Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants

A whimsically joyful picture book that celebrates self-expression and individuality. Imagine a world where humans—unlike animals—can flaunt, saunter, and dress however they please. With exuberant illustrations and playful rhyme, Chris Paul Rainbows Farias (they/them) affirms the beauty of being exactly who you are.

Bat Planet

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores bats and their biology, habitat, relationship with humans and threats to their survival.

The Dream of an Education

Illustrated By: Tida Kheav

Part of the Orca Biography series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated nonfiction book introduces young readers to Phymean Noun and her mission to give Cambodian children living in poverty access to education.

Jazz Davies Skips a Beat

In this middle-grade novel and follow-up to Lo Simpson Starts a Revolution, Jazz is trying to process why her mom left, what exactly she’s feeling for a girl in her class and whether she wants to be one of the popular girls after all.

Johnny et Jessie reçoivent un message de Corbeau

Illustrated By: Alyssa Koski
Translated by: Michèle Marineau

Dans ce miniroman partiellement illustré, une fillette récemment déménagée dans une petite communauté insulaire se lie d’amitié avec un jeune autochtone de la région, au cours des vacances d’été. Quand ils commencent ensemble leur quatrième année du primaire, ils doivent, au fil de leurs aventures, faire face à plusieurs défis et préjugés.

One Ocean

Illustrated By: Bithi Sutradhar

Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines practical ways young people can protect the ocean and the over 250,000 species that call it home.

South with the Seabirds

In this nonfiction picture book, young readers will follow Mary Gillham, Isobel Bennett, Hope Macpherson and Susan Ingham on an adventure to Macquarie Island as they became the first four female scientists to join an Australian research expedition to the subantarctic.

Still Friends

Illustrated By: Mike Deas

In this funny picture book, a dog makes a new friend at the park—a statue who doesn’t throw balls or give treats or pets. But he learns over time that she has her own strengths that make her a rock-solid friend.

Why Communities Need Engineers

Illustrated By: Arden Taylor

Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how engineering has helped build successful communities in the past and present and what engineering innovations could look like in the future.

Beyond Earth

Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book discusses space exploration and how it affects life on Earth.

Kat vs. Dogs

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kat must overcome her fear of dogs to succeed at her pet store job, earn money for a new car and win the heart of her new dog-loving crush.

Kookum's First Drum

Illustrated By: Karlene Harvey

In this moving picture book, Charlie’s Kookum tells the story of recently receiving her first drum. Kookum wasn’t raised Cree because she was taken from her family as a child as part of the Sixties Scoop. After hearing her story, Charlie offers to teach Kookum a song—and they agree to go to the Friendship Center drum circle every week from now on.

The Three Wolves

Illustrated By: Olga Barinova

In this partially illustrated early chapter book, Andrew and his parents rescue three orphaned wolf pups who can’t survive on their own. Andrew befriends the pups and helps take care of them at his parents' wildlife rehabilitation center until they can be released back into the wild.

Gotcha Day

Illustrated By: Udayana Lugo

In this sweet rhyming picture book, a stray dog wanders through a neighborhood, dirty and hungry, until he's brought to a local rescue center where he gets fed, groomed and perfumed—and finally finds his forever home when a young girl and her family adopt him.