“Sometimes Willow smiled without even trying. But sometimes when she wished she could and knew she should, her smile slipped straight off her face.” So when her teacher tells the class that Picture Da
Shapes play supporting roles in the world around us, but which one will be the star of Shapeston Elementary School's play? Triangle has experience as a traffic sign, and Square moonlights as a postage
This colorful cross section of families introduces readers to fourteen real children from around the world and the people they love the most, from Sanne in the Netherlands, who has two moms; to Gilad,
Hana has signed up to play the violin at the talent show, even though she's only had three lessons. Her brothers predict disaster. But Hana practices and practices, inspired by her grandfather, or Oji
Willow's words come out in whispers, not loudly or clearly as she desperately wishes; her father is an expert at hearing Willow's whispers and finally, with the help of a magic microphone, Willow mana
Another weekend at Grammy's, another weekend of Rufus using his magic totem to transform himself into Bigfoot Boy! But when you're big, hairy and loud, it's hard to keep your powers a secret, especial
Another weekend at Grammy's, another weekend of Rufus using his magic totem to transform himself into Bigfoot Boy! But when you're big, hairy and loud, it's hard to keep your powers a secret, especial
Popular artist Per-Henrik G?rth showcases Canada's diverse landscapes in his third Canadian-themed concept book for the young. As in the earlier bestsellers ABC of Canada and Canada 123, the book enco
Recording his flying adventures in a new journal, irrepressible Frazzle the alien resists his friends' advice to trade in his aging Model 7 and acknowledges that something must be done when it goes "C
Reluctant to leave the safety of his nut tree when the summer arrives and other animals leave for their beach vacations, Scaredy Squirrel builds his own safe beach getaway under his tree, complete wit
Presents a cartoon scene from a distinctive Canadian place for every month of the year, including ice skating on the frozen Rideau Canal in January and bull riding at the Calgary Stampede in July.
Franklin and his friends are excited about the Halloween party. But things get scary when Franklin begins to think that there might be a real ghost at the party in this Franklin Classic Storybook.
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is determined to ride his bike without training wheels, and he can't understand why it seems so easy for his friends -- or why it's so hard for him.
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero goes to the hospital for an operation to repair his broken shell, and everyone thinks he's being very brave. But Franklin is only pretending to be fearless
When know-it-all Hayward Palmer suddenly comes up against an enormous fact he can't explain, he must act quickly to save himself, his father and the whole planet! This quirky satire on sensationalist
Sam loves a spooky mystery, but when this dog detective finds herself on the run from an ancient curse and possibly a mummy on the rampage, is it more than she can handle? Simultaneous.
Sam loves a spooky mystery, but when this dog detective finds herself on the run from an ancient curse and possibly a mummy on the rampage, is it more than she can handle? Simultaneous.
A graphic novel series featuring a loveable and delusional house cat named Binky, who, while in hot pursuit of an alien wanderer (a bug), falls out of the space station porthole (the bathroom window)
A graphic novel series featuring a loveable and delusional house cat named Binky, who, while in hot pursuit of an alien wanderer (a bug), falls out of the space station porthole (the bathroom window)
Fourteen-year-old orphaned acrobat Dessa, who is searching for her long-lost twin brother, reluctantly agrees to help Topper, the juggler of the circus she works for, and Fisk, the strongman, rob the
Fifteen-year-old Jack Lime is a self-styled private eye who solves the problems (and exposes the seedy underbelly) of Iona High's student body; the three fast-paced, stand-alone mysteries filled with
Willow's words come out in whispers, not loudly or clearly as she desperately wishes; her father is an expert at hearing Willow's whispers and finally, with the help of a magic microphone, Willow mana
Fifteen-year-old Jack Lime is a self-styled private eye who solves the problems (and exposes the seedy underbelly) of Iona High's student body; the three fast-paced, stand-alone mysteries filled with
Binky's blast-off into outer space (outside) to battle aliens (bugs) is delayed when he realizes he's left something behind - and it's not the anti-gravity kitty litter. Binky is a space cat - at
A coming-of-age tale follows fourteen-year-old Mirabelle--a talented artist from a broken home--who befriends the free-spirited and confident Catherine whose friendship brings Mira out of her shell an
This title in the Canada Concept Books series by Per-Henrik G?rth is bursting with striking, kid-friendly art. It's a cross-Canada tour showcasing the distinct identities of each province and territor
Barton, a very spoiled and snobbish young pig who hates Christmas, lies awake on Christmas eve counting the hours until the holiday is over until an unexpected visitor shows him his life--past, presen
In the first story, Martin wonders just how long Gibson's undeserved lucky streak can last--especially when they are forced to work together for the science fair project, and in the second story, Mart
Finding a new home in a tiny deserted cottage, an industrious stinkbug, who escaped from the circus with a lion, lion tamer, and mouse, reaches his fragrant breaking point when his lazy roommates take
While working as an extra in a movie being filmed close to her home, Stevie Diamond hears rumors that the production is haunted after numerous strange incidents befall the cast and crew, thus Stevie,
Packed with advice from female professionals in the field, this book will instruct young readers on the art of making a good pass and shooting properly, along with advice for getting the right equipme
Franklin can hardly wait to show off his new bicycle helmet at the Bike Safety Rally until he overhears Fox and Beaver making fun of it, but Rabbit offers Franklin some words of encouragement.
In a picture-book format, the Canada at Work series introduces young children to the people, machines and environmental concerns involved in farming. It features a year-round, in-depth look at two kin
A story of the Underground Railroad, as seen through the eyes of Eliza, a young runaway slave, and Johanna, a girl whose family gives slaves refuge, is enhanced with historical facts, hands-on activit
A Winner of People Magazine's Best Books for Fall 2019.New York Times bestselling authors Barry Lyga and Morgan Baden have teamed up for the first time to create a novel that's gripping, terrifying an
Chester's finally ready to write his own masterpiece --- he just needs to get Mélanie Watt out of the way! A wry take on the creative process and how good stories are constructed.When Chester (the cat
The 2nd Edition of the best-selling book which has sold over 400 000 copies in 17 languages - updated with new content and insights about the world's people.First published to wide acclaim in 2002, th
A Winner of People Magazine's Best Books for Fall 2019.New York Times bestselling authors Barry Lyga and Morgan Baden have teamed up for the first time to create a novel that's gripping, terrifying an
This book asks children: If you're given a list of features and characteristics, can you guess which animal they make? This might seem easy enough. But solving the puzzles in this book is deviously, o
The second collection in the Big Words Small Stories series follows the adventures of Davey and his dog, Abigail. When Davey tries to sweep an enormous dustball out the front door, the wind lifts the
