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By Barry Wittenstein. 2018
Earle Dickson and his new bride Josephine begin their lives together. The end. (Not really. There's more.) Josephine has a…
proclivity for injuring herself. Earle attaches cotton to long strips of adhesive tape, telling Josephine to cut off a length when she needs one. Since Earle works as a cotton buyer at Johnson and Johnson, he shares his idea. They're a big hit. The end. (Again, not really!) After a few false starts (much like the hilarious "the end"s in this story), the Band-Aid is developed and becomes a massive hit. The end. (Really.). Grades K-3. 2018.By Johanne Ménard. 2010
Connais-tu Marco Polo, le plus intrépide voyageur du Moyen Âge? Ce fils de marchand de Venise parti au bout du…
monde à l'âge de 17 ans? Celui dont les aventures extraordinaires ont inspiré de grands explorateurs comme Christophe Colomb? Années 1-3. 2010.By Françoise Darcy-Bérubé, Jean-Paul Bérubé. 1996
Cette collection propose une démarche initiatique aux sacrements de la réconciliation et de l'eucharistie, en lien avec le calendrier liturgique.…
Le parcours est unifié pour les deux sacrements et favorise l'initiation à la vie chrétienne. Ainsi, les parents sont invités à partager leur expérience de foi avec leur enfant, peu importe la fréquence de leur pratique ou leur connaissance des sacrements. Ils sont appelés «ensemble» à s'engager dans la voie d'une vie nouvelle. Années 1-3. 1996.By Solange Messier. 2014
"Mingan my village" is a collection of 15 faces and 15 poems written by young Innu. Given a platform to…
be heard, the children chose to transport readers far away from the difficulties and problems related to their realities to see the beauty that surrounds them in nature. Winner of the 2013 Prix jeunesse des libraires du Québec (5-11 years category). Grades K-3 and older readers. 2014.By Geraldine McCaughrean. 1993
This collection of sixteen favourite Greek myths all the magic of the stories for today's readers in this lively retelling.…
It includes the adventures of Jason, Theseus and Odysseus, of Icarus who flies too close to the sun, and King Midas whose magic touch turns everything to gold. Grades K-3. 1993.By Jennifer Gerelds. 2014
Five Brave Girls who relate to today’s readers share their strengths and struggles and how they discover bravery in women…
in the Bible. They learn important lessons from more than thirty women in the Bible, including Eve, Sarah, Rahab, Esther, Mary, and Lydia. Grades K-3. 2014. Uniform title: Bible.By Pat Alexander. 2003
Contains all the important Bible stories - from Creation and the encounters of the people of Israel in the Old…
Testament, to the birth and life of Jesus, Paul's shipwreck and his arrival in Rome, where the narrative part of the New Testament ends. Grades K-3. 2003.By John R Cross. 2004
A retelling of the story of the Lamb, explaining the central measure of scripture and revealed the true significance of…
thethe Lamb, from Creation to the Cross. It explained the central message of scripture and revealed the true significance of the Lamb. Now here in this book the story is retold-an unforgettable message that everyone should hear. The story is narrated by the author and Heather Holdsworth, a gifted children’s teacher. Includes The Lamb song, performed by Carla Newsham and her children: Toni-Marie, Joyelle, & Brooklyn. Grades K-3. 2004.By Danielle Daniel. 2018
Parfois je suis un renard rusé et astucieux. J'observe mon entourage. Puis, en un clin d'oeil, je disparais. Dans cette…
introduction enjouée aux animaux totémiques de la tradition anishinaabée, douze enfants s'identifient à différentes créatures comme un renard, un chevreuil, un castor ou un orignal. Années 1-3. Gagnant de Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. 2018. Titre uniforme: Sometimes I feel like a fox.By Solange Messier, Rogé. 2014
"Mingan my village" is a collection of 15 faces and 15 poems written by young Innu. Given a platform to…
be heard, the children chose to transport readers far away from the difficulties and problems related to their realities to see the beauty that surrounds them in nature. Winner of the 2013 Prix jeunesse des libraires du Québec (5-11 years category). Grades K-3 and older readers. 2014.By Danielle Daniel. 2015
In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such…
as a deer, beaver or moose. Illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book. In a brief author’s note, Danielle Daniel explains the importance of totem animals in Anishinaabe culture and how they can also act as animal guides for young children seeking to understand themselves and others. Grades K-3 and older readers. Winner of the 2016 TD Fan Choice Award. 2015.By Scot Ritchie. 2015
It's the day of the First Salmon Ceremony, when P'ésk'a and his people will give thanks to the river for…
the salmon it brings. But when P'ésk'a wakes up, he sees that the special tray needed for the ceremony has been left behind. Grades K-3. 2015.By Lisa Bullard, Constanza Basaluzzo. 2012
Sarah is excited to celebrate Passover! She helps get the house ready. At the seder, the special Passover dinner, she…
asks The Four Questions. After dinner, the children hunt for the matzah that Grandpa has hidden. Find out how families celebrate this Jewish holiday -- a holiday of freedom. Grades K-3. 2012.By Sarah Toulmin. 2007
Includes 20 Bible stories, from Creation to the Resurrection, retold in baby-friendly language and concepts. A selection of nine stories…
from the Old Testament and 11 from the New together introduces young children to God's overwhelming love for the world. Grades K-3. 2007.By Emily Bolam, Fred Ehrlich. 2003
Important moments in childhood are depicted lightly, but effectively, in a funny question-and-answer format. Does a hippo go to the…
doctor? Does a zebra? Everything young readers need to know to prepare for a check-up with their doctors is laid out humorously and realistically. Grades K-3. 2003.By Allia Zobel-Nolan, Alexandra Steele-Morgan. 2005
Children will learn classic Bible stories and discover textures. They can feel a bumpy frog from the Moses story, touch…
a bird's beak while they read about Elijah, stroke a furry lion's mane from the story of Daniel, and more. Includes tactile patches, presented in print and Braille. Grades K-3. 2005.By Sylvia Whitman, Sue Williams. 2008
Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in…
need. This story is an introduction to Ramadan, a time for reflection and ritual with family and friends. Grades K-3. 2008.By Amnesty International. 2008
A commemorative edition of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly…
offers insight into the world's shared views about the rights of all people, with illustrations by artists from around the world. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2008.By Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, Sara Florence Davidson. 2019
Based on ancient Haida narratives, this vibrantly illustrated children's book empowers young people and teaches them to live in harmony…
with nature.Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant culture whose origins date back thousands of years. Today, the Haida People are known throughout Canada and the world for their artistic achievements, their commitment to social justice and environmental protection, and their deep connection to the natural world. Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Beings, many of them female, who embody these connections to the land, the sea, and the sky. Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii features ten of these ancient figures and presents them to children as visually engaging, empowering, and meaningful examples of living in balance with nature. Developed by renowned Haida activist, lawyer, performer, and artist Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Haida educator Sara Florence Davidson, this book challenges stereotypes, helps advance reconciliation, and celebrates Indigenous identity and culture.By Phyllis Webstad. 2020
Quand Phyllis était une petite fille, elle avait hâte d?aller au pensionnat pour la première fois. Sa grand-mère lui a…
acheté un chandail orange éclatant qu?elle aimait et elle l?a porté pour aller à l?école la première journée. Quand elle est arrivée à l?école, on lui a enlevé son chandail et on ne lui a jamais redonné. Ceci est l?histoire vraie de Phyllis Webstad et l?histoire de la Journée du chandail orange, qui pour tous les Canadiens est une journée pour réfléchir au traitement réservé aux peuples autochtones et au message « Chaque enfant compte ».