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The Curiosity Cabinet
The pictorial memoir of children's book author and illustrator Ian Wallace.
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to 2
I'm Glad That You're Happy
A charming, original story about a friendship between two plants.
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to 2
Deux points bruns dans un nuage blanc
Témoin de la joie de son enfant un jour de neige, une mère commence enfin à se sentir chez elle dans son pays d’adoption.
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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
What Are You Doing, Sam?
Stella's little brother Sam and his dog, Fred, get up to some wacky household antics in this wonderful addition to the Stella and Sam series.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Eddie Longpants
A strikingly fresh and gentle book about bullying, and appreciating other people's differences.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
A Few Bites
A sequel to A Few Blocks. Cybèle uses art to tell the story of an older sister creating imaginary worlds to persuade her brother to eat his lunch.
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The Great Poochini
A very funny story full of adventure and punning for dog and opera lovers alike. Winner of the Governor General’s Award for illustration.
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to 5
/ grades P
to K
Applesauce
A touching picture book about a boy's conflicted feelings for his father, from Belgium's illustrious children's book creator, Klaas Verplancke.
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ages 7
to 4
/ grades 2
to P
Swimming, Swimming
In this celebration of summer in the city, Gary Clement illustrates “Swimming, swimming, in a swimming pool…”
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to 7
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to 2
Abukacha's Shoes
Abukacha finally throws away his worn out shoes and gets himself a new pair. But the old shoes, somehow, keep finding their way back to him.
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to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Friends
In this vibrant and beautiful wordless picture book, a trip to the beach turns into a magical journey under the sea!
