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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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Getting Us to Grandma’s
No one knows maps like Nikki — but can she get her family to Grandma's house in time for the wedding?
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And then he invites Helen to paint with him — wildflowers blooming near the cottage, boats rocking in the water, pine trees blowing in a storm. 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ages 6
to 9
/ grades 1
to 4
Go Home Bay
A young girl learns to paint with Tom Thomson, one of Canada's best-known artists.
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Vibrant and humorous, Marie-Louise Gay's stories and pictures explore the endearing, intimate scenes of young childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
Good Morning, Sam
In this vibrant and humorous book in the Stella and Sam series, Sam gets the last laugh on his big sister.
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Good Night, Commander
A powerful, moving, prize-winning story about a child who has survived the Iran-Iraq war but has endured great loss.
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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.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Grandma, Cho Cho and Me
Some families gather for big dinners, but in my house we feast at breakfast! As Grandma and I cook our favorite Jamaican dishes, I learn why that is.
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Grandmother’s Visit
Grace says goodbye to Grandmother in this touching book about love and loss.
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Grandpa's Girls
There is a wonderful blend of fun and family history in this story of a young girl's visit to a much-loved grandparent.
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ages 4
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
Grant and Tillie Go Walking
I realized that all the really good ideas I’d ever had came to me while I was milking a cow. So I went back to Iowa. — Grant Wood
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Greetings, Leroy
Roy is nervous about his first day at a new school in a new country, but soon realizes he may come to love Canada as much as he loved home in Jamaica.
