Ramadan
Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with color photographs, this book examines the origins and traditions of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The Science of Babies
This revolutionary, beautiful and fun picture book is a perfect way to start talking to kids early about reproduction, bodies, birth and families. It will allow parents to establish that this topic, like all others, is safe and healthy to ask and talk about.
Between the Lines
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Margit Kassai writes a diary detailing to her husband her year living in Budapest, Hungary, in 1944, through the Nazi invasion of Hungary, the rise of the Arrow Cross and the siege of the city by the Soviet army. Margit survives working in children’s homes, scrounging for food and narrowly avoiding death and deportation of Jews.
Elvis, Me, and the Postcard Winter
Winter 1979. Twelve-year-old Truly has settled in with Andy El at Eagle Shores Trailer Park, but the peace of her new life is shattered when her mother unexpectedly returns after abandoning Truly the previous summer, asking for a second chance. Has her mother really changed? Can Truly ever forgive her?
Assessment in Action
This book provides an active and engaging approach to student-centred teaching and learning. Instruction and assessment are woven together seamlessly to inform planning and motivate learning.
As We Forgive Others
A woman vanishes from a café in a northern town and all the witnesses have different accounts. Local police officer Alice Morrow and former New York homicide detective Hugh Mercer, troubled by their own need for forgiveness and justice, uncover a bizarre crime.
An Unbalanced Force
Ethan’s father has been lying about taking “business trips,” using them as cover for a clandestine — and potentially illegal — operation. To catch a liar, Ethan must become a liar, but what if the truth can throw his whole life off balance?
Monster Friends, Where Are You?
A soul living in a tree learns about mythical creatures in books and goes to search for them.
Kuekuatsheu Creates the World / Kuekuatsheu Ka Ushitat Assinu
After a great flood, wolverine will rebuild the world if only he can get a handful of dirt. Will the little muskrat succeed in reaching the bottom of the water to find the dirt when others have failed?
Good Boy Timmy
Brought to life through Eugenie Fernandes’ playful illustrations and Eric Walters’ rhythmic storytelling, Timmy is a good dog who dreams about acting out and making a mess. But at the end of the day, his love for his family helps him realize that it’s good to be good.
How People See
Canada in the 1990s. The approaching referendum on Quebec sovereignty is threatening to cleave the country in two, while a family struggles with the aftermath of a tragedy that changes their lives forever.
Kuekuatsheu Creates the World / Kuekuatsheu Ka Tutak Assinu
After a great flood, wolverine will rebuild the world if only he can get a handful of dirt. Will the little muskrat succeed in reaching the bottom of the water to find the dirt when others have failed?
Just to Be With You
This beautiful book by mother-daughter duo Libby and Megan Glover offers a fresh perspective on the lengths we will go for love.
Defy
In Zalmon, every Life Event is pre-determined: where you’ll work, who you’ll marry, and when you’ll die. When his beloved little sister is assigned an imminent Death Date, seventeen-year-old Darius will stop at nothing to save her.
Reggio-Inspired Literacy in Primary Classrooms
In this practical book, teachers will find hands-on, Reggio-inspired practices that focus on building literacy skills through nurturing concepts of identity and shared knowledge alongside children.
The Time Keeper
In 1902 Edinburgh, a clockmaker is found dead inside a locked clocktower. When the clockmaker’s apprentice finds clues inside a seemingly unfixable watch, he races against time to discover the truth of his mentor’s death and a map to a miracle cure that can save a dying friend.
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A survivor of child sexual abuse begins to process the trauma of her past and find a way forward.
Bad Bot
In this short horror novel for middle-grade readers, lonely Victor befriends his new toy robot, LenBot. But when LenBot starts learning more than Victor has taught it, Victor realizes his new friend might be dangerous.
Billie and Bean in the Mountains
A child finds her own way to enjoy the ski hill with the help of her energetic dog in this brightly illustrated picture book.
Creepy Classroom
In this short horror novel for middle-grade readers, middle schooler Matt finds himself the prisoner of a creepy librarian with a terrifying plan.
Living Light
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines the biology, habitat and environmental threats facing bioluminescent species on land and in the water.
Lost at Windy River
This graphic novel for middle-grade readers tells the true story of how a young Indigenous girl survived nine days after getting lost during a snowstorm in northern Canada.
The Rock and the Butterfly
In this meditative picture book about loss, a butterfly finds peace in the memories left behind by its friend, the rock.
Sally's Snow Day
In this playful picture book, Sally the dog gets dressed in her boots and coat to head out to the park on a winter's day. There are other pups to play with and even snowdogs to sniff before she heads home for a nap.
