Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Values & Virtues
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Make Empathy Last
by Linda Grubic
Little puffin, Morty, feels uneasy about his first sleepover away from home – how will he settle in? Come along as Cyril learns about empathy and gently supports Morty, transforming an uncertain moment into a cozy, comforting memory. Make Empathy...
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The Dusty Cat
by Jaimie Clarke
Dusty the cat was a dusty cat. People often stared at her and made rude comments about how dusty she was. Sawyer and his mom, Dusty’s family, loved her anyway and told her she was special. One day Dusty had a big sneeze, and her dust turned into...
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The Awfalot
by Noreen Sveen and Paul Sveen
Little Nernie Wiggins, has just discovered a new mysterious best friend and she can't believe her good luck! But her hilarious new buddy is about to cook up some mischief in the Wiggins' household. The Awfalot is a heartwarming children's story...
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Becoming Santa
by Springs Pacelli
What is the true meaning of Santa Claus? An inquisitive little girl named Savanah would like to know. Is it just about buying presents? In this unique and heartwarming story, Santa is not just a jolly old man in a red suit. As Savanah grows and...
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Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving
by Kalee Boisvert
Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving is a heartwarming story about Mabel, a young girl who works hard to save up enough money to buy her dream doll, Precious Princess Pearl. When Mabel finally gets the doll, she encounters a moment that makes...
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The Werewolf Beaver
by Tasha Turko
Choppy McChompington is just a regular beaver. He works hard and has fun helping his friends build dams and lodges. One day—bonk!—Choppy accidentally gets hit in the head with a log. His eyes start to grow, his front beaver teeth shrink, and his...
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Norah's ABCs
All the Best Words to Live Your Life and Grow by Marlane Pentelechuk
Norah Ellen LOVES words. She learns that words are important and can be more than just names for things. Words are able to teach us how to act, hope, and dream. Words can bring us joy! This little alphabet book goes beyond the basics of “apple to...
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The Great PB&J Plan
by Venita Ramanna
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were five-year-old Triyen’s favourite snack — gooey and salty and sticky and sweet! Nothing was better for a hungry tummy! So when Triyen saw a man who seemed to be down on his luck, it sparked the idea to make...
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The Other Side of Fear
by Olivia Bahou
In a quiet little town called The Bubble, which sits in the shadow of Fear Mountain, lives a girl called Gabriella. She was sure there was a world of adventure to be had on the other side of that mountain—but could she really leave The Bubble and...
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Cookies Everywhere!
by Monterey Coates
It is Macy’s birthday and all she wants is cookies. Cookies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Her mother warns her that she should have some vegetables too but agrees to order Macy cookies for her birthday. Macy is thrilled, and she’s...
