Juvenile Nonfiction, People & Places
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Be Proud You're Canadian
by Corinne Isaacs-Frontiero
In this delightful book for young readers, Corinne Isaacs takes us on a fascinating journey into the heart of Canada. Corinne sheds light on Canada’s international industry, its’ history, scientific contributions, values, and Collective Society...
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Noises of the Night
A Canadian Lullaby by Alana Pidwerbeski
The noises of the night Differ near, differ far They sing you lullabies Wherever you are. The oceans of the coasts, the winds in the North, and everything in between provide a backdrop for this Canadian lullaby. With unfamiliar noises made...
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Stella's Stories From Around the Globe
Japan 日本 by Sheri Burke
Stella’s Stories from around the Globe: Japan is a colourful account of a seven-year-old’s trip to Japan. Part children’s travel-guide and part travel diary, Stella’s Stories looks to inspire other children interested in geography, cultures,...
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Pepe Helps an Octopus
by Linda A. Martin
"Pepe Helps an Octopus"... This story is told through the eyes of children. The story takes place in Telchac Puerto in northern Yucatan off the coast of Mexico. Three young friends are telling a simple, educational, short story. The interesting...
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My Heart in Kenya
by Ruth Beardsley
My Heart in Kenya is a true story about family separation and reunification in the context of the refugee experience, written from a child’s point of view. Family separation is a devastating reality for refugees around the world, with...
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I'm a Big Sister Now!
by Iris Waung
I’m a Big Sister Now! is a children’s book about a proud little girl, Ava, who welcomes her little sister, Lia, into her family. Although uncertain at first, Ava soon takes on the role of big sister, and she enjoys teaching, playing with, and...
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Malo's Amazing Adventures!
Discovering Kwanzaa and Beyond with Friends by Washington M. Osiro and Malo O. Pickett-Osiro
Discovering Kwanzaa and Beyond with Friends is the 2nd book in the Malo’s Amazing Adventures! series. It is dedicated to Malo’s 4th Grade Class of 2012 at Wicklund Elementary School and to Kylie Johnson and the students of Woodside Parents...
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A Loud Whisper
An Oromo Story by Sheiko Nagawo
“A Loud Whisper” his very first children’s picture book is based on a true story of a boy born to a semi-nomadic family of 1950’s Ethiopia. The Oromo, a nationality to which the author belongs remains a marginalized majority in Ethiopia. As a...
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C is for Coast
A Lower North Shore Alphabet by Harrington School
A unique experience is waiting inside these two covers. Through photos, art and poetry explore the coastal paradise of the Lower North Shore, Québec, affectionately known to Coasters, near and far, as "The Coast".
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Rikis
by Aleksandra Kuburovic
Sasha loved budgies. She had them since her early childhood. When she was at university the war started in her hometown. She had to leave the city together with her Mom. Sasha's father and talking budgie Riki, remained in the city. Sasha was very...
