Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. In this prequel to Newbery Medal winner The Crossover, Chuck Bell takes centre stage, as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he bec…
FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we're stuck inside. Perfect for fans of Joyce Sidman and Julie Fogl…
Mara and Owen are as close as twins can get, so when Mara's friend Hannah accuses Owen of rape, Mara doesn't know what to think. Can her brother really be guilty of such a violent act? Torn between her family and her sense of right and wrong, Mara f…
The long-awaited cocktail book from Vanderpump Rules stars Ariana and Tom is finally here! Bravo's hit show Vanderpump Rules, which Vogue recently called "America's perfect reality show," is a spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The s…
Mary Porter-Malcolm has prepared for high school in the one way she knows how: an extensive review of classic literature to help navigate the friendships, romantic liaisons, and overall drama she has come to expect from such an "esteemed" institutio…
Fourteen teens who have grown up together in Japantown, San Francisco. Fourteen teens who form a community and a family, as interconnected as they are conflicted. Fourteen teens whose lives are turned upside down when over 100,000 people of Japanese…
When George and his friend the man with the yellow hat go to a party at Mrs. Gray's house, George is excited to find out that it is a costume party. After seeing his friends dressed up as astronauts, mummies, witches, and more, George gets to pick o…
This heartfelt novel for fans of Jandy Nelson and Adam Silvera follows twins Audrey and Clare as they grapple with their brother's death and their changing relationships--with each other and themselves.Audrey's best friend was always her twin, Clare…
How do you know when the person who can make the difference . . . is you?Olive is excited to start sixth grade: new teachers, new experiences, and a field trip to the big city with her best buds!But when Olive finds out that a school policy is keepi…
It is spring and George is excited for the world to wake up after a long winter. He'll play in the mud, plant seeds, watch baby birds hatch, and more in this rhyming book for fresh spring days. Colourful tabs and sturdy pages are perfect for little…
School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this picture book adaptation of Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's New York Times best-selling How to Be a Good Creature, learn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship,…
In this riveting story about baseball and brotherhood, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks finds himself pitching his way out of poverty--one strike at a time. By "a premier author of provocative YA sports novels" (The Bulletin). Lazarus "Laz" W…
The Giver is a modern classic and one of the most influential books of our time.Now in graphic novel format, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world is accompanied…
It's been 30 years and with rising temperatures melting icy mountain tops the previously frozen Willoughbys have thawed out and are about to return! From living legend and Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes a hilarious sequel to New York Times bestse…
Now sleepy kids can put away toys, take a bath, and snuggle up in soft pajamas with everyone's favourite monkey! Little ones will love to explore the touchable textures and familiarsituations on each page as they wind down from their busy days. With…
In this incredible true story of a war-stricken country where civilians seem powerless in the face of battle, this feminist and inspirational tale about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us how, thr…
Teenagers at Wisconsin's Nottawa High School are drawn deeper into a social networking site that promises to grant their every need ...regardless of the consequences. Soon the site turns sinister, with simple pranks escalating to malicious crimes. T…
When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pine cone, the pair become fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favour? The author Beth Ferry writes warm, rhyming text that includes a subtle anti-bullying message ev…
Bells are jingling, carolers singing . . . it sounds like Christmastime! Whether he's taking a sleigh ride, wrapping presents, or sipping from a cup of hot chocolate, George enjoys the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Now you can join him in…
Born in Siberia, double amputee Jessica Long was adopted from a Russian orphanage at thirteen months old and with thirteen gold medals has since become one the most decorated U.S. Paralympic athletes. Now Jessica shares all the moments, medals, and…
Seventy-five years ago, Virginia Lee Burton created the Little House, and since then generations of readers have been enchanted by the story of this happy home and her journey from the pleasures of nature to the bustling city, and back again. In ce…
Reggie isn't really a romantic: she's been hurt too often, and doesn't let people in as a rule. Plus, when you're dealing with the Three Stages of Depression, it's hard to feel warm and fuzzy. When Reggie meets Snake, though, he doesn't give her muc…
Gently encourage mindfulness and critical thinking through this playful and witty exploration of negative space. Can empty space be useful? Can it lead to new perspectives and new appreciation? Might it even be inspiring? Find out in a winsome book…
Minos thought he could Pull a fast one On me, Poseidon! God of the Sea! But I'm the last one On whom you Should try such a thing. The nerve of that guy. The balls. The audacity. I am the ocean! I got capacity! Depths! Darkness! Delphic power! So his…
To get a jump on her new social life, she starts snapping with local Queen Bee, Gwynneth. Megan and Lulu have mixed feelings about G., but Vee's snapstreak with her is well under way when they get the biggest news EVER: The local radio station is ho…
The most useless and obnoxious thing in the world to Caroline Tate is her older brother, J.P., the genius with the photographic memory. But now, for the first time, she needs him. She needs him because upstairs in the fifth floor apartment of their…
The cars and trucks of Motor City are dressed up to trick-or-treat in this holiday adventure from the world of Tow Truck Joe. Joe and his pup, Patch, find surprises around every curve - and readers find surprises under every giant lift-the-flap - in…
The Thank You Book's poetic text and tender illustrations celebrate the powerful impact gratitude can have on our lives. Now in a padded board book edition.Thank you isn't just for learning manners. It's also for when something wakes a little hum--a…
It's Mississippi in the summer of 1955, and Rose Lee Carter can't wait to move north. For now, she's living with her sharecropper grandparents on a white man's cotton plantation. Then, one town over, an African American boy, Emmett Till, is killed f…
With sturdy pages ready to colour, punch out, cut, fold, and glue, this fun-filled activity book includes eleven monster finger puppets; ten out-of-this-world colouring book scenes; one page of Halloween stickers. Punch-outs, number guides, dotted l…
Where is Easter? asked the little bunny eagerly. But the old owl had dozed off to sleep again in the sun. It must be some place East, thought the bunny and he set off searching. A lonely bunny goes hunting for Easter, where he hopes to find other bu…
Twelve-year-old Ada is a Chimera, born with human and animal DNA thanks to a genetic experiment gone wrong. Because being a "kime" is believed to be contagious, she has kept her condition--complete with infrared vision--hidden. But a surprise test o…
This year will be different, as Mrs. Bear plans to wake up early, in the middle of wintry February, to share this special day with Mr. Bear. She makes a Valentine's Day sign, writes romantic poems, unearths a gift of a pot of summer honey she buried…
An ALA Notable Book "A captivating story, told with loving tenderness, whimsical humor, suspense, it has all the special magic that is Eleanor Estes' trademark. . . . Don't miss it." --Chicago Tribune Meet Pinky, a furious black kitten who adopts t…
Grab your favourite markers, crayons, or coloured pencils and go bananas with your favourite mischievous monkey: Curious George! In this colourful Valentine's Day activity book, you'll find ninety-six pages of Valentine's Day fun inside! Includes: E…
Long legs, sticky tongues, big round eyes, and other dazzling features - what's not to love about frogs?In this magnificently illustrated picture book, Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world's most diverse…
That Janus was the god of doorways and hallways, and after him we have named janitors? Where did these words and other words, such as chaos, genius, nemesis, panic, and echo, come from? From the ancient stories of the Greeks - stories that rang so t…
Jam-packed with colorful photos of adorable kittens and sweet babies, this rhyming board book celebrates all of the ways kids and cats are alike. A companion to The Babies and Doggies Book. When you stop and think about it, babies and kitties do man…
Best friends Willa and Flor have every intention of sticking to their girl code but they learn the hard way that no friendship is foolproof when a cardinal rule--not dating your best friend's ex--is broken. This steamy YA romance by New York Times b…
From David Sheff, author of Beautiful Boy (2008), and Nic Sheff, author of Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines (2008), comes the ultimate resource for learning about the realities of drugs and alcohol for middle grade readers.This book tells it as…
Jane tackles her housing problem by signing up for House of Orange, a student-run reality show that is basically Big Brother, but for Elbow River Students. Living away from home, the chance to win a car (used, but whatever), and a campus full of peo…
There are many ways of letting go. With each goodbye, a new hello. From being pushed on a swing to learning how to pump your legs yourself, from riding a beloved trike to mastering your first bike ride, from leaving the comforts of home behind to ve…
There's a big yellow Bulldozer, a tall shiny Crane, and a rusty red Dump truck. The construction crew is hard at work. But what are they building? Melissa Iwai's bright, bold illustrations are a perfect match to June Sobel's irresistible rhyming tex…
Exploring themes of grief, masculinity, and belonging, Ryan Inzana's award-winning work is perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo, American Born Chinese, and Tilly Walden. Eisner Nominee - Asian/Pacific American Young Adult Literature Honor Raised by his J…
But when their bird neighbours real eggs go missing, Rory and Sheldon spring into action to save the chicks - when they become the Super-Duper Duo! They use their super-duper powers - and their knowledge about cuckoo bird behaviour - to find the cul…
Peak Marcello goes to Mayanmar to climb one of the most isolated mountains in the world in this thrilling new novel from bestselling author Roland Smith. After conquering the mountains in Afghanistan, Peak Marcello goes to Myanmar, a country that ha…
For 364 days of the year, Santa and his best friend, Peppermint Bark, are inseparable. Santa's fluffy white dog helps herd the reindeer, keep tabs on the elves, and check the list - twice. But though Peppermint Bark asks every Christmas, he never ge…
In this playful Halloween mystery, we follow the trail of the missing pumpkin. Where did it go? Is it in the witch's cauldron? Stuck in a spider web? Or in a trick-or-treat bag? Hint: Keep an eye out for the farmer and the scarecrow!
Why else would they make her feel so rotten about her big ears, her fuzzy mane, and her wiggly stripes? Poor Pinduli just wants to disappear. But then a case of mistaken identity lets her show the creatures of the African savanna how a few tiny word…
Deadliest! showcases some of the planet's most threatening creatures. Steve Jenkins's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures while detailing the asto…
