Juvenile Fiction, Lifestyles, City & Town Life
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Otto's Corner
by JoAn Weissman
Everything is well on Otto’s corner until a problem arises. The problem grows. The adults as well as the children around Otto’s corner express their views about it. Can anyone solve this problem? Ideas to help to clear it, is not as easy as it...
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A Day With Dad
by Michelle Welch
Four-year-old Omi loves the surprises Dad plans for her and her sister Cookie while Mom is at work. They build castles, read stories, and go on adventures. Today they’re heading to the park! But a perfect day is interrupted by a bad case of the...
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Miss Pecosita's Day at Work
by Diana J Zambrano
Miss Pecosita is invited on an unusual adventure: today, she’s going to help her mother at work. Miss Pecosita is very excited. Miss Pecosita and Mama Blanquita take the bus into the big city. Miss Pecosita has never been on a bus before. She...
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Just Our Tony
by Maureen Rose Wilkie
Little Tony lives in the big city of Regina where he likes to pounce on leaves and chase grasshoppers. Most of all, he likes to visit the house with the red front door. But when two mean cats hurt Tony, he needs help and knows just where to go. A...
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S is for Street Games
An Alphabet Rhyming Book by Sydney White Joshua
Follow Cindy and Wade through a hot New York City summer as their family gears up for a move to Long Island. Cindy loves life in the city, particularly the games she and her friends play in their neighborhood. There’s no way Long Island can...
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The Boy Who Influenced the King
by Sheila Ponsford
“I can influence the king,” the peasant boy said to his friend. “No you can’t!” his friend replied. “You’re just a peasant boy, and he’s the king.” The peasant boy’s boast triggers a chain of events that culminates within the palace walls. Along...
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Fire Dog
by Kristin S. Everson
A puppy sneaks out of a pet shop in a big city. He has many adventures as he meets people, hoping that one of them will be able to tell him his name. The vintage artwork gives children a glimpse into a world very different from that in which they...
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The Truth about Condo Pets
by Catherine and Michael D'urzo
Romeo, Fido, Droopy, Minnie, Lupa, and Lola love their life at the kennel. They’ve all been adopted by the kennel owners, and they’re one happy family. Bella is the only dog still waiting to be adopted. When a family finally comes for her, the...
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On My Way to School
by Johan Reis
Every day, Shawn walks to and from school through his friendly, multicultural neighbourhood. Along the way, he stops to talk with the people in his world. Through his curious and sensitive nature, Shawn comes to understand their hardships,...
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Hop, Stop or Go!
by Venita Ramanna
Little Bunny causes chaos on the road as she hoppity-hops to school with her brothers and sisters. Then, along comes kind Officer Beals to sort things out and keep everyone safe. The charming "jay-hopping" bunny learns an important lesson about...