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The Better Tree Fort
Russel convinces his Dad to help him build a tree fort in their yard, which is perfect, until he spies a better tree fort three doors down ...
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The Big Bad Wolf in My House
A young girl describes what it’s like when her mom’s new friend comes to stay — a moving story about domestic violence that ends on a hopeful note.
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The Biggest Puddle in the World
Sarah and Charlie hunt down the biggest puddle in the world with their grandfather in this fun introduction to the water cycle, perfect for young readers.
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Braille letters accompany the text so that the sighted reader can begin to imagine what it is like to use Braille to read. A full Braille alphabet at the end of the book can be used to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1\u003cbr \/\u003eAsk and answer questions about key details in a text.\u003c\/p\u003e","EAN":"9780888998736","Height":"11.44","HeightCode":"in","Imprint":"Groundwood Books","KeyTextFeatures":"braille alphabet","NumberOfPages":"24","OtherText_Review_0":"...simple, sensuous text...The objects described with embossed lines that force readers to encounter them tactilely rather than visually. 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ages 5
and up
/ grades K
and up
The Black Book of Colors
This groundbreaking, award-winning book conveys the experience of a person who can only see through his or her sense of touch, taste, smell or hearing.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
The Bunny Band
A rhyming romp of a tale about a badger and a band of bunnies.
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The Composition
When soldiers take his friend's father away, things suddenly become complicated for Pedro, a situation all too familiar to children around the world.
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ages 5
and up
/ grades K
and up
The Curiosity Cabinet
The pictorial memoir of children's book author and illustrator Ian Wallace.
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ages 3
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/ grades K
to 2
The Day the Rain Moved In
In this beautiful picture book, the wondrous merges with the ordinary when it starts to rain … inside the house!
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The Dog’s Gardener
A dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener.
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The Funeral
A child's first experience of death involves love, laughter and some big questions about life.
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The Girl of the Wish Garden
This beautiful story is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale “Thumbelina” and the award-winning art of Nasrin Khosravi.
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He has won the Governor General’s Award (Illustration) for \u003cem\u003eThe Great Poochini\u003c\/em\u003e and was a finalist for the Governor General’s Award (Illustration) for \u003cem\u003eJust Stay Put\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eOy, Feh, So\u003c\/em\u003e by Cary Fagan. He has also illustrated \u003cem\u003eA Coyote Solstice Tale\u003c\/em\u003e by Thomas King and \u003cem\u003eStories from Adam and Eve to Ezekiel\u003c\/em\u003e by Celia Barker Lottridge. He is the editorial cartoonist for the \u003cem\u003eNational Post\u003c\/em\u003e, and his work has appeared in the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e. 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He is in despair until suddenly a cat burglar appears, and what might turn into a disaster becomes an opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGary Clement's hilarious text and beautiful illustrations are packed with wonderful punning jokes on the world of the opera, making this book a delight for children and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","EAN":"9780888999900","Height":"9","HeightCode":"in","Imprint":"Groundwood Books","MetaKeywords":"Performing Arts; Music; Humorous Stories; Animals; Dogs; award winner","NumberOfPages":"32","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"A very funny story full of adventure and punning for dog and opera lovers alike. Winner of the Governor General’s Award for illustration.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Winner","PrizeCode_0":"01","PrizeName_0":"Governor General's Literary Awards: Illustration","PrizeYear_0":"1999","ProductFormDescription":"trade paperback","PublicationDate":"2010-03-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"A very funny story full of adventure and punning for dog and opera lovers alike. Winner of the Governor General’s Award for illustration.","Width":"6.875","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
The Great Poochini
A very funny story full of adventure and punning for dog and opera lovers alike. Winner of the Governor General’s Award for illustration.
