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In this fourth book in the West Coast Wild series, everything is connected in the majestic temperate rainforest of the Pacific west coast.
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Catch Me If I Fall
Twins Ashleigh and Aiden have always promised to protect each other, but after an accident during a school trip, their world begins to unravel.
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ages 3
to 6
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to 1
When I Listen to Silence
When a child is asked to “Please, be quiet!” they sit silent … and their imagination sweeps them away on a breathtaking journey.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Amos's Sweater
A curmudgeonly old sheep reluctantly gives up his wool and then plots to get it back, even though it has been knit into a brightly colored sweater.
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ages 10
to 14
/ grades 5
to 9
The Whirlpool
From Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winner Laurel Croza comes a mesmerizing collection of short stories about the whirlpool of adolescence.
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The Outlaw
A small town lives in terror of the Outlaw, but one day, he disappears – and a mysterious stranger rides into town …
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Many children and parents will relate to Gargantua Jr.’s growing desire for independence and his mom’s need to rein him in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe subject matter, lively art and minimal text, including speech balloons, will make this an appealing book for kids who are reluctant readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book would make a great selection for Mother’s Day promotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurriculum connections include Language arts \/ reading; Social Studies \/ community; Health \/ personal safety and injury prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Long_description_1":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eKevin Sylvester’s imagination and quirky sense of humor are on full display in this new picture book featuring the relationship between a mother and her child, who just happen to be monsters with superpowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a fun, accessible story. 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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Gargantua (Jr!)
Before Gargantua Junior was born, Mom had a reputation for being a little wild. Now Junior wants to help her repair damage and protect the Earth!
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Pirate Queen
An inspiring story of Zheng Yi Sao, the real-life pirate queen who took control of her life — and the South China seas — in the early 19th century.
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Home for Margaret
When Emma and her mom meet a woman who lives in a tent in the woods, Emma wonders if there’s anything she can do to help.
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With a little help from Baba, Yasmine mixes in a bit of this, and a bit of that … and hummus à la Yasmine is ready! But when grumpy Ammo Farouk arrives with the rest of the family, Yasmine worries — will he hate it? What if her hummus doesn’t taste like the real thing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSundays Are for Feasts\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of how meals can bring family together, and the importance of making your own traditions. 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A perfect book for schools and libraries about the bonds a traditional food has with families.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Accolades_0_Src":"Cathy Camper, author of 'Ten Ways to Hear Snow' and 'Arab Arab All Year Long!'","OtherText_Long_description_1":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a celebration of family traditions and roots close to the author’s heart! The author’s note describes Leila’s own childhood summer Sundays spent in Lebanon eating meals with her family, and how she tries to keep those traditions alive with her own children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe backmatter includes definitions of the Arabic terms used in the story along with a recipe for hummus!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArabic characters appear in the illustrations alongside the English text on food labels and exclamations, placing the story culturally and geographically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Review_0":"\u003cp\u003e“A winsome ode to Middle Eastern food and families.” — \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\u003cem\u003eSundays Are for Feasts\u003c\/em\u003e ... will have readers salivating. A story not to be read on an empty stomach!\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"Storytime with Stephanie Blog","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Yasmine’s hummus taste like the real thing — and impress Ammo Farouk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","ProductFormDescription":"Kindle, Fixed Layout","PublicationDate":"2025-02-04","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Yasmine’s hummus taste like the real thing — and impress Ammo Farouk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","Width":"8.5","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Sundays Are for Feasts
Will Yasmine’s hummus taste like the real thing — and impress Ammo Farouk?
