Juvenile Fiction
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Happy Mother's Day
mamma MIA! by Carlo Di Iorio
Is your mother tall or is she short? Does she play hockey? Does she score? Does she walk you to school? Or would that be uncool? Written with love, humor, and delight, Happy Mother’s Day mamma MIA! is an illustrated poem that celebrates Mother’s ...
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Lemily by the Sea
by Ron Charach
Lemily by the Sea is the story of a young child of unspecified gender and their encounters with intriguing sea creatures. When Lemily grows restless for a human friend, Sebastian bursts on the scene, but it doesn't go well. Enter Imelda, a ...
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Xway, Xway and the Giant Red Cedar
by Zulebia Esmail
A long time ago, when the earliest people lived in British Columbia, two twin boys named Xwáý, Xwáý lived in a place that is now known as Stanley Park. Back then, life was hard because Xwáý, Xwáý’s people did not have any tools – that is, until the ...
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Dr. Dreams
The Same Scary Dream "Cool" by Stephen Monk
Dr. Dreams is on his way to a cupcake party when he comes across a young bear cub named Jojo and her family. Jojo is scared because she’s been having bad dreams. Dr. Dreams comforts her with some special insight into dreaming. He tells Jojo a ...
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Come Away with Me
by Libby McKechnie
Libby McKechnie shares two dozen whimsical poems and illustrations intended to be read by both children and adults. Many of the poems celebrate colour, art and the natural world evoking a heartwarming enthusiasm for life. She addresses a range of ...
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Where My Boat Takes Me
by Theresa Wilson
After a tough day, a young child enjoys an evening on the lake in the family boat. As she and her parents travel over the water and watch the sunset, the child's worries mellow and she feels calmer. Where My Boat Takes Me is an invitation to ...
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Leo Finds a Forever Home
by Joanne G. O’Hara
More than anything in the world, Leo wants a forever home. He is so lonely!! Leo’s heart leads him through many adventures, some fun and some, a bit scary, on his search to find new friends and a safe place to live. Who is LooLoo and how will she ...
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The Story Of Spaghetti Mountain And The Extra Spicy Meatball
by Mike James
Imagination, adventure, and a big ol’ dose of nonsense! Noah and his trusty sidekick, Rufus, are off on another adventure. Join them on Spaghetti Mountain as they battle a stinky clove of garlic, survive the treacherous Swamp Bolognese, and have an ...
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Weebits In The Garden
by Alex Schmidt
Why do parents yell at their children? What should children do when their parents yell? How should they feel? It’s Emily’s birthday and she is banished outside. “I wanted to make Mom happy,” Emily explained. “…and she ...
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The Adventures of Mao Tse Turtle
by Sarah Seidman
The Adventures of Mao Tse Turtle is a story about the perils and pleasures of freedom. Mao ventures far from home and has neither the speed of the horse nor the strength of the tiger to protect him. Instead, he uses his hard shell and quick mind to ...
