Billie and Bean in the City
A child walks her dog around the block alone for the first time, navigating their vibrant city neighborhood in this picture book full of color, light and shadow.
When Stars Arise
A dusky rural landscape and comforting bedtime routine draw a child closer to sleep in this illustrated lullaby board book.
No Horses in the House!
A delightful picture book based on the true story of Rosa Bonheur, the nineteenth-century French artist who defied gender expectations and changed the art world with her realistic animal paintings.
Billie and Bean at the Beach
With encouragement from her energetic dog, a hesitant child tries swimming at the beach in her own time and discovers a colorful world beneath the surface in this beautifully illustrated picture book.
Like a Hurricane
In this novel in verse for middle readers, a young teen struggles with revealing who he really is to those he loves.
Weird Rules to Follow
In this novel for middle readers told in vignettes, Mia and her best friend, Lara, have very different experiences growing up in a northern fishing community in the 1980s.
Little You
This dual-language, poetic book for babies and toddlers celebrates every child and the joy babies bring into the world. In English and Plains Cree.
Hermit Hill
In this graphic novel for early middle readers, the youngest member of a ragtag crew of kids feels left out of a big project and finds himself a group of magical moon creatures to lord over.
What World is Left
In this novel for teen readers, a Dutch Jewish teenager is sent to a "model" concentration camp with her family.
Bear in the Family
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, a family return to their home in the forest after a wildfire to find their house still standing and an orphaned bear cub in the well.
Who's Looking?
In this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book, a young girl and her baby sister explore the land around them while various animals and insects look on. The art reflects the world as viewed by the animals, along with the text explaining some science behind each animal's unique type of vision.
Every Last Drop
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book explores one of our most precious resources: water.
Shelter
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book answers the questions young people have about homelessness and its causes, effects and possible solutions, and what we can all do to help.
Sorry For Your Loss
In this novel for middle readers, twelve-year-old Evie befriends a boy who is grieving the loss of both his parents.
Conservation Canines
This nonfiction book for middle readers examines the lives of dogs who work with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems. Included are stories and examples of dogs working in the field to conserve wildlife.
Blood Sport
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jason is determined to find out the truth about his sister’s death.
Design Like Nature
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers, in this book young readers discover innovations and inventions inspired by nature.
The Night Is Deep and Wide
Stunning illustrations complement this poetic lullaby that encourages young readers to rest their heads and be soothed to sleep.
Riley Can't Stop Crying
While his sister tries everything to help, a young boy isn’t sure why he can’t stop crying in this transitional picture book.
Hockey Night in Kenya
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In this illustrated short chapter book, two Kenyan orphans get to experience the joy of playing ice hockey.
Hey Jude
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, a teen tries to balance the last year of high school, a new romance and looking after her sister with mental health issues.
The King of Jam Sandwiches
Thirteen-year-old Robbie never knows from one day to the next if there is going to be enough to eat or if his father will even come home.
