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Don't let the pigeon drive the bus

Willems, Mo,


No matter how hard he pleads and begs, the pigeon is not supposed to drive the bus while the driver is away, but pigeon tries every persuasive trick a young child knows to get you to say, "Yes."
Date Published:2023

Cat Kid comic club. 1 /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence.
Date Published:2020

Christine Sinclair

Donaldson, Chelsea, 1959-


"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the life of Christine Sinclair"
Date Published:2015

Hayley Wickenheiser

Donaldson, Chelsea, 1959-


Early years -- Young adult -- Becoming the best -- Hayley today -- Glossary. In this book, simple text and full-color photographs describe the amazing life of Hayley Wickenheiser. Hayley is a Canadian women's ice hockey player who was the first woman to play full-time professional hockey in a position other than goalie. She is also a member of the Canadian women's national ice hockey team, and has won several golds for Canada at the Olympic Games.
Date Published:2015

Early years -- Young adult -- Becoming the best -- Hayley today -- Glossary. In this book, simple text and full-color photographs describe the amazing life of Hayley Wickenheiser. Hayley is a Canadian women's ice hockey player who was the first woman to play full-time professional hockey in a position other than goalie. She is also a member of the Canadian women's national ice hockey team, and has won several golds for Canada at the Olympic Games.

Date Published:2015

The hyena and the fox : a Somali graphic folktale

Mohamed, Mariam


When a fox keeps eating a farmer's animals, he and his wife come up with a plan to get rid of him. But the clever fox has other ideas. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels.
Date Published:2023

Your passport to Sri Lanka

Dickmann, Nancy,


Welcome to SriLanka! -- History of Sri Lanka -- Explore Sri Lanka -- Daily life -- Holidays and celebrations -- Sports and recreation. "What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lanka's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Sri Lankan people"--
Date Published:2021

Cat Kid comic club. 5, Influencers /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?
Date Published:2023

I know how to draw an owl

Hippely, Hilary Horder,


A homeless girl, who lives in a car with her mother, draws a lifelike portrait of an owl based on firsthand experience.
Date Published:2024

Call me Gray

Larsen, Bells,


Every winter, as soon as it's cold enough, a child and their father build an ice rink. It's a tradition -- something they do together that never changes. But this year, something is different. Something feels different. "Do you ever feel mixed up about who you are?" the child asks their father while they shovel snow. Their dad says he wanted to be an astronaut, once ... but that's not quite what they meant. As the day goes on, the child tries again, asking more questions. Eventually, they tell their dad, "I look like a boy, but sometimes I feel more like a girl." The child shares that their name feels like an itchy sweater, and they want to change it to "Gray." It's a big change, but one they can grow into together. And when Gray's dad finally uses their chosen name, it feels warm and right, just like hot chocolate after the first skate of the season. Even though Gray's understanding of themself and their identity is changing, the traditions they share with their father -- and the love they have for each other -- stay the same. Call Me Gray is about the joy and comfort a child feels when a parent affirms their identity by using their chosen name.
Date Published:2025

Every winter, as soon as it's cold enough, a child and their father build an ice rink. It's a tradition -- something they do together that never changes. But this year, something is different. Something feels different. "Do you ever feel mixed up about who you are?" the child asks their father while they shovel snow. Their dad says he wanted to be an astronaut, once ... but that's not quite what they meant. As the day goes on, the child tries again, asking more questions. Eventually, they tell their dad, "I look like a boy, but sometimes I feel more like a girl." The child shares that their name feels like an itchy sweater, and they want to change it to "Gray." It's a big change, but one they can grow into together. And when Gray's dad finally uses their chosen name, it feels warm and right, just like hot chocolate after the first skate of the season. Even though Gray's understanding of themself and their identity is changing, the traditions they share with their father -- and the love they have for each other -- stay the same. Call Me Gray is about the joy and comfort a child feels when a parent affirms their identity by using their chosen name.

Date Published:2025

Ours to tell : reclaiming Indigenous stories

Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956-


Includes A Note About Language and Terms (page7). Novelists, poets, graphic artists, historians, craftspeople, and mapmakers chronicle stories on the struggles and triumphs lived by Indigenous people, and the impact these stories have had on their culture and history.
Date Published:2025

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

One can

Button, Lana, 1968-


A child donates a can of food to their school food drive. But in an unexpected twist, they come to understand what it means to give and receive.
Date Published:2025

A single dreadlock

Campbell, Xaiver Michael,


When Lovie moves from Jamaica to Newfoundland, his classmates make fun of his single dreadlock. But with Grandma's help, Lovie learns to care for his hair--and himself.
Date Published:2025

Glitch girl!

Oet, Rainie.


A middle-grade novel in verse about a young trans girl who uses a computer game to process an ADHD diagnosis, isolation, and her relationship to gender.
Date Published:2025

Jude saves the world

Riley, Ronnie,


Twelve-year-old Jude Winters is dealing with ADHD while trying to figure out how to tell their old-fashioned grandparents about their nonbinary status--but now they have another problem: Stevie, a previously popular girl at school has been ostracized because she has a crush on another girl, and Jude wants to help her cope as well.
Date Published:2023

The new girl

Calin, Cassandra, 1994-


Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania -- the only home Lia has ever known.
Date Published:2024

Safiyyah's war

Khan, Hiba Noor,


During the brutal Nazi occupation of Paris, Safiyyah feels powerless to help her Jewish friends and is drawn deep into the heart of a dangerous underground resistance with her father, where her bravery is put to the ultimate test.
Date Published:2024

Every little bit Olive Tran

Truong, Phuong,


"Olive Tran is turning ten! Now she can walk to school by herself and go to Kandy Korner whenever she wants. Finally! But when Olive finds out Mrs. Ly was pushed on the street and her brother's school friends had gross things thrown at them because they're Asian, she starts to feel less safe. And why doesn't her best friend Josh want to come to her birthday party at the trampoline park anymore? Olive knows something is wrong, but she is determined to have fun at her party. If she shows kindness, maybe others will too. Every little bit counts!"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Olive Tran is turning ten! Now she can walk to school by herself and go to Kandy Korner whenever she wants. Finally! But when Olive finds out Mrs. Ly was pushed on the street and her brother's school friends had gross things thrown at them because they're Asian, she starts to feel less safe. And why doesn't her best friend Josh want to come to her birthday party at the trampoline park anymore? Olive knows something is wrong, but she is determined to have fun at her party. If she shows kindness, maybe others will too. Every little bit counts!"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Refugee : the graphic novel

Gratz, Alan, 1972-


Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy livng in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together.
Date Published:2025

Alterations : a graphic novel

Xu, Ray,


Kevin Lee is having a really bad week. Although he lives in a crowded Toronto apartment above the family's alterations and dry-cleaning store, he mostly goes unnoticed. School isn't exactly an oasis either being one of the few Asian kids makes for some unwelcome attention. But when Kevin's class plans a trip to Thrill Planet, a spectacular theme park, will he finally have a chance to turn his life around.
Date Published:2024

Kevin Lee is having a really bad week. Although he lives in a crowded Toronto apartment above the family's alterations and dry-cleaning store, he mostly goes unnoticed. School isn't exactly an oasis either being one of the few Asian kids makes for some unwelcome attention. But when Kevin's class plans a trip to Thrill Planet, a spectacular theme park, will he finally have a chance to turn his life around.

Date Published:2024