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The duckling gets a cookie!?

Willems, Mo


Pigeon is very angry when the duckling gets a cookie just by asking politely.
Date Published:2012

The War on Wheat


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's a multi-billion dollar battle for your belly. Millions of people are joining the anti-wheat revolution. Kellogg's, the world's largest cereal maker, has seen its biggest drop in sales since the 1970s. Food companies are selling off their struggling bread divisions. It's all because best-selling health evangelists say that wheat is causing everything from fat bellies to schizophrenia. But do they have science on their side? The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley takes a hard look at what's driving a movement that is dramatically changing the way we eat.
Date Published:2015

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's a multi-billion dollar battle for your belly. Millions of people are joining the anti-wheat revolution. Kellogg's, the world's largest cereal maker, has seen its biggest drop in sales since the 1970s. Food companies are selling off their struggling bread divisions. It's all because best-selling health evangelists say that wheat is causing everything from fat bellies to schizophrenia. But do they have science on their side? The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley takes a hard look at what's driving a movement that is dramatically changing the way we eat.

Date Published:2015

Garden of lost socks

Edugyan, Esi,


Akosua, a budding Exquirologist, as she finds both a new friend and a remarkable world hidden right in her very own community.
Date Published:2023

I am invited to a party!

Willems, Mo


Piggie is invited to her first party and asks Gerald to come with her, but they can't decide what they should wear.
Date Published:2007

The thank you book

Willems, Mo,


"Piggie is determined to thank everyone she knows, but Gerald thinks she will forget someone important"--
Date Published:2016

My friend is sad

Willems, Mo


When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood.
Date Published:2007

The one and only Ivan

Applegate, Katherine


When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.
Date Published:2012

The most magnificent thing

Spires, Ashley, 1978-


A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.
Date Published:2014

A kangaroo joey grows up

Hewett, Joan



Date Published:2002

Misaabe's stories : a story of honesty

Vermette, Katherena, 1977-


Misaabe tells stories and tries to pass them off as the truth. When his mother finds out, she tries to show him his life isn't so bad.
Date Published:2015

The last straw

Kinney, Jeff


Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.
Date Published:2009

You're mean, Lily Jean

Wishinsky, Frieda


Sisters Sandy and Carly always play together, but when Lily Jean moves in next door and joins them, everything changes. The illustrations help emphasize the underlying lessons about empathy, loyalty, and fairness. It will serve as a tool for young children and parents to identify the difference between having fun and being bullied - or being the bully.
Date Published:2009

The delicious bug

Perlman, Janet, 1954-


On a quiet and peaceful day in the forest, beaky birds, lemurs and a tomato frog are hanging out by the pond catching, or trying to catch, their meals. Two chameleon friends, Willy and Wally, are also looking forward to their lunch when a rare thing happens. KerBLAPP! - their tongues simultaneously latch onto a passing bumblebug. Who saw the bug first? And who will be the first to let go? .
Date Published:2009

I really like slop!

Willems, Mo.


Piggie really likes slop. She likes it so much, she wants Gerald to try some! But can Gerald find the courage to do it? Or will the smell alone be too much to handle?
Date Published:2015

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

The pigeon needs a bath!

Willems, Mo


The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon’s not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! (Maybe.) It’s going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.
Date Published:2014

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina


Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.
Date Published:2012

Babymouse. 14, Mad scientist /

Holm, Jennifer L.


Imaginative Babymouse's science partner, Felicia the cat, expects her to do all of the work for their report on microscopic creatures, but Babymouse gets help from a pizza-loving amoeba named Squish.
Date Published:2011

Race with me!

De Grasse, Andre, 1994-,


Lace up your shoes and get ready for race day with Canada's 2019 Athlete of the Year, Andre De Grasse! Find out what it was like for him as an underdog, and how he motivates himself to face every challenge, in this inspiring celebration of sport. Filled with full-colour photos and illustrations, this book covers themes of reflection, mindfulness and gratitude.
Date Published:2021

48 Grasshopper Estates

De Waal, Sara, 1990-


Title proper from title frame. "Whether it's a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials she finds around her apartment complex. But when it comes to making friends, Sicily has yet to find the perfect fit. With a diverse cast of characters brought to life by illustrator Erika Medina, Sara de Waal's whimsical debut emphasizes the power of imagination and finding companionship where you least expect it"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Title proper from title frame. "Whether it's a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials she finds around her apartment complex. But when it comes to making friends, Sicily has yet to find the perfect fit. With a diverse cast of characters brought to life by illustrator Erika Medina, Sara de Waal's whimsical debut emphasizes the power of imagination and finding companionship where you least expect it"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021