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He and his beloved brother, Ishi, can spend their time playing soccer, racing chickens and spying on the guests — as long as they stay away from the sharp horns of the family’s goat and avoid their father’s fiery temper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen rebel forces take over the capital, life becomes more complicated. Tesfaye’s father’s cousin takes him to live in the former imperial palace, and Tesfaye becomes the most favored son. His father takes him along when he gives political speeches and distributes leaflets. It is all very exciting, even if Tesfaye doesn’t pay attention to what the leaflets actually say.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd then suddenly his father is arrested, and Tesfaye’s own life is in peril. His mother sends him into hiding in her father’s village, until even that is too dangerous. Tesfaye is put in the care of a human smuggler and embarks on an uncertain, confusing and terrifying journey through Kenya, Europe and finally to Canada, where he is put on a Greyhound bus with ten dollars and instructions to stay on the bus until someone tells him to get off. You are safe now, says the smuggler. You are in Canada. This country will protect you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd so begins his new life in North America, sheltered for a while by fellow expats, threatened by the authorities, shunted from a group home to foster care. 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Cold White Sun
A story based on the real-life experiences of a young boy who was smuggled out of Ethiopia amid political unrest to start a new life in North America.
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A child worries that the home she now shares with her grandma can’t compare to the wondrous stories of Ah Ma’s childhood in China.
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They Say Blue
The highly anticipated children's book from award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Jillian Tamaki.
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King of the Dump
A fun, thoughtful story about big machinery, recycling and learning to let go of the things we no longer need.
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Noted poet Jorge Lujan and South Africa's illustrious illustrator Piet Grobler team up to produce this exquisite celebration of color.
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In her stunning illustrations, Bell uses hand-printed textures, scanned and painted digitally, to create a layered, many-patterned look that is enormously appealing.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/em\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_0_Src":"Shelf Awareness","OtherText_Review_1":"\u003cp\u003e“There is much to ponder, practice, and observe here, and the book has a sense of play.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"School Library Journal","OtherText_Review_2":"\u003cp\u003e“[\u003cem\u003ePeaceful Me\u003c\/em\u003e] gives readers words to talk about their experiences, and uses lulling lines to model settling one's body and mind.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Publishers Weekly","OtherText_Review_3":"\u003cp\u003e“Through this story, kids can learn how to help themselves feel better when having uncomfortable feelings, while adults can learn how to help kids manage them appropriately at the same time.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChildren's Literature Comprehensive Database\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Children's Literature Comprehensive Database","OtherText_Review_4":"\u003cp\u003e“The beautiful illustrations create picturesque experiences filled with laughter, quiet reading moments, falling leaves, a game and lots of family and friend time.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBend Nest Parenting Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Bend Nest Parenting Magazine","OtherText_Review_5":"\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003ePeaceful Me\u003c\/em\u003e is a perfect read to encourage calmness and relaxation.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCM: Canadian Review of Materials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"CM: Canadian Review of Materials","OtherText_Review_6":"\u003cp\u003e“A close look at moods and feelings and what might influence them.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe International Educator Blog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"The International Educator Blog","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","PrizeCodeText_0":"Commended","PrizeCode_0":"03","PrizeName_0":"Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year","PrizeYear_0":"2024","ProductFormDescription":"Kindle, Fixed Layout","PublicationDate":"2023-05-02","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","Series":"Emotions and Me","ShortDescription":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","Width":"8","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
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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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Numeralia
A witty and original counting book, with text by Jorge Luján and art by Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award winner Isol.
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A young child talks about the times when they feel lonely, and the ways they find to cope — now in the bestselling Emotions and Me series.
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The life story of Ibn Sina (980-1037), one of the greatest philosophers, scientists and physicians of the Islamic world.
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ages 3
to 6
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Shy Me
A shy young child talks about situations when shyness takes over and what helps them engage more fully. A companion to Angry Me and Peaceful Me.
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ages 8
to 11
/ grades 3
to 6
The Elevator Ghost
An eccentric babysitter has a knack for telling stories that are eerily well suited to her young charges.
