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A woman with a turbulent past confronts the fact that she is the only visible transgender person living in a remote region of the Canadian Rockies. This short documentary explores Anne Gibson's inspiring journey to becoming her true self and the emotional, physical, and spiritual costs of being different in a small town.
Date Published:2017

Give a fish a home

DiCamillo, Kate,


Duration for read-aloud playback: 4 minutes 6 seconds. Gollie is jealous of Bink's new pet fish until Bink reassures her that no one can take her place.
Date Published:2016

Exhibitionists, Season 1, Episode 9


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. In this episode, a film project allows two women to explore and reconcile their conflicting feminist ideals. Plus, witness a collision between punk rock and opera and hear from the artists of Medellin, Columbia as they grapple with the importance of memory.
Date Published:2015

Disney Descendants : a novelization

Green, Rico,


Based on the movie: Descendants, written by Josann McGibbon & Sara Parriott. "When four offspring of classic Disney villains are offered a chance to leave the island where they have been imprisoned and go to prep school in an idyllic kingdom, they must choose whether or not to follow in their parents' evil footsteps" --
Date Published:2015

The long haul

Kinney, Jeff


The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns-- with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls-- but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

Exploring body movements


Follow Rosie, Xixi and Haha as we explore different ways to move our body to show different feelings and reactions.
Date Published:2022

Athlete vs. mathlete

Mack, Winnie, 1972-


Owen lives to hit the hardwood during basketball season, while his fraternal twin brother Russell is all about his Masters of the Mind team. The two of them couldn't be any more different if they tried. Trouble starts when a new coach takes over the basketball team. He wants Russell's height at centre court and Russell's surprising skills soon threaten Owen's court time; the family athlete suddenly finds himself in the unfamiliar and unpleasant position of riding the bench ...
Date Published:2013

Owen lives to hit the hardwood during basketball season, while his fraternal twin brother Russell is all about his Masters of the Mind team. The two of them couldn't be any more different if they tried. Trouble starts when a new coach takes over the basketball team. He wants Russell's height at centre court and Russell's surprising skills soon threaten Owen's court time; the family athlete suddenly finds himself in the unfamiliar and unpleasant position of riding the bench ...

Date Published:2013

The light between worlds

Weymouth, Laura E.


Five years ago, Evelyn and Philippa Hapwell cowered from air strikes in a London bomb shelter... and were transported to another realm called the Woodlands. In a forest kingdom populated by creatures out of myth and legend, they found temporary refuge. When they finally returned to London, nothing had changed -- except themselves. Overcome with longing, Ev is desperate to return no matter what it takes. Philippa is determined to find a place in this world, and moves to America to escape the memory of what was. When Evelyn goes missing, Philippa wonders if Ev truly did find a way home, or if the weight of their worlds pulled her under. .
Date Published:2018

Five years ago, Evelyn and Philippa Hapwell cowered from air strikes in a London bomb shelter... and were transported to another realm called the Woodlands. In a forest kingdom populated by creatures out of myth and legend, they found temporary refuge. When they finally returned to London, nothing had changed -- except themselves. Overcome with longing, Ev is desperate to return no matter what it takes. Philippa is determined to find a place in this world, and moves to America to escape the memory of what was. When Evelyn goes missing, Philippa wonders if Ev truly did find a way home, or if the weight of their worlds pulled her under. .

Date Published:2018

Bone. 5, Rock Jaw, master of the eastern border /

Smith, Jeff, 1960-


"The chapters in this book were originally published in the comic book "Bone" and are copyright c1997 and 1998 by Jeff Smith." Map on endpapers in hardback. Fone and Smiley Bone encounter complications in the form of Rock Jaw, an enormous mountain lion, and baby animals orphaned by rat creature attacks as they journey through the wilderness with a lost rat creature cub they are returning to the mountains.
Date Published:2007

"The chapters in this book were originally published in the comic book "Bone" and are copyright c1997 and 1998 by Jeff Smith." Map on endpapers in hardback. Fone and Smiley Bone encounter complications in the form of Rock Jaw, an enormous mountain lion, and baby animals orphaned by rat creature attacks as they journey through the wilderness with a lost rat creature cub they are returning to the mountains.

Date Published:2007

Dog Man. 5, Lord of the fleas /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


When a new bunch of baddies arrive in town, Dog Man and his friends are called into action, but in order to save the day they need to join forces with Petey, the world's most evil cat.
Date Published:2018

Exhibitionists, Season 1, Episode 3


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. The theme for Episode 3 is Landscape. Indigenous artist Kent Monkman shares his landscape paintings that deal with the history of colonization in Canada. Alex McLeod discusses his work with Photoshop, 3-D rendering and modelling software. Filipino-Canadian dance troupe Hataw perform in a waterfall. Also highlighted: JR, Labrona, Lindsay Dobbin & more.
Date Published:2015

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. The theme for Episode 3 is Landscape. Indigenous artist Kent Monkman shares his landscape paintings that deal with the history of colonization in Canada. Alex McLeod discusses his work with Photoshop, 3-D rendering and modelling software. Filipino-Canadian dance troupe Hataw perform in a waterfall. Also highlighted: JR, Labrona, Lindsay Dobbin & more.

Date Published:2015

Simon sort of says

Bow, Erin,


Ask Simon O'Keeffe why his family moved to tiny Grin And Bear It, Nebraska, and he'll tell you they were driven out of Omaha by alpacas. In Simon's version of the story, a blessing of the animals went sideways, his dad got fired from his church job, and the whole family moved to the National Quiet Zone, where the internet and cell phones are banned so astronomers can scan the sky for signs of alien life. But there's another story too--a story about a locked classroom, an active shooter, and a media cycle that refuses to let Simon go, even years later. To everyone who knows what happened, Simon is either a miracle or a sob story. But Simon just wants to be Simon: a twelve-year-old in high tops and a Minecraft hoodie. Moving to the last town in America where no one can Google you is a chance for Simon to start fresh. To rewrite the narrative. And with the help of two new friends, a puppy, and a giant radio telescope, he's determined to say something new.
Date Published:2023

Ask Simon O'Keeffe why his family moved to tiny Grin And Bear It, Nebraska, and he'll tell you they were driven out of Omaha by alpacas. In Simon's version of the story, a blessing of the animals went sideways, his dad got fired from his church job, and the whole family moved to the National Quiet Zone, where the internet and cell phones are banned so astronomers can scan the sky for signs of alien life. But there's another story too--a story about a locked classroom, an active shooter, and a media cycle that refuses to let Simon go, even years later. To everyone who knows what happened, Simon is either a miracle or a sob story. But Simon just wants to be Simon: a twelve-year-old in high tops and a Minecraft hoodie. Moving to the last town in America where no one can Google you is a chance for Simon to start fresh. To rewrite the narrative. And with the help of two new friends, a puppy, and a giant radio telescope, he's determined to say something new.

Date Published:2023

Des insectes incroyables

Hicks, Kelli L.,


Comprend un index Qu'est-ce qu'un insecte? -- Les insectes volants -- Les insectes sauteurs -- Les insectes qui mordent ou piquent -- Les insectes effrayants -- Nomme les parties de l'insecte. Bourdonnent-ils, volent-ils, mordent-ils ou piquent-ils? Découvrez quelques faits incroyables sur les insectes dans ce livre coloré.
Date Published:2022

Finding Macpherson


This feature doc tells the story of the improbable friendship between acclaimed Quebec singer Félix Leclerc and the intriguing Frank Randolph Macpherson. A chemical engineer from Jamaica, Macpherson immigrated to Quebec in 1917 and was the inspiration for the popular song that Leclerc named after him. But this is also a story about memory: it was animator Martine Chartrand’s memory of this song that compelled her to create the striking animated short MacPherson, made by filming paintings on glass using 35mm film. A sympathetic look at an artist at work, Finding Macpherson takes audiences on a personal journey, exploring the imperceptible yet powerful connections that bind us to each other.
Date Published:2014

This feature doc tells the story of the improbable friendship between acclaimed Quebec singer Félix Leclerc and the intriguing Frank Randolph Macpherson. A chemical engineer from Jamaica, Macpherson immigrated to Quebec in 1917 and was the inspiration for the popular song that Leclerc named after him. But this is also a story about memory: it was animator Martine Chartrand’s memory of this song that compelled her to create the striking animated short MacPherson, made by filming paintings on glass using 35mm film. A sympathetic look at an artist at work, Finding Macpherson takes audiences on a personal journey, exploring the imperceptible yet powerful connections that bind us to each other.

Date Published:2014

Tales from a not-so-happy heartbreaker

Russell, Rachel Renée.


Middle-school drama queen Nikki Maxwell worries about asking a boy to her school's "sweetheart dance."
Date Published:2013

Dog Man. 3, A tale of two kitties

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble-- a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog!
Date Published:2017

Terry Fox : a story of hope

Trottier, Maxine


First published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox: A Story of Hope was created in co-operation with the Terry Fox Foundation and the Fox family, and is the first authorized biography of Terry Fox written specifically for young readers. Many young Canadians may have heard of Terry Fox, but don't know the whole story. With more school children than ever participating in the annual Terry Fox Run, this is the perfect tool for teachers and parents to talk about the legacy and life of one of Canada's greatest heros. Dozens of colour photographs and simple text combine to tell Terry Fox's story-from his early years as a boy who grew up loving sports and determined to finish what he started, through his treatment for cancer and the loss of his leg, to his historic run to raise money for cancer research. His story continues to inspire millions of people around the world, and the foundation carrying his name raises millions of dollars every year.
Date Published:2005

First published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox: A Story of Hope was created in co-operation with the Terry Fox Foundation and the Fox family, and is the first authorized biography of Terry Fox written specifically for young readers. Many young Canadians may have heard of Terry Fox, but don't know the whole story. With more school children than ever participating in the annual Terry Fox Run, this is the perfect tool for teachers and parents to talk about the legacy and life of one of Canada's greatest heros. Dozens of colour photographs and simple text combine to tell Terry Fox's story-from his early years as a boy who grew up loving sports and determined to finish what he started, through his treatment for cancer and the loss of his leg, to his historic run to raise money for cancer research. His story continues to inspire millions of people around the world, and the foundation carrying his name raises millions of dollars every year.

Date Published:2005

Dog Man. 8, Fetch-22 /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!
Date Published:2020

World's worst parrot

Kuipers, Alice, 1979-



Date Published:2020

Peyton - Métis, Winnipeg, MB


Ontario curriculum expectations available under Additional Info tag. Peyton is an 8-year-old Métis girl from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Peyton loves to jig and would like to be a Métis jig teacher when she grows up. At her school for the Métis Family Fun Day, Peyton gives us a tour of the event and then teaches everyone how to do a traditional jig!
Date Published:2018