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La mare au diable
By George Sand. 1846
Germain, jeune laboureur, resté veuf avec trois enfants, est le personnage principal de cette idylle champêtre, qui ne sacrifie ni…
aux exaltations sentimentales excessives, ni à l'idéologie humanitaire qui alourdit certaines oeuvres de l'auteur.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 teardown: a novel /
By David Homel. 2019
Phil Brenner has fallen into a slump. All of his life's achievements have somehow crept into disarray. As a freelance…
journalist, his career pinnacles keep receding in the rearview, as he struggles to stay relevant in a culture that prizes identity over experience. He feels unfairly cast aside by younger generations, designated the very "white male of privilege" he spent much of his youth rallying against. As a husband, he's estranged from his wife, whose job supports the suburban lifestyle he never wanted. As a father, his two daughters repel any attempt he makes to connect. But when a chance arises to cover the refugee crisis in Eastern Europe, Phil seizes the opportunity to reinvent himself into the person he could be, if only he can bring himself to tear down the tired notions of who he has become. Winner of the 2019 Paragraphe Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction (QWF). 2019.The adventures of spot: time for a nap (Highlights Stories)
By Highlights Children. 2018
Time for a nap! Spot tries to find a peaceful place to nap. On a sunny day, Spot naps in…
the shade. Playing with a new toy can be exhausting for a puppy like Spot. Spot wants to take a nap but Splinter wants to play. A fly disturbs Spot as he tries to nap. Stories by Marileta Robinson and Highlights for ChildrenHow Rocket Learned to Read (Rocket)
By Tad Hills. 2010
Learn to read with this New York Times-bestselling picture book, starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a…
little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own!With a story that makes reading fun—and will even help listeners learn to read—this book is ideal for kindergarten classrooms and story hour or as a gift for that beginning reader. Fresh, charming art by Tad Hills, the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Duck & Goose, will make this a favorite.And don't miss the instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, Rocket Writes a StoryThe Curse of the Campfire Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales (Weenies #3)
By David Lubar. 2019
A boy discovers the answer to one of the great urban mysteries: why are pigeons always pooping in parks? A…
second-grade class learns why they should always be nice to their math teacher..An ancient predator uses the internet to search out its prey. A young girl and her little brother escape a campfire weenie only to encounter something even more terrifying: a troop of Girl Scouts singing campfire songs. For this, his third collection of warped and creepy "weenie" tales, critically-acclaimed author and master of the macabre David Lubar traveled deep into the shadowy corners of his mind, looking for new ways to amuse and terrify his readers. And in the tradition of In the Land of the Lawn Weenies and Invasion of the Road Weenies, he reveals the inspiration behind each of the thirty-five stories at the end of the bookInvasion of the Road Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales (Weenies #2)
By David Lubar. 2019
Watch out for the road weenies! A town is overrun by road weenies?a.k.a. joggers?who never smile. A girl thinks she's…
too old for Halloween...until she finds a special pair of gloves. A boy takes a shortcut to an unexpected place. A mummy takes his revenge, one little piece at a time.... Welcome to the weird and wacky world of award-winning storyteller and master of the macabre, David Lubar. These thirty-five tales ranging from the silly and offbeat to flat-out horrifying are just right for reading alone or for telling aloud in the dark. As an added bonus at the end of the book, David answers the question most frequently asked of writers with a behind-the-scenes look at the various ways he got the ideas for the stories in this collection. Don't be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare!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