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My Kwanzaa wish

Marshall, Yolanda T.,


An artistically crafted children's book that poetically captures the essence of the holiday. It embraces its core principles with warmth, positivity, and inspiration. Additionally, it provides educational insights into the significance of Kwanzaa.
Date Published:2024

The gift of Ramadan

Lumbard, Alexis York, 1981-


Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.
Date Published:2019

Agents of S.U.I.T. 4, Sew much trouble /

Green, John Patrick, 1975-


Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it,Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!" But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win.
Date Published:2026

Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it,Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!" But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win.

Date Published:2026

Don't trust fish

Sharpson, Neil,


A supposed nature guide humorously warns readers why they should never trust fish, exploring their mysterious and villainous nature.
Date Published:2025

How smart is your dog?


Test your pet's IQ.
Date Published:2012

The soccer book : facts and terrific trivia

Mills, Andrea,


Includes index. Chock-full of tactics, players and goals for any young soccer player.
Date Published:2016

Not-a-box city

Portis, Antoinette.


Follows Bunny who wants to build a new city alone until Bunny realizes that friends make all the difference.
Date Published:2016

The magical yet

DiTerlizzi, Angela.


"New things can be tricky, but never you fret--it's time to make friends with the Magical Yet!"--Cover. Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out.
Date Published:2020

Alma and how she got her name

Martinez-Neal, Juana,


How did Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela end up with such a long name? As Daddy tells the story of her many names, Alma can almost feel herself grow into them.
Date Published:2018

The curious why

DiTerlizzi, Angela,


A magical friend called the Curious Why encourages children's imaginations to fly, as they consider "how, what, where and when?" in relation to the world around them.
Date Published:2024

The friendship blanket

Carranza, Leonarda.


Aurelia moves to Canada and feels out of place at school—until a gift from her Abuelita helps her find comfort and connection.
Date Published:2025

It's okay, just ask

Carlos, Monique Leonardo,


A child immigrates to a new place with her family, facing uncertainties and fears. Guided by her mother's words: "It's okay, just ask," she approaches challenges with open-mindedness, curiosity, and courage. Each time she chooses to just ask, she learns something new and her understanding of her new home, peers, and neighbors grows deeper.
Date Published:2024

The great dinosaur sleepover

Bailey, Linda, 1948-


Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants -- a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake, dino movies. Dino everything! But when the day of the party arrives his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction. Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some new prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! The dinos have invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he'll never forget.
Date Published:2025

Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants -- a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake, dino movies. Dino everything! But when the day of the party arrives his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction. Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some new prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! The dinos have invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he'll never forget.

Date Published:2025

Bannock in a hammock

Kelly, Masiana, 1984-


Includes a baked bannock recipe. Big or small, sweet or savoury, with stew or with sprinkles, there are tons of ways to enjoy bannock! This rhyming book explores a favourite Inuit food, and has some fun along the way. What's your favourite way to eat bannock? Try it at home with the included bannock recipe! Written by Inuk/Dene writer Masiana Kelly, this sweet and simple narrative celebrates this delicious food.
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Includes a baked bannock recipe. Big or small, sweet or savoury, with stew or with sprinkles, there are tons of ways to enjoy bannock! This rhyming book explores a favourite Inuit food, and has some fun along the way. What's your favourite way to eat bannock? Try it at home with the included bannock recipe! Written by Inuk/Dene writer Masiana Kelly, this sweet and simple narrative celebrates this delicious food.

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The most magnificent team

Spires, Ashley,


Captures the emotional ups and downs of working with others in this celebration of collaboration in the creative process. As the girl perseveres through technical and emotional challenges, she learns that mistakes don't mean failure and setbacks are just part of the route to success.
Date Published:2025

Fox and the mystery letter

Griffiths, Alex G,


"Fox doesn't need any mysterious puzzles, adventures, or memories of his old . . . But he stops himself from finishing the thought. Still, it can't hurt to look at the first clue. Of course, one clue leads to the next: Fox follows arrows in the mud, notes taped to trees, swirling smoke signals, a map from a bottle, and gifts from fellow animals--on the trail of a friendship that once was."--
Date Published:2025

Patty dreams

Hohn, Nadia L.,


At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents' patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August's friends are leaving, and the patties aren't selling like they used to. Soon, it's his family's turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August's father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy's recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddy's patties take off, and soon August's parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new name-"Patty Dreams".
Date Published:2025

At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents' patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August's friends are leaving, and the patties aren't selling like they used to. Soon, it's his family's turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August's father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy's recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddy's patties take off, and soon August's parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new name-"Patty Dreams".

Date Published:2025

The beat of the dragon boat

Matula, Christina,


A young boy learns about the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival from his grandfather when he attends his first dragon boat race. Includes a recipe for red bean zongzi.
Date Published:2025

The weedflower

Davaze, Elizabeth,


One day on the gray school playground, Sam notices that, against all odds, a little flower has sprouted in between the concrete and rubber turf. Sam adores the tiny bud. She sings to it, admires it, and watches it bloom into a bright yellow flower that’s ultimately too large to hide. Soon the other students notice it, too. Under their care, the flower thrives, eventually—magically—changing into one perfect fluffball that dances in the wind. But when the adults take notice, they decide it has to go …
Date Published:2024

One day on the gray school playground, Sam notices that, against all odds, a little flower has sprouted in between the concrete and rubber turf. Sam adores the tiny bud. She sings to it, admires it, and watches it bloom into a bright yellow flower that’s ultimately too large to hide. Soon the other students notice it, too. Under their care, the flower thrives, eventually—magically—changing into one perfect fluffball that dances in the wind. But when the adults take notice, they decide it has to go …

Date Published:2024

Look at that building : a first book of structures

Ritchie, Scot


Includes index.
Date Published:2011