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Journey Around the Sun: The Story of Halley's Comet
By James Gladstone, Yaara Eshet. 2021
Printbraille
Ancient history, General non-fiction, Science and technology, Adventure and exploration
Human-transcribed braille
Halley’s Comet tells its own history in this unique STEM book
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The Shaman's Apprentice
By Zacharias Kunuk, Megan Kyak-Monteith. 2021
Printbraille
Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille
A young shaman in training must face her first test—a trip to the underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below,…
who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill.Available copies:
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New Year (A Lunar New Year Book for Kids)
By Qin Leng, Mei Zihan. 2021
Printbraille
Family stories, General fiction, Holiday fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)
Human-transcribed braille
A moving picture book to read when we’re missing family far away, set during Lunar New Year. It’s Lunar New…
Year, a time when families come together for a wonderful feast, and a father longs to be with his daughter—but she lives in another country. As he imagines how his daughter is spending the festivities, he recalls fond memories of time spent with her, feeling a sense of loss and dislocation. While he misses her deeply, he also recognizes her need to move away, grow up, and become herself. New Year is a stunning portrait of leaving home, finding independence, and loving those who are many miles away. At a time when so many families are unable to gather together, readers will relate to the universal message of missing our loved ones and dreaming of being together again. An excellent resource for teachers, librarians, and parents for starting conversations about: The traditions and importance of Lunar New Year Understanding the complex feelings that come from family and friends living far away How to cope with feelings of loneliness and missing loved onesAn Aldana Libros Book, Greystone KidsAvailable copies:
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Little Bear in foster care
By S.P. Joseph Lyons, Julian Grafenauer. 2021
Printbraille
Indigenous peoples fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books
Human-transcribed braille
Algonquin author S.P. Joseph Lyons, from Kitigan Zibi First Nation, was placed in foster care as a young child and…
is a survivor of the Sixties Scoop. Foster Care can be scary and lonely. Through S.P. Joseph Lyons' experiences, the Little Bear in Foster Care book makes foster care a little less frightening. This book connects children to a range of emotions, encouraging them to find their voice, process their feelings, and lets our children know that they are not alone or to blame. The richness of Indigenous cultures and experiences come alive in this story of healing and resilience. This is an important book for all young children. With vibrant illustrations by Julian Grafenauer, Anishinaabe from Rolling River First Nation. This book is in English only.Available copies:
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