Still Friends
In this funny picture book, a dog makes a new friend at the park—a statue who doesn’t throw balls or give treats or pets. But he learns over time that she has her own strengths that make her a rock-solid friend.
Woolly Dog Warms His Family
In this picture book featuring Coast Salish art and Traditional Storytelling techniques, a Salish woolly dog finds natural fibers for his people to spin and weave into blankets.
Ayah and the Big World Outside
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In this moving picture book, Ayah, who has always lived in a refugee camp, is trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. When she falls asleep and dreams of a swallow who shows her there are places without fences, and without war, she realizes she wants to be free like him.
A Garden of Berries and Crows
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Maeve and Fern create a connection that helps them both heal and honor the family they lost.
Kookum's First Drum
In this moving picture book, Charlie’s Kookum tells the story of recently receiving her first drum. Kookum wasn’t raised Cree because she was taken from her family as a child as part of the Sixties Scoop. After hearing her story, Charlie offers to teach Kookum a song—and they agree to go to the Friendship Center drum circle every week from now on.
Let’s Eat!
This inviting picture book is a joyful, rhyming celebration of foods of the world, including chai, raspado and khao-yum salad, prepared lovingly by children and their caregivers and then shared at a community feast.
A Whale of a Dream
In this immersive picture book, Lena compares her art to someone else's and feels discouraged—until a whale in her dream takes her on an adventure to study modern art and she rediscovers her passion.
A Little Halwa and a Big Family
When she overhears her parents planning to make a special dessert just for themselves, Malala enlists her brothers and sisters, and comes up with a plan to ensure everyone gets their share.
chi miigwech, big thank you
This colorfully illustrated picture book expresses gratitude for the natural world, food and shelter, feelings, experiences and the Seven Grandfathers Teachings.
Gotcha Day
In this sweet rhyming picture book, a stray dog wanders through a neighborhood, dirty and hungry, until he's brought to a local rescue center where he gets fed, groomed and perfumed—and finally finds his forever home when a young girl and her family adopt him.
Springtime in Kitkatla
In this beautiful picture book, Walaas and her dzi'i (grandmother) take a fishing boat to their family’s reserve, Kitkatla, for spring break, where Walaas enjoys spending time with family, eating traditional foods and wandering the shoreline. Even though she’ll have to leave, she knows she’ll always belong there.
Tiny Hiker
In this rhyming picture book, the tiny hiker is excited for her first backpacking trip to camp on the beach, but when the trail is longer, steeper and much more difficult than she expected, she has to find a way to keep going—even when she wants to give up.
When the Clouds Came
In this lyrical picture book about a Chinese family, the sky tries to hold in the clouds just like the boy holds in his worries about his grandmother's health. When she passes away, the sky lets out all the rain—and helps the boy finally express his grief.
thankful / miigwechiwendam
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This colorfully illustrated picture book expresses gratitude for the natural world, food and shelter, feelings, experiences and the Seven Grandfathers Teachings.
How to Comfort a Monster
In this sweet picture book, a child attempts the impossible task of consoling a giant crying monster, but learns that his company is comfort enough.
Nocturnal Animals
Under the cover of darkness, a hidden world awakens… Tree frogs sing love songs, while a bobcat waits to pounce on mice beneath the snow. From shadowy forests to moonlit meadows, nighttime creatures from around the world come to life. With poetic text and dreamy art by Ashley Anne Clark, this cozy tale will delight readers of all ages.
Ringette Girl
Join Ringette Girl as she heads off to the rink! With the help of her coach and teammates, she learns the importance of passing, the thrill of scoring, and the importance of teamwork and perseverance.
The First Christmas Tree
In this illustrated picture book, the Great Manitou searches for the right tree to give the Innu for their first Christmas tree in the cold northern winter.
RO-BO
In this vibrant picture book, Milo only wants to play with his toy robot, RO-BO, until his mother makes him go out and play with other kids. Together the new friends go on a grand adventure thanks to RO-BO, but it is the power of their energetic play that ensures they get home safely.
Maya Inside
In this sweet picture book, Maya retreats into a box when some kids tease her. Inside, it's safe and beautiful. But when she sees how much life she's missing out on outside her box, Maya realizes it's time to put the box aside and rejoin the world.
Mr. Beagle and the Quidi Vidi Caper
When teddy bears start going missing, Mr. Beagle is on the case. Will he uncover the bears’ whereabouts?
Jack and the Beanstalk
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In Michael Rosen's humorous retelling of this classic tale, Jack trades his cow for magical beans, climbs a beanstalk, steals golden eggs, and outsmarts a giant.
Out on the Trail
A gentle and playful book that celebrates walking in nature, and helps develop basic elements of literacy.
Yoga Adventures for Little Explorers
Written and illustrated by two practitioners, Yoga Adventures provides an introduction to yoga postures, meditation and breathwork for all ages.
