One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth

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Percy the Park Keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter's night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them find a warm place to sleep for the night.

Percy's hut is nice and warm but Percy discovers that if you invite one animal in you'll have to invite them all in and his hut is only small - it's certainly going to be a squash!

Willow and the Snow Day Dance by Denise Brennan-Nelson, illustrated by Cyd Moore

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Mr. Larch is not a very neighbourly neighbour. He never has any visitors. His gray, gloomy house never has any decorations. He avoids everyone and everyone avoids him. But now Mr. Larch has a new neighbour. Willow and her family have moved into the bright yellow house directly across the street. Willow loves her new house and neighbourhood. She loves the summer and planting her garden. She loves the fall and sharing vegetables with her neighbours. And when winter arrives, she loves that, too. She can't wait for the first snowfall because she has found the perfect hill for sledding. And it's right behind Mr. Larch's house. Can Willow melt his cold heart in time to enjoy a snow day?

Happy Birthday Hamster by Cynthia Lord, illustrated by Derek Anderson

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Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and New York Times bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson return with a tale chock- full of fun rhymes and hilarious artwork about Hamster's favorite day: his birthday! But is it possible that Dog and his friends have forgotton all about it? Not a chance. Join them as they plan the best surprise birthday party ever!

Storm at Batoche by Maxine Trottier, illustrated by John Mantha

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During a fierce prairie storm, James falls out of his family's wagon and his calls for help are lost in the howl of the wind. After his parents vanish into the blizzard, a man on horseback appears and takes James to the safety and warmth of his small cabin. The man will only say that his name is Louis. While he prepares an evening meal of gallette, Louis promises to teach James how to make it in the morning. When he does, James declares his mother makes the same type of bread but she calls it "bannock," not "gallette," underscoring the differences and similarities between their cultures.

This imaginary encounter between Louis Riel and a young boy brings to light how insignificant the differences between people are and the tragic consequences of not remembering how much we all share. The historical context for the story is found in the Afterword. On the last page of the book there is an easy recipe for gallette/bannock.

One Tractor: A Counting Book by Alexandra Siy, illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers

From chapters.ca:Certain to delight young vehicle lovers, this fantastical number book perfectly balances imaginative play with instructions on counting. When one tractor in the grass runs out of gas, the backyard doesn't stay quiet for long. Soon pirates sail in to play, and the backyard races to life with airplanes, cranes, trucks, and trains. Readers can count along as the vehicles and machines soar, hoist, dig, and zoom in this fantastical number book. Young readers, boys partricularly, will love the trucks, trains, vehicles, and machines - and pirates--that spill across each page. The humorous and imaginative play portrayed in this book perfectly balances its emphasis on counting.

The Voyage of Turtle Rex by Kurt Cyrus

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Sploosh! Fizz! Swish! The prehistoric ocean is a dangerous place for a baby sea turtle. But after she emerges from her egg, the treacherous waters are her goal. Swimming through the swirling waves and dodging larger sea creatures, she finds a resting place deep below. There she waits, until she grows into the majestic sea turtle that returns to the sand to lay her eggs and begin the cycle again.  This journey of a small creature in the oceanic world of the dinosaurs is a perfect mix of scientific integrity and dramatic storytelling.

See also Tadpole Rex

Mirror by Jeannie Baker

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Somewhere in Sydney, Australia, a boy and his family wake up, eat breakfast, and head out for a busy day of shopping. Meanwhile, in a small village in Morocco, a boy and his family go through their own morning routines and set out to a bustling market. In this ingenious, wordless picture book, readers are invited to compare, page by page, the activities and surroundings of children in two different cultures. Their lives may at first seem quite unalike, but a closer look reveals that there are many things, some unexpected, that connect them as well. Designed to be read side by side - one from the left and the other from the right - these intriguing stories are told entirely through richly detailed collage illustrations. 

Yoko’s Show-and-Tell by Rosemary Wells

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When Yoko's grandparents send her a beautfui antique doll all the way from Japan, Yoko couldn't be happier. She places Miki on a windowsill and brings her candy every day. On Girls' Festival Day, Yoko wants to show Miki to her class and tell them all about the Japanese holiday. In her Big No voice Mama says, "We don't trouble trouble or trouble will trouble us." But Yoko is so excited about Girls' Day that she can't resist taking Miki to school. Mama will never know.... What could possibly go wrong? Rosemary Wells brings the loveable Yoko back in a story that deftly explores cultural differences, bullying at school, and learning to forgive, with her trademark accessibility and elegance.

Snow by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Lauren Stringer

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Cynthia Rylant's lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful world created by Lauren Stringer's illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day has to offer.

Snowmen all Year by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner

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In this book, our young narrator dreams of a non- melting snowman friend who joins him for all of the year's events. They ride a roller coaster together, dive into a swimming pool in the summer, watch the Fourth of July fireworks, and trick- or- treat on Hallowe'en.

It's hilarious, happy wish fulfillment that kids will adore. 

Snow by Joan Clark, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

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Snow falls all day. Snow falls all week. Snow falls all month! Sammy''s world is a blanket of white. As he clambers up the heaps and mountains of snow, he imagines what might lie beneath - whales and seals, a black bear and her cubs, or could there be elves mining rubies and emeralds? Finally, the weather turns warm and the snow begins to melt, and Sammy finds a green surprise.

Pinkalicious: Pink around the Rink by Victoria Kann

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After Pinkalicious colours her white ice skates with a cotton candy pink marker, she feels ready to spin, glide, and soar with the best of them. But as the colour starts to run off of her skates, she is embarrassed. When Pinkalicious thought she was going to leave her mark on the skating rink, she didn't mean it so literally. . . .

Snow Play: How to Make Forts and Slides and Winter Campfires plus the Coolest Loch Ness Monster and 23 Other Brrrilliant Projects in the Snow by Birgi

From chapters.ca:DIY goes outdoors, giving winter enthusiasts more than 25 new ways to play in the snow! Calling all snow lovers young and old alike! When you re surrounded by the white stuff, it's time for Snow Play! With crazy creatures to build, challenging games to play, and outrageous spaces to sculpt, author Birgitta Ralston, a Europe- based designer, has imagined the most creative ways to play in the snow. 

Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston, illustrated by Pop Mhan and Veronica Gandini

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The next chapter in the bestselling Ender saga is here! Ender Wiggin was 12 years old when he destroyed an alien race. Burdened with guilt, he wrote Speaker for the Dead and created a pseudo- religion that spanned the known worlds. Now an adult, Ender is called to investigate a murder committed by a new alien species with a seemingly gruesome nature. Can he uncover the truth before another species and more human lives are lost?

Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons by Il Sung Na

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What do the animals do when the snow falls to the ground and all the trees are bare?  Some fly long distances, while some swim to warmer waters.  Some take a long, warm sleep where they live, while others have a thick, cozy coat and can stay in the snow!

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama, illustrated by Loren Long

From chapters.ca: In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children. Breathtaking, evocative illustrations by award- winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans and the innocence and promise of childhood. This beautiful book celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans, from our nation's founders to generations to come. It is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths. It is a treasure to cherish with your family forever.

I'm the Scariest Thing in the Castle by Kevin Sherry

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A little vampire bat takes stock of all the creepies in the castle and decides he's scarier than all of them! But the creepies? They're not convinced. When they play a trick to prove their point, the oh- so- boastful bat's response is as unexpected as it is exuberant. It turns out the creepies may have created a monster- an absolutely adorable one. Award winner Kevin Sherry delivers a toddler-friendly, not-so-scary Halloween read-aloud with simple text, bold and delightful art, and a lovable little bat with an uncrushable spirit.

Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

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Incarceron is a prison so vast that it contains not only cells and corridors, but metal forests, dilapidated cities, and wilderness. It has been sealed for centuries, and only one man has ever escaped. Finn has always been a prisoner here. Although he has no memory of his childhood, he is sure he came from Outside. His link to the Outside, his chance to break free, is Claudia, the warden's daughter, herself determined to escape an arranged marriage. They are up against impossible odds, but one thing looms above all: Incarceron itself is alive...

Skeleton Crew by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz

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Beginning readers can follow every minute of the skeleton family's fishing vacation that gets stopped short by a gang of pirates.

Substitute Creacher by Chris Gall

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The troublemaking students of Ms. Jenkins' class arrive at school one day to discover a substitute creacher has come to put a stop to their monkey business! He regales them with mind- boggling stories about his former students who didn't follow the rules: Keith the glue- eater, Zach the daydreamer, and Hank the prankster, to name a few. But even this multi- tentacled, yellow- spotted, one- eyed monster's cautionary tales about the consequences of mischief-making can't seem to change the students' wicked ways until he reveals the spookiest and most surprising story of all: his own.

Pumpkin Trouble by Jan Thomas

Duck is going to carve a pumpkin!  There's just one problem....he's stuck.

The Story of the Jack O’Lantern by Katherine Tegen, illustrated by Brandon Dorman

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On Halloween night, we dress up in costumes, go trick- or- treating, and carve jack o'lanterns. But what is really behind these holiday traditions?

It all started with a greedy man named Jack, who made a pact with the wrong person. When it comes time for Jack to repay his debt, the deal doesn't quite end as he expected.... Katherine Tegen weaves together legend and tradition to tell the story of one of Halloween's most popular icons. 

Bone Dog by Eric Rohmann

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Gus doesn't feel like doing much after his dog Ella dies. He doesn't really even feel like dressing up for Hallowe'en. But when Gus runs into a bunch of rowdy skeletons, it's Ella - his very own Bone dog - who comes to his aid, and together they put those skeletons in their place. A book about friendship, loss, and a delightfully spooky Hallowe'en.

Me and You by Anthony Browne

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A stunningly illustrated picture book looking at both sides of the classic fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Three bears decide to go out for a walk in the park while their porridge cools. Meanwhile a little girl has lost her mum and lost her way and is walking the streets alone, until she happens upon a house. The bears arrive home and discovers several things are amiss... What will they find upstairs?

Book of Superstitious Stuff: Weird Happenings, Wacky Rites, Frightening Fears, Mysterious Myths and Other Bizarre Beliefs by Joanne O’Sullivan

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In a world where so much can be explained through science and rational thought, it's nice to know there's always a little something that escapes logic - and that no matter how educated we are, most of us still avoid walking under a ladder and feel a sense of dread when we break a mirror. But where and how did these strange ideas begin? From the curse of the lottery winners to the good feng shui of a local restaurant, this quirky, wacky, weird and wonderful collection of superstitions uncovers the truth about some of our most familiar beliefs, as well as others that are much stranger. It turns out that everywhere in the world, people still put their trust in luck, magic, and mystery.