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Rooster Summer
Spend a rooster summer on the farm with these irresistible read-aloud poems.
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Every Wrinkle Has a Story
Yotam learns about the beauty of aging in this sweet conversation between grandfather and grandson.
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ages 13
to 17
/ grades 8
to 12
Say Yes and Keep Smiling
In the sequel to Suck it In and Smile, Ellie is wrestling her life under control — but how long can she keep it together, and does she even want to?
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It opened in theaters in Fall 2021 and was then broadcast on Télé-Québec. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0XsPtrfyVbI\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0XsPtrfyVbI\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree true stories are woven together in the pages of this book, visually brought to life by the powerful illustrations of Mélanie Baillairgé.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA touching narrative nonfiction book that heightens awareness concerning the little-known reality of minors arriving in Canada, and that gives a voice to three Canadian refugees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a buy-in from La courte échelle. They published their edition at the end of March 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Long_description_1":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlone\u003c\/em\u003e is an adaptation of the documentary of the same name by filmmaker Paul Tom, produced by Pichois Productions. 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ages 8
to 12
/ grades 3
to 7
Alone
A fully-illustrated treatment of the true stories of three young refugees who journey alone to North America, seeking refugee status.
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In this delightful bedtime rhyme a young child bids good night to the moon, recalling all the familiar things surrounding her.
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These Are Not the Words
A poignant, gritty story about a girl who sees her parents as flawed human beings for the first time, and finds the courage to make a fresh start.
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Sopa de frijoles / Bean Soup
Simply written, yet full of vivid imagery, this bilingual book about preparing bean soup is a fun, almost magical experience.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Bitter and Sweet
For Hannah, moving to a new city feels bitter, but can she find the sweetness, too?
