The inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics, beautifully told in simple rhyme.When the children of workers on a 1930s Maui
In the early twentieth century, a group of Toronto artists became friends. They shared a love of traveling and exploring Canada's landscape. Their paintings were very different from the art of the tim
Best friends the bear, the moose and the beaver have been so busy getting ready for Christmas, they have forgotten the most important decoration of all - the Christmas tree! Rushing through the snowy
As a child, Simon Jackson found navigating the world of the school playground difficult. He felt most at home in the woodlands, learning about and photographing wildlife. As a teenager, he became fasc
The day Raquel has been dreading for months has finally arrived. Sasha, her best friend in the whole world, has died of cancer. Overwhelmed and brokenhearted, Raquel can't even imagine life without he
The day Raquel has been dreading for months has finally arrived. Sasha, her best friend in the whole world, has died of cancer. Overwhelmed and brokenhearted, Raquel can't even imagine life without he
This nonfiction picture book uses a playful guessing game to introduce eight different ocean animals and some unique aspects of their bodies. First, readers are shown a close-up illustration of an unu
Sure to be a storytime favorite, If Kids Ruled the World showcases the fantastical and fun results of a kid-designed reality. From the inventive (trampoline sidewalks) to the inclusive (nobody will ev
After a power outage at the Queen's Ball, the miffed monarch realizes her shadow is missing. And so begins a most unusual investigation as Mantis Shrimp, the Royal Detective, questions each guest: Sir
One hundred monkeys are hunting for food in this colorful counting book, but something else -- something big and scary -- is hungry, too! Young readers will find page-turning action on every page -- a
This alphabet book celebrates the sights and sounds of Ontario's vibrant capital. Joining Per-Henrik G?rth's friendly animal characters as they explore Toronto from the Art Gallery of Ontario to the Z
An evocative story about two brothers who are growing up at different speeds is set on an unusual summer night in a special tree house where they forge their bond and special memories.
A follow-up to The Adventures of Jack Lime finds the teen private investigator confronting Principal Snit, bullies, tireless reporter KC Stone and an occasional bout of narcolepsy in order to solve my
A tongue-in-cheek tale loosely inspired by the 1960s Fluxus art movement finds Martin and his neighbors confronting their fears about change when an eccentric newcomer demonstrates how change can be b
Elizabeth really loves her name, so she is really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like "Lizzy" and "Beth" but bears her frustration in silence until an otherwise ordinary autumn day,
Introduces young readers to basic construction concepts and architectural elements through the eyes of five friends who set out to build a doghouse for their pet pooch, Max. Includes an activity at th
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can't go to sleep without his favorite blue blanket. One night he can't find his tattered old blanket and must try to get along without it.
A turtle afraid of small dark places, and therefore of crawling into his shell, asks a variety of animals for advice, only to find out that each has a fear of its own.
Francie, a teenager with aspirations of becoming a popular television baker, feels her perfect life crash down upon her when a new girl steals her best friend, insults her dreams, and dates Francie's
With heavy paw and red marker, a control-freak cat commits his own storytelling ideas to paper, much to the dismay of the author-illustrator, who is trying to create her own story.
In this title in the Kids Book of series, meet Canadian explorers, scientist, artists, business people, activists and others who help put Canada on the map. Canada is the world's second largest co
Chaos ensues during a Junior Badgers camping trip when Martin Bridge, after falling for his friend's horror-movie slime prank, gets revenge while dealing with bicycle repairs and an old lawn mower. Si
Chaos ensues during a Junior Badgers camping trip when Martin Bridge, after falling for his friend's horror-movie slime prank, gets revenge while dealing with bicycle repairs and an old lawn mower. Si
An illustrated collection for beginning readers includes such riddles as "Where do students sit when they are learning math? At multiplication tables" and "How did the lamb do on his test? Baa-dly!"
Offers an in-depth look at the International Space Station that came into existence through the cooperation of sixteen countries and used by scientists from all over the world as an orbiting laborator
With more than two hundred pages of drawings, paintings, mixed-media crafting, and more, this book is designed to inspire young artists to use their creative talents to make various projects, such as
Teaches reading through riddles such as, "What do you call a lion who never tells the truth? The Lyin' King," and "What game do moose like to play at parties? Moose-ical chairs."
Enhanced with full-color illustrations, this "how-to" book introduces young readers to the art of crocheting through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and ten simple projects that can be compl
Enhanced with full-color illustrations, this "how-to" book introduces young readers to the art of crocheting through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and ten simple projects that can be compl
Nursery rhymes are as old as time. Passed from one generation to another, these verses are still the best and the most entertaining way for young children to learn language. Heather Collins's cheerful
Complete with step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, sample patterns, and more, an addition to the Kids Can Do It series features fifteen dog-themed projects made from common household items. S
The secrets of sleep are uncovered in this addition to the Mysterious You series, revealing how the body clock works, why the brain needs sleep, what happens during REM sleep, and more. Simultaneous.
A comprehensive exploration of sound for young children that's friendly, fun and easy to digest.From a cat's purr to a thunderstorm's clap, from a friend's voice to a school bell's clang, sounds can l
An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how recognizing them can help us be less biased.From the time we're babies, our brains constantly sort and lab
There are lots of things Duncan likes about bedtime --- the stories, the pajamas, the bubblegum-flavored toothpaste ... The only thing he doesn't like is going to sleep. And he'll do anything he can t
It's all up to Gordon now. His partner has been captured. His superior officer has been neutralized. And his distress calls to P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) have gone unansw
It's all up to Gordon now. His partner has been captured. His superior officer has been neutralized. And his distress calls to P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) have gone unansw
In the latest addition to the popular Head to Tail series, author Stacey Roderick focuses on bugs --- a kid favorite! --- and challenges readers to guess which bug each of eight different body parts b
In this one-of-a-kind book, the complex and fascinating world of urban public transit is explored using five different characters' journeys through the imaginary city of Zoom. From the Zanies, a famil
“Lou and her friends are BRAVE adventurers. They run FASTER than airplanes. They build MIGHTY fortresses. They rescue WILD animals.” But one day, when they're looking for a ship to play pirates in, Lo
