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General fiction, Sports fiction
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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
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Sports fiction, General fictionHockey
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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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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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Canadian authors (Fiction), Fantasy, Humourous fiction, Animal stories
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When Shark Girl is captured by an evil fishing captain's net, he better... watch out! With the sea witch's help,…
Shark Girl becomes a human sailor and launches a plan... to mutiny! But Shark Girl needs the help of her crewmates before she can enact her plan. Will Shark Girl sink... or swim?
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Humourous fiction, Fantasy
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
A laugh-out-loud picture book with a feel-good message from bestselling comics creator Kate Beaton about a half-human-half-shark bent on revenge…
after a greedy fishing captain messes with her waters – perfect for fans of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors.When Shark Girl is captured by an evil fishing captain's net, she makes a vow... for REVENGE!With the sea witch's help, Shark Girl becomes a human sailor and launches a plan... for MUTINY!But Shark Girl needs the help of her crew mates before she can enact her plan. Will Shark girl SINK... or SWIM?Bestselling creator Kate Beaton has created a subversive and hilarious spin on the classic little mermaid fairytale that will inspire little readers. Sometimes standing up for what's right means you have to show your teeth!