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Of thee I sing: a letter to my daughters
Par Barack Obama. 2010
President Obama praises thirteen American citizens - including Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cesar Chavez - whose contributions…
shaped our country. Expresses hope that these heroes will inspire his daughters and all children to pursue their own unique gifts and build up our nation. Grades K-3. 2010.Mingan my village
Par Solange Messier. 2014
"Mingan my village" is a collection of 15 faces and 15 poems written by young Innu. Given a platform to…
be heard, the children chose to transport readers far away from the difficulties and problems related to their realities to see the beauty that surrounds them in nature. Winner of the 2013 Prix jeunesse des libraires du Québec (5-11 years category). Grades K-3 and older readers. 2014.Her right foot
Par Dave Eggers. 2018
In this honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers investigates a seemingly small trait of America's…
most emblematic statue. What he finds is about more than history, more than art. What he finds in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's creation. Grades K-3. 2018.Parfois je suis un renard
Par Danielle Daniel. 2018
Parfois je suis un renard rusé et astucieux. J'observe mon entourage. Puis, en un clin d'oeil, je disparais. Dans cette…
introduction enjouée aux animaux totémiques de la tradition anishinaabée, douze enfants s'identifient à différentes créatures comme un renard, un chevreuil, un castor ou un orignal. Années 1-3. Gagnant de Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. 2018. Titre uniforme: Sometimes I feel like a fox.Abraham Lincoln's Dueling Words
Par Donna Janell Bowman. 2018
As a young lawyer, Abraham Lincoln was known for his sense of humor. But in 1842, he did something so…
rascally--so downright mean--he was challenged to a duel. Lincoln needed his wit and a healthy dose of humility to save his life and his career. He didn't know it at the time, but the future of this great country was at stake. Ultimately, what he referred to as the meanest thing he had ever done, taught Lincoln to be a better man.Mingan my village
Par Solange Messier, Rogé. 2014
"Mingan my village" is a collection of 15 faces and 15 poems written by young Innu. Given a platform to…
be heard, the children chose to transport readers far away from the difficulties and problems related to their realities to see the beauty that surrounds them in nature. Winner of the 2013 Prix jeunesse des libraires du Québec (5-11 years category). Grades K-3 and older readers. 2014.Sometimes I feel like a fox
Par Danielle Daniel. 2015
In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such…
as a deer, beaver or moose. Illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book. In a brief author’s note, Danielle Daniel explains the importance of totem animals in Anishinaabe culture and how they can also act as animal guides for young children seeking to understand themselves and others. Grades K-3 and older readers. Winner of the 2016 TD Fan Choice Award. 2015.P'ésk'a and the first salmon ceremony
Par Scot Ritchie. 2015
It's the day of the First Salmon Ceremony, when P'ésk'a and his people will give thanks to the river for…
the salmon it brings. But when P'ésk'a wakes up, he sees that the special tray needed for the ceremony has been left behind. Grades K-3. 2015.Every day is Malala Day
Par Rosemary A McCarney. 2013
This is a letter of sisterhood to Malala Yousafzai, expressing the belief that every girl has the right to go…
to school. After being shot by the Taliban for the simple act of going to school in her native Pakistan, Malala has become an international girls' rights crusader and the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This book is written as a letter from girls around the world to Malala, whom they recognize as a leader, a champion, and a friend. Winner of the 2015 Golden Oak Award. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2013.I have the right to be a child
Par Alain Serres, Aurélia Fronty, Helen Mixter. 2012
Describes what it means to be a child with rights - from the right to food, water and shelter, to…
the right to go to school, to be free from violence, to breathe clean air, and more. The book emphasizes that these rights belong to every child on the planet, whether they are "black or white, small or big, rich or poor, born here or somewhere else." It also makes evident that knowing and talking about these rights are the first steps toward making sure that they are respected. Grades K-3. 2012. Uniform title: J'ai le droit d'être un enfant.Listen to the wind: the story of Dr. Greg and Three cups of tea
Par Greg Mortenson, Susan L Roth. 2009
We are the children of Korphe, Pakistan. Not so long ago we had our lessons outside, and we learned to…
write with sticks, on the ground. But then Dr. Greg came to our village, and he listened to the wind… Grades K-3. 2009.Of thee I sing: a letter to my daughters
Par Barack Obama, Loren Long. 2010
President Obama praises thirteen American citizens - including Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cesar Chavez - whose contributions…
shaped our country. Expresses hope that these heroes will inspire his daughters and all children to pursue their own unique gifts and build up our nation. Grades K-3. 2010.The man who made parks: the story of parkbuilder Frederick Law Olmsted
Par Frieda Wishinsky, Song Nan Zhang. 2009
When the great cities of North America were being developed, there was little thought to creating "green spaces." Frederick Law…
Olmsted combined his childhood love for nature with the structured beauty of the great parks of London and Paris to turn a neglected, swampy area into one of the most acclaimed parks in North America: Central Park in New York City. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2009.I have a dream
Par Kadir Nelson, Martin Luther King Jr.. 2012
On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave…
one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in history. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to America's past. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii
Par Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, Sara Florence Davidson. 2019
Based on ancient Haida narratives, this vibrantly illustrated children's book empowers young people and teaches them to live in harmony…
with nature.Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant culture whose origins date back thousands of years. Today, the Haida People are known throughout Canada and the world for their artistic achievements, their commitment to social justice and environmental protection, and their deep connection to the natural world. Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Beings, many of them female, who embody these connections to the land, the sea, and the sky. Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii features ten of these ancient figures and presents them to children as visually engaging, empowering, and meaningful examples of living in balance with nature. Developed by renowned Haida activist, lawyer, performer, and artist Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Haida educator Sara Florence Davidson, this book challenges stereotypes, helps advance reconciliation, and celebrates Indigenous identity and culture.What Is a Refugee?
Par Elise Gravel. 2019
An accessible picture book that oh-so-simply and graphically introduces the term "refugee" to curious young children to help them better…
understand the world in which they live.Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they sometimes not welcome in their new country? In this relevant picture book for the youngest children, author-illustrator Elise Gravel explores what it means to be a refugee in bold, graphic illustrations and spare text. This is the perfect tool to introduce an important and timely topic to children.Le chandail orange de Phyllis
Par Phyllis Webstad. 2020
Quand Phyllis était une petite fille, elle avait hâte d?aller au pensionnat pour la première fois. Sa grand-mère lui a…
acheté un chandail orange éclatant qu?elle aimait et elle l?a porté pour aller à l?école la première journée. Quand elle est arrivée à l?école, on lui a enlevé son chandail et on ne lui a jamais redonné. Ceci est l?histoire vraie de Phyllis Webstad et l?histoire de la Journée du chandail orange, qui pour tous les Canadiens est une journée pour réfléchir au traitement réservé aux peuples autochtones et au message « Chaque enfant compte ».C'est quoi un réfugié?
Par Élise Gravel. 2019
Un album pour expliquer simplement aux enfants la situation complexe des réfugiés Qui sont les réfugiés? Pourquoi doivent-ils quitter leur…
pays? Que viennent-ils faire chez nous ? Dans cet album tout à fait d'actualité, Elise Gravel explique de manière simple et claire, ce que ça signifie d'être réfugié. Elle rappelle que toutes ces personnes déracinées sont avant tout des êtres humains comme chacun d'entre nous. Un documentaire accessible qui permet aux enfants de mieux comprendre le monde dans lequel ils vivent.Jesse Owens (Little People, BIG DREAMS #42)
Par Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. 2020
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jesse Owens,…
the great track and field star. The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to fame as an athlete. He went on the challenge racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete and activist's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!The only woman in the photo: Frances Perkins & her new deal for America
Par Kathleen Krull. 2020
Most people know about President FDR, but do you know the woman who created his groundbreaking New Deal? As a…
young girl, Frances Perkins was very shy and quiet. But her grandmother encouraged Frances to always challenge herself. When somebody opens a door to you, go forward. And so she did. Frances realized she had to make her voice heard, even when speaking made her uncomfortable, in order to fight injustice and build programs to protect people across the nation. So when newly-elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt finally asked Frances to be the first female Secretary of Labor and help pull the nation out of the Great Depression, she knew she had to walk through that open door and forward into history. In this empowering, inspirational biography, discover how the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet led the charge to create the safety net that protects American workers and their families to this day