuccessfully - to navigate the obstacle course that Rosie has led him through.

Monday, February 23, 2015

Uh-Oh! By Rachel Isadora

From chapters.ca:
For any toddler who's caused a bit of trouble by mistake, this book has a surprise with each page turn. Revealing a day in the life of a rambunctious child in bold, bright pastels, Rachel Isadora uses just one word to set the scene. Whether it's breakfast that ends up all over everything - Uh-oh! - or ice cream that falls to the ground, or the wrong person falling asleep at bedtime, each spread is guaranteed to inspire giggles.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Amelia Earhart: More than a Flier by Patricia Lakin, illustrated by Alan and Lea Daniel

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Amelia Earhart always loved adventure, and she did not let anything prevent her from following her dreams. Read all about how many "firsts" she accomplished in her life - from her amazing airplane flights to her groundbreaking approach to life!

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Four Hungry Kittens by Emily Arnold McCully

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An engaging story about four hungry kittens on a farm who await their mother while she is out hunting for food.

Friday, February 20, 2015

Mr. Elephanter by Lark Pein

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Early every morning, Mr. Elephanter arrives at the Elephantery to care for his diminutive charges, who greet him with toots and trumpets. There are hugs and hellos all around! They all eat pancakes, paddle and splash in the neighborhood pool, and parade through the bustling city. After naps, Mr. Elephanter pretends he's a tunnel, tower, and bridge, while the elephanties play all around him. In fresh watercolors exuding warmth and whimsy, Lark Pien introduces the doting Mr. Elephanter - and the most adorable miniature creatures you'll ever meet.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Phobiapedia: All the Things we Fear the Most! By Joel Levy

From chapters.ca:
"Phobiapedia" is an encyclopedia of all the things we fear the most, from common fears like spiders (Arachnophobia) and confined spaces (Claustrophobia) to the strange and unusual like the colour yellow (Xanthophobia).

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Sneaky Sheep by Chris Monroe

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Blossom and Rocky are very sneaky sheep. They are not very smart sheep. Murphy, the sheep dog, knows to keep an eye on this pair, but they still manage to sneak off and get into all kinds of trouble.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Naptime by Iris de Moüy

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All of the animals on the Savannah are grumpy - no, they will not take a nap! But one little girl may know just what to do to make sure these creatures can get some much-needed shut-eye. The crocodile and hippo insist that naps are for babies, the ostrich hides its head in the sand, and the hyena simply laughs at the suggestion. But the cranky expressions on the animals' faces give them away - these grouchy beasts are all in serious need of a nap! Fortunately for these sleepy creatures a little girl appears who knows the secret to a good snooze: first close one eye, then close the other one. And, just like that, all of the animals are out like a light. It's nap time on the Savannah!

Monday, February 16, 2015

The Girl and the Bicycle by Mark Pett

From chapters.ca:
A touching wordless picture book about a little girl, a shiny bicycle, and the meaning of persistence - with an unexpected payoff. A little girl sees a shiny new bicycle in the shop window. She hurries home to see if she has enough money in her piggy bank, but when she comes up short, she knocks on the doors of her neighbors, hoping to do their yard work. They all turn her away except for a kindly old woman. The woman and the girl work through the seasons, side by side. They form a tender friendship. When the weather warms, the girl finally has enough money for the bicycle. She runs back to the store, but the bicycle is gone! What happens next shows the reward of hard work and the true meaning of generosity. Wordless, timeless, and classic, The Girl and the Bicycle carries a message of selflessness and sweet surprises and makes an ideal gift for graduations and other special occasions.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Work: An Occupational ABC by Kellen Hatanaka

From chapters.ca:
An alphabetical tour through the coolest jobs you can imagine - and some you might never have heard of! With a sophisticated, minimalist design and visual jokes to interpret on every page, Work: An Occupational ABC introduces children both to the alphabet and to a range of alternative careers. The ideal reader for this book is the child (or adult) who is interested in exploring all manner of professions through original and inspired illustrations. Must be open to adventure. Knowledge of the alphabet is desirable but not required, since successful applicants will receive training from A to Z.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Brick Fairy Tales by John McCain

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Enter the magical world of fairy tales retold through LEGO bricks! Filled with creative and whimsical settings built from this universally celebrated toy, this book presents an all-new retelling of the original Grimm’s fairy tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Hansel and Gretel, and more!

Friday, February 13, 2015

The Cat, the Dog, Little Red, the Exploding Eggs, the Wolf, and Grandma by Diane and Christyan Fox

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Cat starts reading "Little Red Riding Hood" and explains, "It's a story about a little girl who always wears a red cape with a hood." Dog says, "COOL! I love stories about superheroes. What's her special power?" Cat says, "She doesn't have any special powers. It's not that kind of a story." And then the fun ensues! The zany, fun back-and-forth of Dog and Cat celebrates the joy of reading — and questioning. Young children will cheer Dog's persistent questions as well as Cat's dedication to keep telling the story.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Mo's Mustache by Ben Clanton

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Mo is a monster who just got a mustache. A big, black, beautiful mustache. Everybody likes Mo's mustache. Now Knot, Dot, Nib, Tutu, Bob, Bill, and Ben all have mustaches too. In fact, soon EVERYBODY has a mustache! Why is everyone copying Mo? And how will he (and his mustache) ever stand out? A wonderfully silly book about style and individuality, sure to grow on readers who don't have facial hair - and even those who do!

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Unnatural Selections by Wallace Edwards

From chapters.ca:
Beloved illustrator Wallace Edwards invites us into the world of Professor I.B. Doodling, a traveling artist who takes suggestions from schoolchildren in order to create fantastical hybrid animals. The result of these visits is Unnatural Selections, a collection of magnificent beasts, from the stately Whalephant to the talented Lizabouboon. Sure to inspire the imagination, Wallace Edwards's intricate illustrations invite you to pore over them again and again. A supplementary index lists additional creatures to spot throughout the book's pages, encouraging readers to go back for a second, and a third, look.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

This Book Just Ate my Dog by Richard Byrne

From chapters.ca:
When her dog disappears into the gutter of the book, Bella calls for help. But when the helpers disappear too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right. Cleverly using the physicality of the book, This Book Just Ate My Dog! is inventive, ingenious, and just pure kid-friendly fun!

Monday, February 09, 2015

My Blue is Happy by Jessica Young

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Your neighbour says red is angry like a dragon’s breath, but you think it’s brave like a fire truck. Or maybe your best friend likes pink because it’s pretty like a ballerina’s tutu, but you find it annoying — like a piece of gum stuck on your shoe. In a subtle, child-friendly narrative, art teacher and debut author Jessica Young suggests that colours may evoke as many emotions as there are people to look at them — and opens up infinite possibilities for seeing the world in a wonderful new way.

Sunday, February 08, 2015

The Slug by Elise Gravel

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One in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.

Saturday, February 07, 2015

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

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Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat bananas again. But Pete really likes bananas! Will one bad banana ruin the whole bunch?

Friday, February 06, 2015

Once Upon an Alphabet by Oliver Jeffers

From chapters.ca:
A flagship publication, gloriously bringing the alphabet to life in irresistible Oliver Jeffers style! The letters of our alphabet work tirelessly to make words that in turn make stories, but what if there was a story FOR each of the letters instead? Turn the pages of this exquisite book to find out…Here you will discover twenty-six short stories introducing a host of new characters (plus the occasional familiar face). From Edmund the astronaut with his awkward fear of heights, via the dynamic new investigative duo of the Owl and the Octopus, through to the Zeppelin that just might get Edmund a little bit closer to where he needs to be, this book is packed with funny, thrilling, perilous and above all entertaining tales inspired by every letter in the alphabet.

Thursday, February 05, 2015

Kung Pow Chicken #4 - Heroes on the Side by Cyndi Marko

From chapters.ca:
Gordon Blue's birdy senses are tingling like never before in this fourth book in the series. The Blue family travels to New Yolk City on vacation. While in the Big Egg, Egg Drop goes to the Annual Sidekicks Meeting. With all of the world's sidekicks in one basket, bad guy Chickenfinger and his Dirty Dozen Bad Eggs chicknap the sidekicks. Kung Pow Chicken will have to save the doomed sidekicks fast — the egg timer is ticking!

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

My Pet Book by Bob Staake

From chapters.ca:
Most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesn’t meow or bark? Bob Staake’s exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal to anyone whose best friends are...books! Books make the perfect pets, the boy decides, and chooses a bright red one. When it goes missing, a lively adventure is in store for readers who love a happy ending. Soon kids everywhere will wish for a pet book of their very own.

Tuesday, February 03, 2015

A Library Book for Bear by Bonny Becker

From chapters.ca:
Bear does not want to go to the library. He is quite sure he already has all the books he will ever need. Yet the relentlessly cheery Mouse, small and gray and bright-eyed, thinks different. When Bear reluctantly agrees to go with his friend to the big library, neither rocket ships nor wooden canoes are enough for Bear’s picky tastes. How will Mouse ever find the perfect book for Bear? Children will giggle themselves silly as Bear’s arguments give way to his inevitable curiosity, leading up to a satisfying story hour and a humorously just-right library book.

Monday, February 02, 2015

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen

From chapters.ca:
The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor - and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke.

Sunday, February 01, 2015

My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart by Angela Farris Watkins, illustrated by Eric Velasquez

From chapters.ca:
In this inspiring story about Martin Luther King Jr. told from the perspective of his young niece.  Readers will gain personal insight into one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. As Angela Farris Watkins introduces children to her uncle, she presents them with a rare glimpse into his life at home, including special family moments. What unfolds is a story of character and service to God, family, and mankind, and of how one man's extraordinary love changed the history of the United States. Told with visually stunning art by Eric Velasquez, this is a perfect book for Black History Month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and throughout the year.
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