New Titles

The wild robot on the island

Brown, Peter, 1979-


When a robot washes ashore, she adapts to her new home by making lifelong connections with the island's animal inhabitants.
Date Published:2025

Garland of lights : a Diwali story

Soundar, Chitra


Counting from one to ten, a family celebrates all the magical moments that make up Diwali.
Date Published:2024

Bonaparte falls apart

Cuyler, Margery.


Bonaparte, a skeleton keeps losing parts of himself whether playing catch or eating lunch. And his pals, Franky Stein, a black widow, and Mummicula have some hare-brained ideas to help him, but Bonaparte's best friend, a dog named Mandible, to help him "retrieve" his dignity.
Date Published:2017

Thankful

Spinelli, Eileen


Combines rhymes and illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings.
Date Published:2015

Squeak! rumble! whomp! whomp! whomp! : a sonic adventure

Marsalis, Wynton, 1961-


"Reinforced trade edition"--Jkt. "Takes readers (and listeners) on a rollicking, clanging, clapping tour through the many sounds that fill a neighborhood".
Date Published:2012

Ghouldilocks and the three ghosts

Sullivan, Annie, 1987-


In this Halloween twist on the classic fairy tale, Ghouldilocks explores a haunted mansion, sampling spooky meals and furniture before making friends with three friendly ghosts.
Date Published:2025

A bindi can be...

Subramaniam, Suma,


A young girl learns how to make a bindi in the traditional way with the help of her Patti. Into the clay pot go the ingredients, such as turmeric and sandalwood powder. She stirs and stirs and stirs until, like magic, the mixture transforms from yellow to bright red. When the girl wears her bindi, she discovers what it means to her.
Date Published:2024

Billie Jean Peet, athlete

Beaty, Andrea,


Unlike her talented siblings, Billy Jean has no musical beat, but she improves her basketball game by finding rhythm in her feet.
Date Published:2025

How to sing a song

Alexander, Kwame,


Combines playful text with inventive artwork to encourage readers to celebrate the magic of discovering their very own song in the world around them and singing it.
Date Published:2024

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

The marvelous now

DiTerlizzi, Angela,


"A magical friend called the Marvelous Now shares the wonders of mindfulness and the serenity of living in the present moment"--
Date Published:2025

The gift of words

Reynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton), 1961-


When positive words prove hard to come by in his bustling town, Jerome shares holiday wishes with his community by stringing joyful words on a tree.
Date Published:2025

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

Wayi wah! : Indigenous pedagogies : an act for reconciliation and anti-racist education

Chrona, Jo,


1 Where Do We Begin? ; Setting Up Our Space in A Good Way ; Situating Ourselves ; An Invitation ; Some Structural Guidance as You Read ; Discomfort: Moving Through the Fear of Making Mistakes ; Taking Responsibility -- 2 Indigenous Education Is Not Multicultural Education ; Defining Indigenous Education ; Culturally Responsive Education and Beyond -- 3 Yes, You Have a Role: Reconciliation Through Education ; Our Collective Responsibility ; This Is Not "Just History"; This Is Now ; Colonization Past and Present ; Reconciliation Through Education ; A Vision of a System -- 4 So, Let's Talk About the R Word ; Begin With Honesty ; Becoming Anti-Racist in Canada ; Investigating Our Own Biases and Assumptions ; How We Define Racism Matters ; Relational Racism ; Systemic Racism ; Learning and Growing -- 5 An Indigenous-Informed Pedagogy: The First Peoples Principles of Learning ; Moving From "Learning About" to "Learning From" ; How Were the FPPL Identified? ; What Is Important to Know About the FPPL? ; A Closer Look at Each Principle ; Current Contexts -- 6 Authentic Indigenous Resources ; Voice and Representation ; Authentic Resource Evaluation Criteria ; Collaborative Development of Local First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Resources -- 7 A Story of One System: Indigenous Education in British Columbia ; On a Learning Journey ; The Power of Indigenous Advocacy and United Voice ; Government Commitments and Obligations ; Bumpy Paths -- 8 Now What? ; Next Steps ; Final Thoughts: Working in Relation. Explore how racism and bias are embedded in education systems, as well as our own perspectives--and how to create equitable education for all learners. How can Indigenous knowledge systems inform our teaching practices and enhance education? How do we create an education system that embodies an anti-racist approach and equity for all learners? This resource is for non-Indigenous educators who want to learn more, are new to these conversations, or want to deepen their learning.
Date Published:2022

1 Where Do We Begin? ; Setting Up Our Space in A Good Way ; Situating Ourselves ; An Invitation ; Some Structural Guidance as You Read ; Discomfort: Moving Through the Fear of Making Mistakes ; Taking Responsibility -- 2 Indigenous Education Is Not Multicultural Education ; Defining Indigenous Education ; Culturally Responsive Education and Beyond -- 3 Yes, You Have a Role: Reconciliation Through Education ; Our Collective Responsibility ; This Is Not "Just History"; This Is Now ; Colonization Past and Present ; Reconciliation Through Education ; A Vision of a System -- 4 So, Let's Talk About the R Word ; Begin With Honesty ; Becoming Anti-Racist in Canada ; Investigating Our Own Biases and Assumptions ; How We Define Racism Matters ; Relational Racism ; Systemic Racism ; Learning and Growing -- 5 An Indigenous-Informed Pedagogy: The First Peoples Principles of Learning ; Moving From "Learning About" to "Learning From" ; How Were the FPPL Identified? ; What Is Important to Know About the FPPL? ; A Closer Look at Each Principle ; Current Contexts -- 6 Authentic Indigenous Resources ; Voice and Representation ; Authentic Resource Evaluation Criteria ; Collaborative Development of Local First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Resources -- 7 A Story of One System: Indigenous Education in British Columbia ; On a Learning Journey ; The Power of Indigenous Advocacy and United Voice ; Government Commitments and Obligations ; Bumpy Paths -- 8 Now What? ; Next Steps ; Final Thoughts: Working in Relation. Explore how racism and bias are embedded in education systems, as well as our own perspectives--and how to create equitable education for all learners. How can Indigenous knowledge systems inform our teaching practices and enhance education? How do we create an education system that embodies an anti-racist approach and equity for all learners? This resource is for non-Indigenous educators who want to learn more, are new to these conversations, or want to deepen their learning.

Date Published:2022

Spy ninjas. 3, Boss battle /

Vannotes,


Another day, another threat looming from Project Zorgo! This time, these determined hackers kidnap tech genius Joseph Banks to steal ideas to finally defeat the Spy Ninjas. Hold on just a minute! Chad and Vy rescue Banks with the help of their Spy Ninjas recruits, but it looks like it was a little too late. Project Zorgo created a 3D printer that allows them to send video game bosses to the real world! This can't be good. Soon the Spy Ninjas are on the case battling, crafting, and smashing their way through the Project Zorgo plan.
Date Published:2024

Another day, another threat looming from Project Zorgo! This time, these determined hackers kidnap tech genius Joseph Banks to steal ideas to finally defeat the Spy Ninjas. Hold on just a minute! Chad and Vy rescue Banks with the help of their Spy Ninjas recruits, but it looks like it was a little too late. Project Zorgo created a 3D printer that allows them to send video game bosses to the real world! This can't be good. Soon the Spy Ninjas are on the case battling, crafting, and smashing their way through the Project Zorgo plan.

Date Published:2024

Never swim in applesauce

Applegate, Katherine


When first-grader Roscoe Riley goes on a school field trip to an apple orchard carrying his sister's fortune-telling ball, the outlook is cloudy.
Date Published:2016

Never glue your friends to chairs

Applegate, Katherine,


When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their seats for the open house play, Roscoe decides to help by using the "don't-you-dare" glue.
Date Published:2015

Don't swap your sweater for a dog

Applegate, Katherine


Determined to win a trophy of some kind, first-grader Roscoe swaps a hand-knitted sweater from his grandmother for the chance to enter his new neighbor's very clever dog in a trick contest.
Date Published:2016

Never swipe a bully's bear

Applegate, Katherine,


First published in 2008. When first-grader Roscoe discovers that his stuffed pig is missing from his backpack, he accuses the class bully of "pig-napping" and gets even by taking the bully's teddy bear.
Date Published:2015

Experiments in forces and motion with toys and everyday stuff

Sohn, Emily,


Turn your home into a science lab! -- Move it! -- Stop that truck! -- What goes up must come down -- Fighting forces -- Tug away! -- Crazy balloons! -- Lever power -- Why it works. "Step-by-step instructions for experiments pertaining to forces, motion, and simple machines"--
Date Published:2016