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Dr. Archibald Coo, an erudite big-city pigeon, is tired of the way people treat him and the other pigeons. They're…
always being shooed and swatted, and they're never admired the way the other birds are. As Dr. Coo tells his pigeon friends: "It wasn't always this way. In ancient times, pigeons were known to accompany the gods. They brought news of the Olympic Games to all of ancient Greece. And more recently, they delivered messages and medicine to soldiers on battlefields. They were heroes!" Surely, Dr. Coo reasons, pigeons can find a way to earn the admiration of people once again. And he's got just the bold plan to do it. Grades K-3. 2018.
A bouncy, hoppy frog, full of irrepressible energy, won't go to sleep. He just wants to jump. And jump and…
jump and jump. Finally, everyone else goes to sleep but he keep jumping until the sun comes up. The next day, he sleeps through his whole day - even band practice and a field trip to the zoo. The only time he gets any zip back is at bedtime when his parents tell him to hop into bed. That he does, "with a triple-flip and a double-twist!" Perfect for every child who's reluctant at bedtime, with a gentle reminder that rest is needed and a new day awaits. Grades K-3. 2018.
Ben is excited to make friends with the new kid across the street, until he learns that Erv has a…
dog. Ben is afraid of dogs. When it turns out the new dog is afraid of things too, Ben discovers his own unexpected bravery and makes a new kind of friend. Grades K-3. 2018.
One winter morning while playing with his animal friends, a young moose named Wade notices his antlers are wiggly, and…
he runs home to tell his mother. "Remember when we talked about your antlers falling off?" she says. "Don't worry. New ones will grow in the summer." But Wade is worried. He used his antlers for so many fun things, such as paddles for Ping-Pong, perches for giving friends rides and hooks for flying kites. He doesn't want to lose them! Can Wade find a way to stop his antlers from falling off? Or, if he just lets them go, can he find new ways to play? Grades K-3. 2017.
Sam just got a hamster for a pet. But the hamster is kind of boring ... he just eats and…
sleeps and gets his shavings wet. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Sasquatches are messy, unicorns are shy, gryphons scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. Grades K-3. 2016.
Barnacle Garrick is bold and saucy and selfish. And for a pirate captain, that's good, very good. And his crew…
are all scurvy sea dogs--selfish down to the last fleabitten scuttle-butt. And that's good too. But Augusta Garrick is shy, polite, and selfless. For a pirate, that's bad, very bad. Despite her father's horrible example, the sea pup can't stop helping out. It just might take one terrible storm, a ripped sail, a missing peg leg and a panicked crew before Augusta can prove that being selfless is a bold and saucy move after all. And that's good, very good indeed. Grades K-3. 2015.
Disappointed when their great-aunt's visiting dog, Susan, proves to be inclined toward quiet, elegant manners, Spencer and his pup, Barney,…
decide to teach Susan how to be a real dog using Barney's barking, playing, and mess-making mischief as examples. Grades K-3. 2016.
Mom's friend Mrs. Cunningham is coming for a visit, and she's bringing her baby! While Buddy tries to explain the…
ins and outs of babydom to Earl, neither of them is prepared for the chaos the small and adorable creature brings with it. When the baby manages to escape from its cage-- which Buddy gently suggests is really just a playpen-- it's up to our favourite odd couple to save the day. Grades K-3. 2016.
Buddy is just settling in for the night when Earl announces that he's going on a trip. Before Buddy knows…
it, he and Earl are off on another grand adventure. While exploring the wilds of the kitchen, they see wondrous sights, make delicious discoveries and even encounter a couple of unusual monsters. Grades K-3. 2016.
Inspired by a true story. A hilarious recitation about a dog that just won't give up. Along with his canine…
comrades, Ralph chases anything that moves, and usually catches it too. But when his aspirations go skyward, even his four furry friends - Nance, Lucky, Spot 1 and Spot 2 - wonder if Ralph's aiming too high. Will Ralph catch that big orange duck? Will pilot Greg ever get those crazy dogs out of his hair? And how did those mutts end up in the drink? Grades K-3. 2016.
In a story set deep in the wild winter wood, two hungry ravens fly in search of their next meal.…
A pack of wolves is on the hunt, too. Food is scarce, but, if they team up, the ravens and wolves just might be able to help each other. Grades K-3. 2015.
Follows the adventures of Annuk, a little spirit bear cub growing up in the Great Bear Rainforest of BC’s Northwest…
coast. Annuk learns what it means to be different when he discovers that he has a coat of white fur instead of black, like the rest of his family. One day, while testing his fishing skills, he slips and falls into the river and is swept downstream, far from the safety of his mother. Alone and lost, Annuk makes an unlikely friend and encounters dangerous predators as he summons his courage and wits to find his way back to his family. Each of the 22 animals featured in the book has two profiles comprised of facts about each animal’s habits, diet, and life-cycle. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2016.
Miss Hazeltine opens her home to cats who need help learning how to be brave, and their new skills are…
put to use when she finds herself in a bind. Grades K-3. 2015.
Stanley the dog is curious about what kids do in school all day, so he and his friends decide to…
investigate. Grades K-3. Winner of the 2017 Blue Spruce Honour Book Award. 2015.
One morning, Pom Pom Panda wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and then nothing goes right. By…
the time he arrives at school, Pom Pom is in a terrible mood. Grades K-3. 2015.
Nerdy Birdy likes reading and video games, which immediately disqualifies him for membership in the cool crowd. One thing is…
clear: being a nerdy birdy is a lonely lifestyle. When he's at his lowest point, Nerdy Birdy meets a flock just like him. He has friends and discovers that there are far more nerdy birdies than cool birdies in the sky. Grades K-3. 2015.
Recounts the story of three dolphins trapped in an ice-covered cove on the coast of Newfoundland. After the authorities fail…
to provide assistance, some young people take matters into their own hands in order to save the distressed dolphins. Grades K-3. 2014.