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When you can swim
By Jack Wong. 2023
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
General fiction, Sports fiction
Human-narrated audio
A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious…
joys of water in nature. In this exploration of what it truly means to swim, expansive vignettes introduce sandpipers, tannin-soaked lakes, and the feeling of a small waterfall on sun-soaked shoulders. But what about those who are afraid of the water's mysterious ways and resist learning to swim? Painting a compelling picture of the many joys and surprises that the water holds, artist and author Jack Wong has delivered an empowering, poetic journey that invites children to discover their confidence within to receive the warmth and wonder of the natural world
I Am BIG
By Itah Sadu, Marley Berot. 2023
Printbraille
Sports fiction, General fictionHockey
Human-transcribed braille
In the middle of the ice, a young Black hockey player finds joy in his talent and confidence in the…
cheers of his family, his coach, and the other players. Their support gives him the power to face down those who see him as a threat and to focus on the thrill of the game. For grades 1-4.Available copies:
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When You Can Swim
By Jack Wong. 2023
Printbraille
Sports fiction, General fictionGeneral non-fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award. A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast…
of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature. In this exploration of what it truly means to swim, expansive vignettes introduce sandpipers, tannin-soaked lakes, and the feeling of a small waterfall on sun-soaked shoulders. But what about those who are afraid of the water’s mysterious ways and resist learning to swim? Painting a compelling picture of the many joys and surprises that the water holds, artist and author Jack Wong has delivered an empowering, poetic journey that invites children to discover their confidence within to receive the warmth and wonder of the natural world.Available copies:
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Indrazaal et la quête de l'océan
By Kama La Mackerel. 2023
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
General fiction, Animal stories, Adventure stories
Human-narrated audio
Indrazaal vit au sommet d'une montagne, sur une île. Un matin, suite à un rêve enchanteur, l'enfant décide de partir…
à la rencontre de l'océan. À travers ses rencontres avec la faune et la flore, Indrazaal nous emmène à la découverte de la beauté écologique de l'île. Avec douceur et poésie, nous y découvrons la force, la magie et la résilience qui la constituent