Juvenile Fiction, People & Places, Canada
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Our Journey to the Dentist
by Mark Thunderchild
Join Maaku, Dax, and Charlie as they journey to the dentist’s office. Find out if they have defended their teeth against Gingi Jim, Plaquer Pete, and Cavity Carl! Learn about the diverse experiences of an Inuit family, a Cree family, and a Métis...
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The Adventures of Raisen & Radar
Take a Deep Breath by Jane Adams
See the light? It’s Spirit coming in. Come join Raisen and her little brother Radar as they ramble around the woods near their home. See the woods, the old oak tree full of animals, and the hill to the east that’s the perfect place to watch the...
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What Grows When You Give
by Monique Pantel
What Grows When You Give is heart-warming tale that follows the journey of a compassionate dove. With each act of kindness, she breaks off a branch from her tree to help others, unknowingly sowing the seeds of love and regeneration. When her tree...
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Kinder Kit Book of Alpha Bits
Canadian Alphabet stories from across the country by Deena Abougoush and Lila Abougouche
Alinta the ant lives in Athabasca, Alberta, under an apple tree. Badru the beaver bravely builds a dam for his bed in Bridge Lake, British Columbia. Catori the coyote wears cool clown costumes in the city of Calgary. An alphabet book with a...
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Amber Ambrosia
by Rae St. Clair Bridgman
After saving the sacred snakes of Narcisse, Wil Wychwood and his cousin Sophie Isidor are hailed as the new heroes of MiddleGate. Yet their journey is far from over. Wil knows the black medallion he inherited once belonged to an ancient secret...
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Our Three New Years!
by Cynthia Cheng Mintz
Tory and Andy are five-year-old twins who celebrate not one, not two, but THREE different New Years! See how the twins and their family celebrate Lunar New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and the end of the calendar year—especially the different yummy foods...
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The Serpent's Spell
by Rae St. Clair Bridgman
Unbeknownst to ten-year-old Wil Wychwood, he comes from a long line of mages. But with the death of his grandmother and his world upended, Wil moves to live with “the Aunts” and finds himself in MiddleGate – where buses drive through brick walls...
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Kohkum's Kitchen
by Mark Thunderchild
In Kohkum’s kitchen the family is large, the stove is warm, and the stew is oh so good. But just what makes this special stew so delicious? Is it Kohkum’s recipes and knowledge, or Mushum’s traditionally hunted moose meat? The grandchildren all...
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A BC Island Animal Dream
by Elizabeth Eakin
A dreaming child sails into a magical realm where capricious animals are munching on crunchy snacks and tasty treats. This charming alphabet book uses haiku to paint funny, quirky and beautiful pictures of what each letter of the alphabet is up...
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A Prairie Girl and a Gopher
Prairie Kids' Adventures by Elizabeth Godkin
How did Katelyn, a prairie girl, and Gus, a "gopher", become friends? Throughout the pages of this beautifully illustrated story, see a glimpse into the life of a Canadian prairie child. Learn about the Richardson Ground Squirrel. Search and...