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What happens when a jellyfish falls in love with a plastic bag she mistakes for a jelly-boy? Jelly-Boy is different. He is big and strong. And not as wobbly as the other Jelly-Boys. By the time Jelly-Girl discovers the dangerous truth about her new friend, it may already be too late. This is an inventive approach to tackling a conservation issue that is plaguing our world: too much plastic in the ocean. Told in a kid-friendly and humourous way, this is a story with the potential to encourage dia

Was it a Cat I Saw?

Hannah loves palindromes. She even speaks in them! When Otto the cat runs away, Hannah and his owner go on a wordplay-filled quest to find him. But they, too, become lost. To get everyone home, Hannah will need a forward-and-backward-thinking solution. One thing's for certain: She's found a new friend--and if she ever asks his name, she'll see just how well matched they are. Written by debut picture book author Laura Bontje and illustrated by Emma Lidia Squillari, Was It a Cat I Saw? will deligh

Watch Out! There's a Monster Coming!

Monster is HUNGRY, and he's coming to find . . . YOU! He creeps through the streets, hunting for his favorite snack. You'd better hide because you know what he likes to eat. Something tasty, something sweet. It's . . . CAKE, of course!

We Are the Dreams of Our Ancestors

We are the hopes and dreams of our ancestors. We are unstoppable! This powerful poem was written by five Black, bold, and brilliant children, along with Wisdom Mawusi, writer, educator, and activist. Through vibrant illustrations and rhythmic language, this enchanting book celebrates different cultures and teaches children the values of kindness, fairness, and community.

What to Do with a Stick

In this last installment of Jane Yolen's trio of books about ordinary objects with extraordinary uses, the humble stick is lauded as "a sword to tame monsters of dread" and "an oar for a rowboat in puddle or pond," among other imaginative functions. As with most things, though, it fulfills its truest purpose when combined with others: what can be made with a stick, a box, and a string? "Music that goes with everything!"

When You Go Into Nature

When you go into nature, just look around you. You'll learn to move slowly and let go, to be flexible and soft while staying strong, and to revel in your uniqueness while working with those around you. This gentle introduction to mindfulness and meditation encourages children to take cues from the creatures and sights around them, giving readers tools to manage worry and big feelings. Adorable, kid-friendly illustrations make the lessons widely accessible for little heads and hearts.

Where Are You Going, Butterfly?

A homeless girl collecting coins from passers-by spots a beautiful orange and black butterfly flutter-flutter by and begins chasing after it. Along the way, she helps an old man, an artist, a mother and her children, and a restaurant owner who, in turn, return her kindness.

Where the Poppies Blow: The Life and Lessons of John McCrae  

On a spring day in 1915, amid the battle-scarred fields of Flanders, Belgium, John McCrae was struck by the sight of poppies blooming over the graves of his fallen comrades. It moved him so deeply that he penned “In Flanders Fields,” one of history’s most famous poems. A dedicated army doctor, John witnessed the horrors of war firsthand as he worked tirelessly to treat wounded soldiers. Follow John on his journey, from humble beginnings in small-town Ontario to some of the toughest battle zones

Who's Writing This Story?

Who's the real boss of a story? The writer or the characters who live to tell the tale? Or both together? Follow the three little pigs as they argue with the writer over what kind of story to tell. Will the hero become the villain? Find out in this fun introduction to the essential components all great stories need.