Orca Echoes are lively, entertaining short chapter books aimed at readers between ages six and eight. These popular classroom favorites are well suited for social responsibility and character-building programs.
The Three Wolves
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.
Fémi et Lou et le trésor perdu
Dans ce miniroman illustré, Fémi et son ami Lou aident une voisine à désherber son terrain et à recueillir des œufs de papillons en vue de gagner assez d’argent pour s’acheter un détecteur de métal et ainsi retrouver un coffret à bijoux qu’ils ont perdu à la plage.
Fern and Newt and the Lost Loot
In this illustrated early chapter book, Fern and her friend Newt help a neighbor with weeding and butterfly-egg collecting so they can earn money for a metal detector to help them find a jewelry box they lost at the beach.
La soirée du hockey au Kenya
Dans ce court roman illustré pour jeunes lecteurs, deux orphelins kényans découvrent le plaisir de jouer au hockey sur glace.
Werewolves Don't Keep Diaries
In this funny, partially illustrated early chapter book, Lou can't seem to do anything right. His body seems to be against him too—growing hair on his feet, sprouting claws and making him want to howl. But just as he thinks he has to run away, he learns about his family legacy and realizes he's exactly who he's meant to be.
Brianna Banana, Worst Surprise Ever
In this illustrated chapter book, Brianna's dreams of finally being the classroom helper are foiled when her class has a substitute teacher.
One Beaded Earring
In this illustrated early chapter book, Delia loses one of her mother's treasured beaded earrings, leading her to learn about her Métis heritage when she asks her grandmother to help her replace it.
Two Tricksters Find Friendship
After a young girl moves to a small island community, she and a local Indigenous boy form a strong friendship over the summer. When they begin the fourth grade together, the two find adventure while navigating the challenges and prejudices of their lives.
Lark Wraps It Up
In this early chapter book, Lark and Connor help their halmoni's friend Miss June try to find out who stole her quilt and get it back in time to display it at the local quilt show.
Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day
In this illustrated early chapter book, Brianna is convinced she will finally make a friend in her class if she is chosen to be classroom helper, but the new girl, Rumi, is picked instead.
Jordan and Max, Race Day
In this illustrated early chapter book, Max helps Jordan train for their school's end-of-year obstacle course. But with a classroom rival and rain on race day in the mix, Jordan realizes finishing will be its own reward.
The Secret Office
In this illustrated chapter book, twins Henry and Allie buy their mom a pair of headphones for her work-from-home meetings, but they soon discover something much better: an empty room in the basement that they can fix up just for her.
Lark Goes the Distance
In this illustrated early chapter book, super sleuths Lark and Connor Ba must investigate a threatening note and stolen watch while they are helping set up for the Run in the Sun fundraiser.
Dragon on the Loose
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, two friends bring a friendly dragon statue to life and must find a way to help her get home.
Super Switch
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, Bailey is nervous about their first day at the Hero Academy, an elementary school for young superheroes.
The Peacock
In this partially illustrated early chapter book set in 1947, when a young girl's father is away in Europe helping refugees, she is left to deal with a stray peacock who has arrived in her family's yard, much to her mother's dismay. The girl devises a plan to earn the peacock's trust and return it to its home at the zoo.
Ghost Girl
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, ten-year-old nonbinary Sly works to solve riddles and locate the spell that can save them, their grandmother and a ghost girl from being stuck forever in an enchanted mirror.
Jordan and Max, Field Trip!
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, two young friends get separated from their school field trip and end up exploring the sights, sounds and tastes of the big city.
Lark Steals the Show
In this illustrated early chapter book, Lark and Connor are called upon to defend their friend when he is framed in the theft of a fellow student's artwork at an art show.
Hush, Puppy
In this partially illustrated early chapter book and the third book in the Charlie's Rules series, eleven-year-old Charlie and his best friend, Amy, rescue a man from a swarm of bees and help an insecure Chihuahua regain his confidence.
Bear in the Family
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, a family return to their home in the forest after a wildfire to find their house still standing and an orphaned bear cub in the well.
Lark Has the Shivers
In this illustrated early chapter book, Lark and Connor are asked to solve two mysteries in one day! When pets go missing from the local fair and Sophie’s house appears to be haunted, the Ba twins have only a little time to figure out a lot of problems.
Fire on the Mountain
In this illustrated early chapter book, a forest fire threatens the town of Waterton, and Cricket and her brother do their best to save their home.