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  • The Fire Within: And Other Dark Tales

    Laura C. Guilbault, Laura Guilbault, Nicholas Guilbault

    Paperback (Library and Archives Canada, Aug. 19, 2019)
    In “The Fire Within”, a boy discovers his destructive powers in the forest.The monster under the bed can’t stand its hunger any longer in “An Atrocious Appetite”.A child’s nightmares leak their way into reality in “Asleep”.These and other dark tales are contained between these pages. Meant to entertain, provoke, and shock, Laura C. Guilbault presents her second book, a collection of short stories.
  • Descending the Cairo Side - a novel of the traveling life

    Kit Herring, R.G. Richardson

    Paperback (Canadian ISBN Agency, Library and Archives Canada / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, Jan. 17, 2017)
    The novel recounts the adventures of Danny White who, seeking to escape the complacent worlds of North American and Western Europe, joins the backpacker culture and travels to North Africa. His ultimate goal is to see the pyramids of Egypt, but during the journey he explores the intricacies of Muslim culture while trying to resolve his inner dilemmas, including the failure of his first great love affair and his inability to relate to his family and peers back home. He meets other travelers in northern Africa and their experiences exemplify the haphazard relations between Western tourists and the Arab world. In Egypt he reaches the epiphany he has been hoping for, but the event changes him in ways he could not have imagined.
  • Me Vs. You - 2 on 2

    Derek Kenmuir

    Paperback (Library and Archives Canada, June 7, 2019)
    Imagine for one moment. One second about something you pour every ounce of passion, ambition, soul, and desire into. Think about that one thing. One thing that no matter what happens in life you can turn to it and everything disappears. That one thing for Damien Kingston the thirteen-year-old skinny half Filipino half Scottish boy is the game of Basketball. Damien and Dashee’s Dad passed away one year ago. The only connection they have left to him is the game of Basketball. It’s like every time they play together or apart they can feel their Dad watching over them. Damien has been looking out for his little brother ever since. He just graduated from Grade Seven. He is eager about attending High School in September. Three things kept crossing his mind, new school, new friends and a fresh new team to play on. Yet, to prepare for next year Damien plans to challenge every single person he encounters and the 2 on 2 Tournament is the biggest challenge he faces. Will his little brother be his biggest rival or will they battle together and win it all... Find out today and enjoy this one of a kind story by Best Selling Author Derek J. Kenmuir.
  • Carnival Lights

    Laura Claire Guilbault, Nicholas Guilbault

    Paperback (Library and Archives Canada, March 13, 2018)
    Welcome to The Carnival! Leave your past behind and ride your favorite roller coasters, play games and win prizes. Eat all sorts of delicious foods that aren't actually bad for you, and watch the most amazing shows down in Amusement Alley. Forget all your troubles! Let go of your pain! Return to a time of childhood innocence… Forever Grace’s life is falling apart, and she can’t take it anymore. In a fit of anguish and distress, she runs into the forest, only to stumble upon the Carnival, a wonderful new world that promises happiness. However, as Grace begins to explore what she hopes will be her new home, she realizes that not everything is as it seems.
  • Yoga Stories with Coco and Friends: A Journey to Find Courage - Doodle Book

    Katalin Orosz

    Paperback (Library and Archives Canada, Feb. 3, 2019)
    This Doodle Book is the perfect companion for our main book Yoga Stories for Coco and Friends - A Journey to Find Courage.
  • Borneo and Kinabalu by Mirjana Halich

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    Mass Market Paperback (Library and Archives Canada, )
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  • Minding your Manners ..at home ..around the world

    Raynald Jacques LeBlanc

    Paperback (Library and Archives Canada, July 29, 2019)
    This is a 'wordless/silent' picture book that compares manners around the world. The characters are children and adults exposed to the ways people behave. The characters are multiracial and multi-cultural. The book exposes many behaviors. They include greeting, eating, cell phone, and jaywalking. The ebook has a companion coloring book and a book of picture frames. You can use the dairy to draw your travels. Share this book with your child or present to a group for discussion. The manners are not inclusive or do they reflect exactly the country or area presented. Like all homes, we deal differently with each topic. The book depicts pairs of manners in a large number of countries and areas. These include, in alphabetical order, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, England, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States. A world map is included showing the location of these countries. Some pictures include well known iconic touristic sites such as the Sydney Opera House; Christ the Redeemer on top a mountain in Rio de Janeiro; St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia; Calgary Tower; Big Ben and the House of Parliament and a two-Decker bus, London; Eiffel Tower, Paris; castle in Germany; White House in Washington; Maori home in New Zealand; and Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore. Besides fun and entertaining, you can use wordless/silent picture books in many other ways. You can use them to increase vocabulary, story structure; story retelling, and higher thinking skills.This is a companion coloring book to the picture-book with a similar title. A drawing book composed of picture frames is available. This is a 'wordless/silent' picture book that compares manners around the world. The characters are children and adults exposed to the ways people behave. The characters are multiracial and multi-cultural. The book exposes many behaviors. They include greeting, eating, cell phone, and jaywalking. The ebook has a companion coloring book and a book of picture frames. You can use the dairy to draw your travels. Share this book with your child or present to a group for discussion. The manners are not inclusive or do they reflect exactly the country or area presented. Like all homes, we deal differently with each topic. The book depicts pairs of manners in a large number of countries and areas. These include, in alphabetical order, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, England, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States. A world map is included showing the location of these countries. Some pictures include well known iconic touristic sites such as the Sydney Opera House; Christ the Redeemer on top a mountain in Rio de Janeiro; St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia; Calgary Tower; Big Ben and the House of Parliament and a two-Decker bus, London; Eiffel Tower, Paris; castle in Germany; White House in Washington; Maori home in New Zealand; and Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore. Besides fun and entertaining, you can use wordless/silent picture books in many other ways. You can use them to increase vocabulary, story structure; story retelling, and higher thinking skills.
  • The Not So Bad Piranha:

    Carole St-Laurent

    Paperback (Library and Archives Canada, Nov. 6, 2019)
    Previously published as “The Piranha and the Goldfish” by Carole St-Laurent***included inside, 8 bonus colouring pages***Will a brave, sweet goldfish become a nasty piranha’s dinner in this action & adventure book?In a very unique pet-shop, all the animals are cheerful and happy, except for that gloomy piranha who’s only pleasure in life is to terrorize his neighbouring goldfish.Is all truly lost for the goldfish?Or will someone finally stand up to the tyrant?An important lesson of kindness, thoughtlessness, and positivism.Theme; bullying, kindness, change.This is a Beginner reader, large print book and includes 8 bonus colouring pagesGet this fun reading book today and make it a memorable Christmas gift for a beloved child.Ages 3 to 5KINDLE UNLIMITED & AMAZON PRIME members can read this book for FREEFREE GIFT INCLUDED!
  • The WEE Little Adventures of Shabu and Chow: The WEE Inventors' Guide to the A B C's

    Michael Chokash, Kristina Thornton

    (Library and Archives Canada, April 11, 2020)
    Deep in a burrow home full of widgets and whatsits, two friends, a little rabbit named Shabu and a wee squirrel named Chow, invent their way through an alphabet full of possibilities.
  • The Magical Life of Me

    S. G. Lee

    (Library and Archives Canada, April 13, 2020)
    The little girl knows she’s magical because she sees her magic at work every day in everything she does.
  • I Love That I Am Me

    Johanna Jacome, Jisselle Jacome, Jennifer Jacome

    Paperback (Libraries and Archives Canada, Aug. 9, 2020)
    “I Love That I Am Me” was written to inspire kids of all ages to love themselves unconditionally. This book is intended to be a positive tool for parents who wish to teach their children the practice and understanding of self-love through positive self-talk. A child who has the opportunity to learn and practice self-love, has a jump-start at becoming a loving, confident and self-assured adult.
  • Sand in Your Shoes: How To Get Rid Of The Sand In Your Shoes

    Carol Maryniuk, Shelby Maryniuk

    Paperback (Library and Archives Canada, Nov. 30, 2018)
    Jordan has a problem - his shoes are always FULL of sand. He feels like he's tried everything to get rid of it, but all he can seem to do is dump it out. As the pile keeps growing and growing, his parents now also have a problem - their house is full of sand too! What will happen when the pile takes over the neighborhood? Will Jordan find a way to keep the sand away?