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Picture Books and Fiction (251 series)

And, Too, the Fox

US Poet Laureate Ada Limun has a keen eye for the natural world. This poem pulses with the joyful energy of a fox bounding through backyards, piecing together a living in his own way. Paired with lush illustrations by Gaby D'Alessandro, this picture book brings Limun's work to a new generation. Comes with its streak of red flashing across the lawn, squirrelbound and bouncing . . .

Animals On Parade

From the days of the dinosaurs on through the present, animals have ""come swimming, rolling, walking, stalking, running, gliding, sliding"" through our world. Some stayed for only a short time, while others have endured for millennia; many have felt the effects of human influence (or outright interference). In this intricately illustrated gatefold book, diverse groupings of creatures parade forward as the text describes the threats to their existence--until they encounter the embrace of adoring

Apocalypse Gran (Kapow! Graphic Novels)

Grandmas can fix nearly any problem...but what if the problem is a world overrun by robots? There are only a few humans left. Two of them are a boy called Conor and his Gran who swapped her walking stick for a laser blaster. Together, they might be able to finally get rid of these evil metal monsters.

Are We There Yet?

Bear wakes up after his long winter3s sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. 'Where are we going?' asks bear. 'All journeys have secret destinations', says Butterfly. As they travel through forest, over hill and across a great river, Butterfly offers her wisdom about hardships, facing one3s fears and living in the moment. As the seasons change, the friends find themselves once more in front of Bear3s cave. Landscapes look different with different eyes and the end of one journey is

ARLO

In ARLO's grim, mechanical world, every day is just the same. He powers up, greases his gears, and works on the assembly line like the rest of the robots. But unlike the others, ARLO longs for something different. And one day, a storm changes everything--leaving ARLO to discover, and revel in, the wilderness beyond the factory walls. Join ARLO as he explores the unknown, learns that home is where the metal heart is, and that something different can be created in many ways. A story about creativi

Armchair Bear

Uncle Norman loves to rest on his squashy armchair. But when the young bears visit, he's all out of puff! Uncle Norman can't play bear games like he used to. He doesn't take the young bears on picnics. He's no fun anymore. So when Norman notices an ad for the gym, he sets out to become a new bear. And when he encounters the mighty Gorilla Dilla, he decides to aim for the top. He too can be a powerful champion! But can a bear be a gorilla? Lifting weights turns out to be no fun for a bear. Instea

As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons

Will the world keep its smile and say you're worthy, as a boy, as a teen, as a man? Will the world greet you kindly morning and night, as you let go of my hand? I can't control what the world will do, my child, so remember these words I say to you. Every Black mother wishes the world could see her son as she sees him. All too soon, it seems to forget the innocent child she has known and loved since before his birth. To prepare him as he's about to take on the world, a mother shares her heartfelt

Babies Are Not Bears

Babies and bears have a lot in common. They're both cute and cuddly. They both like to colour and play peek-a-boo. They both eat porridge and dress up for Halloween. But babies are NOT bears. Detailed descriptions and whimsical artwork show just how alike babies and bears are (and how to spot the difference) in this humorous book.

Baking Up Love

Esther and her mom are supposed to bake cupcakes after school this afternoon for tomorrow's Literacy Feast. But when Esther arrives home, her mom is still at work, and she finds Grandpa snoozing in his favourite reading chair. ""Grandpa! Wake up!"" Grandpa reassures a doubtful Esther that he does in fact know how to bake, a skill he learned from Esther's late grandmother. Grandpa and Esther bake, dance, and sing, filling the kitchen, and their hearts, with Grandma's special ingredientClove.

Barkley

This is the story of a small dog named Barkley who is having a bit of an identity crisis. Barkley sees all the dogs around him, and they each have something that makes them uniqueCbig dogs, fluffy dogs, long dogs, fierce dogs. But what kind of dog is Barkley? Just imagine his surprise when he discovers he's a LOST dog. Luckily, his owner Max helps him realize he's more than just that: he's a best friend dog, and that makes him a happy dog, too. And you can't ask for much more than that.