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Would you help a tiny fragile snake? This book of poems explores close encounters with animals … and choosing to respond tenderly.
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Game Face
Jonah is determined to prove that anxiety won’t stop him from succeeding as his hockey team’s goalie in this dynamic novel in verse.
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La toute dernière première fois
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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
When Stella was Very, Very Small
Originally written to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Stella and Sam, When Stella Was Very, Very Small is the most endearing book in the series yet.
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ages 12
to 17
/ grades 7
to 12
Suck It in and Smile
A funny, touching look at the life of a social media influencer who starts to question the #goals life she has created for herself.
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Our Corner Store
This delightful novel in verse follows the adventures of a brother and sister around the neighborhood, and especially at the corner grocery store!
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In this powerful story, a young girl navigates social anxiety at family gatherings and works with her father to find a solution.
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Zoom at Sea
A young domestic cat with sailors among his ancestors, Zoom sets off on the first of his amazing adventures.
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to 18
/ grades 9
to 12
First Times: Short Stories about Sex
A balm for adolescent anxiety, this inclusive collection offers sometimes imperfect but always honest short stories of first sexual experiences.
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Mrs. Nobody
Alice and Mrs. Nobody love getting up to no good — until they disagree on what to play next. Can Alice assert herself without losing her best friend?
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Children need to safely find their place in the world as much as adults do. This book lovingly encourages that important search for identity and acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Accolades_0_Auth":"Robert Heidbreder, former primary teacher and author of 'Our Corner Store'","OtherText_Accolades_1":"\u003cp\u003eA simple clear story about the power of expectations and how friendship can shape a better world. \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Question\u003c\/em\u003e aspires to better tomorrows for us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Accolades_1_Auth":"Sylvia McNicoll, author of 'Blue to the Sky'","OtherText_Accolades_2":"\u003cp\u003eNorma and Andrea Charles skillfully explore the universal fears and anxieties of children who look or feel different, highlighting the fundamental need to avoid being bullied and to belong. Their timely story will resonate with readers of all ages. Ken Daley's vibrant illustrations beautifully capture Zeke's reactions to his new school and classmates.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Accolades_2_Auth":"Mahtab Narsimhan, author of 'The Boy and the Banyan Tree'","OtherText_Accolades_3":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful and important book!\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Accolades_3_Auth":"Deborah Hodge, author of the West Coast Wild series","OtherText_Accolades_4":"\u003cp\u003eThe wonder of this book is that, like Kai's first day at a new school, it somehow goes from heartbreaking to heartwarming in 32 pages. I loved it!\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Accolades_4_Auth":"Caroline Adderson, author of 'A Pond, a Poet, and Three Pests' and 'Sunny Days Inside'","OtherText_Long_description_1":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNorma was inspired to write this story by the experiences of her grandson, Kai, who had to change schools mid-year because of the bullying and racism he was facing. The story is co-written with Norma’s daughter, Kai’s mom, Andrea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story resonated with Kai so much that he said Norma should change the main character’s name from Zeke to Kai! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book encourages conversations about everyone’s right to a safe learning environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorma is White but married to a Trinidadian man and has biracial children and grandchildren.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an authors’ note with ideas to help educators and caregivers address bullying and racism with kids. These were informed by Norma’s years as a primary school teacher and teacher librarian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Review_0":"\u003cp\u003e“Sensitively presented guidance for helping young people make sense of bigotry.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_0_Src":"Kirkus Reviews","OtherText_Review_1":"\u003cp\u003e“This is an important new resource for supporting students both in knowing that they can do something and in understanding the impact of [the N-word].” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanadian Children's Book News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"Canadian Children's Book News","OtherText_Review_2":"\u003cp\u003e“Kids will see themselves in Ken Daley's realistic drawings of a contemporary school.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinnipeg Free Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Winnipeg Free Press","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Zeke's first day at a new school and his head is filled with one question: what will he do when they call him the N-word like at his old school?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","ProductFormDescription":"Kindle, Fixed Layout","PublicationDate":"2025-03-04","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Zeke's first day at a new school and his head is filled with one question: what will he do when they call him the N-word like at his old school?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","Width":"7.75","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 4
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
The One and Only Question
It's Zeke's first day at a new school and his head is filled with one question: what will he do when they call him the N-word like at his old school?
