Juvenile Fiction, Diversity & Multicultural
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Henry and the Wonders of the World
by Susanna Talanca
What makes the Wonders of the World so wonderful? Join Henry and his stuffed frog, Pascale, as they visit some Wonders of the World. They tour Niagara Falls, Machu Picchu, the Colosseum, the great statue of Zeus, the Great Pyramid, the Taj Mahal,...
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If Grandma Were Here
A Book of Memories by Amber L. Bradbury
If Grandma were here, what would you do together? Would you sing a song? Go on an amazing adventure? Or give each other a giant hug? See what special things grandmas and grandkids do together! This treasure chest of memories is a perfect way for...
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The Colours of Canada
by Medina Assiff
When Miss Onya’s class has the chance to create a mosaic piece of art depicting Canada, they are each given a different tile to glue down. As they begin to place their tiles down to create Canada, they each explain how their tile reminds them of...
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My Babaji's Garden
by Parm Laniado
Spring has arrived—and with it, new beginnings! Amrit seizes the opportunity to talk to her Babaji about his garden. But what starts as a simple conversation between a granddaughter and grandfather becomes a deeper exchange about Babaji’s...
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Earl's World
Great Canadian Culinary Adventures by Robin Renaud
Earl and his friends take a cross-country trip to bravely taste all the flavours of Canada. From coast to coast to coast, they visit every province and territory, enjoying different cultures and interesting sights. Along the way, they try cod...
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On My Way to School
by Johan Reis
Every day, Shawn walks to and from school through his friendly, multicultural neighbourhood. Along the way, he stops to talk with the people in his world. Through his curious and sensitive nature, Shawn comes to understand their hardships,...
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I Love Snowflakes
by A.B. Shyama
What if your children never give up until they reach their goals? Tara is so excited to see snow for the first time. She wants to make her own snowflake. But what shape is a snowflake? During her natural, self-directed, and spontaneous play with...
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We Are Not The Zoo
by Wanda Taylor, Aaniya Taylor and Arielle Taylor
Larry the Lion, Manny the Monkey, and Pico the Panda are bored at the zoo. They decide to dress up and take their instruments to Bell Street. At first, the people of Bell Street are afraid, and run to hide. Then a brave little girl with a maraca...
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The Little Girl From Osoyoos
by Pearlene Clunis and Devon Clunis
Encouraging readers to embrace the diversity of people in their community and world, The Little Girl from Osoyoos tells the story of a child living in small-town Canada who is exposed to the diversity of the world's cultures by visitors from...
