The Princess Dolls
In this novel for middle-grade readers, two young friends have a conflict over princess dolls and are ultimately separated by the internment of the Japanese.
Shu-Li and the Magic Pear Tree
This early chapter book tells the story of a young girl settling into a new neighborhood.
When Morning Comes
This gripping love story for teen readers is set in South Africa in 1976. Written from the points of view of four young people living in Johannesburg and its black township, this book explores the roots of the Soweto Uprising and the edifice of Apartheid in a South Africa about to explode.
Crocs at Work
Children will be excited to see what these silly crocodiles get up to when they go to work. Another delightful laugh-out-loud treat that follows up the popular Crocodiles Say… and Crocodiles Play!
The Golden Touch
A beautiful picture book with a CD of the opera based on the Greek myth of King Midas, who turns everything he touches to gold. Celebrated actor Terry Jones narrates the story on the CD.
The Blue Vase
This entertaining and beautifully illustrated chapter book by BC Book Prize-winning author Katarina Jovanovic conveys some important messages about bullying and believing in yourself.
Where I Belong
An adopted Native Canadian girl finds her birth father and the twin sister she never knew existed.
The Sphere of Septimus
A boy and his friend are hurtled into another dimension and must defeat the evil ruler in order to save the universe and all creation.
Anna Carries Water
Anna fetches water from the spring every day, but she can’t carry it on her head like her older brothers and sisters.
Victoria
A young girl runs away from home and learns to live on the dangerous streets of a provincial city in Argentina.
The Bug House Family Restaurant
Amusing poetry for young children about a restaurant that only serves insect dishes.
Sam Swallow and the Riddleworld League
A story of adventure, riddles and baseball for young readers.
Time for Flowers, Time for Snow
The lyrics and narrative of an opera retelling the Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone.
