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Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
School stories, Friendship stories, Family stories, General fiction, Sports fiction, Holiday fiction, Alphabet, number and picture booksParenting, General non-fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Grace is excited to attend her classmate Grace F.'s sleepover birthday party. However, when she learns it will be a…
campout, her fears of the unknown begin to cause trouble. For grades 2-4. 2013
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Family stories, Fantasy, Alphabet, number and picture books, Multi-cultural fiction, General fictionGeneral non-fiction, Parenting, Death and bereavement, Travel and geography
Human-transcribed braille
When his family moves to Israel, nine-year-old Michael bonds with his grandfather Raphael, who has strong convictions about being a…
vegetarian, helping others, and knowing the soul's dark secrets. Raphael bestows an unusual gift on Michael, dream sharing. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2010
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Friendship stories, School stories, Alphabet, number and picture books, Family stories, General fiction, Sports fictionParenting
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Seventh grader and social misfit Ambrose finds that correspondence courses and lots of free time allow him to finagle recently…
released criminal Cosmo--the landlord's son--into joining a Scrabble club. Becoming friends with Cosmo and improving his Scrabble game bring Ambrose unexpected adventures and acceptance. For grades 5-8. 2008
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Friendship stories, Adventure stories, General fiction, Humourous fiction, Holiday fiction, Alphabet, number and picture booksCustoms and cultures, General non-fiction, Parenting
Human-transcribed braille
Born on the same day, Leo and Amanda have shared nine birthday parties. But on their tenth, Amanda's feelings are…
hurt and she doesn't speak to Leo for a year. When their separate eleventh birthdays keep repeating, Leo and Amanda need to reconcile to get unstuck. For grades 4-7. 2009
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Alphabet, number and picture booksCanadian non-fiction, Parenting
Human-transcribed braille
Christine habitait une petite ville sous les ciels infinis du Manitoba où le temps s’écoulait le plus lentement du monde…
dans la grande chaleur de l’été. Elle explorait ses rues en patins à roulettes ou en échasses, pour aller plus vite ou voir plus loin. Un matin, sous les feuilles d’un petit érable, elle découvrit un vieil homme, monsieur Saint-Hilaire, qui l’invita à passer toute une journée au bord du lac Winnipeg. Un album universel tout en poésie qui porte sur l’enfance, l’amitié et l’attirance pour les grands espaces. Le disque qui accompagne le livre propose une lecture chaude et rassurante du conte, suivie de 13 chansons aux mélodies à la fois simples et raffinées.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Alphabet, number and picture booksMusic, Parenting
Human-transcribed braille
l était une fois quatre amis qui ne se quittaient jamais comme ils avaient toujours beaucoup de plaisir ensemble. Après…
un voyage plein de surprises qui s’est terminé avec un grand pique-nique au soleil, les membres de la bande à Bébert décident de s’installer loin des pluies torrentielles, au sommet de la montagne Bleue. Dans ce nouveau pays, ils feront la connaissance d’une grande petite fille extraordinaire prénommée Alice, qui n’a qu’à claquer des doigts pour devenir minuscule ou géante… Ensemble, ils passeront une nuit magique à chanter et à danser sous les étoiles filantes, à planer autour de la lune !
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
General fiction, Family stories, Multi-cultural fiction, Sports fiction, Alphabet, number and picture booksParenting, Death and bereavement, Sports and games
Human-narrated audio
"Twin fourteen-year-old basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court, as their father…
ignores his declining health. Told in hip-hop style verse." -- Provided by NLS
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Friendship stories, Animal stories, General fiction, Alphabet, number and picture booksAnimals and wildlife, Parenting, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
Harry and Hedgehog are having a sleepover, but Harry is uneasy about sleeping outside. And Harry doesn't want Hedgehog to…
know that he sleeps with a teddy bear. For preschool-grade 2. 2019
Printbraille
Alphabet, number and picture books, Family stories, General fiction, School storiesParenting, General non-fiction, Food and drink
Human-transcribed braille
In a story where empathy and generosity shine as much as the tempered chocolates, eight-year-old Daniel learns from his chocolatier…
great-uncle and discovers how much comfort a small act of kindness can bringAvailable copies:
1
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Family stories, Classic fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books, General fiction, RomanceParenting
Human-narrated audio
A young woman holds her newborn son and looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him. This is the…
story of how that little boy goes through the stages of childhood and becomes a man. It is also about the enduring nature of parents' love and how it crosses generations. A book for children and adults to enjoy. For preschool to grade 2. Unrated
Printbraille
Multi-cultural fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books, General fictionParenting, Food and drink, General non-fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Miko likes things to be perfect. When she makes lopsided sushi for her grandmother’s birthday, she replaces it with perfectly…
formed sushi created by a restaurant robot. Upon delivering her gift, Miko discovers that kokoro (heart) – not impeccability – is the key ingredient to the perfect present. Sprinkled with engaging onomatopoeia, this unique title is infused with Japanese culture and delivers a universal message about the value of intention. A do-it-yourself sushi recipe is included.Available copies:
1
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
LGBTQ+ fiction, Romance, Family stories, Alphabet, number and picture books, General fictionSelf help, Parenting
Human-narrated audio
In this novel in verse for middle readers, a young teen struggles with revealing who he really is to those he loves.
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Alphabet, number and picture books, Historical fictionDeath and bereavement, Parenting, Science and technology
Human-narrated audio
Connaissez-vous la chienne Laïka, la première de tous les êtres vivants à avoir voyagé dans l’espace? Ce livre vous raconte…
son histoire et les raisons qui l’ont poussée à quitter sa meute pour aller à la rencontre des étoiles. Quelque part entre le conte et la leçon d’histoire, Pour Laïka est un hommage aux liens qui unissent toutes les créatures de la Terre - et de l’Univers.
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Animal stories, General fiction, Family stories, Alphabet, number and picture booksParenting, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
A bird, a fox, a dog, and a squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day. For preschool to grade 2
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Fantasy, General fiction, Mysteries and crime stories, Humourous fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books, Ghost and horror stories, Family storiesGeneral non-fiction, Parenting
Human-narrated audio
Nine-year-old Poppy is not sure she believes in any of the paranormal talents her family members claim to have, but…
when a crew of ghosts follows her home from the graveyard she may be the only one who can help them move on. For grades 4-7
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
General fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books, Family stories, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Canadian fictionIndigenous peoples, Parenting, Social issues, Hobbies and crafts
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
On a visit to her granny, Maggie learns about perseverance through her first beading project. As they work, Granny shares…
how beading helped her stay connected to her Anishinaabe culture when she lost her Indian status. In this illustrated book, children learn about the tradition of beadwork, the strawberry teachings, and the Indian Act.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Friendship stories, Animal stories, Family stories, General fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books, Classic fictionParenting, Animals and wildlife, Arts and entertainment, General non-fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Bob, Ivan, and Ruby set out on a dangerous journey in search of Bob's long-lost sister. As a hurricane approaches,…
Bob finds courage and learns the true meaning of friendship and family. Sequel to The One and Only Ivan (BR 19679). For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2020
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Alphabet, number and picture booksCanadian non-fiction, Parenting
Human-transcribed braille
Ti-pou aime jouer avec sa petite sœur Luna. Quand elle démolit sa tour de blocs, il se fâche TRÈS FORT.…
Il la pousse. Il hurle. Il lance des objets. Ooooohhh que c’est pas facile les grosses colères ! Ti-pou et Luna se sentent souvent dépassés par des émotions qui débordent de leur corps. C’est normal ! Heureusement, ils peuvent compter sur maman Maiasaura et papa Parasaurolophus, qui sont toujours là pour sécuriser leurs ti-poux dans un lieu apaisant le temps que la tempête passe et ainsi les aider à apprivoiser ce qu’ils ressentent. Grâce à papa et maman, même la plus grosse des émotions fait moins peur ! La psychoéducatrice Sarah Hamel propose un album empreint de bienveillance, dont les parents peuvent s’inspirer pour accompagner leurs ti-poux de 2 à 8 ans à travers leurs grosses colères.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Alphabet, number and picture booksParenting, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Baby Loves Colors is a simple book designed for babies six months or older about all the colors they can see: red, yellow, orange, green and blue!