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Life cycle of a butterfly

Royston, Angela.


Introduces the life of a Monarch butterfly, from its beginning as a tiny egg laid on a milkweed leaf through its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult butterfly.
Date Published:1998

Flower girl dreams

Dadey, Debbie,


Unable to comprehend a beloved librarian's imminent marriage to a cafeteria worker who seems to be perpetually grouchy, Pearl becomes jealous when Echo, Shelly, and Kiki are all asked to be flower girls.
Date Published:2017

Ellie the homesick puppy

Webb, Holly


Megan is really excited about moving. She can't wait to take her lively Golden Labrador puppy, Ellie, for walks in the countryside near their new house. But Mum and Dad are worried that Ellie is getting in the way, so Gran offers to have the puppy to stay during the move. Megan and Ellie are best friends and have never been separated before. Megan misses her puppy so much - and Ellie will do anything to get home to her dear friend Megan.
Date Published:2010

Megan is really excited about moving. She can't wait to take her lively Golden Labrador puppy, Ellie, for walks in the countryside near their new house. But Mum and Dad are worried that Ellie is getting in the way, so Gran offers to have the puppy to stay during the move. Megan and Ellie are best friends and have never been separated before. Megan misses her puppy so much - and Ellie will do anything to get home to her dear friend Megan.

Date Published:2010

Just ask : be different, be brave, be you /

Sotomayor, Sonia, 1954-,


In this creative non-fiction story, Sonia and her friends plant a garden, and each one contributes in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. In this warm and inclusive story by U.S. Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor, inspired by her own childhood diagnosis of diabetes, readers join along as differently abled kids use their strengths to work together and learn about each other.
Date Published:2019

In this creative non-fiction story, Sonia and her friends plant a garden, and each one contributes in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. In this warm and inclusive story by U.S. Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor, inspired by her own childhood diagnosis of diabetes, readers join along as differently abled kids use their strengths to work together and learn about each other.

Date Published:2019

The after

Taylor, J.


Each Day passes in a blur of sameness. The future is uncertain. A deadly virus has forced people into isolation. Governments have fallen. Borders have closed. Life is segregation, and this is the only life Charlotte has ever known—until now . . . When Charlotte discovers an interloper has infiltrated her property, she must decide between keeping the threat a secret or embracing the potential for companionship that the intrusion represents. As the chaotic world that lurks outside the fence surrounding her farm disrupts Charlotte's life even further, she must reach deep within herself and find the courage to become the mature young woman she claims to be—or risk losing everything that she and her family have worked so hard to build—including their lives!
Date Published:2024

Each Day passes in a blur of sameness. The future is uncertain. A deadly virus has forced people into isolation. Governments have fallen. Borders have closed. Life is segregation, and this is the only life Charlotte has ever known—until now . . . When Charlotte discovers an interloper has infiltrated her property, she must decide between keeping the threat a secret or embracing the potential for companionship that the intrusion represents. As the chaotic world that lurks outside the fence surrounding her farm disrupts Charlotte's life even further, she must reach deep within herself and find the courage to become the mature young woman she claims to be—or risk losing everything that she and her family have worked so hard to build—including their lives!

Date Published:2024

Snowflake

Weyn, Suzanne.


While helping out at Fox Creek Farm, three girls try to find a way to pay for a new winter blanket needed by a Percheron horse that is new to the stables.
Date Published:2006

Little Witch's big night

Hautzig, Deborah.


Little Witch, as punishment for cleaning up her room, has to stay home on Halloween night, but manages to have a good time anyway.
Date Published:1984

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

Stuck

Jeffers, Oliver.


When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he tries to knock it down with increasingly larger and more outrageous things.
Date Published:2011

Tree. Table. Book.

Lowry, Lois,


Eleven-year-old Sophia endeavors to prevent her increasingly forgetful eighty-eight-year-old neighbor and best friend Sophie from entering assisted living, and in the process, uncovers unexpected stories of war, loss, and hope.
Date Published:2025

Crenshaw

Applegate, Katherine.


In her first novel since The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience. Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything? Beloved author Katherine Applegate proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary. -- Amazon
Date Published:2015

In her first novel since The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience. Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything? Beloved author Katherine Applegate proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary. -- Amazon

Date Published:2015

Oakley's great Canadian adventure

Rose, Nancy (Nancy Patricia), 1954-


Includes Indigenous words and actual facts. From the creator of the bestselling Secret Life of Squirrels series comes a joyful picture book in verse, following Oakley the squirrel as he visits every province and territory in Canada. From Nunavut to Newfoundland and Labrador and everywhere in between, join Oakley as he experiences the sights, sounds, and tastes this amazing country has to offer. Whether it's whale-watching on the iceberg-dotted Atlantic, scarfing down a tasty poutine in Old Quebec, or digging for dinosaur bones in the Badlands, Oakley's Great Canadian Adventure has something for everyone!
Date Published:2025

Includes Indigenous words and actual facts. From the creator of the bestselling Secret Life of Squirrels series comes a joyful picture book in verse, following Oakley the squirrel as he visits every province and territory in Canada. From Nunavut to Newfoundland and Labrador and everywhere in between, join Oakley as he experiences the sights, sounds, and tastes this amazing country has to offer. Whether it's whale-watching on the iceberg-dotted Atlantic, scarfing down a tasty poutine in Old Quebec, or digging for dinosaur bones in the Badlands, Oakley's Great Canadian Adventure has something for everyone!

Date Published:2025

Firefighters

Coyle, Finn,


"Discover a surprising assortment of buses used to take visitors on tours around the city, get commuters to and from their destinations, and entertain fans in big stadiums. The buses included are a road trolley, a mass transit bus, a tram, a double-decker bus, and a monster truck bus"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

You're finally here!

Watt, Mélanie, 1975-



Date Published:2011

Dragon tales

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


A friend for Dragon -- Dragon gets by -- Dragon's fat cat. A collection of three stories about Dragon and his misadventures.
Date Published:2026

World cup soccer stars


Introduction -- Landon Donovan -- Tim Howard -- Cuauhtemoc Blanco -- Giovani dos Santos -- Wayne Rooney -- Steven Gerrard -- Miroslav Klose -- Lukas Podolski -- Luca Toni -- Gianluigi Buffon -- Robin Van Persie -- Cristiano Ronaldo -- David Villa -- Fernando Torres -- Tim Cahill -- Lionel Messi -- Kaka -- Robinho -- Michael Essien -- Didier Drogba -- World Cup all-time results. Short biographies and trivia about some of the best soccer players from around the world.
Date Published:2009

Introduction -- Landon Donovan -- Tim Howard -- Cuauhtemoc Blanco -- Giovani dos Santos -- Wayne Rooney -- Steven Gerrard -- Miroslav Klose -- Lukas Podolski -- Luca Toni -- Gianluigi Buffon -- Robin Van Persie -- Cristiano Ronaldo -- David Villa -- Fernando Torres -- Tim Cahill -- Lionel Messi -- Kaka -- Robinho -- Michael Essien -- Didier Drogba -- World Cup all-time results. Short biographies and trivia about some of the best soccer players from around the world.

Date Published:2009