Juvenile Fiction, Nature & The Natural World
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Raven and the Forest
by Yuen Sun
Raven loves to play in the forest with her best friend, Bear. Every morning she says bye-bye to Mama and Papa and takes Bear’s hand as they set off into a new day. Join them on an adventure as they explore the land beyond her backyard, from the ...
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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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Pau Pua and the Watering Hole
by Merle Wolford & Karen Harvey
Pau Pua and his grandfather are on a great journey—they are travelling through the enchanted forest to a Spirit Tree Gathering. Fast asleep under a Great Tree, Pau Pua has many visitors in the nighttime: spirit-animals speak for those who can no ...
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The Children's Moon
by Judy Cook
In a marriage of science and whimsy, The Children's Moon is a delightful learning resource for home or school and is suitable for children from three to eleven years of age. OH LOOK, IT’S “THE CHILDREN’S MOON!” During the day, when you look up at ...
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The Way of the Loon
A Tale from the Boreal Forest by Sally E. Burns
The Way of the Loon tells of a spring and summer in a loon family’s life on a lake in the boreal forest. When LaLa and Dapper return to the northern lake to raise a family, challenges lie ahead: hungry eagles, rowdy humans, and a large fish threaten ...
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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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Leif Falls
by Madeline Rivers
Big Changes for Little Leif Leif loves living high up in his tree. But when the other leaves start to fall, Leif is faced with a big decision. Does he stay alone in his familiar tree, or jump into the unknown with his friends? Then Leif meets ...
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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 ...
