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It is Olivia’s birthday, and when she blows out the candles on her cake and makes a wish, she gets exactly what she wanted—SNOW, SNOW, and MORE SNOW, even though it’s summertime. All that snow leads t

Ben wants to take something really neat to school for show and tell. What could be neater than his new baby sister? But his sister doesn’t want to co-operate. She cries in his backpack. She cries at t

When a little boy sees a cat slip into the open door of an apartment building, the temptation is too great: he follows the cat into the lobby. Before continuing up the stairway, the boy picks up

Best Friends Forever. Harry may be four and three-quarters and Walter may be ninety-two and a half, but that doesn’t stop them from being best friends. Harry loves to go next door to play games with W

Lila has just moved to a new town and can't wait to make friends at school. But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts: "A crow! A crow! The new girl's hair is black like a crow!" The others

It’s the first day of school and Miss Macintosh is certain about one thing: she isn’t going! As she snuggles back under the covers, the doorbell rings. In comes Mr. Bellweather, the school principal w

"Nothing will stop a strong-minded young Inuit girl from learning how to read."Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. She must travel to the outsiders' school to learn, ignoring her father's warning of what will happen there.The nuns at the school take her Inuit name and call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do chores. She has only one thing left -- a book about a girl named Alice, who falls down a rabbit hole.Margaret's tenacious character draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But she is more determined than ever to read.By the end, Margaret knows that, like Alice, she has traveled to a faraway land and stood against a tyrant, proving herself to be brave and clever.Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, "When I Was Eight" makes the bestselling "Fatty Legs" accessible to young children. Now they, too, can meet this re

Some mistakes can never be repaired. The narrator of Train Wreck is looking back at the year she was 15 . . . She is in love with a bad boy named Johnny. Johnny's friends play a cruel trick on a misf

Two fearless explorations of the depths of teenage passion. Louella hates her name, is obsessed with colors and yells herself hoarse when she gets upset. People call her "slow," but Lou knows one thi

A little book about the big bond between two young brothers. There's nothing quite like spending time with your brother. There are good times to share, messes to make and, sometimes, bad moods to e

Ruth Ohi's new tale of a little guinea pig and her bossy friend. Clara the guinea pig loves purple, triangles, and tuna. She also loves making new friends, and that's why she's thrilled when a clas

Anancy was the biggest and strongest spider in the whole town. He had traveled far and wide, climbed the highest mountains, and, yes, scared the most famous people. He loved to boast about his adventu

Looks at a typical trip to the doctor's office, showing the types of tools and equipment a child might see there, including a stethoscope, blood pressure equipment, x-ray hammer, and other items, and

Inuit author Michael Kusugak (A Promise is a Promise, Baseball Bats for Christmas) again demonstrates that he is a masterful writer. A mythological figure and traditional Inuit practices, set the back

The wind brings Millicent a hoped-for friend. About the Classic Munsch series:Robert Munsch's award-winning books have become a staple on the bookshelves of families worldwide. His stories reflect the

Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, phonics exercises, and comprehension activities.Ben wants to take something really neat to school for show and tell. What could be neater than his new baby sister?This high-interest and fun story is easily relatable for all kids: finding something cool to share with your classmates is tricky for kids of any age!

Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, and reading activities.It is Olivia's birthday, and when she blows out the candles on her cake and makes a wish, she gets exactly what she wanted--which might be a problem.This high-interest and imaginative story is easily relatable for all kids, and encourages them to explore all the possibilities of what birthday wishes might bring, whether they come true or not!

Look who’s back! Everyone’s favorite moles are back, now in a sturdy board book format perfect for younger readers. Titles in this 4-book set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the

Look who’s back! Everyone’s favorite moles are back, now in a sturdy board book format perfect for younger readers. Titles in this 4-book set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the

Look who’s back! Everyone’s favorite moles are back, now in a sturdy board book format perfect for younger readers. Titles in this 4-book set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the

Look who’s back! Everyone’s favorite moles are back, now in a sturdy board book format perfect for younger readers. Titles in this 4-book set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the

Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess!Brigid really, really loves markers. She convinces her mom to buy a new set of five hundred washable coloring markers, then five h

Congratulations! You've been born. Now what? New babies have a lot to learn; lucky for them, the older sibling in Dogs Don't Eat Jam and Other Things Big Kids Know is here to tell them everything

What happens when Girl carries Chicken, Pig and Cow off to school . . . without Dog?! Chicken, Pig and Cow have had many happy adventures with Dog at Girl's house. But when Girl carts them off to

In "I Am Not Emmanuelle," Adele worries her parents prefer her dead sister Emmanuelle over her; and in "Just Julie," Julie copes with her own secrets as her idolized older brother stands trial for mur

In "Descent Into Paradise," Martin befriends Zaher, an Afghani immigrant, until a drug raid derails their friendship; and in "A Place To Live," an aspiring filmmaker challenges the authorities that th

Who ever heard of a purple cow? How come Cow's spots are purple when every other cow's are gray or brown? Fed up with being different, Cow sets out on a quest to change her spots. Thanks to a gravel

Describes the inventions created by the Chinese in agriculture, metalwork, transportation, warfare, and other fields, including paper, printing, and silk, and how they fit into Chinese civilization, b

Describes how six different water-loving species evolved from how they appear in early fossil records to their appearance today, discussing segmented worms, platypus, and Canada geese.

A well illustrated catalog of inventions and innovations that were developed in traditional Native American cultures -- eight categories are explored with descriptive photos and detailed text.

When Ben decides to take his baby sister for show and tell, she simply won't stop crying. Soon the whole school is in chaos as teachers, the principal and even a doctor try to cheer her up.

What would you do if furniture threw itself down stairs and fires broke out in the cupboards? Or if you saw a festering green hand appear behind you in a mirror? In this engrossing book about the sup

A Spanish language edition of the classic Robert Munsch story, Wait and See. It is Olivia's birthday and when she blows out the candles on her cake her birthday wish comes true. Wacky humor at its bes

The Mole Sisters have a nose for adventure! The Mole Sisters are on their way home when it starts to snow. What fun! They stop to build snow moles, then continue on their way, only to realize they

The Mole Sisters make the most of each day. Full of fun, imagination, and quiet confidence, these are small creatures with very big hearts. Their unfaltering optimism is contagious, bringing smile