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My favourite colour

Ruck, Lindsay R


A poem. "Blue's my favourite colour! It really is the best. I love my lucky socks. Blue's better than the rest. Although... What's your favourite colour? When a teacher asks her students this question, one little girl just can't decide! Enter her vibrant imagination as she considers every colour and all the reasons that she loves the whole rainbow. Orange glows through autumn leaves, but pink is the colour of sunsets and cotton candy! And green shines all around the garden--how will she ever choose just one favourite colour? In her debut picture book, author Lindsay Ruck joins artist Bryanna Chapeskie to create a stunning poem that illustrates why being unique is always something to celebrate."--
Date Published:2023

A poem. "Blue's my favourite colour! It really is the best. I love my lucky socks. Blue's better than the rest. Although... What's your favourite colour? When a teacher asks her students this question, one little girl just can't decide! Enter her vibrant imagination as she considers every colour and all the reasons that she loves the whole rainbow. Orange glows through autumn leaves, but pink is the colour of sunsets and cotton candy! And green shines all around the garden--how will she ever choose just one favourite colour? In her debut picture book, author Lindsay Ruck joins artist Bryanna Chapeskie to create a stunning poem that illustrates why being unique is always something to celebrate."--

Date Published:2023

Teaching about gender diversity : teacher-tested lesson plans for K-12 classrooms /


Using Read-Alouds to Promote a Gender-Inclusive Learning Environment / Alisha Sarang-Sieminski -- Learning about Transgender Identities through Story: 10,000 Dresses by Marcus Ewert / Kate Paterson -- For Every Gender: Being Who We Are / Katherine Lewis -- More to Finding Nemo: Sex-Shifting Fish as Reproductive Strategy / Meg Gardner -- What Does It Mean to Be Equal? / Katherine Baker, Bryan Fede, and Summer Melody Pennell -- "All I Want to Be Is Me": Interrogating the Gender Dualism in Early Learning / Jessica Prioletta -- Gender Diversity: Me in HD / Ashleigh Talbott, Sonja Mackenzie -- Nothing to Fear: Teaching to Transcend Transphobia in Catholic Contexts / Ryan Colwell and Cory Wright-Maley -- We All Change and Grow: An Introduction to Puberty Education / Julia Feldman-DeCoudreaux -- Gender Fanzines: Developing Gender Literacy through Popular Culture / Karleen Pendleton JimÃ©nez -- Privilege and Practice: Examining Gender through Personal Narrative / Matthew Jeffries, Ashley Boyd, Nicole Ferry, and Johnna Lash -- A Critical Approach to Teaching Data Management and Analysis Categories / Mario I. SuÃ¡rez and Kim B. Wright --The Festival of Puberty / benjamin lee hicks -- On the Threshold of Awesomeness / benjamin lee hicks -- Reclaiming Our Selves: Healing toward Gender Autonomy in Our Classrooms / Angel Rubiel Gonzalez -- "Boys and Girls": Examining Gender Roles / Savannah Brittner -- Constructing Character in Dramatic Monologues / Kim Kelly -- What Is Drag? / Armen Shahnazarian -- Constructing an Equitable Society / Milo Chesnut -- (Re)Learning Gendered Language / Cheyenne Wyzzard-Jones -- Cultures of Gender / Milo Chesnut -- Beyond the Binary: Are There Really Only Two Sexes? / Allison Gonsalves, Dawn Wiseman, Luke Vanderzwet, Kathleen Raea Spencer, and VÃ©roniqueCartier-Archambault -- Using School Audits as an Equity Lens: Understanding the Experiences of Gender Diverse Students / Meg Gardner -- Mathematical Modelling Activity: The Spread of Gender-Inclusive Pronouns / Kyle Whipple, Susan Staats, and K.C. Harrison -- From "Real" Boys and Girls to "Real" Men and Women / Samuel Long -- Pronoun Challenge / Milo Chesnut. "Teaching about Gender Diversity is a collection of lesson plans that provide K-12 teachers in North America with the resources and tools to implement gender-inclusive practices, fully integrate gender diversity into their curriculum, and talk to students about gender. Authored by teachers who have direct experience teaching about gender diversity, this collection aims to help pre- and in-service teachers at all stages of comfort and confidence enhance their curriculum development skills in order to foster a classroom that welcomes all possible ways of living gender. The lesson plans unpack gender terminology, gender stereotypes, and the social construction of binary gender. Lessons range from read-alouds with early literacy picture books to creating a fanzine using visual arts, from engaging mathematics in the study of gender-neutral pronoun usage to developing a character's gender identity in a dramaturgical study. "--
Date Published:2020

Using Read-Alouds to Promote a Gender-Inclusive Learning Environment / Alisha Sarang-Sieminski -- Learning about Transgender Identities through Story: 10,000 Dresses by Marcus Ewert / Kate Paterson -- For Every Gender: Being Who We Are / Katherine Lewis -- More to Finding Nemo: Sex-Shifting Fish as Reproductive Strategy / Meg Gardner -- What Does It Mean to Be Equal? / Katherine Baker, Bryan Fede, and Summer Melody Pennell -- "All I Want to Be Is Me": Interrogating the Gender Dualism in Early Learning / Jessica Prioletta -- Gender Diversity: Me in HD / Ashleigh Talbott, Sonja Mackenzie -- Nothing to Fear: Teaching to Transcend Transphobia in Catholic Contexts / Ryan Colwell and Cory Wright-Maley -- We All Change and Grow: An Introduction to Puberty Education / Julia Feldman-DeCoudreaux -- Gender Fanzines: Developing Gender Literacy through Popular Culture / Karleen Pendleton JimÃ©nez -- Privilege and Practice: Examining Gender through Personal Narrative / Matthew Jeffries, Ashley Boyd, Nicole Ferry, and Johnna Lash -- A Critical Approach to Teaching Data Management and Analysis Categories / Mario I. SuÃ¡rez and Kim B. Wright --The Festival of Puberty / benjamin lee hicks -- On the Threshold of Awesomeness / benjamin lee hicks -- Reclaiming Our Selves: Healing toward Gender Autonomy in Our Classrooms / Angel Rubiel Gonzalez -- "Boys and Girls": Examining Gender Roles / Savannah Brittner -- Constructing Character in Dramatic Monologues / Kim Kelly -- What Is Drag? / Armen Shahnazarian -- Constructing an Equitable Society / Milo Chesnut -- (Re)Learning Gendered Language / Cheyenne Wyzzard-Jones -- Cultures of Gender / Milo Chesnut -- Beyond the Binary: Are There Really Only Two Sexes? / Allison Gonsalves, Dawn Wiseman, Luke Vanderzwet, Kathleen Raea Spencer, and VÃ©roniqueCartier-Archambault -- Using School Audits as an Equity Lens: Understanding the Experiences of Gender Diverse Students / Meg Gardner -- Mathematical Modelling Activity: The Spread of Gender-Inclusive Pronouns / Kyle Whipple, Susan Staats, and K.C. Harrison -- From "Real" Boys and Girls to "Real" Men and Women / Samuel Long -- Pronoun Challenge / Milo Chesnut. "Teaching about Gender Diversity is a collection of lesson plans that provide K-12 teachers in North America with the resources and tools to implement gender-inclusive practices, fully integrate gender diversity into their curriculum, and talk to students about gender. Authored by teachers who have direct experience teaching about gender diversity, this collection aims to help pre- and in-service teachers at all stages of comfort and confidence enhance their curriculum development skills in order to foster a classroom that welcomes all possible ways of living gender. The lesson plans unpack gender terminology, gender stereotypes, and the social construction of binary gender. Lessons range from read-alouds with early literacy picture books to creating a fanzine using visual arts, from engaging mathematics in the study of gender-neutral pronoun usage to developing a character's gender identity in a dramaturgical study. "--

Date Published:2020

Mouse's first snow

Thompson, Lauren.


A mouse tries many new things when he and his father go out and play in the snow.
Date Published:2005

The pout-pout fish

Diesen, Deborah.


The pout-pout fish believes he only knows how to frown, even though many of his friends suggest ways to change his expression, until one day a fish comes along that shows him otherwise.
Date Published:2008

Penguins, penguins, everywhere!

Barner, Bob.


Color illustrations and rhyming text describe the life of penguins.
Date Published:2007

Good boy, Fergus!

Shannon, David, 1959-


Except for his bath, Fergus experiences the perfect doggy day, from chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite tickle spot.
Date Published:2006

Howard B. Wigglebottom learns to listen

Binkow, Howard.


The goal of the author is to help children to become better listeners.
Date Published:2005

Where is home, Little Pip?

Wilson, Karma.


After Little Pip the penguin gets lost she meets a whale, a kelp gull, and sled dogs who cannot help her, but with the aid of her family's song, home finds her.
Date Published:2008

The underwater alphabet book

Pallotta, Jerry.


Introduces the letters A to Z by describing fish and other creatures living in the coral reef.
Date Published:1991

The freshwater alphabet book

Pallotta, Jerry.


An alphabet book which presents facts about freshwater plants and animals.
Date Published:1996

The icky bug alphabet book

Pallotta, Jerry.


Introduces the characteristics and activities of insects and other crawly creatures from A to Z, beginning with the ant and concluding with the zebra butterfly.
Date Published:1986

Beyond the basics : a resource for educators on sexuality and sexual health

Zook, Makeda


Beyond the Basics offers the tools to teach young people about sexuality and sexual health from a sex positive, human rights perspective. Covering topics that range from anatomy to consent and healthy relationships, Beyond the Basics approaches sexuality education across all gender identities and sexual orientations with activities that help move students from receiving information to making decisions based on critical thinking skills and empowerment. Recognizing the time pressures educators face, Beyond the Basics is written to easily move in and out of chapters, modules, and activities that suit the particular age, maturity, and trust in each classroom.--Publisher's description
Date Published:2017

Beyond the Basics offers the tools to teach young people about sexuality and sexual health from a sex positive, human rights perspective. Covering topics that range from anatomy to consent and healthy relationships, Beyond the Basics approaches sexuality education across all gender identities and sexual orientations with activities that help move students from receiving information to making decisions based on critical thinking skills and empowerment. Recognizing the time pressures educators face, Beyond the Basics is written to easily move in and out of chapters, modules, and activities that suit the particular age, maturity, and trust in each classroom.--Publisher's description

Date Published:2017

A kids book about ADHD

Both, Elly,


"Have you heard of ADHD? A person with ADHD has a unique way of experiencing the world around them, and sometimes, that can feel challenging. But this author believes there are powerful skills that come with this special way of experiencing life-and as a person with ADHD, she knows it's true! Everybody's brain works differently, and how cool is that?"--
Date Published:2025

A kids book about anxiety

Szabo, Ross,


"This is a book about anxiety. Having anxiety doesn't just mean you feel nervous sometimes or need to calm down. It means having an uncontrollable feeling that gets in the way of what you normally do. This book explores what anxiety is like and what life can look like when you're able to manage to live with anxiety."--Publisher's description
Date Published:2023

A kids book about being inclusive

Mota, Ashton,


Being inclusive is a choice we can make every day! What does it mean to be inclusive? It means reaching out to and welcoming all people and everything that makes them who they are. This book is an introduction to inclusivity, and helps to start discussions about the topic with kids aged 5-9. When we learn to see the beauty in our differences, we can embrace the rich, diverse, and amazing world we live in together!
Date Published:2024

Being inclusive is a choice we can make every day! What does it mean to be inclusive? It means reaching out to and welcoming all people and everything that makes them who they are. This book is an introduction to inclusivity, and helps to start discussions about the topic with kids aged 5-9. When we learn to see the beauty in our differences, we can embrace the rich, diverse, and amazing world we live in together!

Date Published:2024

A kids book about periods

Biel, Jessica, 1982-,


"This is a kids book about periods. It's normal to talk about them. This book is designed to inspire positive conversations between children and adults. Written to start important conversations about our bodies and empower the next generation, this book provides positive information about how periods work. It helps to show children aged 5-9 that periods are normal and that getting your period is actually pretty cool - it's one of the things we share as human beings!" -- Publisher annotation.
Date Published:2024

"This is a kids book about periods. It's normal to talk about them. This book is designed to inspire positive conversations between children and adults. Written to start important conversations about our bodies and empower the next generation, this book provides positive information about how periods work. It helps to show children aged 5-9 that periods are normal and that getting your period is actually pretty cool - it's one of the things we share as human beings!" -- Publisher annotation.

Date Published:2024

Can you see what I see? Once upon a time : picture puzzles to search /

Wick, Walter.


Little Red Riding Hood -- Sleeping Beauty -- Hansel & Gretel -- Beauty & the Beast -- Goldilocks & the Three Bears -- Little Pigs -- The Little Mermaid -- Rumpelstiltskin -- Puss in Boots -- Aladdin & the wonderful lamp -- Cinderella -- Ever after. The creator of Can You See What I See? Seymour and the Juice Box Boat illustrates twelve classic children's stories with spectacular search-and-find photographs that will amaze and delight readers of all ages.
Date Published:2006

Little Red Riding Hood -- Sleeping Beauty -- Hansel & Gretel -- Beauty & the Beast -- Goldilocks & the Three Bears -- Little Pigs -- The Little Mermaid -- Rumpelstiltskin -- Puss in Boots -- Aladdin & the wonderful lamp -- Cinderella -- Ever after. The creator of Can You See What I See? Seymour and the Juice Box Boat illustrates twelve classic children's stories with spectacular search-and-find photographs that will amaze and delight readers of all ages.

Date Published:2006

Bright lights and summer nights

Grant, Shauntay,


Take a luminous bedtime journey through the summery dreamworld of a restless baby. On a hot summer night, Mother Moon soothes a little star baby who won't go to sleep. With her magic, she spins a warm, lyrical tale of friendship and fun: a dreamy summer evening set beneath a blanket of twinkling stars as children and forest friends with balloons enjoy a country fair with a carousel and caramel apples before taking a fantastical trolley ride to a marvelous, light-filled destination.
Date Published:2025

Take a luminous bedtime journey through the summery dreamworld of a restless baby. On a hot summer night, Mother Moon soothes a little star baby who won't go to sleep. With her magic, she spins a warm, lyrical tale of friendship and fun: a dreamy summer evening set beneath a blanket of twinkling stars as children and forest friends with balloons enjoy a country fair with a carousel and caramel apples before taking a fantastical trolley ride to a marvelous, light-filled destination.

Date Published:2025

Apples and butterflies

Grant, Shauntay.


A family takes an autumn vacation to Prince Edward Island-- beachcombing, kite flying, campfires, and apple picking. Filled with rich illustrations and Shauntay Grant's award-winning poetry. -- World Cat.
Date Published:2012

Feasts and festivals around the world : from Lunar New Year to Christmas /

McGinty, Alice B., 1963-


From South Korea to Nigeria to the USA, come celebrate festivals throughout the year! People around the world are celebrating. In Australia, it's Christmas in summer with barbecues on the beach. In Thailand, they're celebrating Songkran, the famous Buddhist water festival. Rhyming text and graphic illustrations pair perfectly and invite young readers to explore the world through mesmerizing festivals.
Date Published:2022

From South Korea to Nigeria to the USA, come celebrate festivals throughout the year! People around the world are celebrating. In Australia, it's Christmas in summer with barbecues on the beach. In Thailand, they're celebrating Songkran, the famous Buddhist water festival. Rhyming text and graphic illustrations pair perfectly and invite young readers to explore the world through mesmerizing festivals.

Date Published:2022