Juvenile Fiction, Health & Daily Living
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You Are Simply Enough
A Journey to Remembering and Recognizing Your Self Worth by Carly Robinson
When you wake up in the morning . . . When you’re working hard at school . . . When you’re running and playing at recess . . . When you fall asleep at night . . . In each moment, remember, you are enough! This gentle message of mindfulness is a...
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The Bear
A Story About Depression by Nicole Dyson
Have you ever heard of depression? Our friend Bear has agreed to answer some questions for us about what it’s like to live with this illness! We ask Bear important questions about depression. Do you want to know more about what having depression...
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The Blind Princess Adventures
Sara Goes to School by Shawna Parsons
Sara is excited to take on her first day of school… but she’s also a little nervous. What if the other kids don’t like her? What if they think she’s too different? With her princess wand guide cane in hand, Sara will get to know her new school,...
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Mr. Banana Travels the Shelves
The Stickers by Natalya Filippova
Mr. Banana is at the store when a woman decides not to pick him because he is high in sugar. That makes him worried and curious—was she right? Is he an unhealthy snack? What if no one ever wants to buy him? This is how his journey around the...
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Our Journey to the Dentist
by Mark Thunderchild
Join Maaku, Dax, and Charlie as they journey to the dentist’s office. Find out if they have defended their teeth against Gingi Jim, Plaquer Pete, and Cavity Carl! Learn about the diverse experiences of an Inuit family, a Cree family, and a Métis...
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Blots, Dots and Sticky Thoughts
Stress and Worry by Carissa Jackson
“There is magic in you, there is magic in me, wait, just wait and see!” And with those words, Lyle’s best friend, a stuffed sloth named Leeto, comes to life! Leeto notices that Lyle is feeling stressed and worried. Lyle has a heavy feeling in her...
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One of a Kind Kid
A Journey with ADHD by Nancy Anderson
Being a kid with ADHD can be hard. There are so many things in the world to explore! How can anyone sit still for even a minute? The one-of-a-kind kid has trouble with this, but all his energy makes life so much more interesting. He is great at...
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Share Your SPARK!
by Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
Inside each of us, is a spark that can be used to bring light and love to others. Share Your SPARK! brings to life the magic and wonder of Camp Kindle, a children's cancer camp in Water Valley, Alberta. The story, inspired by the Legend of the...
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Quel genre de maladie a oncle Jean ?
by Sharon Simon
Oncle Jean est à l'hôpital parce qu'il est malade. Mais il ne fait pas de fièvre et n'a ni mal au ventre, ni le nez qui coule. Alors... quel genre de maladie a oncle Jean ? Dans cette conversation affectueuse entre une mère et son fils, l'enfant...
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ADHD Gives Me Superpowers
by Danielle Pitman
Seeley is a self-aware young boy with ADHD. This story is told from his point of view, and he knows his ADHD gives him superpowers! Seeley’s superpowers include the ability to hyperfocus, be creative, think outside the box, have a lot of energy,...