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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
Super-Duper Monster Viewer
When a child tries to use a monster viewer that is cleverly disguised as an ordinary book, monster mayhem ensues.
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On this last day before they leave, she chews one last sugar cane stalk, and inhales the sweet smell of roast corn one last time. She takes one last walk to the beach and paddles in the ocean. Can this really be the last time she will see her home?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen their plane lands in Toronto, big buildings tower above their taxi. She, Mum and Grannie make their way through the busy streets to get to their new home. As the girl heads indoors, she hears an odd cry from a big, stripy blue bird. A blue jay, Grannie tells her. Could this be her very first first?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Wendy J. 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Whittingham grew up in Jamaica and wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Last Last\u003c\/em\u003e based on her own experience of emigrating with her family to Canada in 1967. She identifies as a white Caribbean woman of mixed ancestry. Known for her previous work as an illustrator (\u003cem\u003eMiss Wondergem's Deadfully Dreadful Pie\u003c\/em\u003e; Breakwater Books; 2011), this is Wendy's debut picture book as an author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIBRANT ILLUSTRATIONS: Brianna McCarthy's bold and joyful hand-painted illustrations bring vibrancy to this story. There are location-specific details scattered throughout the story — from the dust of red sand on bare feet to the sergeant major fish swimming in the ocean — bringing the Jamaican landscape to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Review_0":"\u003cp\u003e“Whittingham’s ... depiction of a youngster independently making sense of the turmoil of relocating will speak to children confronting similar changes, big and small. Affecting and optimistic.” — \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 affecting picture book ... offers comforting assurance to anyone adjusting to a new home or missing their last one.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA story of a girl’s last day before emigrating from Jamaica to Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","PrizeCodeText_0":"Winner","PrizeCode_0":"01","PrizeName_0":"Toronto Public Library First and Best","PrizeYear_0":"2025","ProductFormDescription":"EPUB, fixed","PublicationDate":"2025-09-02","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA story of a girl’s last day before emigrating from Jamaica to Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","Width":"9","WidthCode":"in"}
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
A Single Dreadlock
When Lovie moves from Jamaica to Newfoundland, his classmates make fun of his hair. But with Grandma's help, Lovie learns to love and embrace himself.
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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
Mary Anning's Curiosity
This novel imagines the childhood of Mary Anning, considered the world's greatest fossilist, who discovered her first big find at the age of twelve.
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The Invitation
Stacey May Fowles’ debut picture book is a whimsical, warmhearted story of how a super-special surprise can lead to anxiety — or invite imagination.
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All That Grows
From Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winner Jack Wong, a story of a boy who discovers that the more he learns, the more there is to know!
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The Scooter Twins
Twins Melvin and Melanie are excited to get their first mobility scooters. But will it change how the world sees them and how they see themselves?
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A gentle wordless picture book about the difference a kind friend can make on a gray day.
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Afikomen
Three children at a Passover seder visit ancient Egypt to help baby Moses find his way safely to Pharaoh’s daughter—a wordless time-travel adventure.
