Juvenile Fiction, People & Places
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The Sky's the Limit
by Olga McGrath
The Sky's the Limit is the story of Robbie, a spoiled young bird whose mother is at her wits' end, unable to get him to grow up and leave the comfort of the nest. After trying everything she can, she gives up and takes a much needed long...
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The Secret Adventures of a Wild Duck
by Jordina Holland
Ducks, ducks, ducks! Many kinds of wild ducks live in Canada. This story is about one very special duck and how its life suddenly changed, when it was discovered by a young boy, whose act of kindness saved it from a sad fate. Then the duck had...
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The Little Girl From Osoyoos
by Pearlene Clunis and Devon Clunis
Encouraging readers to embrace the diversity of people in their community and world, The Little Girl from Osoyoos tells the story of a child living in small-town Canada who is exposed to the diversity of the world's cultures by visitors from...
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Far From Home
by Marcia E. Barss
Margie attends an American boarding school in Kodaikanal, South India, a thousand miles from her home in Parlakimedi, Orissa state, where her missionary parents work. Although she likes school and has fun with friends, she longs to be home with...
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Archie's Travel Tales
To Paris by Daniela Kiszti and Golnaz Vakili
Archie the Mouse lives in a busy, bustling airport with his family and has caught the travel bug. With so many places to visit around the world, join Archie on his adventures. Come along with Archie as he makes new friends, tries delicious French...
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Antoinette and the Story of the Jellyfish Monster
by Alison McGregor
On a beach in Jamaica a long time ago, little Antoinette began her day innocently enough but soon found her mischief created a monster. A totally true cautionary tale for any young adventurer.
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Xway, Xway and the Giant Red Cedar
by Zulebia Esmail
A long time ago, when the earliest people lived in British Columbia, two twin boys named Xwáý, Xwáý lived in a place that is now known as Stanley Park. Back then, life was hard because Xwáý, Xwáý’s people did not have any tools – that is, until...
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The Adventures of Mao Tse Turtle
by Sarah Seidman
The Adventures of Mao Tse Turtle is a story about the perils and pleasures of freedom. Mao ventures far from home and has neither the speed of the horse nor the strength of the tiger to protect him. Instead, he uses his hard shell and quick mind...
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The Adventures of Auntie Sue Sue
by Therese Nadler
Auntie Sue Sue has her travel scarf on and she’s catching a plane. Auntie’s off to ROME today! Did you know that Rome is the capital of Italy? Auntie has to take a plane over the Atlantic Ocean to get there. In The Adventures of Auntie Sue Sue,...
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¡Hola!
by Candelario Garcia
Javi, a passionate Jalapeño introduces some of his "compadres" (friends) many of whom have emigrated from various countries. Javi's friends tell about their experiences and share fascinating stories which Javi uses to promote cultural awareness...
