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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Fantasy
Human-transcribed braille
A little boy builds a ship to honour his late grandfather, and sets sail for the magical place from his grandfather's stories, where ocean meets sky. Grades K-3. 2018.
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Sports fiction, General fictionHockey
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In the middle of the ice, a young Black hockey player finds joy in his talent and confidence in the…
cheers of his family, his coach, and the other players. Their support gives him the power to face down those who see him as a threat and to focus on the thrill of the game. For grades 1-4.Available copies:
2
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Sports fiction, General fictionGeneral non-fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award. A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast…
of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature. In this exploration of what it truly means to swim, expansive vignettes introduce sandpipers, tannin-soaked lakes, and the feeling of a small waterfall on sun-soaked shoulders. But what about those who are afraid of the water’s mysterious ways and resist learning to swim? Painting a compelling picture of the many joys and surprises that the water holds, artist and author Jack Wong has delivered an empowering, poetic journey that invites children to discover their confidence within to receive the warmth and wonder of the natural world.Available copies:
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Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Family stories, Indigenous peoples fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Canadian fiction
Human-transcribed braille
From the award-winning author of On the Trapline comes a cinematic fantasy-adventure story inspired by Indigenous legends.One summer day, Lauren…
and her little brother, James, go on a trip to the land with their Moshom (grandfather). After they've arrived, the children decide to fish for dinner while Moshom naps. They are in their canoe in the middle of the lake when the water around them begins to swirl and crash. They are thrown overboard and when Lauren surfaces she sees her brother being pulled away by the Memekwesewak — creatures who live in and around water and like to interfere with humans. Lauren must follow the Memekwesewak through a portal and along a watery path to find and bring back James. But when she finally comes upon her brother, she too feels the lure of the Memekwesewak’s song. Something even stronger must pull them back home.Available copies:
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Women biography, Indigenous peoples in Canada
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From New York Times bestselling picture book author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Bridget George comes Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior, an…
inspiring picture book biography about two Indigenous Rights Activists, Josephine Mandamin and Autumn Peltier.The seventh generation is creatingA sea of change.It was a soft voice, at first.Like a ripple.But with practice it grew louder.Indigenous women have long cared for the land and water, which in turn sustains all life on Earth—honoring their ancestors and providing for generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water.But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn Peltier.Featuring a foreword from water advocate and Indigenous Rights Activist Autumn Peltier herself, this stunning picture book from New York Times-bestselling author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Bridget George gives voice to the water and asks young readers to join the tidal wave of change.Available copies:
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Canadian authors (Fiction), Multi-cultural fiction, Sports fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books, Award winning fiction
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Let's go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, then…
the wind begins wailing ... or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, carrying their skates. On the snow-covered shore, they spot tracks made by fox, deer, hare, mink, otter ... and the wolf! In the bay, the ice is thick and smooth. They lace up their skates, step onto the ice, stroking and gliding, and the great lake sings again. In her signature poetic style, Jean E. Pendziwol describes the exhilarating experience of skating on the wild ice of Lake Superior, including the haunting singing that occurs as the ice expands and contracts. Accompanied by Todd Stewart's breathtaking illustrations, this book will make us all long to skate wild!Available copies:
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Animal stories, Alphabet, number and picture books, Humourous fiction
Human-transcribed braille
In this humorous picture book, Heloise the penguin doesn't like huddling with her friends (it gives her the collywobbles), so…
she sets off to find others like her but discovers there's no place like home--especially when your friends support you.Available copies:
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General fiction
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Can a home for Rosa the Goldfish be found anywhere in a world smothered by plastic pollution?
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General fiction, Disabilities fiction, Family stories, Fantasy
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"When Maren and her younger sister visit lonely Aunt Pearl, they long to play in the sea but their aunt…
keeps them too busy until the dog accidentally gets out and a chase ensues. The girls are splashed by magical waves that turn their skin to scales, and they swim - until they begin to worry about their aunt, left back home. They take her a blanket of wet seaweed which has the same magical effects - leading to a glorious family romp. This is a story of connection and hope, with themes of mental health and finding joy in the natural world."Available copies:
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Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Sports fiction, Humourous fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)
Synthetic audio, Human-transcribed braille
Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter.…
Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn't even let them have Splash Time! And it's not just Julia who's upset -- two of her teammates have even quit the team. So it's no surprise that the team is not enthusiastic when Coach Nathan asks them to put together a car wash fundraiser for the team. But then they learn that there's going to be a big increase in pool rental fees, which means the Vipers may lose practice days, or worse, not be able to swim at all. Julia takes the lead and gets the Vipers organized. Along the way, she learns more about her nemesis, teammate Olivia, and even Coach Nathan. Maybe first impressions aren't always the most accurate.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
General fiction, Family stories, Adventure stories, Animal stories
Human-transcribed braille
Silver Trevelon's parents aren't happy. They haven't been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the…
baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver's dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes it'll be just the adventure the family needs. Under the hot tropical sun, Silver settles into life at the animal centre. She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtle's eggs are stolen, events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it's too late? It'll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle and uncovering long-buried secrets
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Biography, General non-fiction, Science and technology, Women biography, Animals and wildlife, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
"Hope Swinimer is the well-known founder of Hope for Wildlife, a wildlife rescue in Seaforth, Nova Scotia, that has cared…
for over 80,000 injured and orphaned animals since 1997. This inspiring book for young readers celebrates Hope's life story (so far0, and her incredible commitment to helping wildlife. With charming full-colour illustrations, She is Hope for Wildlife tells the incredible real-life story of a young girl who dreamed of creating a place where people and wildlife lived without fear of each other. Follow Hope's journey as she builds Hope for Wildlife from the ground up, overcoming many obstacles--and saving many animals--along the way, from Zorro the skunk to Bobbi the robin to Gretel the pine marten."--Page 4 of cover
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Animal stories, Humourous fiction, General fictionAnimals and wildlife
Human-transcribed braille
A motley crew of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Science and technology, Nature, Animals and wildlife, Asian travel and geography
Human-transcribed braille
"Deep, deep down, at the very bottom of the ocean, lies a secret world. Through lyrical narration, this spare-text STEM…
picture book takes readers on a journey to a place very few humans have ever been-the Mariana Trench. The imagined voyage debunks scary myths about this mysterious place with surprising and beautiful truths about life at Earth's deepest point. Deep, Deep Down shows a vibrant world far below, and teaches readers how interconnected our lives are to every place on the planet"
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Animal stories, Canadian authors (Fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
"Ten-year-old Robbie discovers that raising a wild mallard duckling is not easy, and adventures ensue as he cares for Wild…
One alongside a domestic duckling. When Robbie's granddad-a former duck hunter-moves into the family home for the summer, he challenges Robbie's ideas about protection and freedom, intention and foolhardiness, and life and death in the natural world. By summer's end, Robbie and a new friend take action to save Wild One's pond from destruction."
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Social issues, Environment, Nature, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
"The Earth's oceans are on the rise. Since 1900, global sea levels have risen steadily each year to a global…
average of about 8 inches (20cm) today, and they're still rising. By 2100, the sea could climb as much as 14 feet (4.3m) to 32 feet (9.75m). Rising Seas: Flooding, Climate Change and Our New World gives youth an eye-popping view of what the Earth might look like under the rising and falling water levels of climate change. Photographs juxtapose the present-day with that same area's projected future. The shocking images will help them understand the urgency for action. Key issues in today's news will be better understood, such as the 2015 Paris Protocol in which the world agreed to limit temperature increases to 2 degrees Celsius (ideally 1.5 degree). This new edition features three new locations, updated information and new features about climate anxiety and reasons to hope for change."
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
General fiction
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
"Zeke and his friends have 'spring fever' and are excited about the temperature rising, but Zeke's Mood Meter starts to…
wobble when he notices cracks in the river ice. If the ice melts too quickly, it could turn into a flood! When Zeke's favorite meteorologist, Freeze Jones, invites him to join his crew of Weather Watchers, Zeke hopes that will give him the inside scoop on the flood watch. Meanwhile, everyone at school is too focused on the spring play to worry about the potential spring flood. Can Zeke keep his teacher happy while still being an ace Weather Watcher?"
Printbraille
Nature, Science and technology
Human-transcribed braille
River flowing, where’s it going? In the launch of her first board-book series, an award-winning nonfiction author brings the youngest…
explorers close to nature’s wonders in action.Water springs from the ground, creeks gurgle downhill, snow and rain make streams bigger, and then you have a river. But where does that river go? Step by step, Sally M. Walker’s simple, scientifically accurate narration lets the youngest hydrologists follow water’s movement from high land to the ocean, changing from a trickle to a torrent along the way. At each juncture comes the refrain: where’s it going? Kim Smith’s lush landscapes capture the water in motion and fauna nearby, from wading moose to leaping fish. A note to parents suggests bringing the learning to life by encouraging questions and observations of the natural world.Available copies:
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Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Friendship stories, Animal stories, Family stories, Sports fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Gracie loves snorkeling! She loves it so much, she convinces her parents to let her plan a family vacation to…
Roatán, Honduras, where they can all snorkel together. She even makes a new friend there. Now, if only her irritating little brother would leave her alone, everything would be perfect. Then Gracie hurts her leg, and all her carefully made plans start to come apart. Worse still, she learns the reef itself is in serious danger. Gracie wants to help the reef . . . but she's just a kid. What can she do to make a difference? Fortunately, her new friend has a few ideas!
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Environment, Customs and cultures, Reference
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Meet twenty-two indigenous young people and discover how they're connected with their environments and striving to preserve their way of life.