Friends (Mostly) by Barbara Joosse, illustrated by Tomaso Milian

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Henry and Ruby. Ruby and Henry. Best friends. (Most of the time.) They give the best gifts and know the best games and are the bestat keeping secrets. (Most of the time.) But even when Henry and Ruby don't get along, they know one thing: nothing is the same without your best friend. Henry and Ruby. Ruby and Henry. They belong together. All of the time.

In the Wild by David Elliott, illustrated by Holly Meade

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From the lion standing alone on the African savannah to the panda in a bamboo forest, from the rhinoceros with its boot- like face to the Arctic polar bear disappearing in the snow, the earth is full of curious and wonderful animals, each more extraordinary than the next. David Elliott's pithy, lyrical verseand Holly Meade's stunning woodcut and watercolor illustrations reveal a world of remarkable beauty and wonder - and offer anenticing introduction to both favorite animals and poetic forms.

C’mere, Boy! By Sharon Jennings, illustrated by Ashley Spires

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Dog wants his very own boy. Though Mama warns him that a boy takes a lot of work, Dog is determined to find the perfect boy for him. Dog's search takes him from the pooch spa to the mall to the park, but none of the boys smell quite right. Finally, in an unexpected place, a promising- looking boy appears. Will Dog be able to train him? C'mere, Boy! is a funny and fetching twist on the traditional "boy wants dog" story.

The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola

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Little Tommy wants to be an artist and is dismayed that he must copy what the art teacher draws, until Mrs. Bowers shows Tommy how to be creative and stay within the "rules" at the same time.

Beka Cooper Book Three: Mastiff by Tamora Pierce

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The Legend of Beka Cooper gives Tamora Pierce's fans exactly what they want - a smart and savvy heroine making a name for herself on the mean streets of Tortall's Lower City - while offering plenty of appeal for new readers as well.

Stella Louella’s Runaway Book by Lisa Campbell Ernst

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Studious Stella Louella is frantic trying to find her missing library book and return it by the due date. She ends up visiting everyone in town, including the people at the fix- it shop and diner, the police officer, the scouts, and everyone in between.

Highway of Heroes by Kathy Stinson

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A young boy has lost his father, a soldier killed in action overseas. He and his mother travel the stretch of Highway 401 between Trenton and Toronto, called the Highway of Heroes, marking the route of fallen soldiers who return to Canada. This photographic picture book pays tribute to the sacrifices of those Canadian men and women in our armed forces and their families,while highlighting the remarkable patriotism of Canadian citizens who honour them.

The Mighty Tim Horton by Mike Leonetti, illustrated by Greg Banning

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A young boy improves his hockey game with a little help from his idol, Tim Horton.
Trevor is a defenseman who loves to use his size in his game - sometimes a little too much. He's taking needless penalties, costing his team the wins they need to advance. He hates letting them down, but he doesn't know how to change his game.
As the Leafs head for the Cup in the 1961-62 season, he follows the plays of his hockey hero - Tim Horton - for inspiration. Horton is a big defenseman too, but he uses his size wisely. One day, through a lucky coincidence, Trevor comes face to face with Tim Horton, and finds the nerve to ask him for some tips. Now, armed with some sound advice, he returns to his hockey team determined to rein in his temper and play a better game. And what agame it is! Trevor helps his team on to victory just as the Leafs hoist their newly won Stanley Cup - with a winning goal assisted bynone other than Tim Horton!

The Red Scarf by Anne Villeneuve

One day, a taxi driver finds a red scarf left behind in his cab by a customer. Determined to find the scarf's owner, the cabbie unknowingly walks into a world filled with strange characters: a friendly lizard, a mischievous bear, a fearsome lion and his tamer, a daredevil, and a mysterious magician. Before he knows it, the cabbie becomes part of the show. Young readers will relish this almost wordless picture book about a seemingly ordinary day, which quickly turns into an extraordinary adventure.

Ish by Peter H Reynolds

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Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right". Combining the spareness of fable with the potency of parable, Peter Reynolds shines a bright beam of light on the need to kindle andtend our creative flames with care.

Edward and the Eureka Lucky Wish Company by Barbara Todd, illustrated by Patricia Storms

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Edward wishes he could fly. But no matter how much he adjusts and re- adjusts the splurchler and turbo- twirler on his Skyhopper 2000, he can't get off the ground. Imagine Edward's thrill when he gets a coupon for not just one, but three wishes. Edward makes a wish that his Skyhopper could fly. And there it goes - Boing! Sproing! Z-z-ooom! - without him. Things really start to lurch out of control when his mother tells him to clean his room. Edward wishes that he didn't have to! After a monster gobbles up the contents of his room until there's nothing left to clean, Edward is determined to be more careful with his last wish. Wishes, like flying, should not be taken lightly. Will Edward ever figure out what he really wants to wish for?

Carl’s Birthday by Alexandra Day

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Happy birthday, Carl! But can Mom surprise him? No way. As hard as Mom tries, Madeleine and her canine babysitter extraordinaire are hot on her trail, tasting the party punch, peeking at presents, and adding some of their own favourite decorations.

What’s That Noise? By Michele Lemieux

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Brown Bear pursues a noise he hears and finally realizes its source just as sleep overtakes him and his winter nap begins.

Zeus: King of the Gods by George O’Connor

George O'Connor is a Greek mythology buff and a classic superhero comics fan, and he's out to remind us how much our pantheon of superheroes (Superman, Batman, the X-Men, etc) owes to mankind's original superheroes: the Greek pantheon. In Olympians, O'Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren't sedate, scholarly works. They're action- packed, fast- paced, high- drama adventures, with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life, in a perfect fusion of super- hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology.

Volume 1 of Olympians, Zeus: King of the Gods, introduces readers to the ruler of the Olympian Pantheon, telling his story from his boyhood to his ascendance to supreme power.

Jump, Frog, Jump! By Robert Kalan, illustrated by Byron Barton

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"This is the turtle that slid into the pond and ate the snakethat dropped from a branch and swallowed the fish that swam after the frog - JUMP, FROG, JUMP!" This infectious cumulative tale will soon have the young frogs you know jumping and chanting with joy.

Wow! Said the Owl by Tim Hopgood

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At night, when we are feeling tired and ready for bed, owls are just waking up. But one curious little owl decides to stay awake all day, instead of all night, and discovers a world bursting with colour! Yet when the night- time comes around again, the stars above her head are still the most beautiful of all.

No Two Snowflakes by Sheree Fitch, illustrated by Janet Wilson

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"What is snow?" Araba, a Ghanaian child, asks her Canadian pen pal. The response unfolds as a letter in poetry, rich in lyricism and in what author Sheree Fitch would call "lip slipperiness." Janet Wilson's glowing pastel illustrations revel in all the sensory experiences, the colour, associated with the cold white stuff. Through the asking and the telling, two children reach halfwayaround the world and touch one another.

Shadow by Suzy Lee

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A dark attic. A light bulb. An imaginative little girl. Internationally acclaimed artist Lee uses these simple elements to create a visual tour de force that perfectly captures the joy of creative play and celebrates the power of imagination.

The Girl Who Hated Books by Manjusha Pawagi, illustrated by Leanne Franson

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"There were books in dressers and drawersand desks, in closets and cupboards and chests. There were books onthe sofa and books on the stairs..." And Meena hates all of them, as does her cat Max, who is shakily balanced on a giant stack of them. As Meena tries to rescue Max, the books come crashing down, freeinga wonderland of characters and animals who take Meena on a fanciful and funny romp through the magic of reading.

Cookies: Bite Size Life Lessons by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Jane Dyer

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Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. Open this delectable book to any page and you will find out something about life. Cookies: Bite- Size Life Lessons is a new kind of dictionary, one that defines mysteries such as "fair" and "unfair" and what it really means to "cooperate". The book is by turns clever, honest, inspirational, and whimsical. Go ahead, take a bite!

The Game of Sunken Places by M. T. Anderson

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From the award- winning author of Feed and Octavian Nothing comes a fantastic, fun, and funny middle- grade adventure. When Brian and Gregory go to stay at a distant relative's strange manse, they stumble upon a board game that mirrors a greater game in which they have suddenly became players.

Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems ed Georgia Heard

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From Eileen Spinelli's many goodbyes to summer at the shore, to Avis Harley's catalog of ways to say hello across the globe, to a close look at the birds and animals outside Valiska Gregory's window in winter... Georgia Heard has collected list poems from contemporary poets. Each list is gathered with a poet's eye - carefully selected details beautifully presented - so that readers see the extraordinary in the ordinary. And so readers are encouraged to be writers. The simplicity of each poem and Georgia Heard's introduction will inspire young poets to write their own.

Don’t Forget me Father Christmas by Virginia Mayo

The Good, The Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll’s History and her Impact on Us by Tanya Lee Stone

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During her unparalleled fifty- year history, Barbie has been the doll that some people love - and some people love to hate. There's no question she's influenced generations, but to what end? Acclaimed nonfiction author Tanya Lee Stone takes an unbiased look at how Barbie became the icon that she is, and at the impact that she's had on our culture (and vice versa). Featuring passionate anecdotes and memories from a range of girls and women, a foreword by Meg Cabot, and original colour photographs, this book explores the Barbie phenomenon in a brand-new light.

Scaredy-Cat, Splat! By Rob Scotton

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It's Halloween, and Splat is determined to be the scariest cat in the class. Unfortunately he's just too much of a scaredy- cat. He's afraid of a little spider, and everyone says his costume looks more silly than scary. And when Mrs. Wimpydimple tells a ghost story in the dark, Splat gets so frightened that he tips over his jack- o'- lantern. But when the lights go back on, the entire class is scared silly by a small, black, furry creature with a big pumpkin head. Whooooo can it be?