Piper Reed, The Great Gypsy by Kimberly Willis Holt

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Piper's dad - the Navy Chief - might be gone again, but Piper's got plenty to keep her busy at home: new neighbors, a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and most important, the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show. Piper is determined to win, but teaching tricks to her dog seems nearly impossible. Bruna is simply unteachable! Or is she? Join Piper as she embarks on new and exciting adventures!

A Tale of Two Mommies by Vanita Oelschlager

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A Tale of Two Mommies is a beach conversation among three children. One boy asks another boy about having two mommies. A young girl listening in asks some questions too. A Tale of Two Mommies is intended for 4-8 year olds. This book lets us look inside one non-traditional family, a same sex couple and their son. As the children talk, it's clear this boy lives in a nurturing environment where the biggest issues are the everyday challenges of growing up.

A Tale of Two Daddies by Vanita Oelschlager

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A Tale of Two Daddies is a playground conversation between two children. The boy says he heard that the girl has two dads. The girl says that is right - she has Daddy and Poppa. Intended for 4- to 8-year-olds, this book introduces a type of family increasingly visible in modern society. Neither fa
voring nor condemning, it reflects a child's practical and innocent look at the adults who nurture and love her. It becomes clear that the family bond is unburdened by any cultural discomforts.

Before You Came by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest, illustrated by David Diaz

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Before you came... This gentle, wonder- filled celebration is the perfect book for parents, children, and all those who have discovered the joy of sharing their world with someone new. Luminous artwork by Caldecott Medalist David Diaz brings vibrant life to this lyrical reflection by the mother- daughter writing team of Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest.

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.

Blackout by John Rocco

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One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. The TV shuts off and a boy wails, "Mommm!" His sister can no longer use the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish cooking dinner. What's a family to do? When they go up to the roof to escape the heat, they find the lights - in stars that can be seen for a change - and so many neighbors it's like a block party in the sky! On the street below, people are having just as much fun - talking, rollerblading, and eating ice cream before it melts. The boy and his family enjoy being not so busy for once. They even have time to play a board game together. When the electricity is restored, everything can go back to normal... but not everyone likes normal. The boy switches off the lights, and out comes the board game again. Using a combination of panels and full bleed illustrations that move from colour to black- and- white and back to colour, John Rocco shows that if we are willing to put our cares aside for a while, there is party potential in a summer blackout.

You’re All My Favorites by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram

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From the creators of Guess How Much I Love You - a comforting tale to assure young children that there's enough love to go around - now a board book for the first time. The team who brought us the beloved Big and Little Nutbrown Hare delights with a story that answers a timeless question with the ultimate reassurance - and offers the ideal way for parents to remind their own little cubs how very much each one is loved.

The Frazzle Family Finds a Way by Ann Bonwill, illustrated by Stephen Gammell

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Every member of the Frazzle family is disastrously forgetful. Mr. Frazzle forgets his trousers, Wags the dog can't find bone, and Annie and Ben bring fishing poles and towels to school instead of their homework. Not even Aunt Rosemary with her organizational tips can help. But one day Annie has an idea that combines rhyme, recall, and song into a melodic way to remember in this warmhearted tribute to compensating for weaknesses.

Stink And The Incredible Super-galactic Jawbreaker by Megan Mcdonald

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When Stink buys a mammoth jawbreaker that doesn't break his jaw, he writes a letter of complaint to the manufacturer - and receives a ten- pound box of 21,280 jawbreakers for his trouble! This unexpected benefit of acing the art of letter- writing in school sure gets Stink thinking. Soon Stink is so preoccupied with getting free stuff sent to him that he overlooks a scribbly envelope in the mail pile - until his best friend, Webster, starts acting standoffish and looks as mad as a hornet. In this hilarious new episode from Megan McDonald and Peter H. Reynolds, Judy Moody's shorter sibling truly comes into his own. As a delightful bonus for both teachers and kids, thirty- six common idioms - from "two heads are better than one" to "a leopard can't change its spots" - are sprinkled throughout the story; seven of the idioms are humorously illustrated by Stink, and all are listed at the end to inspire a search for idioms that's more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

A Wild Father’s Day by Sean Callahan, illustrated by Daniel Howarth

From chapters.ca:When the kids give Dad a card that says, "Have a wild Father's Day," Dad knows just what to do. He says, "Let's act like animals all day long!" They all hop on the bed like kangaroos, run like cheetahs at the park, and swing like monkeys at the playground. Their fun takes them through the day, until a cozy bedtime book tames down two tired kids (and their dad!).

Reading with Dad by Richard Jorgensen, illustrated by Warren Hanson

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All of us have childhood memories of learning to read. All of us know the importance of spending time with our children as they grow and learn. Reading With Dad, written by Richard Jorgensen and illustrated by Warren Hanson, is a book that brings focus to the joys and love of reading, and honors dads spending time with their children.

Kisses for Daddy by Frances Watts and David Legge

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It's time for bed, but Baby Bear just wants to play. When Daddy asks for a goodnight kiss, this grumbly baby says no way. This charming father coaxes his son through his nightly routine by asking Baby Bear for giraffe kisses, crocodile kisses, bat kisses, and more! Bright, energetic illustrations convey Baby Bear's change of heart as the charming relationship between father and son plays out before reader's eyes. This heartwarming story is perfect for bedtime and Father's Day!

My Dad by Anthony Browne

In an endearing homage to dads everywhere, a boy describes - and exaggerates - the many accomplishments and feats of his father. Among the traits praised are his enormous talent for singing, his near- professional wrestling skills, his extreme bravery in the face of danger (he's not even afraid of the Big Bad Wolf!), and his ability to - quite literally, in Anthony Browne's world - eat like a horse. All of the pictures feature the lovable pater in his signature plaid bathrobe, adding a further comfy layer to a book whose ultimate message is "I love my dad. And you know what? HE LOVES ME! (And he always will.)."

Daddies by Lila Prap

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What do lions, hippos, kangaroos, and giraffes have in common? They all have Daddies! Rhyming text punctuated with fun animal noises makes Daddies a read-aloud treat. Prap's bold art has been a hit with critics and consumers alike. This book with its "daddy" theme is perfect for Father's Day promotions, tables and windows. The delightful rhyming text will engage even the youngest child and makes it a great "cuddle time" book to be shared between father and son. Great for trade, institutional, gift accounts, and baby shops, the animals make it a candidate for zoos too.

Toronto Fun Places: The Family-tested guide to year-round fun in the GTA and Southern Ontario by Nathalie Prezeau

Although slightly out of date, this is still an excellent list of fun placed to take a family in the GTA.

My Princess Boy: A Mom’s Story About a Young Boy who Loves to Dress Up by Cheryl Kilodavis

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Dyson loves pink, sparkly things. Sometimes he wears dresses. Sometimes he wears jeans. He likes to wear his princess tiara, even when climbing trees. He's a Princess Boy. Inspired by the author's son, and by her own initial struggles to understand, this is a heart- warming book about unconditional love and one remarkable family. It is also a call for tolerance and an end to bullying and judgements.  The world is a brighter place when we accept everyone for who they are.

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

From chapters.ca: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. 

Dirty Gert by Tedd Arnold

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Gert loves dirt. She rolls in it, digs in it, even tastes it. Then one day while making mud pies in the rain, Gert becomes reorganized: she grows branches, leaves and roots. Gert is delighted... until camera crews televise her, botanists analyse her, and Hollywood tries to immortalize her. The child is traumatized! But Mom and Dad know what to do to protect their offbeat plant- child. They shoo away the intruders. Told in rhythm and rhyme and illustrated with Tedd Arnold's offbeat yet endearing characters, this story is a humorous testament to individuality and unconditional love.

The Hundred Penny Box by Sharon Bell Mathis, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

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Michael loves his great- great- aunt Dew, even if she can't always remember his name. He especially loves to spend time with her and her beloved hundred penny box, listening to stories about each of the hundred years of her life. Michael's mother wants to throw out the battered old box that holds the pennies, but Michael understands that the box itself is as important to Aunt Dew as the memories it contains. 

I’m so embarrassed! By Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko

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Andrew's mom is SO embarrassing - he can't take her anywhere! It's time for Andrew to get new sneakers, but when his mother offers to take him to the mall, Andrew is hesitant. His mother always embarrasses him whenever they are in public, but she promises to be good, so off they go!