Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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I AM Cornelius
by Franni Welter
I AM CORNELIUS is a wonderful read-aloud book with lessons in practicing self-love, gratitude, and kindness that will enrich the lives of children and adults alike. Cornelius shows us how to use these skills to build confidence and self-esteem,...
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Where Is My Sock?
by Jennifer Brown
Much to the dismay of a wee child, Chaussette—a small, soft, and striped sock—doesn't come back from the laundry one day. But what happens to our favourite socks when they disappear? Chaussette discovers the answer to that mystery: the world of...
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Frankie's Favourite Words
by Nicole Crimi and Julia ten Hove
Every child is unique. Just as each child is different, each child’s adventures will be different too! Join Frankie as she dives into a great underwater adventure! With her brother by her side, Frankie will use her favourite words to adapt to the...
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Cake With Nonna
by Carmela Bruno
When Nonna Ida needs a little help, she calls for her granddaughter, Lidia, over the fence. Lidia loves to go over and help Nonna sweep the house, pick beans and tomatoes from the garden, and make apple cake. But one day, Nonna Ida isn’t there to...
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Hedi the Hedgehog and the Sparkle in the Pond
by Charly Ann
Hedi the Hedgehog is the heart of the Critter Crew, but poor Hedi is having a bad hair day. No matter what she tries, from spray to mousse to straightener, three of her spikes just won’t be tamed. Hedi goes out to see her friends in search of a...
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Raegan Blu
by Silvia Hunkins
In the land of Same, everyone thinks the same, dresses the same, and acts the same. Until Raegan Blu is born. This brave, smart, and strong child loves to play games, invent stories, and make a beautiful mess. Her family loves her, but the other...
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Ollie & Friends
Ollie's Talents by Bailey Parnell
Meet Ollie—a half-robot, half-human boy with a heart that glows as brightly as his hope to find true friends. When Ollie moves to a new town, finding friends and fitting in proves to be a challenge. Whispers, stares, and bullies make him feel...
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What the Wind Brings
by Ewan Horne Green
Sea monsters, lies, death, chips! The twin pillars of Fara seek to end the monstrous peril that hunts their people. At twelve years old, the time has come for Emily to choose between the mighty Red Hat Expedition, or the brilliant Blue Hat...
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An Otherwise Ordinary Forest
by Nathan Hunter
Step into a forest unlike any other, where an everyday walk turns into a magical quest, and the seemingly ordinary world transforms into an enchanted landscape brimming with wonders. In An Otherwise Ordinary Forest, a curious young adventurer...
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Everyone Has a Dinosaur
by Linda Ness and Cherry Muir
Everyone Has a Dinosaur provides a simple yet innovative science-based explanation of emotional regulation. This engaging story follows a central character who, like many children, struggles with intense emotions and everyday challenges. Guided...
