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Peas in a Pod

Sophie is finally getting used to having just her Dad around after her mother died. Things are going smoothly-Sophie and her dad are like two peas in a pod. But when Sarah and her dog Billy come along, everything changes. Will there be room for more peas in the pod?Written by Rachel Noble and illustrated by Katie Rewse, this picture book will help any child who has had to adjust to a parent having a new partner.

Peculiar Haunted House, A

A spooky house sits empty on a quiet neighborhood street. Previous owners, after moving in, have been frightened away by strange events. All caused by the house itself. When a new family moves in, the house is surprised by their reactions to its attempts to scare them off, too. Will this ÌpeculiarÊ family really stay? Will they able to turn this house into a home?

Peek at Beaks, A: Tools Birds Use

What kind of bird has a beak like a jackhammer? A woodpecker! What kind has a beak like a straw? A hummingbird! This playful picture book keeps readers guessing as they discover how birds' beaks resemble and can be used like tools.

Peep!

Dot isn’t like the other dogs: she doesn’t like going out for walks, and she doesn’t like going to the park. Her thing is staying at home with her toy and best friend, Peep. But when Peep goes missing under the garden fence, Dot might have to venture out into the world . . .

Penguin Named Patience, A; A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Story

Patience is a South African penguin. She is small at roughly 2.7kgs and approximately 50cm tall; but at 24 years old, she is the "penguin in charge" of the penguin exhibit at New Orleans's Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hits, devastating the city and surrounding areas with its catastrophic winds and flooding. The aquarium is severely damaged. With no electricity or relief in sight, the temperature in the aquarium reaches dangerously high degrees, putting

Penny

Found by a young boy and placed into his pocket for safekeeping, Penny feels useless compared to the exciting Superball, the shiny Marble, the adventuresome Rock, and the colorful Bubblegum. But as she reminisces about her life and history, she realizes her worth, and it is reinforced by the young boy's need for her in an important decision.

Penpals on Pluto

When Jon's teacher decides to set up an interplanetary pen pal scheme, Jon finds himself partnered with Straxi. Much to his disgust, not only is she a girl but she also comes from Pluto (you can't even call it a planet!). Luckily, Jon and Straxi find some common ground and their adventures span the solar system.A humorous series written solely through letters and other enclosures. The perfect story to encourage children to read and perhaps even write letters!

People at Work (Scout)

From schools to fire stations, people work in many different places. This fun series explores the kinds of jobs people do based on where they work.

People I Know (Tiger Talk)

People I Meet (Crabtree Roots)  

Each book in this series introduces a recognizable community worker that early readers might see in their communities. Using colourful, full-page photographs that connect to simple sentences and relevant sight words, each book offers early readers the chance to learn about these exciting jobs, while building confidence in their reading skills. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's G