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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Kathy Stinson
In this meditative picture book about loss, a butterfly finds peace in the memories left behind by its friend, the rock.
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A book that celebrates the joy of being bare naked as experienced by the youngest of book lovers, THE BARE NAKED BOOK features endearing illustrations by veteran illustrator Heather Collins.
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2011 Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable - Information Book Award
2011/2012 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award nomninee
2012 Silver Birch Nonfiction Award nominee
2012 Golden Oak Award nominee
A young boy…
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Offers characters and plotlines that reflect the many ways teens learn about lust and love. From the first stirrings of same-sex desire on a lakeside beach to troubling paternity questions…
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Everything in Aunty’s house was quiet until …Aunty snorted and Meg woke up. So begins a long chain of events. Soon everyone is up and searching for a good night’s…
This picture book introduces readers to the life of Jella Lepman. After World War II, she returned to her native Germany that she had to flee from since her family…
A gem of a book that captures the dramatic story of Anne’s life, the majestic beauty of giraffes, and fascinating facts about this most intriguing and magnificent creature. The book…
With a postscript by Joshua Bell. –Cover.
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A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty.
Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis’ iconic…
Inspired by a true story, this moving picture book details the friendship between a four year-old boy, Harry, and his ninety-two year-old neighbor, Walter. When Harry moves nothing seems to…
Inspired by true events, a fictionalized retelling of how one woman brought a world of books to children in Germany after WW2.
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Even Joshua Bell makes mistakes, but there is always a second chance.
Red is Best is the story of one toddler’s obstinate color preference.
Kelly’s mum doesn’t understand about red. Red mittens make better snowballs; red boots take bigger steps; red stockings make you jump higher; juice tastes better in a red cup. No…
Who says dogs can’t fly?
The little girl in this simple but exuberant story knows that red barrettes are best, because they make my hair laugh.
This timeless tale of one child’s stubborn preference for the color red has been marching its way into the hearts of readers around the world for almost 30 years. Now…
