Miga, Quatchi, and Sumi: the story of the Vancouver 2010 Mascots

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The story of the 2010 Winter Olympics mascots Miga, Quatchi, Sumi and their sidekick Mukmuk unfolds on the magical landscape of Canada's West Coast. Inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations, Miga is part orca and part Kermode bear. This snowboarding sea bear's outgoing nature and high energy always lead her to adventure. A shy and gentle giant, Quatchi is a sasquatch, a legendary creature in Aboriginal myth. Devoted to hockey, Quatchi dreams of becoming a famous goalie. Sumi's name is derived from the Salish word Sumesh, meaning "guardian spirit." He wears the hat of an orca, flies with the wings of the thunderbird and runs on the legs of the black bear, and he is passionate about the environment and Paralympic sports. And lovable Mukmuk, a furry little marmot, loves cheering on his friends during games and races. Written in both English and French and featuring modern illustration and design, this tale is a perfect introduction to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

I Like Black and White by Barbara Jean Hicks, illustrated by Lila Prop

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A bountiful selection of simple black and white images intertwined with geometric shapes, patterns and rhyming text are delightfully arranged in this stunning book. The bold illustrations coupled with the rhythmic text will have children as well as adults re-reading this remarkable concept book many times over!

Jacob Two-Two on the High Seas by Cary Fagan, illustrated y Dusan Petricic

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He's back! The late Mordecai Richler had planned more adventures for his small hero and now, with the full support of the Richler family, award- winning author Cary Fagan carries on the tradition in a hilarious story for a whole new generation of Jacob fans. After Jacob Two-Two's father writes a very important novel, the family makes plans to move to Canada. They board the SS Spring- a- Leak for a journey across the ocean. Jacob Two- Two makes some new acquaintances - the unbelievably handsome Captain Sparkletooth, the acrobatic Bubov Brothers, the failed toy inventor Mr. Peabody, and the giant but gentle Morgenbesser. Most important, he makes friends with young Cindy Snootcastle, who keeps a secret treasure in her pocket. But something is wrong on the SS Spring- a- Leak. A series of clues - a black eye patch; a parrot who squawks "Apple sauce in your underpants!"; and a sailing ship flying the Jolly Roger - can only mean trouble. Will the intrepid Shapiro and the fearless O'Toole really be left on a desert island? Will Jacob Two-Two be made to walk the plank?

Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski

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With original and spot- on perceptions, Joyce Sidman brings the colours of the seasons to life in a fresh light, combining the senses of sight, sound, smell and taste. Illustrator Pam Zagarenski's interpretations go beyond the concrete, allowing us to not just see color, but feel it.

Henry in Love by Peter McCarty

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All is fair in love and kindergarten....The exquisite cream- colored pages bring richness to the presentation that makes readers want to turn each page. This beautiful book should appeal to the little ones who have a special someone in their lives but dare not say a word about it.

The Legend of Ninja Cowboy Bear by David Bruins and Hilary Leung

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A twist on the classic game of Rock Paper Scissors, this story celebrates the differences that make three friends unique.

Just Like Bossy Bear by David Horvath

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Bossy Bear is still bossing everyone around — always wanting things his way. But when Turtle starts exhibiting the same behavior, Bossy Bear makes some hilarious attempts at setting a better example. David Horvath, creator of the hugely successful Uglydoll franchise, brings us another irresistible tale about a bossy little bear and his best friend.

The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

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In award- winning artist Jerry Pinkney's wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that he'd planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing him from a poacher's trap. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively- drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling, and his stunning pictures speak volumes.

The Tripods Trilogy by John Christopher

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Long ago, the Tripods - huge, three- legged machines - descended upon Earth and took control. Now people unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. They have no control over their thoughts or their lives. But for a brief time in each person's life - in childhood - he is not a slave. For Will, his time of freedom is about to end - unless he can escape to the White Mountains, where the possibility of freedom still exists. The Tripods trilogy follows the adventures of Will and his cohorts, as they try to evade the Tripods and maintain their freedom and ultimately do battle against them. The prequel, When the Tripods Came, explains how the Tripods first invaded and gained control of the planet.

My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall

Moomin by Tove Jansson

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Tove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children's authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creation, the Moomins. The Moomins saw life in many forms but debuted to its biggest audience ever on the pages of the world's largest newspaper, the "London Evening News," in 1954. The strip was syndicated in newspapers around the world with millions of readers in forty countries. "Moomin Book One" is the first volume of Drawn & Quarterly's publishing plan to reprint the entire strip drawn by Jansson before she handed over the reins to her brother, Lars, in 1960. This is the first time the strip will be published in any form in North America and will deservedly place Jansson among the international cartooning greats of the last century.

The Moomins are a tight- knit family of hippo- shaped creatures with easygoing and adventurous outlooks. Jansson's art is pared down and precise, yet able to compose beautiful portraits of ambling creatures in fields of flowers or on rock- strewn beaches that recall Jansson's Nordic roots. The comic strip reached out to adults with its gentle and droll sense of humor. Whimsical but with biting undertones, Jansson's observations of everyday life, including guests who overstay their welcome, modern art, movie stars, and high society, easily caught the attention of an international audience and still resonate today.

The Napping House by Audrey Wood, illustrated by Don Wood

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A colorful riot of a bedtime story about sleepy people and animals napping in a cozy bed.

Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones by Derek Landy

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If you've read the other Skulduggery books by Derek Landy (and you really should have read them by now), you've seen it all before: Some bad guy wants to bring about the end of the world, and Skulduggery and Valkyrie fight valiantly to stop it from happening. A few people get hurt, sure, but everything's all right in the end. Well, not this time.

Where is Eeyore?

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There are lots of things to look for in the Hundred Acre Wood, and little ones can help find them in this unique board books. Each spread in these sturdy books features a special panel that youngsters can slide to reveal a surprise. Toddlers will enjoy looking for the Old Grey Donkey in lots of silly places. Based on Milne's classic stories and illustrated in full color with familiar friends and scenes from the Hundred Acre Wood, these books offer tons of charm, cheer, and, of course, everyone's favorite Bear - Winnie- the- Pooh.

Cleo's Alphabet Book by Caroline Mockford and Stella Blackstone

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An interactive book, Cleo's Alphabet Book is the seventh in Stella Blackstone and Caroline Mockford's early learning series featuring the lovable orange kitten, Cleo. The tightly linked text and illustrations allow kids to master the alphabet while following Cleo as she explores her world. The alphabet wall poster reinforces the lessons in the book.

My First Truck Board Book

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A first word and picture book of trucks, tractors, diggers, and fire engines to increase a child's vocabulary.

Hello Baby! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Steve Jenkins

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After meeting a bevy of baby animals - including a clever monkey, a hairy warthog, and a dusty lion cub - the baby in this story discovers the most precious creature of all... itself, of course! With an exuberant rhyming text by bestselling author Mem Fox and adorable cut- paper illustrations by Caldecott- Honor recipient Steve Jenkins, this book is an irresistible celebration of the joyful connection between parent and child.

Kiss Kiss by Selma Mandine

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“What is a kiss like?” That’s what a teddy bear asks a little boy in this sweet and enchanting picture book. From Grandmother’s noisy kisses, to Father’s prickly kisses, to Little Brother’s chocolate kisses, Teddy learns there are many different kinds of kisses — but the best kisses are from the ones you love!

My First Book of Colors by Eric Carle

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The beloved Eric Carle offers colourful puzzles that help the youngest of readers learn about colours and shapes. Readers can find the bottom half of a page that matches the top half.

11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass

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Turning eleven is normally something to be excited about. And, normally, Amanda would be, except that her mom just lost her job; her older sister Kylie is impossible; her best friend has decided that trying out for the gymnastics team will pave their way to popularity (even though Amanda can't do a back handspring to save her life); and her other best friend (well, ex- best friend) Leo, with whom she shares a birthday, is having a separate birthday party this year for the first time since, well, forever. When Amanda wakes up the day after her birthday, glad to have it behind her, she can't understand why her mom and dad are singing "Happy Birthday" to her. She thinks it's a joke. Or is it?

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

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Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus, illustrated by Mark Burgess

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It was eighty years ago, on the publication of The House at Pooh Corner, when Christopher Robin said good-bye to Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Now they are all back in new adventures, for the first time approved by the Trustees of the Pooh Properties. This is a companion volume that truly captures the style of A. A. Milne - a worthy sequel to The House at Pooh Corner and Winnie-the-Pooh.

Ottoline Goes to School by Chris Riddell

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Meet Ottoline and her hairy, helpful friend Mr Munroe. Ottoline is off to the Alice B. Smith School for the Differently Gifted, but she is rather worried that she doesn't have a special gift. Mr Munroe is more worried about the ghost who is said to haunt the school halls at night. Does Ottoline discover her hidden talent and can they expose the spook?

What Colors? by DwellStudio

This simple book is an excellent way to teach colours and animals. With a unique format it's really two books in one!

Happy Faces Infant Mirror Cards

A fun way to explore being different animals.