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Counting Arctic animals

Lynge, Coco Apunnguaq.


Board book. One bowhead whale! Two polar bears! Three orcas! Join Kuluk and Asa as they count all the animals they see! This introduction to counting and to Arctic animals helps young children develop their counting skills through short rhymes. It also introduces interesting collective nouns, like a blessing of narwhals and a bob of seals.
Date Published:2022

Nuka goes to daycare

Jairam, Tricia,


On board pages. "Search-and-find"--Cover. Can you help Nuka find the letters? In this search-and find book, children are encouraged to find objects and letters hidden in different scenes.
Date Published:2025

The scarf and the butterfly : a graphic memoir of hope and healing

Ittusardjuat, Monica,


In this memoir, Monica Ittusardjuat brings readers with her from residential school classrooms to government apologies on her journey to rediscovering what it means to be Indigenous. Born prematurely in an igloo on Baffin Island, Monica attended three residential schools over 11 years. She details her resulting struggles with addiction, mental health, and domestic violence, which haunted her into adulthood.
Date Published:2023

In this memoir, Monica Ittusardjuat brings readers with her from residential school classrooms to government apologies on her journey to rediscovering what it means to be Indigenous. Born prematurely in an igloo on Baffin Island, Monica attended three residential schools over 11 years. She details her resulting struggles with addiction, mental health, and domestic violence, which haunted her into adulthood.

Date Published:2023

The life and art of Ningiukulu Teevee

Folger, Napatsi, 1983-


"Level 12"--Page 4 of cover. Ningiukulu Teevee is a talented artist from Kinngait, Nunavut. Find out about her work, her inspiration, techniques, and what it was like growing up in Kinngait surrounded by other amazing artists.
Date Published:2023

The pencil

Avingaq, Susan,


Susan and her sister, Rebecca, love watching their mother write letters to people in other camps. Their mother has one precious pencil, and she keeps it safe in her box for special things. One afternoon, Anaana leaves the iglu to help a neighbour, and Susan, Rebecca, and their brother Peter are left with their father. They play all their regular games but are soon out of things to do -- until Ataata brings out the pencil! As Susan draws and draws, the pencil grows shorter and shorter. What will Anaana think when she comes home?
Date Published:2019

Susan and her sister, Rebecca, love watching their mother write letters to people in other camps. Their mother has one precious pencil, and she keeps it safe in her box for special things. One afternoon, Anaana leaves the iglu to help a neighbour, and Susan, Rebecca, and their brother Peter are left with their father. They play all their regular games but are soon out of things to do -- until Ataata brings out the pencil! As Susan draws and draws, the pencil grows shorter and shorter. What will Anaana think when she comes home?

Date Published:2019

The Qalupalik

Kilabuk, Elisha, 1969-


"In the Arctic, there are things lurking under the ice far more dangerous than walruses and whales! Across the North, Inuit tell stories about odd creatures with fishlike skin that live under the sea ice. Living alone in deep ocean waters, a qalupalik is always ready to carry off and unsuspecting child when the opportunity arises. But when one bright young orphan strays too close to the ice, he soon learns that while a qalupalik may be a very scary foe, it is also easily tricked. Written by popular Inuit storyteller Elisha Kilabuk and beautifully illustrated by Joy Ang, The Qalupalik introduces kids to one of the many spooky creatures from Inuit legends." -- Back cover.
Date Published:2023

"In the Arctic, there are things lurking under the ice far more dangerous than walruses and whales! Across the North, Inuit tell stories about odd creatures with fishlike skin that live under the sea ice. Living alone in deep ocean waters, a qalupalik is always ready to carry off and unsuspecting child when the opportunity arises. But when one bright young orphan strays too close to the ice, he soon learns that while a qalupalik may be a very scary foe, it is also easily tricked. Written by popular Inuit storyteller Elisha Kilabuk and beautifully illustrated by Joy Ang, The Qalupalik introduces kids to one of the many spooky creatures from Inuit legends." -- Back cover.

Date Published:2023

How I survived : four nights on the ice

Ittusardjuat, Serapio, 1945-,


Translated from the Inuktitut. After his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and knowledge he leaned on to stay alive. This harrowing first-person account of four nights spent on the open sea ice--with few supplies and no water--shows young readers the determination and strength necessary to survive in the harsh Arctic climate, even when the worst occurs.
Date Published:2020

Translated from the Inuktitut. After his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and knowledge he leaned on to stay alive. This harrowing first-person account of four nights spent on the open sea ice--with few supplies and no water--shows young readers the determination and strength necessary to survive in the harsh Arctic climate, even when the worst occurs.

Date Published:2020

They come off the ice

Andersen, Andrea,


In They Come Off the Ice, debut Inuit author Andrea Andersen introduces young readers to a unique celebration that takes place in Inuit communities across Labrador: Nalijuit night! Each January 6th, also known as Old Christmas night, something comes lurking off the ice and into town. With their faces hidden, long sticks in their hands, and carrying bags full of . . . candy? The beings approach in the snowy darkness. What do they want? Knock, Knock, Knock Open the door if you dare!
Date Published:2025

In They Come Off the Ice, debut Inuit author Andrea Andersen introduces young readers to a unique celebration that takes place in Inuit communities across Labrador: Nalijuit night! Each January 6th, also known as Old Christmas night, something comes lurking off the ice and into town. With their faces hidden, long sticks in their hands, and carrying bags full of . . . candy? The beings approach in the snowy darkness. What do they want? Knock, Knock, Knock Open the door if you dare!

Date Published:2025

The origin of day and night

Ikuutaq Rumbolt, Paula, 1990-


In very early times, there was no night or day and words spoken by chance could become real. When a hare and a fox meet and express their longing for light and darkness, their words are too powerful to be denied. Passed orally from storyteller to storyteller for hundreds of years.
Date Published:2023

I am a rock

Qilavaq-Savard, Ashley,


"Pauloosie loves his pet rock, Miki Rock. Pauloosie's Anaana, his mother, tells him a bedtime story about what Miki Rock sees, hears, and feels in his Arctic home. As part of the land, Miki Rock sees char and beluga, listens to chirps and howls, and feels the snow and sun. Through lyrical text and ethereal landscape illustrations by Pelin Turgut, readers are taken on an Arctic journey from the point of view of a most unlikely object--a child's pet rock"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Pauloosie loves his pet rock, Miki Rock. Pauloosie's Anaana, his mother, tells him a bedtime story about what Miki Rock sees, hears, and feels in his Arctic home. As part of the land, Miki Rock sees char and beluga, listens to chirps and howls, and feels the snow and sun. Through lyrical text and ethereal landscape illustrations by Pelin Turgut, readers are taken on an Arctic journey from the point of view of a most unlikely object--a child's pet rock"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

When the clouds came

Tsiang, Sarah, 1978-


In this lyrical picture book about a Chinese family, the sky tries to hold in the clouds just like the boy holds in his worries about his grandmother's health. When she passes away, the sky lets out all the rain--and helps the boy finally express his grief.
Date Published:2026

The very hungry caterpillar's animal colors

Carle, Eric,


Cover title. On die-cut board pages. In this rainbow-shaped book with colored edges, students will experience animals of certain shades on each spread. Spot the gray koala, the orange tiger, and more in this appealing board book featuring everyone's favorite caterpillar.
Date Published:2025

Holi : colors of love

Varma, Darshika,


On board pages. Cover title. A Hindu family celebrates the colorful holiday of Holi.
Date Published:2026

Radiant Ramadan

Abbas, Marzieh,


On board pages. Cover title. A young child celebrates the Muslim holiday of Ramadan with family and community.
Date Published:2025

Church hat

Williams, Debra,


When his mother finds him posing while playing dress-up, trying on her fancy hats, a young Black child finds love and acceptance in being his authentic self.
Date Published:2021

Patty dreams

Hohn, Nadia L.,


At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents' patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August's friends are leaving, and the patties aren't selling like they used to. Soon, it's his family's turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August's father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy's recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddy's patties take off, and soon August's parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new name-"Patty Dreams".
Date Published:2025

At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents' patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August's friends are leaving, and the patties aren't selling like they used to. Soon, it's his family's turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August's father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy's recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddy's patties take off, and soon August's parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new name-"Patty Dreams".

Date Published:2025

Brave

Alvitre, Weshoyot,


A young boy demonstrates bravery by proudly wearing his long hair in a braid to honor his ancestors' traditions.
Date Published:2025

All you can be with ADHD

Holderness, Penn


An empowering and joyful picture book that invites young readers to join the ADHD Club--a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the endless possibilities that come.
Date Published:2025

How to apologize

LaRochelle, David,


Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend's balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth's toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound. For both listeners who are just learning and older readers who need a refresher, this book will come as a welcome reminder that even though apologizing can be hard, it doesn't have to be complicated.
Date Published:2021

Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend's balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth's toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound. For both listeners who are just learning and older readers who need a refresher, this book will come as a welcome reminder that even though apologizing can be hard, it doesn't have to be complicated.

Date Published:2021

A kids book about Diwali

Bhargava, Chhavi Arya,


"Ages 5+"--Back cover. "This book is all about Diwali, the festival of lights! Celebrated for 5 days every year in the fall, this holiday commemorates The Ramayana, a story which highlights the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Learn more about this beautiful celebration and how [readers] can participate. Diwali is celebrated all over the world, and it's for everyone"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Ages 5+"--Back cover. "This book is all about Diwali, the festival of lights! Celebrated for 5 days every year in the fall, this holiday commemorates The Ramayana, a story which highlights the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Learn more about this beautiful celebration and how [readers] can participate. Diwali is celebrated all over the world, and it's for everyone"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025