Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Friendship
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The Stoplight
by Candace Breanne
The Stoplight is a story about life and love told through an inanimate object. It tackles the complex issue of grief and introduces it to children in words they will understand. The Stoplight allows for the reader to connect with an object with...
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Elisabeth's Miracle
by Vanessa Siso
"Elisabeth’s Miracle" is a heartfelt story that addresses the pain of losing someone because of how different you are. It uses friendships, faith, sock puppets, and love to inspire children to celebrate the uniqueness inside them and embrace the...
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Sara's Diary
by Karen Okum
Grade five is off to a terrible start for Emma Jones. Her friends have started to bully Sara, a new classmate, and Emma doesn’t know what to do about it. If it were up to Emma, she’d have nothing to do with Sara, who is constantly interrupting,...
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Grumpy Bear
by Raelee Annett
Journey through the Canadian wilderness with Grumpy Bear, a little black bear searching for a place to call home before winter sets in. Along the way, he meets an array of charming animals in their unique habitats—from a mother loon and her chick...
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Tales of Leadership
by Stephen Earl
Small actions can make a big difference. In this enchanting journey, three kids band together to help create a better world. Throughout their adventures, they learn and evolve with empathy and awareness. As they work toward building a strong...
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Murfy Brown and Her Best Friends
by Kyle Roberts
What do you do when your friend doesn’t like the same things as you? Is it okay for very good friends to have very different opinions? Murfy is ready to find out! Murfy Brown is a young and curious mini goldendoodle with a whole lot of really...
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Lemily by the Sea
by Ron Charach
Lemily by the Sea is the story of a young child of unspecified gender and their encounters with intriguing sea creatures. When Lemily grows restless for a human friend, Sebastian bursts on the scene, but it doesn't go well. Enter Imelda, a...
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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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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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Sable Makes a New Friend
by Elisabeth Grassby Stefan
When Sable and her human, Lizzie-Bee, meet a new dog named Rosie, their fun-filled day takes an interesting turn. A curious boy notices that Rosie is missing part of her leg and begins asking questions. With Lizzie-Bee’s gentle guidance, young...
