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.
A Princess of Great Daring!
Jamie is a young transgender girl planning to come out to her friends after playing a game of princes and princesses.
Is That For A Boy Or A Girl?
Peyton’s not happy wearing a dress to dance at pow wow, but Auntie Eyota has a plan to help Peyton enjoy dancing again and see herself reflected as she wants to be – with the help of community.
Love Is In The Hair
Carter's up in the middle of the night, too excited to sleep: her baby sister is being born! She asks her Uncle Marcus to tell her stories about the beautiful things in his dreadlocks so she can relax and rest.
M Is For Mustache
An ABC picture book that follows the journey of a young child and her chosen family as she prepares to march at Pride.
Fifteen Dollars and Thirty-five Cents
When Joseph and Devon find money in the schoolyard the two friends have different thoughts about what to do. Should they say "finders keepers" or find out who lost it? It takes some courage, but Devon figures out how to help Joseph make the right choice.
Never Give Up
Shaun learns to ride his two-wheeler with the help of his friend Nadia and finds that with persistence and courage, nothing is impossible.
Reptile Flu
Kamal tries everything to avoid his school trip to the live reptile exhibit – everything except admitting that he is scared. His fear of being teased is almost as big as his fear of reptiles. Finally, in desperation, Kamal communicates his fears in a way everyone understands, and is able to get the confidence he needs to face his fears.
Amik Loves School
Amik loves going to school, but when he shares this with his grandfather, he finds out Moshoom attended residential school. It sounds very different from Amik's school, so Amik has an idea…
A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
Misaabe's Stories
When Misaabe’s stories go too far, he must learn how to be honest and authentic with his friends.
An Anishinaabe child shares his talent for storytelling and learns to embrace his insecurities in this relatable story. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
What is Truth, Betsy?
When her class learns about the teaching Truth, Miskwaadesi doesn’t understand and asks her teacher for help. In this thoughtful story, an Anishinaabe girl explores the meaning of Truth and what she knows is true about the world she lives in. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
The Just Right Gift
Migizi loves Gookom so much. He wants to give her a gift to cheer her up while she is in the hospital, but none of his ideas are quite right. In this touching story, a young boy tries to find the perfect gift to show his grandmother how much he cares. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
Singing Sisters
Ma’iingan loves to sing and her family loves to hear her beautiful voice. Her little sister wants to sing just like her. As rivalry erupts between the siblings, can Ma’iingan find the humility to share her talent with her sister? A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
The First Day
Makwa’s family just moved to the city, and it’s his first day at a new school. He doesn’t know anybody, he doesn’t have any friends, and everything is so new and scary. Can Makwa find the courage to overcome his fears and enjoy his first day? A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
Kode's Quest(ion)
An Anishinaabe girl asks the wisest people she knows what respect means. Through their responses, Kode learns about the many ways we show respect for other people, for the environment, and for ourselves. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
Unnatural Selections
A traveling artist takes the reader through a collection of illustrations of fantastical hybrid creatures.
Best Friend Trouble
After a fight with her best friend, Lizzy, Hanna learns how to see things from another person’s perspective.
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.
