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The crazy man
By Pamela Paige Porter. 2005
1965. After Emaline, 11, is crippled in a tractor accident, Daddy kills her beloved dog, Prince, and walks away from…
their Saskatchewan farm. Mom takes in Angus from the local mental hospital to help with the farm work, but the neighbours jeer and complain about the crazy man. Emaline sees Angus' kindness and strength, but it is only when he performs the ultimate act of heroism that others in the town finally recognize his worth as a human being. Grades 4-7. Winner of the 2007 Golden Oak Award. Winner of the 2005 Governor General's Award for Children's Literature. 2005.This deluxe volume brings all Beatrix Potter's 23 Peter Rabbit tales and verses together in one book. The texts are…
complete and unabridged. The stories are arranged in the order in which they were first published. Each story stands alone but several are linked together by events and characters. Grades P-2. 1997.The Beetle and me: a love story
By Karen Romano Young. 1999
At fifteen, Daisy, who is as obsessed with cars as the rest of her family, convinces her reluctant father to…
let her try to restore his purple 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. While she struggles to work on the car, Daisy experiences her first relationships with boys. For Junior and Senior high readers. 1999.The basketball player: and 3 more stories
By Sheila Fischman, Roch Carrier, Sheldon Cohen, Gilles Pelletier. 1996
Roch is sent to a boarding school; he's named to the basketball team on the first day, even though he's…
never played basketball in his life! Grades K-3. 1996. Taped with: The longest home run. A strange girl shows up to play baseball and hits a home run through the window of Sergeant Bouton; but Adeline is no ordinary girl -- she is a magician! Grades K-3. 1993. Taped with: The boxing champion. When spring melts the ice in Ste. Justine, boxing season begins in the Cote's summer kitchen. Young Roch is not much of a fighter, but spends the winter building up his muscles for next spring's matches. Grades K-3. 1991. Taped with: A happy New Year's day. New Year's Day 1941 is a special day for a young boy in the little village of Sainte-Justine, Quebec. Grades K-3. 1991. Uniform title: Joueur de basket-ball.Strawberry girl
By Lois Lenski. 1995
Ten-year-old Birdie Boyer and her family have just moved to the Florida backwoods and are struggling to make a living…
by raising strawberries. Making the new farm prosper is not easy, with the heat, droughts, and cold snaps to get through. Perhaps the most worrisome thing for the Boyers is the rowdy family on the adjoining farm, who are ready and waiting to start a feud. Grades 4-7. 1995.Rescue pup (Orca young readers)
By Jean Little. 2004
Shakespeare, a Seeing Eye puppy, is sent to the home of a troubled foster child, Tessa, whom he expects to…
love him on sight. Shakespeare soon realizes why his new owner is called 'Stoneface', and begins to teach Tessa to love. Before he knows it, Shakespeare finds himself in a variety of dangerous situations, from being attacked by Zorro, a very tough rooster, to nearly drowning in a creek. Grades 3-6. 2004.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.Mr. Putter & Tabby spin the yarn (Mr. Putter & Tabby.)
By Cynthia Rylant. 2006
Trying to be neighborly, Mr. Putter decides to serve tea to Mrs. Teaberry's knitting club but chaos ensues when Tabby…
the cat and Zeke the dog find the party irresistible. K-3. 2006.Life (Recorded Books new reader)
By Cynthia Rylant. 2018
Little sleepyhead
By Elizabeth McPike. 2015
"Tired little eyes, ready now for bed, Tired little everything, precious sleepyhead". By the end of a busy day, little…
knees are tired from crawling, little arms are tired from stretching - even little lips are tired from blowing kisses. But with the help of gentle verse, tired little eyes will quickly give way to sleep. Shhh... Grades K-3. 2015.Margy
By Margaret Smith. 1992
During the 1930s, 13-year-old Margy is sent from her father's Manitoba farm to live with two aunts in Ontario. Margy's…
irrepressible spirit carries her into many misadventures as she adapts to her new life. Grades 5-8. 1992.Just me and my dad: and 3 more stories (A Golden look-look book)
By Mercer Mayer. 1977
Father and son go camping, but who is really taking care of whom? Grades P-2. 1975. Taped with: Just me…
and my babysitter by Mercer Mayer. When the babysitter comes over, Little Critter is a big help and goes right to bed when he's supposed to - or does he? Grades P-2. 1986. Taped with: Just Grandpa and me by Mercer Mayer. Little Critter and his grandpa go into town to buy a new suit, see a scary movie and eat out, with slightly disastrous results! Grades P-2. 1985. Taped with: Just my friend and me by Mercer Mayer. Little Critter's pal comes over to play, and they have a great time - but it's nice to be alone, too. Grades P-2. 1988.I just want to say good night
By Rachel Isadora. 2017
Explore Enchancia with Sofia the First, and sale the Never Sea with Jake and his crew. Help Doc diagnose her…
toy patients; hang out at the Clubhouse with Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the gang; and have a roarsome time with Henry Hugglemonster! This fun-filled book features eighteen stories starring your favorite Disney Junior pals! Grades K-3. 2016.How my parents learned to eat
By Ina R Friedman. 1984
Hooray! A piñata!
By Elisa Kleven. 1996
Divided city
By Theresa Breslin. 2006
A young man lies bleeding in the street. It's Glasgow. The Orange Walks have begun. Graham doesn't want to be…
involved. He just wants to play football with his new mate, Joe. But when he witnesses a shocking moment of violence, suddenly he and Joe are involved. With Catholics, and with Protestants. With a young Muslim asylum-seeker, and his girlfriend. With all the old rivalries and fears. A gripping tale about two boys who must find their own answers - and their own way forward - in a world divided by differences. Junior High. 2006.Coat of many colors
By Dolly Parton. 2016
A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors, made by her mother from rags, because despite the ridicule…
of the other children she knows the coat was made with love. Based on a true story. Grades K-3. 2016.Choo choo: the story of a little engine who ran away
By Virginia Lee Burton. 1937
Once upon a time there was a little engine named Choo Choo who became tired of pulling heavy coaches from…
the little town to the big city and back again. Choo Choo ran away but when the excitement wore off, she was happy to be found. For grades K-3. 1964, 1937.Aunt Isabel tells a good one
By Kate Duke. 1992
When Penelope asks Aunt Isabel to tell her a good story, Aunt Isabel carefully describes exactly what they will need…
to accomplish such a feat, as they weave a tale of Prince Augustus and Lady Nell. They begin with a when and a where, they add a who, some romance, and a problem, and they create a charming adventure. Grades K-3. 1992.