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Mysteries and crime stories
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Don't let anyone know the paintings are alive. Thirteen-year-old Mona Dunn has followed that rule for almost one hundred years,…
ever since she was painted by William Orpen and her portrait was hung on the walls of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. So when the gallery director's son, Sargent Singer, discovers Mona is alive, she's sure she's just exposed the gallery's biggest secret. But Sargent, an aspiring artist himself, just wants to know more about the world beyond the frames. When Mona and Sargent suspect shady dealings in the gallery, they set out to find the culprit. Grades 5-8. 2018.
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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Gentle fiction
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Les vacances partage avec les jeunes lecteurs tout ce que représente cette période magique qui est celle du temps pour…
soi, pour jouer, pour découvrir, pour se dépasser et pour rêver. Dans ce court texte, les enfants retrouveront ce qu'ils connaissent déjà, mais également ce qu'ils rêvent de vivre avec parents et amis pendant ces belles journées que sont les vacances. Années 1-3. 2014.
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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), General fiction
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Fatiguée de ses trois terribles frères, Loula décide de s’enfuir… en Afrique. Elle emporte l'essentiel : son chat en peluche,…
son service à thé et son plus beau dessin. Années 1-3. c2013. Titre uniforme: Loula is leaving for Africa.
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Canadian non-fiction, Travel and geography, Canadian travel and geography
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Edgar, un sympathique chien grassouillet, et Julie, une jolie libellule, invite les enfants à les suivre dans leur exploration des…
différentes régions du Québec et des attractions susceptibles de les intéresser. Parcourant tour à tour la campagne, les montagnes, la route du fleuve, le bord de la mer, les amusantes mascottes font découvrir aux enfants la diversité des paysages québécois, sa faune et sa flore, ses monuments, son folklore, ses mets typiques, proposant au passage des haltes historiques, culturelles, sportives, gourmandes ou bucoliques. Des anecdotes judicieusement choisies permettent quant à elles de prendre le pouls de chaque région visitée, qu'elles abordent des légendes amérindiennes, la "parlure québécoise" ou la réputation des bleuets du lac Saint-Jean! Années 2-4. 2009.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
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Les Dragouilles sont de drôles de petites créatures s'apparentant à des "monsieur Patate" cornus, affublés d'une queue et d'ailes de…
démons. Chaque titre de la série regroupe de courtes bandes dessinées mettant en scène ces êtres fabuleux auxquelles se greffent des charades, des jeux, des recettes, des idées de bricolage, des blagues, des devinettes et des rubriques informatives sur des sujets variés, qui permettent ici de glaner quelques faits intéressants à propos de la capitale de l'Union indienne, de ses attraits, de sa culture et des moeurs de ses habitants. Années 3-6. Suite de "Les jaunes de Barcelone", suivi de "Les orangées de Tunis". 2012.
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Award winning fiction, Family stories, Serious and literary fiction
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Après avoir expérimenté les vacances les plus variées, Club Magimerveille, séjour à New York, croisière en Méditerranée, les parents et…
les deux grands frères de Xavier ont enfin décidé de lui faire plaisir en choisissant l'été de ses rêves à lui : camping en Écosse! Hélas, la veille du départ, Xavier attrape une varicelle carabinée. Pas question de sortir pendant huit jours. Sa famille indigne décide de partir sans lui! Années 2-4. 2007.
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Award winning fictionAward winning non-fiction, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian history, Canadian travel and geography
Human-narrated audio, Automated braille
12-year-old Guy keeps a journal as he tours Canada with his parents and younger sister, Rachel. Learn about each province…
and territory, with information about major cities along the way, and other fun Canadian facts in sections like "According to Mom/Dad", "Exceedingly Weird", and "Food I Was Introduced to for My Own Good". Also included is "Guy's Family Car Trip Survival Tips". Grades 3-6. 1999.
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Adventure stories
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The adventures of the strongest girl in the world who takes her two friends to visit her father, the king…
of South Seas Island. Sequel to "Pippi Longstocking." Grades 3-6. 1977, c1959. Uniform title: Pippi Långstrump i Söderhavet.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
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Entre deux séances de bronzage, vous apprendrez que les puces travaillent même lorsqu'elles sont en vacances, et que le Sud…
n'est pas la destination privilégiée des vers de terre qui veulent décompresser. Vous le constaterez, il y a matière à rire quand les animaux décident de recharger leurs batteries ! Une compilation de mises en scène rigolotes et instructives. Années 1-3.
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Adventure stories, Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, and they're setting out to visit her sister, Elsie,…
in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favourite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each unique landscape and experiencing something special to that particular part of this vast, grand country. They marvel at the beauty of the big, open sky -- and grasshoppers! -- in Saskatchewan and discover the gorgeous red earth and delicious lobster rolls in PEI, before finally being greeted by Elsie - and a surprise for Carson! Grades K-3. 2017.
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Canadian history
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Did you know that you can walk on the ocean floor at the Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick? Or that…
there was once a UFO sighting in PEI? Or that someone found a real Maud Lewis painting in a thrift shop? Journalist Sarah Sawler, author of the bestselling 100 Things You Don't Know About Nova Scotia, has collected the most interesting, surprising, and bizarre facts that you never knew about Atlantic Canada, just for kids. 100 Things You Don't Know About Atlantic Canada (for Kids) includes fun photos and helpful explanations that go with all the wacky and weird trivia that is sure to entertain and educate. As an added bonus, each 'thing' is paired with an interactive sidebar suggesting fun family activities, and places to visit.
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Adventure stories, Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, and they're setting out to visit her sister, Elsie,…
in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favorite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each unique landscape and experiencing something special to that particular part of this vast, grand country. They marvel at the beauty of the big, open sky -- and grasshoppers! -- in Saskatchewan and discover the gorgeous red earth and delicious lobster rolls in PEI, before finally being greeted by Elsie -- and a surprise for Carson! Grades K-3. 2017.Available copies:
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Multi-cultural fiction
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An Arab girl of the Sahara who wants to wear a malafa, the veiled dress worn by her mother and…
older sister, learns that the garment represents beauty, mystery, tradition, belonging, and faith. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2013.Available copies:
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Adventure and exploration, Canadian history, Canadian travel and geography
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Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast…
to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction book that every young traveler is sure to enjoy
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Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction
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General non-fiction, History, Arts and entertainment
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From the pyramid erected so that an Egyptian pharaoh would last forever to the dramatic, machine-like Pompidou Center designed by…
two young architects, Patrick Dillon's stories of remarkable buildings--and the remarkable people who made them--celebrates the ingenuity of human creation. For grades 5-8
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General fiction, School stories, Multi-cultural fictionTravel and geography, General non-fiction
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Based on an inspiring true story, this book chronicles a young girl's effort to found a school for girls in her small Afghan village. For grades 3-6
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Travel and geography
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Written as a humorous journal by Guy (a thirteen-year-old based on the author's son) as he travels with his parents…
and younger sister through each province in Canada. Factual asides provide additional information about animals, food, history, language, terrain, culture, and more. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999
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Adventure stories, Humourous fiction
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Pippi Longstocking invites two measled friends to Kurrekurredutt, the strange and wonderful South Sea island where they discover one incredible adventure after another. Sequel to "Pippi Longstocking." For grades 3-6
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Family stories, General fiction, Friendship stories
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A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book 2019 Six-year-old Bilal introduces…
his friends to his favorite dish—daal!—in this charming picture book that showcases the value of patience, teamwork, community, and sharing.Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his dad make his favorite food of all-time: daal! The slow-cooked lentil dish from South Asia requires lots of ingredients and a whole lot of waiting. Bilal wants to introduce his friends to daal. They’ve never tried it! As the day goes on, the daal continues to simmer, and more kids join Bilal and his family, waiting to try the tasty dish. And as time passes, Bilal begins to wonder: Will his friends like it as much as he does? This debut picture book by Aisha Saeed, with charming illustrations by Anoosha Syed, uses food as a means of bringing a community together to share in each other’s family traditions.