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By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, Fred Carmichael. 2023
A gorgeous picture book that pays homage to aviator Freddie Carmichael — the first Indigenous commercial pilot in the Arctic…
—with each month of the year highlighting moments from his life, the beauty of the North and the power of dreams.When Freddie was young, he saw a plane up close for the first time when it dropped off supplies at his family’s remote bush camp. He was instantly hooked.Freddie has flown for nearly seventy years, doing everything from supply runs to search and rescue to transporting dog teams to far-flung areas.This book celebrates Freddie’s early dreams of flying and his later achievements. Readers move with Freddie through the year, hearing about his journey as a pilot and leader, while learning the names of the months in Gwich’in and Inuvialuktun at the same time. Art from Inuvialuit painter Audrea Loreen-Wulf perfectly captures the incredible Western Arctic as well as Freddie’s love for aviation.By Marty Wilson-Trudeau. 2022
By Vicki Johnson. 2023
Molly wants to look her best for picture day at her school, and what looks better than a tux?Molly's school…
picture day is coming up, and she wants to have a perfect portrait taken to hang on their wall. Her mom has picked out a nice dress for her, but Molly knows from experience that dresses are trouble. They have tight places and hard-to-reach zippers, and worst of all, no pockets! Luckily, she has the perfect thing to save picture day--her brother's old tuxedo!But mom doesn't want her to wear a tuxedo in the photo; she thinks Molly looks best in the dress. Can Molly find the courage to follow her heart and get her mom to realize just how awesome she'd look in a tux? This book highlights a gender nonconforming main character and is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.By Monica Arnaldo. 2023
Prepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school but can't find their…
teacher—only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words "Mr. S" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether the sandwich must be their teacher. A comical first-day-of-school book of mayhem and chaos by Monica Arnaldo, perfect for fans of Miss Nelson Is Missing.“This might be the funniest first-day-of-school book I’ve ever read." —Adam Rex, New York Times bestselling author of School’s First Day of SchoolIt was the first day of school.But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was seriously wrong. . . . Where was the teacher? Who left this sandwich on the desk?The only clue, written on the chalkboard, were three simple letters: Mr. SPraise for Mr. S: "Confusion, mystery, and laughs are on the menu in Arnaldo’s deliciously goofy back-to-school tale." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"The tale's genuinely absurd situation, the mystery of the teacher's identity, and the deadpan storytelling make this a memorable read-aloud choice." —ALA Booklist (starred review)"Mysteries for young readers are few and far between and this one is fun and entertaining." —School Library Journal (starred review)An Amazon Best Book of the Month * A Junior Library Guild Selection * Indigo Staff Pick of the Month * Governor General's Literary Award Finalist * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * Indigo Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best List * New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Booklist Editor's ChoiceBy Kim Spencer. 2022
By Gordon Korman. 2023
It’s The Unteachables meets I, Robot in another funny middle school tale from Gordon Korman!It’s the start of a new…
school year and Oliver is looking forward to a seventh-grade year full of spitballs, jokes and pranks with his friend Nathan. And their new homeroom teacher, Mr. Aidact, looks like a prime target. He’s an odd duck with a weird, stilted vocabulary, an unusual way of looking at things, and a strangely old student teacher constantly in tow. He also has a seemingly superhuman ability to detect and defuse almost every one of Oliver’s schemes.But that’s not all of it. Mr. Aidact seems to be teaching pretty much every subject. He’s willing to take over jobs no other teacher will, like supervising detention and coaching the field hockey team. Oliver and Nathan are determined to find out what is up with this guy.What they uncover is out of this world!Mr. Aidact is, in fact, superhuman — he’s an android, a secret project of the Department of Education. And when the secret leaks out, the school and the PTA are in an uproar, and calls for his “deactivation” are loud and clear.Can Oliver and his friends turn this plan around and save the teacher they’ve grown to love and appreciate?By Sarabeth Holden, Emma Pedersen. 2022
A funny and relatable story of a little boy who can be anything he wants to be (whether it’s a…
dinosaur, or a banana, or both!) with a big imagination and a bit of help from his anaana.By Sandra Bradley, Gabrielle Grimard. 2022
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 bringBy Judy Blume. 1981
By Norma Howe. 1999
When David Schumacher turns sixteen, he changes his name to that of a comic-book character. As the Blue Avenger, David…
takes on a killer-bee attack on the principal, a controversial news issue, and gun control. Yet he still has time for a philosophical debate with his kindred-spirit girlfriend. For junior and senior high readersBy Barbara Snow Gilbert. 1998
When Clara Lorenzo was only three, her parents--who both excelled in musical careers--recognized her talent at the piano and found…
her the best teacher. Now seventeen, Clara is poised to win a coveted scholarship competition when she begins to doubt her passion for the piano. For junior and senior high readersBy Ceporah Mearns, Jeremy Debicki, Tindur Peturs. 2023
Celebrating the traditional practise of gathering Arctic berries and other Inuit traditional land uses, this cute story of determination and…
enjoying the outdoors is perfect for grandkids to share with their grandparents.By Beverly Cleary. 1951
By Jan Slepian. 1988
Sara and her family are spending several months in Hawaii. Through tapes sent back to her sixth-grade class in Boston,…
Sara chronicles her stay. She reports on her adoption of Broccoli, a wild cat; her friendship with Eddie Nutt, a troubled Hawaiian boy; and the death of her beloved Grandma. For grades 6-9By Cathy LeBlanc, David Chapman. 2022
By Suzy Kline. 1988
Horrible Harry delights in scaring classmates. He dangles a garter snake in a girl's face to make her scream, and…
he pins Sidney to the ground and makes him say "I love girls." But Harry finds out how it feels to be the recipient of a bad joke when he sets a trap that backfires. For grades K-3By Marie Tenaille. 1988
The most exciting day of second grade was the day Daniel, the dragon, came to school. He came right in…
the middle of the spelling lesson. The teacher let him stay for spelling, gym, and lunch, too. For grades 2-4By Johanna Hurwitz. 1978
Aldo Sossi, eight, loves animals. His sister teases him because he calls the family cats his brothers. So Aldo is…
delighted when his teacher announces that the class will be studying the relationship between humans and animals. When a batch of crickets is put into their newly prepared terrariums and a package of chameleons also arrives, Aldo realizes that they are studying the food chain and swears off meat. For graders 2-4By Robert Peck. 1978
To help the students better understand the upcoming national election, Miss Kelly announces the school's very own presidential election. Rob's…
best friend Soup is the boy's candidate, and Rob's sweetheart, Norma Jean, is the girl's candidate. Although Rob is Soup's campaign manager, he's not sure whom he will vote for. Companion books include "Soup" and "Soup's Goat." For grades 4-7By Beverly Cleary. 1991
In this sequel to "Dear Mr. Henshaw," Leigh Botts, now fourteen, is still learning to cope with his parents' divorce.…
Leigh and his best friend Barry find a lovable, abandoned dog on the beach and name him Strider. Both boys would like to keep him, and they agree upon a unique joint custody arrangement. When Barry returns from his annual month with his mother, the custody arrangement becomes strained. For grades 3-6