Narval
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En plus de contenir de magnifiques illustrations, chaque livre permet aux jeunes lecteurs d’apprendre sur les différents aspects de la vie de ces animaux, avec des textes simples
Ours polaire
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En plus de contenir de magnifiques illustrations, chaque livre permet aux jeunes lecteurs d’apprendre sur les différents aspects de la vie de ces animaux, avec des textes simples
In the Hour of Fate and Danger
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A powerful, lyrical memoir by a World War II survivor of forced labor in the copper mines of Bor, Serbia.
Messenger 93
A supernatural mystery novel for young adults touching on important issues, from female empowerment to missing and murdered indigenous women and our relationship to the natural world.
The Rise and Fall of Derek Cowell
A young adult novel about the hunger for high school popularity and the negative outcomes that follow the fall from power.
The Abortion Caravan
In 1970 seventeen women travelled five thousand kilometres from Vancouver to Ottawa to raise awareness for women's rights, leading a rally of 500 women demanding access to abortion that shut down parliament.
Our 100 Years
An engaging study of a still active women's organization. Not just a history but a lively exploration of a unique organization founded by early women pioneers of higher education who offered friendship, community, and lifelong learning. It played a largely overlooked role in the women's movement and helped to build the Canadian nation.
Nibi is Water
A first conversation about the importance of Nibi, "water" in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), and our role to thank, respect, love, and protect it. Babies and toddlers can follow Nibi as it rains and snows, splashes or rows, drips and sips. Written from an Anishinaabe water protector’s perspective, the book is in both English and Anishinaabemowin.
I Want to Be...
Some jobs immediately sound fun—Candy Maker?! And some jobs sound exciting—Oceanographer! And some jobs—Wind Farmer—sound so wonderful it’s hard to believe that they exist! This ABC explores some of the amazing and unusual jobs that people do. The illustrations of girls full of joy and wonder show us how we can be anything we want to be.
I Am Violet
A little girl looks around her and sees that people come in a rainbow of colors. Her mom is red, her dad is blue, and she is a wonderful mix of her mom and dad. The little girl announces: I am proud to be both. I am proud to be me! I am Violet!
Autumn's Dawn
A Native girl struggles with becoming who she thinks she should be and accepting who she really is.
Taming Plastic
A primer on plastics for middle schoolers, with information on how plastics are made, what an enormous problem they are for the environment and what can be done to clean them up.
The Train
Ashley meets her great-uncle by the old train tracks near their community in Nova Scotia. When she sees his sadness, he tells her of the day when he and the other children were taken to residential school, their lives changed forever. Uncle also explains how Ashley gives him hope. She promises to wait with him in remembrance of what was lost.
Since Joel
When the unimaginable loss of a child becomes reality: a mother's moving portrait of loving, raising, and losing a son with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Case of the Missing Auntie
In the bright lights of the big city, the Mighty Muskrats search for an auntie lost long ago.
My Name is Konisola
On a winter night nine-year-old Konisola and her mother step off a plane in Canada. They are running for their lives. Soon after they land Konisola’s mother becomes sick, and Konisola is forced to fend for herself. Will she be allowed to stay in Canada as a refugee? Or will she and her mother be sent back across the ocean? Inspired by a true story.
Saturday at the Garage
A young girl spends the day at her father’s garage. There are chores to be done, help to provide and customers to look after. In this gentle story, Nancy Hundal recollects from her own experience a day spent with her father, cars and friendly customers. The relationship between the daughter and her father is patient and sweet.
Powerful Writing Structures
Writing strategies that focus on brain pockets to deepen all forms of writing.
Found
Nick, a teenage Native American survival expert, needs to avoid being found by the outlaws in relentless pursuit of him. Can he stay safe until the odds are in his favor?
La journée de Maya
Sous le soleil, sur une île exotique, à travers le quotidien et entourée d’amour, on découvre aux côtés de Maya l’horaire typique d’une journée, rythmé par les heures.
Teaching Tough Topics
A comprehensive guide to choosing and using the best children’s books to address sensitive but significant topics in the classroom.
Gâteau aux pommes
Dans cette douce histoire en rimes, un enfant exprime sa gratitude envers la nature en récoltant ses trésors – noisettes, pommes, œufs et lait – pour préparer un délicieux gâteau aux pommes.
