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Dog Man. 10, Mothering heights /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


At head of title: Tree-House Comix proudly presents. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day?
Date Published:2021

The day the crayons made friends

Daywalt, Drew,


Duncan's crayons just can't seem to stay put! After convincing one group of crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan's crayons have disappeared once more. But this time they've gone out into his room to make friends. From Red Crayon who fulfills his dream of driving a firetruck, to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head, to fan favorite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy bear (or as he would call it, a wild beast), each crayon has an exciting story to share about the new objects they've met and the new adventures they've had.
Date Published:2025

Duncan's crayons just can't seem to stay put! After convincing one group of crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan's crayons have disappeared once more. But this time they've gone out into his room to make friends. From Red Crayon who fulfills his dream of driving a firetruck, to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head, to fan favorite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy bear (or as he would call it, a wild beast), each crayon has an exciting story to share about the new objects they've met and the new adventures they've had.

Date Published:2025

Esi Edugyan: Writing Black Histories


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on June 4, 2019. . Esi Edugyan won the 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize or her acclaimed book, "Washington Black," a novel of slavery and freedom. She talks to Nam Kiwanuka about how real snippets of Black history inform the stories she tells in her novels.
Date Published:2019

Maps and mapping for Canadian kids

Peetoom, Laura


Includes index.
Date Published:2011

We are family

James, LeBron.


For each kid, Hoop Group was more than just a chance to ball; it was an escape, a dream, a family. Now their prospects seem all but impossible but then the world hasn t met Jayden, Tamika, Chris, Anthony, and Dex before. Determined to have their shot, the five new friends scrap, hustle, fight, and play hard to save their season to prove that sometimes a chance is all it takes.
Date Published:2021

Help


Help explores the effects of depression on a boy as his life spirals downwards. Bullied and excluded by his peers, with his family falling apart, he must find help. Themes include mental health, bullying, group therapy and divorce. This film was made collaboratively with students, inspired by their own experiences.
Date Published:2017

Trials and tubulations, part 1


In this two part episode, the tube system breaks and Olive and Otto are left stranded in a dangerous forest. Ms. O sends them a map with special landmarks so they can navigate their way out. Be careful, Olive and Otto!
Date Published:2016

P.K. Subban

Schultz Nicholson, Lorna


P.K. Subban is a dynamic talent. But at the heart of what makes his story an A̜mazing Hockey Story is his dedication to giving back to the community, be it the Montreal Children's Hospital during his days with the Canadiens to his creation of P.K.'s Blueline Buddies in Nashville, a group that works on building positive connection between law enforcement and inner-city youths. In addition to his 2013 Norris Trophy win for top defenseman, he was awarded the 2017 Meritorious Service Cross in recognition of how his work "stands as an example of how professional athletes can positively change lives in their communities." On top of his talent and community-minded work, P.K. (short for Pernell-Karl) Subban comes from a fascinating family, where dedication to both hockey and education went hand-in hand. Both of P.K. Subban's younger brothers -- Jordan and Malcom -- have been drafted by the NHL.
Date Published:2019

P.K. Subban is a dynamic talent. But at the heart of what makes his story an A̜mazing Hockey Story is his dedication to giving back to the community, be it the Montreal Children's Hospital during his days with the Canadiens to his creation of P.K.'s Blueline Buddies in Nashville, a group that works on building positive connection between law enforcement and inner-city youths. In addition to his 2013 Norris Trophy win for top defenseman, he was awarded the 2017 Meritorious Service Cross in recognition of how his work "stands as an example of how professional athletes can positively change lives in their communities." On top of his talent and community-minded work, P.K. (short for Pernell-Karl) Subban comes from a fascinating family, where dedication to both hockey and education went hand-in hand. Both of P.K. Subban's younger brothers -- Jordan and Malcom -- have been drafted by the NHL.

Date Published:2019

Max Finder, 10. The case of the White Pine werewolf /

O'Donnell, Liam, 1970-


Crack the case with a collection of graphic mystery stories starring popular amateur detectives Max Finder and Alison Santos. Featuring 10 solve-it-yourself stories originally published in OWL Magazine, as well as new puzzles and illustrated character profiles. The vibrant comic illustrations and witty dialogue will have readers on the edge of their seats.
Date Published:2016

Haudenosaunee : the people and nations

Currie, Susan, 1967-


Includes index. Discusses the history, language, beliefs and cultural practices of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Date Published:2024

Canada Reads 2020 : Samra Habib on We Have Always Been Here


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Samra Habib's first book spans continents - from Pakistan to Canada - as Habib describes her long journey through religious persecution, racism and embracing her identity as a queer Muslim woman. Samra Habib is a journalist, photographer and activist based in Toronto.
Date Published:2020

Mystery of the Secret Room


This animated short introduces us to Grace, a 10-year-old girl who uses her creative superpowers to navigate the emotional landscape of her mother's depression. It's an inspiring portrait of family, adversity, and resilience. Using hand-drawn animation to bring two distinct worlds together – the muted, solid world of reality and the saturated palette of Grace's imagination – the film offers a textured story full of surprises, challenges, and emotions. A moving collaboration between writer/filmmaker Wanda Nolan and animator Claire Blanchet.
Date Published:2016

This animated short introduces us to Grace, a 10-year-old girl who uses her creative superpowers to navigate the emotional landscape of her mother's depression. It's an inspiring portrait of family, adversity, and resilience. Using hand-drawn animation to bring two distinct worlds together – the muted, solid world of reality and the saturated palette of Grace's imagination – the film offers a textured story full of surprises, challenges, and emotions. A moving collaboration between writer/filmmaker Wanda Nolan and animator Claire Blanchet.

Date Published:2016

On the come up

Thomas, Angie.


Sixteen-year-old Bri hopes to become a great rapper, and after her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, must decide whether to sell out or face eviction with her widowed mother.
Date Published:2019

365 days of Wonder : Mr. Browne's book of precepts

Palacio, R. J.


Companion to: Wonder. In the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. This companion book features conversations between Mr. Browne and Auggie, Julian, Summer, Jack Will, and others, giving readers a special peek at their lives after Wonder ends. Mr. Browne's essays and correspondence are rounded out by a precept for each day of the year—drawn from popular songs to children’s books to inscriptions on Egyptian tombstones to fortune cookies. His selections celebrate the goodness of human beings, the strength of people’s hearts, and the power of people’s wills.
Date Published:2014

Companion to: Wonder. In the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. This companion book features conversations between Mr. Browne and Auggie, Julian, Summer, Jack Will, and others, giving readers a special peek at their lives after Wonder ends. Mr. Browne's essays and correspondence are rounded out by a precept for each day of the year—drawn from popular songs to children’s books to inscriptions on Egyptian tombstones to fortune cookies. His selections celebrate the goodness of human beings, the strength of people’s hearts, and the power of people’s wills.

Date Published:2014

Abelard

Dillies, Renaud, 1972-


To lure pretty Epily, little chick Abelard sees only one solution: to catch the moon for her! So off he goes to America, the country which invented flying machines. Armed with his banjo and his proverb-sharing hat, he launches out on the country roads, meets Gypsies, then Gaston, a grumpy bear with whom he will share a good bit of his way. As opposed to dreamer Abelard, Gaston has his feet firmly planted on the ground...
Date Published:2012

To lure pretty Epily, little chick Abelard sees only one solution: to catch the moon for her! So off he goes to America, the country which invented flying machines. Armed with his banjo and his proverb-sharing hat, he launches out on the country roads, meets Gypsies, then Gaston, a grumpy bear with whom he will share a good bit of his way. As opposed to dreamer Abelard, Gaston has his feet firmly planted on the ground...

Date Published:2012

Red is best

Stinson, Kathy


"Ontario early years" Young Kelly's mom doesn't understand about red. Sure, the brown mittens are warmer, but the red mitts make better snowballs. And the red boots aren't just for rain; they take bigger steps in any weather. And, yes, a red cup does make a difference... juice just doesn't taste as good in a green one. No doubt about it, red is best.
Date Published:1982

Knights of the kitchen table

Scieszka, Jon


When Joe, Fred, and Sam are sent back in time by a magic book, they find themselves face-to-face with giants, dragons, wizards, and the Knights of the Round Table.
Date Published:1991

Long-term depression (LTD)


Long-term depression, or LTD, is a process by which synaptic connections between neurons are weakened. Although the functions of LTD are not completely understood, it may be important to memory formation---perhaps by resetting previous synaptic changes to allow for new memories to be formed via long-term potentiation (LTP).?In this video, I discuss the best understood mechanism underlying LTD, which involves AMPA and NMDA glutamate receptors.
Date Published:2019

Long-term depression, or LTD, is a process by which synaptic connections between neurons are weakened. Although the functions of LTD are not completely understood, it may be important to memory formation---perhaps by resetting previous synaptic changes to allow for new memories to be formed via long-term potentiation (LTP).?In this video, I discuss the best understood mechanism underlying LTD, which involves AMPA and NMDA glutamate receptors.

Date Published:2019

A girl called Echo. Vol. 3, Northwest resistance /

Vermette, Katherena, 1977-


"Echo Desjardins just can't stop slipping back and forth in time. In Northwest Resistance, she travels to a period of turmoil. The bison are gone, settlers from the East are arriving daily, and the Métis and First Nations of the Northwest face hunger and uncertainty as their traditional way of life is threatened. The Canadian government has ignored their petitions, but hope rises when Louis Riel returns to help. However, battles between Canadian forces and the Métis and their allies lead to a defeat at Batoche. Through it all, Echo gains new perspectives about where she came from and what the future may hold"--Back cover.
Date Published:2020

"Echo Desjardins just can't stop slipping back and forth in time. In Northwest Resistance, she travels to a period of turmoil. The bison are gone, settlers from the East are arriving daily, and the Métis and First Nations of the Northwest face hunger and uncertainty as their traditional way of life is threatened. The Canadian government has ignored their petitions, but hope rises when Louis Riel returns to help. However, battles between Canadian forces and the Métis and their allies lead to a defeat at Batoche. Through it all, Echo gains new perspectives about where she came from and what the future may hold"--Back cover.

Date Published:2020

The dance of the violin

Stinson, Kathy


Duration for read-aloud playback: 7 minutes 30 seconds. As a young student of the violin, Joshua Bell learns about an international competition to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He chooses a piece of music, which his teacher suggests may be too difficult, but Joshua is determined: it's a piece of music he loves. At the competition, Joshua experiences the usual jitters. Once his name is called, he strides to the stage and begins to play, but almost immediately, he makes a mistake. As he is about to walk off the stage, he asks if he can try again. This time, the playing is impeccable. Duésan Petriécic brilliant illustrations, full of movement and color, capture the sounds made by Joshua's violin, from the missed notes to the swirling, uplifting strains of the perfectly executed piece.
Date Published:2018

Duration for read-aloud playback: 7 minutes 30 seconds. As a young student of the violin, Joshua Bell learns about an international competition to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He chooses a piece of music, which his teacher suggests may be too difficult, but Joshua is determined: it's a piece of music he loves. At the competition, Joshua experiences the usual jitters. Once his name is called, he strides to the stage and begins to play, but almost immediately, he makes a mistake. As he is about to walk off the stage, he asks if he can try again. This time, the playing is impeccable. Duésan Petriécic brilliant illustrations, full of movement and color, capture the sounds made by Joshua's violin, from the missed notes to the swirling, uplifting strains of the perfectly executed piece.

Date Published:2018