Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals
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Muffin
A Dog's Life by Muriel West
“No pet can wish for more than this: to be lovingly cared for while alive, and fondly remembered thereafter.” This story is an almost-true personal account of Muffin; a lovable, floppy-eared, mixed-breed dog. Born in Nova Scotia in 1980, Muffin’s...
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Finnegan the Pizza Box Dog
A True Story by Kevin Yaworski
It’s a cold snowy night when Kevin and his wife Beverley see an abandoned dog sitting on a pizza box by the side of the road close to their farm. They had no choice but to adopt this dog and hope that it would fit into farm life. The country and...
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Barney, The Big Brown Dog!
Barney, an orphaned dog looking to find his new family by Patrice A. LeMoine
The touching story by Patrice LeMoine beautifully shows the connection that forms between a family and a furry friend they did not expect. As Barney’s quest goes on, he gently finds his place in the world. His story shows how powerful love,...
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Pups, Hatchlings, Puggles and More!
by Ryan Hunka
“Dad, what’s it called again? A baby kangaroo?” “It’s called a joey! They stay in their momma’s pouch to keep warm and grow.” From joeys to puggles, kits to cubs, discover the names of baby animals in this playful book! Join the conversations...
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Join an Orca Family with Sam and Crystal
by Gloria Snively
Sam has always dreamed about being an orca, while Crystal discovers she hopes to grow up and study orcas as a marine biologist. When the siblings head to the Pacific coast to visit their aunt and uncle, they are in for a treat! Aunt Kate is a...
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Andreas And the Turtle
by Kalliope Koliotassis
Andreas loves all types of animals, so when he sees a turtle on the road, he wants to keep it safe. His parents tell him he can keep it for a little while, but it must go back to its own family in the wild. When Andreas gets home he puts a cage...
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The Adventures Of The Junior Detectives Butterflies
by Chantal Tomé
The Junior Detectives are set for their second adventure! Do you know how butterflies got its name? Do you know what is the largest butterfly in the world? Do you know how the life cycle of a butterfly starts? It’s time to be the lead detective,...
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Treasures on the Trail
Discovering the Wonders of Nature Found on Canada's Bruce Trail by Ananda Lahari
Hike, explore, discover, and learn! There are endless wonders to uncover along the Bruce Trail, Canada’s oldest and longest marked foot path. This beautifully illustrated book invites kids and families to unearth the trail’s many treasures, from...
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Ben Is Gone Again
In Search of a Dog by GivinCuddles Books
Ben the collie sits alone and unloved in an animal shelter in Alberta. All the beautiful dog can do is wait for the right person to come along and bring him home. One day, someone stops outside his cage and falls in love with his big brown eyes...
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Memengwaa
The Monarch Butterfly Colouring & Workbook by Dorothy Ladd
Based on the original kids’ book, this colouring book is a creative way for you to enjoy the story of Memengwaa: The Monarch Butterfly. Colour the pages and express your very own artistic talents while learning about the monarch butterfly....
