Juvenile Fiction, Lifestyles, City & Town Life
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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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Curious Theo
by Bernice Richard
Theo goes on an adventure as he tries to find his mother’s lost car.
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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 road ...
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Follow the Red Wagon
by Margot Edge
The setting is a small community with close proximity to beaches and small family run shops. The red wagon is a central figure in the family and taken many places and known to the neighbourhood. The inspiration for the book came from a sighting I ...
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I'm So Glad It's Spring!
by Tammy Hendrickx
This author loves spring, do you? “I’m So Glad It’s Spring!” is a collection of the author’s childhood memories. Walk with Tammy Hendrickx as a young girl through the prairie winter and watch how it changes into spring.
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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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Dr. Bunnyworth
Of Partridges and Plum Pudding by Dianne Marie
What would you do if you could talk to animals? (I mean really talk to them, the same way you talk to your parents or your friends.) Well, for one lucky person―with just such a talent―the choice was clear: become a veterinarian! And so, that's what ...
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Taffy and Troy
by Wendy Davidchuk and Marilyn Grovum
Taffy and Troy were born at the Pooch Palace. They were best buddies, right from the start. When Taffy was adopted, the puppies were separated. But not for long! Taffy and Troy shows early readers the value of friendship, even as our lives change. ...
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Sammy, Wise Old Rabbit
by Carol Green
Although we don’t always see them, wild creatures are increasingly coming to live in cities. Like people, some creatures—such as rabbits, skunks, raccoons, or mice—find more opportunities for food and shelter in a city. But city living is full of ...
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