Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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The Stumpies
by Deborah Duncan and Joyce Evans
Stumpies are small creatures that live in stumps in the forests of British Columbia. Maple, Pinecone, and Poppy are eleven years old and it’s time for them to begin their training to become Travellers! They’ll leave the safety of their families,...
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Paul Immigrates to Canada
by Heather Crichlow
Paul’s pretty sure his mother doesn’t love him: why else would she go away to Canada and leave him with his gran in Barbados for six whole years? She was supposed to send for him one year after she went away, and then two years, and then three…...
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A Dragon & Me For All To See
by Mark Kramer
A FRIENDLY DRAGON lives in a world of mean monsters who tease and bully the dragon because he is different. He flies far away from home on an adventure to find a new friend. After a journey through space and time, the dragon befriends a little...
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Georgio Stories
Morals for Children by Dinesh D. Dattani
In the mythical Uhuru Forest, a colorful group of animals live together—big and small, strong and weak, hard-working and lazy. One of those animals is Georgio the bear, a loving father who gets into all kinds of trouble! Georgio Stories is a...
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Free Run Farm
by JoAn Weissman
Free Run Farm is a peaceful, happy place where animals can roam freely and make choices. A new duck arrives and is given the best of food and care. Special treatment goes to his head. He proves to be a menace with his rude, bossy and bullying...
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Everything Happens For A Reason
by Dr. Stacey Scott and Kyra Scott
SPLAT! After she trips and ends up face down in a mud puddle, Lucy-Loo is not feeling confident about soccer try-outs. Still, when her best friend Tallulah makes the team, but she doesn’t, Lucy is crushed. Lucy’s friends and family comfort her...
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Lil Dragon meets Officer Dave
by Stan Hildebrand
Lil Dragon was out flying on a windy day. The wind became so strong that it blew her from her forest home and into the city. Lil Dragon was lost! She was afraid. Who would help her get home? Lil Dragon found a police officer. His name was Officer...
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My Tooth ... "It's GONE!"
by Suzann Morin
In this unique and delightful picture book the story unfolds when Carter pulls his wiggly loose tooth. Delighted he can't wait to put it under his pillow. His dad gives him a candy wrapper so he can store it in his pocket and keep it safe. That...
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The Eagle's Last Flight
by Colby Mihulka
Despite his weakening wings, broken beak, and dull talons, Eagle stubbornly clings to his pride and independence, refusing to acknowledge his growing age and declining abilities. But when wise Dragonfly gently nudges him to confront his fears,...
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You Are Simply Enough
A Journey to Remembering and Recognizing Your Self Worth by Carly Robinson
When you wake up in the morning . . . When you’re working hard at school . . . When you’re running and playing at recess . . . When you fall asleep at night . . . In each moment, remember, you are enough! This gentle message of mindfulness is a...
