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The Blythes are quoted
By L. M Montgomery. 2009
Adultery, illegitimacy, misogyny, revenge, murder, despair, bitterness, hatred, and death - usually not the terms associated with L.M. Montgomery. In…
this her last work, Montgomery brought these topics to the forefront, in stories featuring a grown up Anne and her family around the time of the First World War. 2009.My heart fills with happiness
By Monique Smith. 2016
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you…
love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. Winner of the 2017 Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize. Grades K-3. 2016.Mistress Pat: a novel of Silver Bush
By L. M Montgomery. 1935
When she was twenty, nearly everyone thought Patricia Gardiner ought to be having beaus - except Pat herself. For Pat,…
Silver Bush was both home and heaven, and she was too busy planning the Christmas family reunion, entertaining a countess, playing matchmaker, and preparing for the arrival of the new hired man. Yet as those she loved started to move away, Pat began to question the wisdom of her choice of Silver Bush over romance. 1988, c1935.Aaron's awful allergies
By Troon Harrison. 1996
Aaron loves animals -- he has a dog, a cat, six kittens, and six guinea pigs to prove it. He's…
having a wonderful summer until he starts sneezing and his head aches. Grades K-3.The story girl
By L. M Montgomery. 1910
One of Carlisle's most exceptional citizens is only fourteen. But Sara Stanley can weave tales impossible to resist. People come…
from miles around to listen to the captivating tales of the Story Girl. Grades 5-8. 1987, originally published in 1910.Aaron's awful allergies
By Troon Harrison. 1996
Aaron loves animals -- he has a dog, a cat, six kittens, and six guinea pigs to prove it. He's…
having a wonderful summer until he starts sneezing and his head aches. Grades K-3.Goodnight, goodnight, construction site
By Tom Lichtenheld, Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2017
When their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment…
make their way to their resting places and go to sleep. Grades P-2. 2017.They say blue
By Jillian Tamaki. 2018
A young girl describes where she finds colours in both the world around her and beyond what she can see.…
Winner of the 2018 Governor General’s Award for Young People's Literature – Illustrated Books. Grades K-3. 2018.The dog
By Margarita Sada, Helen Mixter. 2017
The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better--particularly a child who is small and vulnerable.…
Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, 'The Dog' shows how one animal helps a young boy who is ill. She is his comfort, his companion, and his friend; when he's unhappy, she places her paw on his hand to show him she's there. Grades K-3. 2017.Happy dreamer
By Peter Reynolds. 2017
My heart fills with happiness
By Monique Gray Smith, Julie Flett. 2016
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you…
love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. Winner of the 2017 Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize. Grades K-3. 2016.This plus that: life's little equations
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Jen Corace. 2011
Puts together unexpected combinations that always add up to something special. Whether it’s “wishes” + “frosting” = “birthday” or “birds”…
+ “buds” = “spring”, each equation is a small delight. Shows that life’s total experience is always greater than the sum of its parts. Grades K-3. 2011.Charlie's dirt day
By Andrew Larsen, Jacqueline Hudon-Verrelli. 2015
When Charlie and his dad follow a parade of their neighbours through the local park they discover everyone is walking…
towards a big pile of dirt! But this isn't just any pile of dirt - this is compost. Charlie learns from his neighbors about the gardens they have and the delicious vegetables they grow in them. Mr Martino is growing tomatoes while Mrs Lee has onions and Mr Singh has herbs. Soon Charlie is determined to become a gardener as well. Grades K-3. 2015.Shadow chasers
By Elly MacKay. 2014
Once evening paints the summer sky, shadows will come out to play. You must move fast, because as quickly as…
the wind blows, the shadows will be on their way. Grades K-3. 2014.Because Amelia smiled
By David Ezra Stein. 2012
A little girl's smile as she skips down the street in New York inspires a neighbour to send cookies to…
her grandson in Mexico, and the good will soon spreads around the world. Grades K-3. 2012.When I feel worried (The way I feel)
By Kathy Parkinson, Cornelia Maude Spelman. 2013
Everybody worries. And children worry, too - in new or confusing situations, or when someone is angry with them. This…
new addition to the acclaimed 'The Way I Feel Series' uses reassuring words and touching illustrations to address childrens' anxieties and shows how to help them feel better. Includes a foreword for parents and caregivers. Grades K-3. 2013.Where do diggers sleep at night?
By Christian Slade, Brianna Caplan Sayres. 2012
Have you ever wondered what trucks do when it’s time for bed? Do their mommies tuck them in while their…
daddies sing a good night song? Do they ask for one more story and then snuggle into a cozy service station? Find out how diggers, dump trucks, snowplows, tractors and fire trucks get to sleep. Grades P-2. 2012.Sugar cookies: sweet little lessons on love
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Jane Dyer, Brooke Dyer. 2009
When Addie was scared
By Linda Bailey, Wendy Bailey. 1999
Ten big toes and a prince's nose
By Nancy Gow, Stephen Costanza. 2010
Poor little princess... As soon as suitors caught a glimpse of her gigantic feet, they ran for the door. And…
in another kingdom, far far away, a kind prince had a similar problem: maidens made a hasty retreat the moment they saw his gigantic nose! But a serendipitous meeting on a ski slope teaches this pair an important lesson. K-3. c2010.