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The Greatest Superpower
by C.E. Nichols
Four friends have been given an assignment: They must each discover their special superpower. Ralph the rabbit is fast. Ollie the owl can see in the dark. Barry the bear can sleep longer and more soundly than anybody else. But Hank the hedgehog does not know what his superpower is. He is good at many things, but he doesn’t seem to be the best at any one thing. Together, these four friends work to discover Hank’s superpower. Along the way, they’ll learn about being unique, appreciating...
Anatomy of Great Photographs
by Peter Van Rhijn
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it,” said the great landscape photographer Ansel Adams. How, then, do you make a great photograph? In Anatomy of Great Photographs, seasoned photographer Peter Van Rhijn investigates the fundamentals of what makes an image great, breaking down the “anatomy” of such images into essential components he calls the photograph’s “ingredients.” Using over ninety colour images of his own work from all over the globe, Van Rhijn clearly identifies the ingredients...
Tacos with Strangers
by Joelle Lussi Milz
It’s the first day of school, and Rosa is about to face her biggest nightmare. Teachers? Nope. Homework? Think again. No, what Rosa is worried about is … TACOS ... with STRANGERS! The crumbly shell! The drippy meat! The slippery, sloppy fillings! Won’t anyone save her from this messy humiliation?! This is a book for anyone who has ever worried about fitting in, standing out, or trying something new. Join Rosa as she learns that even the biggest messes don’t have to be disasters. In fact,...
Along Came A Spider
by Kimberley Chambers
Finnegan Jones is an unhappy spider. Everyone calls him ugly, dangerous, scary—a monster. He has tried everything to make the world warm up to him, but his efforts have been in vain. Finnegan is beginning to wonder if these insults hurled at him day after day just might be true. But when a wise old tree startles him out of his spiral of self-pity, Finnegan is faced with a choice: he can tear himself apart to try and please those who dislike him, or he can find joy in the friends he already...
Rainy Days at the Cottage
by Paul Grissom
If you’re a Cottager you’ll understand. Seasoned cottagers will declare, “There’s no such thing as a bad day at the cottage”. Don’t believe them. I’ve had plenty of cold, rainy, wind-spitting days when sky and water were a spirit crushing grey and there was nothing to do but light a fire, lay on the couch with a full glass beside me and scribble random thoughts in my notebook. Annie would read, the cat and I would fall asleep. The result is this book: 38 years of thoughts about storms,...
Into the Shadows: An Illustrated Memoir of Brain Injury
by Krista J. Breithaupt
Into the Shadows is a story of survival and recovery from a traumatic brain injury. Dr. Krista Breithaupt was enjoying a family vacation when she suffered an aneurism that left her hospitalized for months. This book is an account of brain injury and her long journey of renewal, rediscovery, and growth. This story lends special insight and an intimate voice to a very common but misunderstood condition which changes the lives of the sufferer and those who care for her. Into the Shadows is a...
Houndsfire
Embers of Home by Ryelee Arishenkoff
Baelhast once flourished with magic. Now it withers in the wake of the Cull, when it was hunted to extinction. Arland is one of many cities that rots beneath its new rulers—the Houndsguard—who have put wolves in every alley and blood in every home. Wulf has survived this far in gutters and on rooftops. Stubborn and reckless, he has always learned the hard way—one day, it won’t give him back. With his adoptive brother and a crew of thieves to pick up the slack, it’s just enough to survive a...
Let's Call Grandma!
by Sandra King
The bond between a grandma and a grandchild is one of joy and unconditional love. Whether they’re painting their faces, decorating sugar cookies, or playing in the sprinkler, there’s always something fun to do when Grandma comes to visit! Let's Call Grandma! is a charming story for young readers celebrating the bond between a grandmother and her two grandchildren. It’s a perfect way to remind children of how special their bond is with their own grandparents, and for grandparents to tell...
Tales of the Wilnots
by Mark (Avy) Avison
Growing up in Scarborough (Toronto) in the early 70's was truly awesome. Neighbours knew neighbours, kids could stay out late and feel safe, school was fun, and teachers and students truly respected one another. Meeting and forging life-long friendships with a group of guys who I consider not just friends, but brothers made it even more special. These are the stories of my journey with these guys starting in elementary school to junior high school, high school, university and continuing to...
Oliver The Crane
by Jordan Barons
Oliver is a construction crane, and he’s been hired to help build a condo tower where hundreds of people will live. It’s his job to lift big, heavy things way up into the air. Oliver and his friends hoist rebar, lift fly forms, and unload concrete as the building comes together floor by floor. He loves working with his friends onsite, but when the job is done, what will happen to him? Every kid loves to know how things are made, especially the role of big trucks and heavy machines. Oliver...