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And So It Goes
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Applesauce
A touching picture book about a boy's conflicted feelings for his father, from Belgium's illustrious children's book creator, Klaas Verplancke.
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Arctic Adventures
These stories, drawn from the lives of four Inuit artists, offer young readers a glimpse into this rich, remote culture, past and present.
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At the Pond
Geraldo Valério looks at the nature of true friendship and love in a stunning wordless picture book.
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Furthermore, the illustrator’s Afro-Caribbean roots amplify the love song the Haitian American author has composed to Haiti. . . . An excellent selection for exploring deep connections to Haiti through love, family, history, and art.","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"School Library Journal","OtherText_Review_2":"The narrative is lush and lyrical, capturing the romance of nostalgia as well as the concrete thoughts of the child. Daley’s acrylic illustrations burst off the page in deeply saturated, vibrant colors that echo but do not imitate Luce Turnier’s own art.","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Booklist","OtherText_Review_3":"Daley brings intimacy to the spreads, filling them with splashy tones and arresting framed portraits. An illuminating author’s note speaks about the Haitian revolution and the importance of remembering forgotten figures.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Publisher's Weekly","OtherText_Review_4":"This vividly illustrated picture book is a feast for the eyes.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Resource Links","OtherText_Review_5":"A quiet celebration of bicultural, bi-geographic identity . . .","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"Toronto Star","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"A Haitian American girl finds connection to generations of family lore in this story of identity, heart and home.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_1":"Commended","PrizeCode_0":"03","PrizeCode_1":"03","PrizeName_0":"Américas Award","PrizeName_1":"Kirkus Best Picture Books","PrizeYear_0":"2019","PrizeYear_1":"2018","ProductFormDescription":"hardcover jacket","PublicationDate":"2018-10-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"A Haitian American girl finds connection to generations of family lore in this story of identity, heart and home.","Width":"10","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 5
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings
A Haitian American girl finds connection to generations of family lore in this story of identity, heart and home.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Away
Love shines through in the sticky notes shared between a mother and daughter in this picture book about making time for family in our busy lives.
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It is charming, beautifully written and utterly wholesome without being dated. The authenticity of the setting (modeled on Deirdre’s family cottage on Hornby Island) is palpable; Deirdre has even run into fans on a Becca pilgrimage, looking for the sites of her adventures on Hornby. Notably, \u003cem\u003eBecca at Sea\u003c\/em\u003e was selected for the Horn Book Mind the Gap list and Hornbook Fanfare. 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It is really a much richer creature than that, a beautifully paced, perfectly pitched narrative in the voice of a girl caught in the eddy between babyhood and teenage-hood, one that delineates the subtle ripening of self in the midst of fully fleshed family members and friends.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Globe and Mail","OtherText_Review_4":"Baker captures the fun as well as frustration of one girl’s winter, spring and summer of wonder and growth on a glorious northwest coast island.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Kirkus Reviews","OtherText_Review_5":"Becca at Sea is a charming little story, beautifully written. Some of the passages are almost lyrical. The novel embodies innocence, understanding, compassion, morality, and humour. The scenes are skillfully drawn, and Becca's family is a real joy.","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"CM Magazine","OtherText_Review_6":"...easy-to-read...readers will enjoy reading about Becca and her adventures. Recommended.","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"Library Media Connection","OtherText_Review_7":"Baker's dialogue is true-to-life, witty, and intelligent, and the setting is lovingly depicted. 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and up
Being Muslim
Being Muslim is a primer on Islam past and present, meant to be read by people of all ages, regions, and religions.
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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?
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ages 11
to 13
/ grades 6
to 8
Boy O'Boy
A somber tale about an innocent child, but despite the difficult subject this novel is filled with humor, compassion, and trenchant social observation.
