Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac

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Viewed through the eyes of a 16- year- old Navajo youth, Code Talker is a fascinating slice of World War II history by a much- respected and acclaimed author. Bruchac brings to life the stories of some of the unsung heroes of World War II - the young Navajo men who were a crucial part of the American effort in sending and receiving messages that used their native language.

Black Beauty retold by L. L. Owens, illustrated by Jennifer Tanner

A graphic novel version of Black Beauty.

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell

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An exciting new character- based mini series for young readers. Introducing Miss Ottoline Brown, an exceptionally inquisitive Mistress of Disguise, and her partner in crime, Mr Munroe. No puzzle is ever too tricky for the two of them to solve ... Ottoline lives in a stylish apartment in Big City with a small hairy creature called Mr Munroe. Together they look after the Brown family's eclectic collections - and dabble in a spot of detective work. So they are the first to the scene of the crime when a string of high society dog- nappings and jewel thefts hits Big City. Ottoline (who luckily has a diploma from the Who-R-U Academy of Disguise) and Mr. Munroe go undercover - and expose an ingenious scam masterminded by furry feline crook, the Yellow Cat.

Treasure Island retold by Wim Coleman and Pat Perrin, illustrated by Greg Rebis

A graphic novel of arguably the best pirate book ever, Treasure Island.

The Delicious Adventure Series Book 1: Enchanted Thyme by Ariane Smith

"The two children of a celebrity chef are transported to a fairytale land where the Queen is under a terrible spell; the more she eats, the hungrier she gets!"

A great new fantasy book that includes a child approved recipe in every chapter!

Something for School by Hyun Young Lee

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On the first day of kindergarten, a teacher asks the boys and girls to line up, and Yoon lines up with the other girls. But when some children mistake Yoon for a boy because of her short hair, Yoon bursts into tears. Yoon eventually learns that her friends like her exactly the way she is.

Originally in Korean.

Paul Needs Specs by Bernard Cohen, illustrated by Geoff Kelly

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This colorful, funny and empathetic story will capture childrens imaginations and make them (and their older siblings) laugh out loud. And, dont forget the counting game! Find Twenty- Two Frogs in this Book.

The Wild Swans retold by Ken Setterington, illustrated by Nelly and Ernst Hofer

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In the grand tradition of fairy tales, a king becomes lost in an enchanted forest. In order to save himself, he strikes a dreadful bargain with an elderly witch: he will marry her daughter if only she will show him the way home. The king fears that the daughter too is a witch, so he hides his eleven sons and his only daughter from the woman he has pledged to marry. After his marriage, his new queen discovers the children and casts a spell, turning the princes into swans. But she doesn’t know there is a twelfth child, a princess. It is up to the princess to find her brothers and break the spell that binds them.

Quid Pro Quo by Vicki Grant

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Quid Pro Quo is a high- stakes, fast- moving legal thriller about real people, and funny people at that. Cyril MacIntyre's mother is a twenty- eight- year- old ex-street kid who drags her son to all her law school classes, then proceeds to get herself kidnapped. That aside, Cyril's life isn't too different from that of other thirteen- year- olds. He has all the usual adolescent issues to deal with: parent problems, self- esteem problems, skin, hair and girl problems. He just has legal problems too. And he's got to solve them if he wants to save his mother's life.

Paula Deen's My First Cook Book by Paula Deen

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What better way to celebrate childhood than with pancakes around the kitchen table? Or how about a quick snack of ants on a log? Paula even shares her tricks for whipping up the perfect breakfast in bed for Mom on Mother's Day or a fancy dinner for Dad on Father's Day. Paula Deen's My First Cookbook is like a big hug from the queen of Southern hospitality and charm herself. So get in the kitchen with your favourite little ones today and start making those memories!

Nicholas by Rene Goscinny and Jean-Jacques Sempe

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Nicholas is the first of five books that bring to life the day to day adventures of a young school boy - amusing, endearing and always in trouble. An only child, Nicholas, appears older at school than he does as home and his touchingly naive reaction to situations, cut through the preconceptions of adults and result in a formidable sequence of escapades. This first book in the series contains a collection of nineteen individual stories where, in spite of trying to be good, Nicholas and his friends always seem to end up in some kind of mischief. Whether in the school room, at home, or in the playground, their exuberance often takes over and the results are calamitous - at least for their teachers and parents.

Originally in French.

Penguins by Liz Pichon

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It's an ordinary day at the zoo. The penguins swim, eat fish, play penguin games, sleep standing up, look at people, and then look at more people. Everything is the way it should be until a little girl drops a camera into the penguin area.

Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City by Janet Schulman, illustrated by Meilo So

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The birdwatchers of Central Park were buzzing – a young red - tailed hawk had been spotted, would he stay? The bird they dubbed Pale Male not only stayed, he became one of New York City’s most famous residents. Pale Male and his mate built their nest near the top of one of Fifth Avenue’s swankiest apartment buildings. Nine years and 23 chicks later, Pale Male’s fame had grown so large that a CBS newsman named him Father of the Year! But Pale Male was less beloved by the residents of the building, and in 2004 the owners suddenly removed the nest – setting off an international outcry on behalf of the birds.

The Baby in the Hat by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz|

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When you've caught a baby in a hat, what else is there to do but to sail all over the world and return, with treasure in your trunk, to fall in love? Once again, the inimitable Allan Ahlberg offers a tale full of energy and fun. Paired with André Amstutz's charming illustrations, this is a story sure to be read over and over again.

Apollo by Caroline Gregoire

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The l-o-n-g, sausage- shaped pup named Apollo is no ordinary dachshund. He is the Super Dog who can perform tricks. His comical appearance adds up to some amusing and memorable lessons in math concepts for preschoolers.

Originally in French.

Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan MacDonald

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Every morning, Judy Moody measures Stink, and it's always the same: three feet, eight inches tall. Then, one day, the ruler reads - can it be? - three feet, seven and three quarters inches! Is Stink shrinking? In Stink's first solo adventure, his style comes through loud and strong - enhanced by a series of comic strips, drawn by Stink himself, which are sprinkled throughout the book. These very funny, homespun sagas reflect the familiar voice of a kid who pictures himself with super powers to deal with the travails of everyday life - including the occasional teasing of a bossy big sister!

Babies Don't Eat Pizza by Dianne Danzig, illustrated by Debbie Tilley

Expecting a new baby and trying to explain what's happening to your older child? Try this book.

Best Friends by K. T. Hao, illustrated by Giuliano Ferri

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Ben Bear is excited to get a new puppy. He names him Luke and asks his friend Chris Croc to help him build a dog house. Working together, the two saw, hammer, paint, and decorate, and in no time the dog house is built. But that night, after his friend goes home, Ben Bear can't sleep. He tosses and turns, tries counting sheep, and listens to the tick- tock of the clock. As Ben thinks back over the events of the day he suddenly remembers the very important thing he forgot to do!

Shin-chi's Canoe by Nicola I. Campbell, illustrated by Kim LaFave

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When they arrive at school, Shi- shi- etko reminds Shin- chi, her six- year- old brother, that they can only use their English names and that they can't speak to each other. For Shin- chi, life becomes an endless cycle of church mass, school, and work, punctuated by skimpy meals. He finds solace at the river, clutching a tiny cedar canoe, a gift from his father, and dreaming of the day when the salmon return to the river - a sign that it's almost time to return home. This poignant story about a devastating chapter in First Nations history is told at a child's level of understanding.

Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go by Dale E. Basye

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After Milton and Marlo Fauster die in a marshmallow bear explosion, they are sent straight to Heck, an otherworldly reform school. Milton can understand why his kleptomaniac sister is here, but Milton is - or "was" - a model citizen. Has a mistake been made?

Made in Canada: 101 Amazing Achievements by Bev Spencer

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A fascinating book filled with the biggest, the best, the first - and the wackiest - in Canada!

A Girl Named Disaster by Nancy Farmer

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Nhamo is an unloved, unwanted orphan. And rather than face a hateful marriage she decides to flee her Mozambique village. Alone for the first time in her twelve years she paddles upriver toward Zimbabwe in her canoe. She sees off hippo and crocodiles, narrowly escapes drowning and survives for months on an island with only baboons for company. As if this were not enough, she is conscious wherever she goes of the spirits crowding around her - the benign shade of her mother, and the witches and other destructive spirits who must constantly be appeased. Nhamo is a heroine of unquenchable courage. Her transition from half- starved wild child to a strong, independent young woman with a place in the modern world gives a tender, moving and warmhearted quality to an extraordinary adventure story.

Little Owl and the Weed by Constance Boyle

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Little Owl takes such good care of the weed growing in the doormat by the kitchen door that it soon becomes impossible to get in or out of the house.

Dame Wiggins of Lee and Her Seven Wonderful Cats by Patience Brewster

It's amazing what cats can do!

The Other Side by Istvan Banyai

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In The Other Side, artist, designer, commentator, provocateur Istvan Banyal takes us on another exceptional visual journey. In graphically stunning illustrations that feature many clever twists in point of view, familiar scenes turn and turn again to show us the back, the front, the top, the bottom, the opposite, the other side of each perspective. Delightful, sly, funny and challenging. The Other Side will make you look and think twice!