We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street) by
Who better than Sesame Street to teach us that we may all look different on the outside--but it's important to remember that deep down, we are all very much alike. We all have the same needs, desires, and feelings. Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting--and special--place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences--and what truly matters. It is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike.
What Does It Mean to Be Global? by
Teaches children about respecting other countries and cultures and what it means to be a community.
Whoever You Are by
Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love.
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Jungle School by
New at school, Jani shows her monkey classmates all the ways that her wheelchair makes her special.
The Deaf Musicians by
Lee, a jazz pianist, has to leave his band when he begins losing his hearing, but he meets a deaf saxophone player in a sign language class and together they form a snazzy new band.
Sosu's Call by
Sosu is all alone in his family's compound when disaster strikes. The waters are rising, and most of the people of the village are in the fields. The only ones left are the very old and the very young. And Sosu, who cannot walk. Somehow he manages to make his way through the rising waters up the hill to the drum shed, where he sounds the alarm and saves the village.A book about differences, about acceptance, about what it means to be "normal." A book about the people and the lives that take place on the other side of the world, and in our own backyard.
The Blind Hunter by
Retells an African folktale about a blind man who teaches a young hunter how to "see" with his ears, nose, hands and heart.
My Pal Victor by
Why do we choose the friends we do? Dominic knows. He explains just how special his pal Victor really is. After all, Victor tells heart-booming ghost stories, claps the loudest at Dominic's baseball games, and performs a fabulous floating frog stroke. Two young boys experience a spirited, carefree friendship that transcends one boy's disability.
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The Berenstain Bears and Baby Makes Five by
What fun! What excitement! What a nuisance. At least that's the way Sister Bear feels. If it isn't being fed, burped, or diapered, it's being dandled, cuddled, or kitchy-kitchy-kooed. Yes, Sister's pretty fed up with the fuss everyone's making over the new baby. Even the dolls make her angry, because they remind her of the baby. Then Sister gets a special homework assignment and, with a little help from wise old Mama, comes to believe that this new baby might just be a nifty addition to the Bear clan.
Winter Babies Wear Layers by
'Winter Babies Wear Layers' finds tiny tots creating snow sculptures, warming themselves by the fire, and ringing in the New Year on a cold winter's night.
Baby for Sale by
Baby For Sale is a Marshall Cavendish publication.
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Children's favorites : Over 50 songs written or adapted by Raffi for the delight of children everywhere : in easy-to-play, full-sounding arrangements with complete lyrics and guitar chord boxes by
Over 50 songs to delight children everywhere, in easy-to-play, full-sounding arrangements with complete lyrics and guitar chord boxes. Includes: If I Had a Dinosaur * Goodnight Irene * This Old Man * Wheels on the Bus * and more.
Yellow Submarine by
A whole new generation will be climbing aboard this sunny, psychedelic storybook, while nostalgic Beatles fans of all ages will be clamoring for a ticket to ride. Once upon a time (or maybe twice), some 80,000 leagues beneath the sea, there lay a colorful land of song and laughter called Pepperland, where Sergeant Pepper's Band was always playing your song -- until the Blue Meanies burst on the scene and chased all the music and magic away. So began the classic 1968 film Yellow Submarine, inspired by a song and hailed as an avant-garde amalgam of pop art, Beatles music, and highly innovative animation. Now that film's dazzling images -- and its lighthearted, witty tale -- is showcased in a glorious picture book sure to be savored by fans and readers of all ages.
Too Many Cats by
Cat after cat makes its way over the fence and into the backyard of a lady who's looking for a little quiet to enjoy some music. There are slinky cats and stinky cats, gray cats and stray cats, but all the cats have one thing in common--they love to sing. Meow! This companion book to Too Many Dogs brings a fun, rhyming text together with bright, humorous artwork in a book that will be irresistible to animal and cat lovers.
Itsy Bitsy Spider by
Classic, simple stories for adults and young children to share together. Bestselling titles from Kate Toms are now available in a great paperback format. The sturdy, paper pages are easy for little hands to turn and large enough to read out in a group. Lively hand-stitched illustrations, together with gentle humor and charming rhymes will engage and amuse little ones and adults alike."
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Malala's Magic Pencil by
Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood. * "This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all." --- School Library Journal (starred review) Malala's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them. As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true. This beautifully illustrated volume tells Malala's story for a younger audience and shows them the worldview that allowed Malala to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times.
But I Wanted a Baby Brother! by
Oliver is thrilled that his mother is expecting a baby and convinced that his new sibling will be the brother of his dreams. Imagine his shock and disappointment when a little sister shows up instead! Oliver is determined to do what it takes to find a boy baby--even if that means trading in his sister-- but when his hilarious efforts are unsuccessful, he comes to realize that no one can take the place of his family's lovable new addition...even if she's a girl.
The Wizard of Oz by
After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return home to Kansas.
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Vanishing Habitats by
A stunning collection of paintings depicting the world's most threatened habitats and the animals that live there. In the tradition of his other award-winning titles for children, Vanishing Habitats is the ultimate pairing of Robert Bateman's role as artist and as passionate ecological advocate.
Ancient Thunder by
A visionary and beautiful book, Ancient Thunder celebrates wild horses and the natural world in which they lived in harmony. Using an extraordinary technique, artist of Ojibwa ancestry, Leo Yerxa makes paper look like leather, so that his illustrations seem to be painted on leather shirts. Each shirt is accompanied by a rich, wild song of praise for the wild horses that came to play such an important role in the lives of the First Peoples. Years in the making, the book is truly a work of art, one that reflects Yerxa's sense of nature and the place of native people within it.
Good Dog by
In this heart-stealing picture book, fine artist Robert Rahway Zakanitch gives us 16 masterful, soulful, impossibly expressive portraits of dogs, and Maya Gottfried wonderfully captures their voices and inner personalities in 16 enchanting poems. It's a doggie delight! These dogs beg to be patted, tickled, scratched, and ruffled. Which one will be your best friend?
Picturescape by
When a young boy visits the local gallery, he is whisked away on an imaginary cross-country Canadian journey as he moves from painting to painting. Each collage image in this magical book was created with coloured pencils and cut paper inspired by some of the beloved Canadian artists. This is a magical picture book without words, perfect for teaching art classes. It engages children of all ages by engaging their observation skills and encouraging their own storytelling. It also provides a fun and exciting way of introducing children to the experience of art.
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My First ABC Board Book by
Introduces the alphabet using colorful photographs of animals, toys, food and other objects. Also develops vocabulary and early literacy skills.
Kenya ABCs by
An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Kenya.
Dr. Seuss's ABC by
This "alphabet book [with] zany drawings provides an entertaining way for small children to learn their letters and their sounds."
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I Am Not a Number by
When Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school, she is confused, frightened and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from despite being told to do otherwise. When she goes home for summer holidays, her parents decide never to send her away again, but where will she hide and what will happen when her parents disobey the law?
Pictures from Our Vacation by
Given a camera that takes and prints tiny pictures just before leaving for the family farm in Canada, a young girl records a vacation that gets off to a slow start, but winds up being a family reunion filled with good memories.
Canadian Festivals by
Highlights six cultural festivals that are celebrated across Canada.
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What a Good Big Brother! by
Cameron is always ready to help when his baby sister cries, whether by handing wipes to his father during a diaper change or finding the nursing pillow for his mother, until one day, when no one else can stop Sadie's tears, her big brother succeeds and gets a wonderful reward.
Heather Has Two Mommies by
When Heather goes to playgroup, at first she feels bad because she has two mothers and no father, but then she learns that there are lots of different kinds of families and the most important thing is that all the people love each other.
What a Family by
Grandpa Max explains to Ollie the ways their relatives are connected.
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Whale Child by
Whale Childtells the story of a little girl who is separated from her family and village after a natural disaster. Escaping the shoreline in a canoe, she is swept far out to sea but discovers that she is not alone. A gray whale is quietly guiding her to a secluded bay where many more whales have gathered to welcome the new generation. Here, the gray whale gives birth to a daughter, and when the baby whale draws her first breath, she absorbs the spirit of the lost little girl. As one, the whale and the girl find their way back to the girl's village and family.
Sparrow Girl by
Ming-Li looked up and tried to imagine the sky silent, empty of birds. It was a terrible thought. Her country's leader had called sparrows the enemy of the farmers-they were eating too much grain, he said. He announced a great 'Sparrow War' to banish them from China, but Ming-Li did not want to chase the birds away. As the people of her village gathered with firecrackers and gongs to scatter the sparrows, Ming-Li held her ears and watched in dismay. The birds were falling from the trees, frightened to death! Ming-Li knew she had to do something-even if she couldn't stop the noise. Quietly, she vowed to save as many sparrows as she could, one by one . . .
Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad by
The Bug Squad is back in a story about playing together, problem solving, and saying you're sorry in this hardcover picture book from the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series.
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The Kissing Hand by
When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.
Kindergarten Rocks! by
Dexter knows everything there is to know about kindergarten and is not at all scared about his first day there, but his stuffed dog, Rufus, is very nervous.
The Berenstain Bears Go to School by
On the first day of the new school year, the Berenstain cubs are reminded that "though school is a challenge, it can also be fun."
Otto Goes to School by
After a breakfast of juice, cereal, and a banana split, Otto goes to school for the first time, where he makes new friends and learns how to wag his tail without knocking things over.
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Discovering words : English, French, Cree by
Neepin Auger's books for children contain original, brightly coloured images and early education level concepts familiar to everyone. Playful and bold, this dynamic series will educate and entertain preschoolers, parents, and teachers alike. In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, making these some of the most dynamic and useful board books on the market, perfectly suitable for the classroom, library, and nursery.
First Spanish Words by
Oxford First Spanish Words gives your child a head start in learning another language. It takes the reader on a picture-book journey through a day, cleverly interwoven are lots of familiar settings and cute little dinosaurs. There is a bird's eye view of first thing in the morning at home, thejourney to school and inside the classroom, a birthday party and even a trip to the seaside. Over 400 Spanish words and their English translations are given in illustrated colour bands on the side of each page. There is also expertly-levelled supplementary material at the back - a picture/wordmatching game, counting the ladybirds up to twenty, shapes both flat and three-dimensional, opposites, the weather, time, plus a comprehensive index. These David Melling (The Kiss that Missed, Fidget and Quilly) illustrations make this an adorable first bilingual word book.
Discovering Animals: English * French * Cree by
The third book in this colourful and unique series introduces preschool and kindergarten classrooms interested in learning English, French or Cree as a second language to everyday words by using original and vibrant illustrations. Neepin Auger's books for children contain original, brightly coloured images and early education level concepts familiar to everyone. Playful and bold, this dynamic series will educate and entertain preschoolers, parents and teachers alike. In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, making these some of the most dynamic and useful board books on the market, perfectly suitable for the classroom, library and nursery. Discovering Animals also includes a pronunciation guide to the French and Cree words featured in order to facilitate learning and enjoyment of this fantastic resource.
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