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Braided learning : illuminating Indigenous presence through art and story

Dion, Susan D., 1959-


Introduction: Indigenous presence -- Requisites for Reconciliation -- Seeing yourself in relationship with settler colonialism -- The historical timeline: refusing absence, knowing presence, and being Indigenous -- Learning from contemporary Indigenous artists -- The braiding histories stories -- Conclusion: Wuleelham-make good tracks. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Indigenous activism have made many Canadians uncomfortably aware of how little they know about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. In Braided Learning, Susan Dion shares her approach to learning and teaching about Indigenous histories and perspectives. Using the power of stories and artwork, Dion offers respectful ways to address challenging topics including settler-colonialism, treaties, the Indian Act, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and the drive for self-determination. Braided Learning draws on Indigenous knowledge to make sense of a difficult past, decode unjust conditions in the present, and work toward a more equitable future.
Date Published:2022

Introduction: Indigenous presence -- Requisites for Reconciliation -- Seeing yourself in relationship with settler colonialism -- The historical timeline: refusing absence, knowing presence, and being Indigenous -- Learning from contemporary Indigenous artists -- The braiding histories stories -- Conclusion: Wuleelham-make good tracks. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Indigenous activism have made many Canadians uncomfortably aware of how little they know about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. In Braided Learning, Susan Dion shares her approach to learning and teaching about Indigenous histories and perspectives. Using the power of stories and artwork, Dion offers respectful ways to address challenging topics including settler-colonialism, treaties, the Indian Act, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and the drive for self-determination. Braided Learning draws on Indigenous knowledge to make sense of a difficult past, decode unjust conditions in the present, and work toward a more equitable future.

Date Published:2022

Listening to whales sing

McNulty, Faith


While observing whales in the Atlantic Ocean, a boy falls overboard.
Date Published:1995

Swimmy

Lionni, Leo, 1910-1999.


"Dragonfly books." A little black fish in a school of red fish figures out a way of protecting them all from their natural enemies.
Date Published:1991

Star wars, the clone wars. Boba Fett, Jedi hunter /

Hibbert, Clare, 1970-


Includes index. Boba Fett, a young bounty hunter, seeks to hunt and kill the Jedi Mace Windu, who had killed his father.
Date Published:2011

In my heart : a book of feelings

Witek, Jo, 1968-


Originally published in French in 2013 under the title Dans mon petit coeur. A young girl explores what different emotions feel like, such as happiness which makes her want to twirl, or sadness which feels as heavy as an elephant.
Date Published:2014

Le club des baby-sitters. 7, Stacey est amoureuse /

Galligan, Gale.,


Stacey et Mary Anne gardent les enfants de la famille Pike depuis deux semaines dans une belle maison sur la côte du New Jersey. Tout se passe bien : la maison est située sur la plage, le soleil brille et il y a... Scott, le maître-nageur le plus mignon que Stacey ait jamais vu! Mary Anne pense que Stacey devrait se concentrer sur les enfants Pike et oublier un peu Scott, mais Stacey est amoureuse. Elle cherche constamment des excuses pour passer du temps près de lui et Mary Anne doit travailler pour deux, ce qui ne lui plaît pas du tout! Comment pourra-t-elle faire comprendre à Stacey que Scott ne s'intéresse pas à elle sans gâcher leur amitié et sans lui briser le coeur?
Date Published:2019

Stacey et Mary Anne gardent les enfants de la famille Pike depuis deux semaines dans une belle maison sur la côte du New Jersey. Tout se passe bien : la maison est située sur la plage, le soleil brille et il y a... Scott, le maître-nageur le plus mignon que Stacey ait jamais vu! Mary Anne pense que Stacey devrait se concentrer sur les enfants Pike et oublier un peu Scott, mais Stacey est amoureuse. Elle cherche constamment des excuses pour passer du temps près de lui et Mary Anne doit travailler pour deux, ce qui ne lui plaît pas du tout! Comment pourra-t-elle faire comprendre à Stacey que Scott ne s'intéresse pas à elle sans gâcher leur amitié et sans lui briser le coeur?

Date Published:2019

Girl power 5-minute stories : 10 books in 1


I like myself! / Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow -- Supersister / Beth Cadena, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer -- Tallulah's tutu / Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Alexandra Bolger -- Flora's very windy day / Jeanne Birdsall, illustrated by Matt Phelan -- Princess in training / Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Joe Berger -- Chavela and the magic bubble / Monica Brown, illustrated by Magaly Morales -- Small sister / Jessica Meserve -- Ella Sarah gets dressed / by Margaret Chodos-Irvine -- Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa / Erica Silverman, illustrated by Betsy Lewin -- Wow! It sure is good to be you! / Cynthia Jabar -- About the authors and illustrators. Ten stories featuring girls celebrate kindness, confidence, determination, fearlessness, and fun for all girls.
Date Published:2014

I like myself! / Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow -- Supersister / Beth Cadena, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer -- Tallulah's tutu / Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Alexandra Bolger -- Flora's very windy day / Jeanne Birdsall, illustrated by Matt Phelan -- Princess in training / Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Joe Berger -- Chavela and the magic bubble / Monica Brown, illustrated by Magaly Morales -- Small sister / Jessica Meserve -- Ella Sarah gets dressed / by Margaret Chodos-Irvine -- Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa / Erica Silverman, illustrated by Betsy Lewin -- Wow! It sure is good to be you! / Cynthia Jabar -- About the authors and illustrators. Ten stories featuring girls celebrate kindness, confidence, determination, fearlessness, and fun for all girls.

Date Published:2014

The Bad Guys in The big bad wolf

Blabey, Aaron,


When Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla proportions, the Bad Guys find themselves in monster-sized trouble. They must figure out how to stop an alien invasion and get Wolfie back to his old self before the world is totally destroyed. Good thing they have the International League of Heroes on their side, and some newly honed superpowers ready to put to the test...
Date Published:2019

Ramadan

Ghazi, Suhaib Hamid.


Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday in the Islamic religion.
Date Published:1996

The three little pigs

Marshall, James, 1942-1992.


Retells the familiar tale in which one of three brother pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head and planning well.
Date Published:1989

Dog Man. 9, Grime and punishment /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help him. Will he go barking up the wrong tree? Could a cat-headed cop replace Dog Man?
Date Published:2020

Finding Harmony

Walters, Eric, 1957-


Harmony moves back home with her momafter being in a foster home, but her mom hasn't dealt with her addiction issues and Harmony feels like she's the only one keeping her and her mom together.
Date Published:2025

One

Otoshi, Kathryn


A number/color book reminding us that it just takes one to make everyone count.
Date Published:2008

Ruth Masters : an environmental activist

Healey, Haley,


Ruth Masters (1920–2017), was a lover of nature and pioneer in Canada’s environmental movement. Born in a rustic cabin surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, Ruth Masters grew up with a deep love and respect for the natural world. As an avid mountaineer and backcountry guide in the wilderness of Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, she knew firsthand how precious the land was and how important it was to protect it. For years, Ruth fought against the harmful practices of logging, damming, mining, and trophy hunting. She was always on the frontlines of protests, raising her voice against those who wanted to exploit the environment for profit. Even when people got angry at her, Ruth never gave up her cause.
Date Published:2026

Ruth Masters (1920–2017), was a lover of nature and pioneer in Canada’s environmental movement. Born in a rustic cabin surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, Ruth Masters grew up with a deep love and respect for the natural world. As an avid mountaineer and backcountry guide in the wilderness of Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, she knew firsthand how precious the land was and how important it was to protect it. For years, Ruth fought against the harmful practices of logging, damming, mining, and trophy hunting. She was always on the frontlines of protests, raising her voice against those who wanted to exploit the environment for profit. Even when people got angry at her, Ruth never gave up her cause.

Date Published:2026

She was the story girl : how L.M. Montgomery learned to never give up!

Hamilton-Barry, Joann,


Before she wrote the bestselling Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery was just a girl from Prince Edward Island, dreaming of being a writer. She Was the Story Girl tells the fascinating true story of young Maud's difficult childhood and her unstoppable enthusiasm for writing. Before Maud was two years old, her mother died and her father moved out west, leaving her to be raised by her strict grandparents. They didn't believe children should read or write stories. But Maud couldn't resist a good tale. She looked for inspiration everywhere, from gossip overheard at the post office to ghostly laundry hanging on the line. Everything she experienced or imagined helped her become the beloved writer we know today.
Date Published:2026

Before she wrote the bestselling Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery was just a girl from Prince Edward Island, dreaming of being a writer. She Was the Story Girl tells the fascinating true story of young Maud's difficult childhood and her unstoppable enthusiasm for writing. Before Maud was two years old, her mother died and her father moved out west, leaving her to be raised by her strict grandparents. They didn't believe children should read or write stories. But Maud couldn't resist a good tale. She looked for inspiration everywhere, from gossip overheard at the post office to ghostly laundry hanging on the line. Everything she experienced or imagined helped her become the beloved writer we know today.

Date Published:2026

The nature of play : a handbook of nature-based activities for all seasons

Aguilar, Delfina,


A resource for exploring and engaging with nature and your creative side whether you’re at home, in your backyard, or a local park. Discover seasonal recipes, hands-on projects, and detailed guides to plants and animals, including: How to find your way using nature's signs; How to create a leaf mask; How to stargaze and discover solar constellations; How to create seasonal mobiles that celebrate the seasons; How to plant a terrarium, and so much more.
Date Published:2026

A resource for exploring and engaging with nature and your creative side whether you’re at home, in your backyard, or a local park. Discover seasonal recipes, hands-on projects, and detailed guides to plants and animals, including: How to find your way using nature's signs; How to create a leaf mask; How to stargaze and discover solar constellations; How to create seasonal mobiles that celebrate the seasons; How to plant a terrarium, and so much more.

Date Published:2026

I spy ultimate challenger! : a book of picture riddles

Marzollo, Jean


Rhyming text leads the reader to find objects hidden in the photographs.
Date Published:2003

I spy fun house : a book of picture riddles

Marzollo, Jean


Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs.
Date Published:1993

Summer dreams

Newby, John, 1940-



Date Published:2004

Clap

Aurora, Ian,


Encourages readers to clap and stomp when they are happy and with friends.
Date Published:2025