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The city of lost cats

Kyi, Tanya Lloyd, 1973-


A stubborn young girl named Fiona stumbles upon an abandoned house full of stray cats that is threatened by a demolition team, a leadership crisis and two potentially malicious parakeets. Can Fiona save the house and all its inhabitants?
Date Published:2026

O.K., K.O., O.K.


Description based on volume 1, issue 1, June 2022. O.K., K.O., O.K. is a magazine of work by writers and artists from secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The young people who contributed to this magazine were asked to submit work that is personally authentic; that challenges and disrupts past and present colonial narratives; and that inspires increasingly responsible relationships between Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples and non-Indigenous communities now and into the future.
Date Published:2022

Description based on volume 1, issue 1, June 2022. O.K., K.O., O.K. is a magazine of work by writers and artists from secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The young people who contributed to this magazine were asked to submit work that is personally authentic; that challenges and disrupts past and present colonial narratives; and that inspires increasingly responsible relationships between Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples and non-Indigenous communities now and into the future.

Date Published:2022

Alia's mission : saving the books of Iraq : inspired by a true story

Stamaty, Mark Alan.


Originally published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. Alia takes matters into her own hands when government officials refuse to listen to her concerns about the books in the Baòsrah Central Library.
Date Published:2004

The librarian of Basra : a true story from Iraq

Winter, Jeanette


Alia Muhammad Baker, the librarian in Basra, Iraq, works hard to save the precious books when war comes.
Date Published:2005

The getaway

Kinney, Jeff,


Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venemous creatures all threaten their vacation.
Date Published:2017

Double down

Kinney, Jeff


Greg plans to film a scary movie using an old video camera he found in the basement, but getting rich and famous from his new hobby isn't as easy as he thought.
Date Published:2016

Spirit service

Nanua, Sarena,


A group of twelve-year-old girls start a small business helping their local neighborhood spirits pass on to the other side.
Date Published:2025

We're all wonders

Palacio, R. J.


Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity.
Date Published:2017

The boy who woke the sun

Woodley, A. T.,


Eleven-year-old Elliot is having a dismal pandemic summer when suddenly he's caught in the bubble of one of his own dreams and transported to another world, controlled by evil butterflies, where the sun doesn't shine. Along with his octopus sidekick, Elliot disocovers the reason for these butterflies-gone wrong, and realizes that things must be set right if he is ever to find a way home.
Date Published:2023

One step at a time : a Vietnamese child finds her way

Skrypuch, Marsha Forchuk, 1954-


Includes index. Vietnamese-born Tuyet has escaped her war-torn homeland and found a loving family in Canada, but her dreams of running and playing with her adopted siblings are hampered by her clubfoot and leg weakened by polio.
Date Published:2012

Owls : who gives a hoot?

Backhouse, Frances,


An introduction to owl habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect owls everywhere.
Date Published:2024

Cat Kid comic club. 4, Collaborations /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait--have they cleaned their rooms yet?! After their chores, the rambunctious group presents even more amazing mini-comics. By working together, the baby frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact.
Date Published:2022

Terry Fox : a story of hope

Trottier, Maxine


First published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox: A Story of Hope was created in co-operation with the Terry Fox Foundation and the Fox family, and is the first authorized biography of Terry Fox written specifically for young readers. Many young Canadians may have heard of Terry Fox, but don't know the whole story. With more school children than ever participating in the annual Terry Fox Run, this is the perfect tool for teachers and parents to talk about the legacy and life of one of Canada's greatest heros. Dozens of colour photographs and simple text combine to tell Terry Fox's story-from his early years as a boy who grew up loving sports and determined to finish what he started, through his treatment for cancer and the loss of his leg, to his historic run to raise money for cancer research. His story continues to inspire millions of people around the world, and the foundation carrying his name raises millions of dollars every year.
Date Published:2005

First published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox: A Story of Hope was created in co-operation with the Terry Fox Foundation and the Fox family, and is the first authorized biography of Terry Fox written specifically for young readers. Many young Canadians may have heard of Terry Fox, but don't know the whole story. With more school children than ever participating in the annual Terry Fox Run, this is the perfect tool for teachers and parents to talk about the legacy and life of one of Canada's greatest heros. Dozens of colour photographs and simple text combine to tell Terry Fox's story-from his early years as a boy who grew up loving sports and determined to finish what he started, through his treatment for cancer and the loss of his leg, to his historic run to raise money for cancer research. His story continues to inspire millions of people around the world, and the foundation carrying his name raises millions of dollars every year.

Date Published:2005

Because you are

Richardson, Jael Ealey, 1980-


A picture book about self-esteem, inner beauty and making a difference from celebrated author, festival organizer and diversity advocate Jael Richardson Little one, there’s something you should know You are just right just enough as you are Conceived of as a letter to her younger self, Because You Are captures Jael Richardson’s insightful lessons about growing up, being joyful and loving yourself as a young Black girl. By exploring what inner beauty means, this story inspires children to recognize and build their self-worth, to dream big and to make a difference in the world. These lessons are brought to life on the page with lively and tender illustrations by Nneka Myers.
Date Published:2022

A picture book about self-esteem, inner beauty and making a difference from celebrated author, festival organizer and diversity advocate Jael Richardson Little one, there’s something you should know You are just right just enough as you are Conceived of as a letter to her younger self, Because You Are captures Jael Richardson’s insightful lessons about growing up, being joyful and loving yourself as a young Black girl. By exploring what inner beauty means, this story inspires children to recognize and build their self-worth, to dream big and to make a difference in the world. These lessons are brought to life on the page with lively and tender illustrations by Nneka Myers.

Date Published:2022

How do apples grow?

Maestro, Betsy


Describes the life cycle of an apple from its initial appearance as a spring bud to that point in time when it becomes a fully ripe fruit.
Date Published:1992

Ultimate ocean rumble

Pallotta, Jerry


What would happen if sixteen sea creatures met in a tournament? Who will be the ocean champion? Who do you think would win? -- Back cover.
Date Published:2015

The Baby-sitters club. 7, Boy-crazy Stacey

Galligan, Gale,


Stacey and Mary Anne are baby-sitting for the Pike family for two weeks at the New Jersey shore. Things are great in Sea City: There's a gorgeous house right on the beach, a boardwalk, plenty of sun and sand... and the cutest boy Stacey has ever seen! Mary Anne thinks that Stacey should leave Scott alone and focus on the Pike kids, but Stacey's in love. Looking for reasons to hang around his lifeguard stand takes up all of her time, which means Mary Anne has to do the job of two baby-sitters. Mary Anne doesn't like it one bit! How can she tell Stacey that Scott just isn't interested without ruining their friendship and breaking Stacey's heart?
Date Published:2019

Stacey and Mary Anne are baby-sitting for the Pike family for two weeks at the New Jersey shore. Things are great in Sea City: There's a gorgeous house right on the beach, a boardwalk, plenty of sun and sand... and the cutest boy Stacey has ever seen! Mary Anne thinks that Stacey should leave Scott alone and focus on the Pike kids, but Stacey's in love. Looking for reasons to hang around his lifeguard stand takes up all of her time, which means Mary Anne has to do the job of two baby-sitters. Mary Anne doesn't like it one bit! How can she tell Stacey that Scott just isn't interested without ruining their friendship and breaking Stacey's heart?

Date Published:2019

Earth Day-hooray!

Murphy, Stuart J., 1942-


"Place value." A drive to recycle cans on Earth Day teaches the children of the Maple Street School Save-the-Planet Club about place value.
Date Published:2004

Rattlesnake vs. secretary bird

Pallotta, Jerry


Who will win in the battle of fangs versus talons when a rattlesnake faces off against an aggressive endemic to Africa bird of prey!
Date Published:2016

Diary of a mad mummy.

Stine, R. L.


"Reader beware... you choose the scare!" "An Apple paperback"
Date Published:1996