Juvenile Fiction, Nature & The Natural World
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Julie and the Monster in the Sea
by Gwendolyn Burko
Jump into an underwater adventure with a young girl named Julie. She enjoys exploring the ocean. Julie wants to be friends with a shark who swims by her, yes a shark! Julie is not afraid of him. The story has a twist, as she discovers that the ...
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The Ancient Song of Life
by Jenn M. Carson
A story of environmentalism, teamwork, leadership, and exploration, The Ancient Song of Life features three young girls and their nana who embark on a fantastical adventure together to save the bees. The girls bring their nana to meet the mystical ...
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The Brave Little Brown Bear
by Melissa Tar
Everyone has a fear of something, even a big brave brown bear. Come join in this beautifully illustrated journey as a bear cub learns the true value of compassion, bravery, companionship, courage and inner-strength. Find yourself rooting for the cub ...
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Snow Night
by Julie Bergfors
Young Michael goes to sleep dreaming of a snow day, only to awaken to bare roads and clear skies. He heads to school in his clunky, black snow boots and prepares for an ordinary day in the classroom. About halfway through the day, though, the storm ...
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The Little Tree That Grew with Grace
by Bertha Wiebe
THE LITTLE TREE THAT GREW WITH GRACE is a children’s story book. The target audience is children from ages four to ten or so. It is most suitable for children living in areas that have four seasons, although any child would enjoy reading or having ...
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My Banana Tree
by Robin Burnett-Klyzub
As fast as her little legs would carry her, she ran outside to the back yard. Awaiting her arrival, was a magical sight! "IT IS a magical day!" she joyously exclaimed! Before her, stood a little tree growing out of the soil where she and her mother ...
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Sprout
by Michelle Crispe
Sprout, a baby sunflower seed, takes an exciting journey as he develops into a full-grown sunflower. Along the way, he encounters challenges that test his courage, and he learns to face the uncertainties that come with growth. Often he finds himself ...
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When I Am Quiet
by Teresa Monaghan
For a moment... Wherever you are, just breathe... With each slow breath, allow yourself to settle, to relax, to just be who you are in this moment. Find the quietness, the calm that is here, underneath it all. You can even let your eyes gently ...
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Runaway Rodents
The Untold Story of Toronto’s Infamous Capybaras by Dagmara Bociek
Two capybaras are delivered to the Toronto High Park Zoo. When an opportunity to escape comes up, they take it! This sets off a frenzy across the city, with some Torontonians cheering the renegades on, and others plotting their downfall. Follow the ...
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
by Elizabeth Bird
As Mary tends her garden, she anxiously asks her mother about the weeds creeping into in her beautiful garden. Should she worry? Her mother reveals the hidden beauty of these pesky intruders. Weeds are naturally occurring plants with a rich history ...
