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A day in Canada
Par Per-Henrik Gürth. 2015
This picture book takes readers on a sunrise-to-sunset tour across Canada, showcasing all kinds of fun adventures to be had…
from coast to coast. Each colourful spread shows a different time of day and location with a corresponding activity. For example, "7:15 a.m. Help unload fresh vegetables at the Halifax Farmers' Market." Ideas range from waking up with the sunrise in St. John's to falling asleep under the Northern Lights in Nunavut, and cover all manner of places in between, from large cities to national parks, in every province and territory. 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.Splish, Splash, Foxes Dash!: Canadian Wildlife in Colour (Canadian Concepts)
Par Geraldo Valério. 2018
Here they come…orange foxes, blue whales, red cardinals, and many more Canadian animals in colour! New from the creator of…
bestsellers Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! and Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!, the third book in this Canadian trio introduces young readers to the concept of colour. Each spread features one of 10 different colours along with a Canadian animal brightly rendered in Geraldo Valério’s simple yet sophisticated paper collage. Each spread also features a lively descriptive phrase full of wordplay, alliteration, and rhyme. From the familiar black bears breakfasting in a bed of berries, to the more exotic purple sea stars stretching and pink prawns pirouetting, young readers will love discovering wildlife from a mix of environments including land, sea, and sky. An informational spread at the end includes spot art and facts about the featured wildlife.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.Guess how much i love canada
Par Katrine Crow. 2020
Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast…
to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction book that every young traveler is sure to enjoyC'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!Between the lines: how Ernie Barnes went from the football field to the art gallery
Par Bryan Collier, Sandra Neil Wallace. 2018
Recounts the life of reluctant NFL player Ernie Barnes, who followed his dreams after growing up in the segregated South…
and became one of the most influential artists of his generation--known for his unique style of elongation and movement. For grades 2-4. 2018So Imagine Me: Nature Riddles in Poetry
Par Lynn Davies, Chrissie Park-MacNeil. 2020
From award-winning poet Lynn Davies comes her first collection for children. And there's a twist: each of the poems in…
So Imagine Me has a secret. The lyrical and playful text describes something from nature—flora or fauna or another phenomenon—that's also hiding in the illustrations. Readers will puzzle over the words and pore over the detailed illustrations looking for clues. Some of the riddles might be easy, and some are definitely tricky. All of them will delight, entertain, and challenge, leaving readers of all ages with new facts to share and an urge to get out into nature to discover more mysteries.A computer called Katherine: how Katherine Johnson helped put America on the moon
Par Suzanne Slade, Veronica Miller Jamison. 2019
The story of pioneering African American mathematician Katherine Johnson, who performed calculations vital to America's first manned space flight, its…
first manned orbit of Earth, and the first trip to the moon. For grades K-3. 2019Be a king: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and you
Par Carole Boston Weatherford, James E. Ransome. 2018
How we clean up a park (Responsibility in Action)
Par Robin Nelson. 2017
How i reduce, reuse, and recycle (Responsibility in Action)
Par Robin Nelson. 2017
Soñadores
Par Yuyi Morales. 2018
Author and illustrator, a Caldecott Honor and Pura Belpré Award recipient, reflects on her own immigration journey from Mexico to…
America. Her feelings of isolation disappear after she discovers the wonders of a public library. Spanish language. 2018Just ask!: be different, be brave, be you
Par Rafael López, Sonia Sotomayor. 2019
A shelter in our car
Par Monica Gunning. 2014
Since she left Jamaica for America after her father died, Zettie has lived in a car with her mother while…
they both go to school and plan for a real home. For preschool-grade 2. 2004I am Jazz!
Par Jazz Jennings, Jessica Herthel, Shelagh McNicholas. 2014
Autobiography of Jazz Jennings, who recounts her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anatomy, and…
the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2014What we stand for: The Kids' Book of Citizenship (What We Stand For)
Par Anders Hanson. 2015
Six books that teach younger readers about the importance of supporting essential values. Collection includes Do Something for Others, Everyone…
is Equal, Keeping the Peace, Land of the Free, No Bullies Allowed!, and Stand Up For Yourself. For grades 2-4. 2014