Beyond Words
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the power of signs, shapes and symbols that represent and communicate ideas in our world.
Blanket Saves the Day
In this sweet wordless picture book, Josie never goes anywhere without her blanket...until her grandmother washes it and mends it, changing it forever. But even though Josie tries to throw it away, it comes back to help her when she needs it most.
I Hope
This beautifully illustrated board book, written by award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, explores all the hopes adults have for the children in their lives.
Little Volcano
This STEM-based picture book explains the different types of volcanoes, how they're created and all their fascinating features through the perspective of Stevie, an underwater volcano who erupts into a shield volcano.
My Great Great Grandmother
In this funny picture book, a boy digs up secret treasure in the garden...and discovers his great-great-grandmother’s skeleton! Together they have an adventure full of exploring, dancing and sipping lemonade before she returns to her resting place.
Poisonous and Dangerous
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the risks of the great outdoors and how to stay safe when encountering dangerous animals, poisonous plants, extreme weather conditions and more.
Reel, Reel, Reel
In this striking picture book, a girl and her father go ice fishing on a lake in the mountains. After a bit of waiting (and hot chocolate), they catch some spotted trout to bring home to their family for dinner.
Stop AntiBlack Racism
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to fight antiBlack racism and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.
The Dad Diaries
World-traveller TV producer Joseph Tito loves adventure, but deep down, he always longed to become a father. In this inspiring, honest, globe-spanning memoir about the complexities of the surrogacy system, Joseph opens up about the emotional, ethical, and material challenges he faced as a gay man daring to define family on his own terms.
Catch, Drive, Release, Recover
14-year-old Amardeep has always hated how her body looks. When she’s kicked off the rowing team, she decides it’s time to prove she’s not dead weight. Dieting, exercising, and purging, Amardeep tells herself she’s in control … until she blacks out. While recovering in the hospital, she begins a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and healing.
Bernice and the Wild Waters
Bernice searches for her missing cousins, who may have been taken by an Indian Agent to go to residential school.
The Beef Bandit
A playful, rhyming picture-book mystery starring Easton, a lovable rescue dog who becomes the prime suspect when a shepherd’s pie goes missing. With humor and heart, the story celebrates honesty, teamwork, and the joy of belonging—plus a tasty recipe at the end.
The Agreement
Blacklisted and broke after exposing a theatre director for sexual misconduct, actor Randall Owen, accompanied by his best friend, a black poodle named Moliere, must start anew. Grappling with existential dread and family secrets, he sets out to write a tell-all play and make peace with past mistakes.
Escape from Hillcrest House
In this short thriller novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Finnigan discovers that his post-apocalyptic life secluded inside Hillcrest House isn't what it seems, and he sets out to discover the truth.
I Am Indigenous
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This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the diversity of Indigenous identities. Each illustration was created by a different Indigenous artist.
If You Kiss a Kohkom
This beautifully illustrated picture book follows a granddaughter’s special day with her Kohkom, celebrating the importance of time with Elders and the sharing of culture, language and tradition.
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Dans ce magnifique album illustré par treize artistes Autochtones, de puissantes affirmations célèbrent la diversité des identités Autochtones.
Jellyfish
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores jellyfish from around the world.
Juni and the Anything Tree
In this inspirational picture book, Juni loves to play with the fallen tree in her schoolyard, but the school board thinks it's dangerous. Can Juni find a way to prove the tree is worth saving?
Krill
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines the biology, aquatic habitats and environmental threats facing krill throughout the world's oceans.
Lila Makes a Monster
In this humorous picture book, Lila discovers a way to bring her imagination to life by creating something—or someone—out of scrap crafting materials she has collected. But as antics ensue, Lila finds that her creation truly has a mind of its own and is quickly becoming a real-life monster.
Meg and Greg: The Unknown Knight
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In the eighth book in the phonics-based, decodable Meg and Greg series, Meg and Greg go on a vacation in England, and four new stories introduce readers to silent letters, soft "c" and "g" and words ending in “le”. Includes illustrations and worksheets.
More Us
In this sweet picture-book follow-up to The One with the Scraggly Beard, a boy is happy that his uncle is moving in with him and his mom after years of living on the streets.
Plus de nous
Dans ce tendre album illustré, qui fait suite à L'Homme à la barbe hirsute, un garçon est content que son oncle vienne vivre avec sa maman et lui, après de nombreuses années à vivre dans la rue.
