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A must-have, a must-read.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_0_Src":"Kirkus","OtherText_Review_1":"\u003cp\u003e“Marvelous ... 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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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The Butterfly's Sting
For Bo and her siblings, the underground fight club may finally provide escape from life with an abusive uncle — but only if she can win.
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to 6
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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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ages 3
and up
/ grades P
and up
Walking Trees
Lily wants a tree for her birthday. She promises to water him every day. But even Lily can't imagine how their daily walks will change the street!
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ages 6
to 9
/ grades 1
to 4
Two Green Birds
A boy and his grandmother are given two beautiful parakeets and must find a way to keep the birds happy and healthy in their new home.
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Peaceful Me
A young child tells us about the different times when he feels peaceful, as well as how he copes when he needs to find a peaceful state again.
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How Emily Saved the Bridge
The amazing story of Emily Warren Roebling, the woman who stepped in to oversee the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, which was completed in 1883.
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to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Malaika’s Winter Carnival
When Malaika moves to a cold northern city, there's a lot to get used to, especially Carnival in the wintertime!
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to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Moon Wishes
In this timeless bedtime story, the moon's luminous, watchful presence inspires wishes of hope and love, with dreamy watercolour illustrations.
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ages 8
to 12
/ grades 3
to 7
City Streets Are for People
The third book in the ThinkCities series explores the urgent need for sustainable transportation in and around our cities.
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ages 0
to 3
/ grades P
to 3
Mother Goose
Twenty-nine of Canada's best-loved children's illustrators agreed to donate artwork to this collection, each choosing a rhyme to illustrate.
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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
Good Night, Sam
In this book in the acclaimed Stella and Sam series, sister and brother join forces to search for Sam's beloved dog, Fred.
