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Pokémon adventures : Diamond and Pearl : Platinum. 1 /

Kusaka, Hidenori.


Translated from the Japanese. Pokémon trainers Pearl and Diamond have a lifelong dream to star in a Pokémon comedy act, but somehow end up as bodyguards to a pampered rich girl on a quest to reach the peak of Mount Coronet.
Date Published:2018

Shy Cat and the stuff-the-bus challenge

Day, Dian.


Best friends Mila and Kit spend their days doing fun things: they go to the skate park, play Truth or Dare, and pet the neighbourhood cats. When Kit has a meltdown at school over a "best before" date, a bag of apples, and a dented can, Mila realizes there's something important she might have missed about her friend. And it all starts with their school's Stuff-the-Bus food drive challenge.
Date Published:2026

Sacred places

Yolen, Jane


A collection of poems about different places around the world that are considered sacred by various cultures.
Date Published:1996

Afikoman, where'd you go? : a Passover hide-and-seek adventure

Levington, Rebecca Gardyn,


This lively, funny picture book brings to life the Passover tradition of searching for the afikoman--literally. When the mischievous piece of matzoh runs and hides during the seder, all the kids in the family (and even the pet dog!) go hunting for it, through every room in the house.
Date Published:2024

Rescue on Turtle Beach

Marlin, Jen.


When Sofia and Max step aboard an abandoned, magical sailboat, they're whisked away to Hawaii, where they must find a way to save baby sea turtles from urban light pollution. Fans of Zoey and Sassafras and Magic Tree House will leap at this magical, adventure series with an environmental twist.
Date Published:2021

The Kingdom of Fantasy

Stilton, Geronimo


Translation of: Nel regno della fantasia.
Date Published:2009

Cactus Kid. 2, Rumble at the rodeo /

Guerrero, Emmanuel,


It's time for the ultimate showdown, and this time Cactus Kid is up against some serious bad guys--will he be able to triumph and continue on his quest to become the coolest, most powerful wizard of all time?
Date Published:2025

Johnny Boo. 11, Johnny Boo finds a clue? /

Kochalka, James,


A secret thief has stolen Johnny Boo's ice cream. Armed with his mighty magnifying glass, Johnny Boo will find all the clues and capture the vicious villain. The main suspect is a purple mountain whose peak looks suspiciously like it might be covered in vanilla ice cream. To battle this giant foe, Johnny Boo and his friends must team up and transform into their ultimate form: the Mega Johnny Ultra-Boo! ...But what if the mountain is innocent?
Date Published:2020

A secret thief has stolen Johnny Boo's ice cream. Armed with his mighty magnifying glass, Johnny Boo will find all the clues and capture the vicious villain. The main suspect is a purple mountain whose peak looks suspiciously like it might be covered in vanilla ice cream. To battle this giant foe, Johnny Boo and his friends must team up and transform into their ultimate form: the Mega Johnny Ultra-Boo! ...But what if the mountain is innocent?

Date Published:2020

Stick and Stone : best friends forever!

Ferry, Beth,


Stick has always wanted to find his family tree. It’s probably big and beautiful! Is it an oak? A maple? What other sticks might he meet? Stone is happy to accompany his friend on the journey to find the tree he comes from—until it gets dark, and a bit scary in the forest . . . With bright, engaging illustrations from best-selling creator Tom Lichtenheld, Beth Ferry’s story explores the importance of learning about our roots, as well as the ability of friends and found family to help us grow strong in heart and mind.
Date Published:2021

Stick has always wanted to find his family tree. It’s probably big and beautiful! Is it an oak? A maple? What other sticks might he meet? Stone is happy to accompany his friend on the journey to find the tree he comes from—until it gets dark, and a bit scary in the forest . . . With bright, engaging illustrations from best-selling creator Tom Lichtenheld, Beth Ferry’s story explores the importance of learning about our roots, as well as the ability of friends and found family to help us grow strong in heart and mind.

Date Published:2021

Pizza shark : a fin-tastic feast

Lowery, Mike, 1980-


Edgar the shark is hosting a pizza party, but he forgot the pizza, so he and his crab friend, Lotta, decide to make a pizza from scratch--and invite all their friends to bring their favorite toppings.
Date Published:2024

Pete the cat : crayons rock!

Dean, Kim, 1969-,


When his friends are less than impressed by the crayon portraits he draws of them, Pete the cat begins doubting his artistic abilities before reconnecting with his unfailingly creative, groovy spirit and the realization that there are no mistakes in art.
Date Published:2020

It's a mitig!

George, Bridget,


Includes an illustrated Ojibwe-to-English glossary and a simple introduction to the double-vowel pronunciation system, plus accompanying online recordings. Written in a rhyming combination of English and Ojibwe, this picture book guides readers through the forest while introducing them to Ojibwe words for nature. From sunup to sundown, encounter an amik playing with sticks and swimming in the river, a prickly gaag hiding in the bushes and a big, bark-covered mitig.
Date Published:2020

Includes an illustrated Ojibwe-to-English glossary and a simple introduction to the double-vowel pronunciation system, plus accompanying online recordings. Written in a rhyming combination of English and Ojibwe, this picture book guides readers through the forest while introducing them to Ojibwe words for nature. From sunup to sundown, encounter an amik playing with sticks and swimming in the river, a prickly gaag hiding in the bushes and a big, bark-covered mitig.

Date Published:2020

Gustavo, the shy ghost

Drago, Flavia Z.


A picture book about finding the courage to make friends - perfect for the spooky season, or anytime.
Date Published:2020

The sad little fact

Winter, Jonah, 1962-


"Follow a sad little fact who is locked away for telling the truth. In its underground prison, it meets other facts, all hidden away because they could not lie. Finally, with the help of a few skillful fact-finders, the facts are set free"--
Date Published:2019

Moving day

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-


Moving day is never easy, especially when there are little kids around. Mom and Dad can really use big sister Danielle’s help in taking care the little kids. And she knows just how to keep them out of the way — pack them up with all of the stuff! When the family arrives at their brand-new home, and the kids are unpacked — well, let’s just say that they are ready to take care of Danielle, too!
Date Published:2018

Moving day is never easy, especially when there are little kids around. Mom and Dad can really use big sister Danielle’s help in taking care the little kids. And she knows just how to keep them out of the way — pack them up with all of the stuff! When the family arrives at their brand-new home, and the kids are unpacked — well, let’s just say that they are ready to take care of Danielle, too!

Date Published:2018

Pete the Cat plays hide-and-seek

Dean, Kim, 1969-


Pete the Cat loves to play hide-and-seek! When his friends hide, Pete covers his eyes and counts to 10. He opens them and just knows he will find them soon. But finding his friends may be harder than Pete thought. Are they behind a tree or on a bus? Or will Pete give up? Find out how Pete learns to chill out in this cool story full of surprises at every peek!
Date Published:2024

Finding Christmas

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-,


"Every year Julie finds the Christmas presents her parents hid: in the basement, under the bed, in the garage. But this year it's Christmas Eve and she has found nothing. NOTHING! She's worried - will be there no presents at all? Her investigation takes her to a mysterious box on the rooftop, which - lo and behold - houses all of the gifts! But, in classic Munsch mayhem, she becomes trapped inside, creating the biggest surprise of all for her family on Christmas morning."--
Date Published:2017

"Every year Julie finds the Christmas presents her parents hid: in the basement, under the bed, in the garage. But this year it's Christmas Eve and she has found nothing. NOTHING! She's worried - will be there no presents at all? Her investigation takes her to a mysterious box on the rooftop, which - lo and behold - houses all of the gifts! But, in classic Munsch mayhem, she becomes trapped inside, creating the biggest surprise of all for her family on Christmas morning."--

Date Published:2017

Deck the halls : a Canadian Christmas carol

Becker, Helaine, 1961-


Join Canada's favourite porcupine for a hilarious Christmas Eve party! Loons, beavers, moose and more appear, decorating, wrapping gifts, and of course, eating holiday goodies... until the big surprise is unveiled!
Date Published:2016

Revenge of the raccoons

Shraya, Vivek, 1981-


Taking over the town from the real invaders - humans - rebellious raccoons wreak hilarious havoc through the streets, refusing to be called "trash pandas" anymore, in this underdog uprising with illustrations inspired by classic horror movie posters.
Date Published:2022

Are you what you eat? : a guide to what's on your plate and why!


Includes index. Title from cover. Explains why your body is an amazingly complex machine and what foods you should eat to fuel it. If you've felt sleepy during school or wondered what a superfood is, this explains which foods and food groups boost your energy and keep you healthy. Take the quizzes, read the facts and answer the questions to find out which foods keep your brain in top gear. You can understand why healthy eating is so important and the positive impact it has on every aspect of your life. Packed with information on nutrition and healthy eating including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, you'll be able to make good choices when you eat.
Date Published:2015

Includes index. Title from cover. Explains why your body is an amazingly complex machine and what foods you should eat to fuel it. If you've felt sleepy during school or wondered what a superfood is, this explains which foods and food groups boost your energy and keep you healthy. Take the quizzes, read the facts and answer the questions to find out which foods keep your brain in top gear. You can understand why healthy eating is so important and the positive impact it has on every aspect of your life. Packed with information on nutrition and healthy eating including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, you'll be able to make good choices when you eat.

Date Published:2015