Hand Over Hand
Nina finally convinces her grandfather to let her go fishing with him and surprises her whole village by bringing in the biggest catch of the day.
Where Will I Live?
Young refugees on the move have little left except questions. But despite their uncertainty they still find time to laugh and play, and they still have hope.
You Can Read
In this picture book, two young children discover that reading can be enjoyed anywhere and everywhere.
Mooncakes
In this picture book, a young girl shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents.
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When We Were Alone
A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As she asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when these things were taken away.
Stepping Stones / حَصى الطُرُقات
In this dual-language picture book (English and Arabic), a young girl and her family are forced to flee their once-peaceful village to escape the civil war and make their way toward safety in Europe.
The Moccasin Goalie
In this picture book, Danny proves that just because his disability won't allow him to wear hockey skates, he still makes a great goalie.
That's Hockey
In this picture book, Etienne introduces his city cousin to real hockey—that is, street hockey.
Where Did You Get Your Moccasins?
When a boy wears his new moccasins to a city school, his classmates want to know all about them. Readers will learn who Kookum is, where leather comes from, and how leather is traditionally prepared for moccasins.
Share this book with beginning readers to practise the important pre-reading concepts of rhythm and repetition.
Waiting for the Whales
In this timeless picture book, an old man lives alone on a bluff overlooking the sea and awaits the whales’ return each year to the bay.
I Am Not a Number
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When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from. When she goes home for the summer, her parents decide never to send her and her brothers away again. But what will happen when they disobey the law?
Raven's Feast
A rhyming story for young readers about how Raven has given us all a special gift, which is our talent or passion.
Dawn Flight
Kevin Locke tells a traditional Lakota story for young readers that teaches them the way to lead a good and virtuous life.
The Matatu
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When Kioko sees the village dogs chase after the matatu, his grandfather tells him an African folktale about a dog, a goat and a sheep that explains why the dogs behave as they do.
Lucy Tries Soccer
In this picture book in the Lucy Tries Sports series, Lucy and her friends learn a few basic soccer skills as they prepare to face Team Red.
That Uh-oh Feeling
By talking about her feelings with her friends and family, Claire learns that kids should never be asked to keep secrets about touch.
A Tattle-tell Tale
Joseph doesn’t want to tattle, but a lunchroom bully won’t leave him alone. With the help of his principal, he learns the difference between tattling and telling.
