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Sharon, Lois & Bram's Skinnamarink

Hampson, Randi


"Based on the classic folk song made famous by a beloved trio of children's entertainers, this picture book is best sung aloud! "Skinnamarink" is a timeless anthem of love and inclusion."--
Date Published:2019

A storm unleashed

Matas, Carol, 1949-


"After losing her mother as a young girl, twelve-year-old Mia is living in Berlin with her veterinarian father and beloved German shepherd, Max. Mia tries to focus on her hobbies, her studies and her trips to her grandparents' farm where she cares for the animals she loves. But it's 1935, and life has changed radically for Mia and her Jewish father over the last two years. Antisemitism is now official state policy. At school, Mia is vilified and treated cruelly by her teachers and fellow students. Outside of school, she witnesses violence against her friends and family. And then suddenly a girl from the Nazi Youth tries to take Max. From that moment on, life becomes more and more dangerous for Mia and her father -- who is now being forced to help the Nazis train Hitler's army of dogs. Mia and her best friend, Frieda, must come up with a plan to navigate this new reality. But could it cost Mia more than she realizes?"-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"After losing her mother as a young girl, twelve-year-old Mia is living in Berlin with her veterinarian father and beloved German shepherd, Max. Mia tries to focus on her hobbies, her studies and her trips to her grandparents' farm where she cares for the animals she loves. But it's 1935, and life has changed radically for Mia and her Jewish father over the last two years. Antisemitism is now official state policy. At school, Mia is vilified and treated cruelly by her teachers and fellow students. Outside of school, she witnesses violence against her friends and family. And then suddenly a girl from the Nazi Youth tries to take Max. From that moment on, life becomes more and more dangerous for Mia and her father -- who is now being forced to help the Nazis train Hitler's army of dogs. Mia and her best friend, Frieda, must come up with a plan to navigate this new reality. But could it cost Mia more than she realizes?"-- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

An angel for Solomon Singer

Rylant, Cynthia.


"A Richard Jackson book.". A lonely New York City resident finds companionship and good cheer at the Westway Cafe where dreams come true.
Date Published:1992

Owl moon

Yolen, Jane.


On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
Date Published:1987

I'm in charge of celebrations

Baylor, Byrd.


A dweller in the desert celebrates a triple rainbow, a chance encounter with a coyote, and other wonders of the wilderness.
Date Published:1986

The wall

Bunting, Eve.


A boy and his father come from far away to visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington and find the name of the boy's grandfather, who was killed in the conflict.
Date Published:1990

My great-aunt Arizona

Houston, Gloria.


An Appalachian girl, Arizona Houston Hughes, grows up to become a teacher who influences generations of schoolchildren.
Date Published:1992

Koala Lou

Fox, Mem.


A young koala, longing to hear her mother speak lovingly to her as she did before other children came along, plans to win her distracted parent's attention.
Date Published:1988

A difficult day

Fernandes, Eugenie.



Date Published:1999

Brave Irene

Steig, William, 1907-.


Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.
Date Published:1986

The lotus seed

Garland, Sherry.


A young Vietnamese girl saves a lotus seed and carries it with her everywhere to remember a brave emperor and the homeland that she has to flee.
Date Published:1993

The Stranger

Van Allsburg, Chris.


The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the changing season.
Date Published:1986

Where are you going Manyoni?

Stock, Catherine.


A child living near the Limpopo River in Zimbabwe encounters several wild animals on her way to school.
Date Published:1993

Footprints and shadows

Dodd, Anne W.


Discusses where footprints and shadows go, as when footprints in the snow melt away or shadows are dispelled by light.
Date Published:1992

A giant man from a tiny town : a story of Angus MacAskill

Ryan, Tom, 1977 February 26-,


"When Angus MacAskill was still just a boy, he began to grow... and grow... and grow! Known far and wide as the Cape Breton Giant, Angus was loved by his neighbours as much for his beautiful singing voice as for his renowned strength. But as much as Angus loved his little town of St. Ann's, Cape Breton, he decided to leave and seek fortune and adventure. With heartfelt text from critically acclaimed author Tom Ryan and meticulously researched and joyful illustrations from Christopher Hoyt (A is for Adventure), A Giant Man from a Tiny Town tells the story of a remarkable man who travelled the world performing for crowds, but never stopped longing to return to the place he loved the best: his Cape Breton home."--
Date Published:2018

"When Angus MacAskill was still just a boy, he began to grow... and grow... and grow! Known far and wide as the Cape Breton Giant, Angus was loved by his neighbours as much for his beautiful singing voice as for his renowned strength. But as much as Angus loved his little town of St. Ann's, Cape Breton, he decided to leave and seek fortune and adventure. With heartfelt text from critically acclaimed author Tom Ryan and meticulously researched and joyful illustrations from Christopher Hoyt (A is for Adventure), A Giant Man from a Tiny Town tells the story of a remarkable man who travelled the world performing for crowds, but never stopped longing to return to the place he loved the best: his Cape Breton home."--

Date Published:2018

Archie the pit rat hero

Muise, David, 1962-



Date Published:2007

Little Miss Helpful

Hargreaves, Roger


Little Miss Helpful is one of those people who love to help people, but who end up helping nobody.
Date Published:

Little Miss Giggles

Hargreaves, Roger.



Date Published:1984

Little Miss Bossy

Hargreaves, Roger


Wilfred the Wizard cures Little Miss Bossy's problem with a wizardy word and a pair of magic boots.
Date Published:1981

Mr. Nosey.

Hargreaves, Roger.



Date Published:1980