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The books in this collection fit specific expectations within the Grade 1 strands for literature as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
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A Cage Went in Search of a Bird
Is there someone out there for everyone? Two lonely souls find each other in this unusual tale of friendship and belonging from Cary Fagan.
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It is also extremely thought-provoking.","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Quill \u0026 Quire, STARRED REVIEW","OtherText_Review_3":"What seems a funny romp turns out to have a very sharp edge. This irreverent treatment of Columbus and his fellows may be disquieting to some, but it is long overdue.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"School Library Journal","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"A retelling of the Christopher Columbus story from an Indigenous point of view. Thomas King uses a bag of literary tricks to shatter stereotypes.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Short-listed","PrizeCode_0":"04","PrizeName_0":"Governor General's Literary Awards: Text","PrizeYear_0":"1992","ProductFormDescription":"trade paperback","PublicationDate":"2007-09-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"A retelling of the Christopher Columbus story from an Indigenous point of view. 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A Coyote Columbus Story
A retelling of the Christopher Columbus story from an Indigenous point of view. Thomas King uses a bag of literary tricks to shatter stereotypes.
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A Feast for Joseph
Joseph misses sharing meals with lots of people like he did back in the refugee camp, so when the neighbors finally come over, it’s a feast!
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ages 3
to 6
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to 1
A Kid Is a Kid Is a Kid
A group of kids share the silly questions they always hear, as well as the questions they would rather be asked about themselves.
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A Kid Is a Kid Is a Kid - Braille Edition
A group of kids share the silly questions they always hear, as well as the questions they would rather be asked about themselves.
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ages 6
to 9
/ grades 1
to 4
Anthony and the Gargoyle
A boy befriends a baby gargoyle in this magical wordless story in graphic-novel style from award-winning creators Jo Ellen Bogart and Maja Kastelic.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Aunt Pearl
A sensitive and bittersweet portrayal of a loving family affected by homelessness, from acclaimed creators Monica Kulling and Irene Luxbacher.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Buddy and Earl Meet the Neighbors
Wonder Buddy and Super Earl come to the rescue when their new neighbors need help! The fifth installment of a charming and critically acclaimed series.
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Caramba (French edition)
L’autrice et illustratrice de renommée mondiale Marie-Louise Gay nous présente un personnage attachant en Caramba, un chat timide et doux qui accepte courageusement sa différence, puis se découvre un talent spécial qui lui est propre.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades K
to 1
I Have the Right to Culture
The third book in the award-winning I Have the Right series explores a child’s right to culture, including music, art, dance and much more.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
I Know Here
A simple yet deeply felt and vibrantly illustrated story about a little girl who knows and loves the place she lives but has to move away.
