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Picture Books and Fiction (206 series)

No Reason to Apologize: The Resilient Legacy of Viola Desmond  

Viola Desmond is an enduring icon who embodies the fight for racial equality and human rights. When she refused to give up her seat in the whites-only section of a cinema in 1946, she took a stand against injustice. Viola Desmond was also, however, a human being whose actions impacted her career, her relationships, and her reputation among the Black community in Halifax. Strong-willed and stubborn, Viola Desmond’s ideologies would be sorely tested throughout her life, even as her efforts shone a

On the Way to School

On the way to school, I can see . . . my friends racing just like me. Way up high, we touch the sky. I ride to school. I almost fly."" Every day, children all over the world are traveling to schoolÑby bus, by canoe, through valleys, over mountains and snow. How do you get to school? Exploring all the diverse ways that children journey to school across the globe, this book celebrates the universal joy of childhood, friendship, and learning. A wonderful starting point for discussions about other c

Own Voices, Own Stories

Titles in this collection are written by new authors from historically marginalized groups with the intention of recognizing and amplifying new and diverse voices with underrepresented perspectives. By publishing the stories of our OVOS award winners, we hope to reflect authentic experiences and perspectives back to the children and families that share them -- and to our readers at large.

Pantemonium!

Fred the Giant's off fishing today. But look! His GIANT PANTS are caught on the end of his hook! Follow Fred as he drags his giant pants all around town, scooping up a cat, the baker and all his cakes, a fire engine . . . you'd be amazed how much fits in those megapants. What pantemonium!

Parliament of Owls, A

From a mischief of mice and a shiver of sharks to a caravan of camels and a rhumba of rattlesnakes, animals from around the globe gather a group and sashay, swim, slither, or sail through this party of animal plurals. The only question is ""What to call this animal arcade? This critter convention? This zigzag zoo? This purring and preening parade?"" A delightful and colourful romp through the perfection of animal plurals from the author of Memoirs of a Goldfish!

Perfect Picture Books (Sequoia Kids Media)

Each of these beautifully illustrated picture books has a different, important message for young readers. From an umbrella who dares to fly on his own to an old man who thinks he's too old to play, the special characters of these books have something to teach all of us.

Perfect Presents!

A happy comic gift book for all agesÑespecially those who are hard to buy for! In this little hardcover book about gifts and giving, a satisfied lizard has found the perfect presents for a hard-to-please friend. A lizard is delighted with their whole bag of perfect presents for a slightly unusual friend, owl. At first things donÎt seem to be going well . . . The owl wolfs down each one and reaches out greedily for the lizard itself! With comic tension and a funny twist, the reader thinks the liz

Picnic Planet: A Lunchtime Guide to Your Galaxy's Exoplanets

Join an astrophysicist on a trip around the galaxy. Asa Stahl, an NSTA Award winner for his previous book The Big Bang Book, introduces readers to some of the fascinating exoplanets we know about it. This is science at its most fantastical. What other worlds are out there and will the young person reading this book grow up to discover even more?

Pigeon in Paris, A: Petite Takes Flight

When mother pigeon arrives in Paris she knows it's the perfect place to call home--for a while. She makes her nest and lays her eggs and, when her babies hatch, nurtures them until they're strong enough to take flight. But as little Petite watches her brother and sister take off, she determines she is too scared and simply will not fly. With her family's encouragement she finally tries--and falls--and tries again. And learns an important lesson about fear, failure, and inner strength that will c

Planet Like Ours, A

Our planet Earth is as individual and special as each one of us. It's ability to sustain and nurture life is unique in our solar system--and beyond. In this book, celebrate all the wonderful, miraculous, astounding qualities of our Earth while learning how to protect her for future generations. Afterall, ""If not us, then who?"" From award-winning author Frank Murphy and Here Wee Read blogger, Charnaie Gordon.