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to 8
/ grades K
to 3
I Wish I Could Draw
A funny story about the wonderful things you can create if you refuse to limit (and label) yourself.
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Congotronic
The second collection from Canadian poet and filmmaker Shane Book.
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The Amazing Discoveries of Ibn Sina
The life story of Ibn Sina (980-1037), one of the greatest philosophers, scientists and physicians of the Islamic world.
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Song for a Summer Night
As night falls on a soft summer evening, neighborhood children are drawn out of their houses by the sights and sounds of the world after dark.
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to 14
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to 9
Parvana's Journey
This gripping novel and sequel to the international bestseller The Breadwinner tells the story of Parvana's quest to find her family in Afghanistan.
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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
I Love You, One to Ten
How many reasons are there for a mother to love her child?
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Grant and Tillie Go Walking
I realized that all the really good ideas I’d ever had came to me while I was milking a cow. So I went back to Iowa. — Grant Wood
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Little Dogs
Little Dogs: New and Selected Poems showcases the evolution of one the most distinct and celebrated Canadian writers of his generation.
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Arroz con leche / Rice Pudding
The second title of Jorge Argueta's popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrates the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food.
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Three Times a Day: Simple and Stylish
After the success of Three Times a Day, Marilou and Alexandre Champagne are back with a second volume featuring more than 100 brand new recipes.
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The Longest Year
Daniel Grenier’s novel, perfect for fans of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, tells the story of a boy who ages only one out of every four years.
