Juvenile Nonfiction, Health & Daily Living
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Why a Vaccine, Dad?
by John Chaput and Leanne Chaput
Timmy’s heard an awful lot about COVID-19 lately. What it is, what we’re allowed to do . . . so many changes! And Timmy has learned a lot throughout the pandemic, but there is one thing he doesn’t quite understand. What is a vaccine? How does it...
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Will You Remember?
by Chanda Minor Brigance
Chan’s grandmother has Alzheimer’s disease. This means she easily becomes confused and forgetful. But Chan won’t let this bring her down. She remembers all the good times she’s had with her grandmother. Chan lets these memories guide her as she...
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The Planets and Me
Astrology for the Wild Child by Lady Samantha
The Sun is the centre of who we are. It is the "I am" in each one of us. The Moon nurtures us at night. It represents how we feel and how we care. Mercury is our voice and how we learn and Venus is our style of expression and how we love. Through...
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When Being Me Doesn't Feel Like Enough
A Girl's Handbook for Life (Ages 8-16) by Kiki Rozema
Our society is fraught with situations and challenges that make us feel like we don't measure up. But girls are powerful, just because they are them. We face so much judgment from society, and from both the pressures and expectations that have...
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I Am Remarkable
A Journey of Self-Discovery by Ruth Nielson
Do you know that you are dazzling, courageous, and extraordinary? You are! And do you know you can be a boat, a mountain, and an eagle? You can! By practicing the yoga poses in this book and using your imagination, you will learn how amazing you...
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All About the Intensive Care Unit
How to Prepare Kids for an ICU Visit by Alexandria Friesen and Morgan Livingstone
It is normal to feel worried or afraid if you know someone who is in the intensive care unit (ICU). This book will help prepare children and youth for what to expect if they have a family member or loved one in the ICU. Simple language and...
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Little Loli Loves Local Food
by Phillip Joy and Roberta Jackson
Celebrate local food and eating healthy with Little Loli’s cookbook! Little Loli shares her favourite seasonal recipes as she anticipates the changing of the seasons. Using local Nova Scotian ingredients, she helps her Nana make squishy-squash...
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The Pet Promise
by Amy Nowlin
Are you ready to own a pet? Will you make sure your new friend is always well cared for and loved? The Pet Promise guides the pet owner-to-be through a series of promises, outlining the responsibilities and commitment that go along with owning a...
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A Special Thank You
Gratitude for little ones by Colin Dombroski
There are SO many special people in our lives who help us through each day, with the big and the small. But how could we ever thank them for all they do for us? A Special Thank You is a sweet children’s book that teaches children to recognize how...
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Mirai
Montre et raconte/Show and Tell by Monique Pereira
Si quelqu'un avait une réaction allergique ... Le sauriez-vous ? Sauriez-vous comment les aider ? Composeriez-vous le 9-1-1 ? Si vous avez répondu « oui » ou « non » à une de ces questions, ce livre est pour vous ! Rejoignez Mirai lorsqu'elle...
