1. We Move Together
    by Kelly Fritsch Canada
    AK Press
    Apr 16, 2021
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Physical Impairments
    Hardback
    We Move Together
    by Kelly Fritsch Canada
    AK Press
    Apr 16, 2021
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Physical Impairments
    Hardback

    Ontario Library Association Best Bets 2021 List.
    Winner of the International Latino Book Awards' Best Educational Children's Picture Book in English.


    A bold and colorful exploration of all the ways that people navigate through the spaces around them and a celebration of the relationships we build along the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate conversations about disability, accessibility, social justice and community building. Includes a kid-friendly glossary (for ages 6 – 9).

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  2. The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself
    by Pintachan
    Weldon Owen
    Mar 02, 2021
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
    Paperback / softback
    The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself
    by Pintachan
    Weldon Owen
    Mar 02, 2021
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
    Paperback / softback
    A one-of-a-kind eco project book that practices what it preaches. It is completely reusable and recyclable!

    Most books are just meant to be read. But this is no ordinary book. This book turns itself into dozens of eco-projects to inspire you to think more about our planet.

    This book doesn’t just want you to read about reducing, reusing, and recycling. The Extraordinary Book that Eats Itself asks you to DO something about it, too.

    You can cut up, fold, tear, and reuse every single page— even the cover—to make all sorts of great projects, from planters and seed writing papers to eco-badges. There are eco-quizzes and nature games, growing projects, and organic recipes, bug hotels, and plastic-free diaries.

    All the activities can help you to change the way you think about the natural world, and how you can make a real difference. And don’t worry if what you do seems small. If everyone joins in, together we can make a BIG difference!
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  3. The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House
    by Max Brallier
    Viking Books for Young Readers
    Apr 06, 2021
    JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Action & Adventure
    Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient T, Lexile measure GN320L
    Hardback
    The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House
    by Max Brallier
    Viking Books for Young Readers
    Apr 06, 2021
    JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Action & Adventure
    Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient T, Lexile measure GN320L
    Hardback
    The first ever graphic novel in the New York Times bestselling The Last Kids on Earth series--now with over 7 million copies in print! • A Netflix Original Series

    These SIX brand-new, full-color comics feature thrilling stories from the Last Kids crew—and finally reveal the mysterious whereabouts of two villainous villains to prep readers for the 7th book in the series coming Fall 2021!

    The kids and their monster buddies are hanging out in the tree house, when Jack launches into an epic, totally-heroic, super rad story of one of his many post-apocalyptic adventures. Of course, after he's finished, everyone's eager to one-up his tale with a story of their own. Soon, Quint, Dirk, June and Skaelka, and even Globlet regale the group with sometimes outrageous, often hilarious details of their action-packed escapades during the monster-zombie apocalypse.

    Featuring original art by Anoosha Syed, Xavier Bonet, Lorena Alvarez, Jay Cooper, Christopher Mitten and The Last Kids on Earth series illustrator Douglas Holgate!
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  4. Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold
    by Roshani Chokshi
    Rick Riordan Presents
    Apr 06, 2021
    JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Asian
    Hardback
    Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold
    by Roshani Chokshi
    Rick Riordan Presents
    Apr 06, 2021
    JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Asian
    Hardback
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  5. The Case of the Burgled Bundle
    by Michael Hutchinson Canada
    Second Story Press
    Apr 06, 2021
    JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
    Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient V
    Paperback / softback
    The Case of the Burgled Bundle
    by Michael Hutchinson Canada
    Second Story Press
    Apr 06, 2021
    JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
    Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient V
    Paperback / softback
    The National Assembly of Cree Peoples has gathered together in the Windy Lake First Nation, home to the Mighty Muskrats—cousins Chickadee, Atim, Otter, and Sam. But when the treaty bundle, the center of a four-day-long ceremony, is taken, the four mystery-solving cousins set out to catch those responsible and help protect Windy Lake’s reputation! What’s worse, prime suspect Pearl takes off to the city with her older brother and known troublemaker, Eddie. If they have the burgled bundle with them, the Mighty Muskrats fear it may be lost for good. With clues pointing in too many different directions, the cousins need to find and return the missing bundle before the assembly comes to an end. The history and knowledge passed down to each generation through the bundle is at stake.
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  6. The Frog Mother
    by Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson Canada
    HighWater Press
    Apr 27, 2021
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems
    Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient S, Lexile measure 1010L
    Hardback
    The Frog Mother
    by Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson Canada
    HighWater Press
    Apr 27, 2021
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems
    Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient S, Lexile measure 1010L
    Hardback

    To the Gitxsan of Northwestern British Columbia, Nox Ga’naaw is a storyteller, speaking truths of the universe. After Nox Ga’naaw, the frog mother, releases her eggs among the aquatic plants of a pond, the tiny tadpoles are left to fend for themselves. As they hatch, grow legs, and transform into their adult selves, they must avoid the mouths of hungry predators. Will the young frogs survive to spawn their own eggs, continuing a cycle 200 million years in the making?

    Book four of the Mothers of Xsan series follows the life cycle of the columbia spotted frog. Learn about why this species is of special significance to the Gitxsan and how Nox Ga'naaw and her offspring are essential to the balance that is life.

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  7. Do You Know What I Am?
    by Chad Geran
    POW! Kids Books
    Apr 20, 2021
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Language Arts / Vocabulary & Spelling
    Board book
    Do You Know What I Am?
    by Chad Geran
    POW! Kids Books
    Apr 20, 2021
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Language Arts / Vocabulary & Spelling
    Board book
    A chunky, oversized board book that prompts children to guess obscured creatures and objects through rhyming clues.

    Engage your toddler’s phonetic development with this playful, vibrant board book from artist and graphic designer, Chad Geran.

    In the first section of the book, readers are shown two things or animals that rhyme, and are then asked to guess a third rhyming item that is partially hidden. In the latter section, readers are shown pairs of items that rhyme and are challenged to fill in the blanks with the correct name of those things and animals.

    This unique and fun dual approach strengthens children’s ability to utilize contextual clues, identify common objects, and recognize rhyming patterns. Geran’s signature blend of retro pop art and modern minimalism fill this book with whimsy and delight, and the Seussian bounce of the silly rhymes will have toddlers asking to run through it again and again!
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  8. New Adventures: My New Friend
    by Tom Easton
    Franklin Watts
    Feb 15, 2022
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience
    Paperback / softback
    New Adventures: My New Friend
    by Tom Easton
    Franklin Watts
    Feb 15, 2022
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience
    Paperback / softback
    This first experiences series uncovers the worries and fears associated with big life changes that young children might experience and provides reassurance by explaining how they might feel and shows ways that children can learn to cope with these feelings.

    The sensitively written story provides guidance not only for children, but also for adults who want to help their child through these unsettling times in their lives.

    Children can read the books on their own or can discuss the books with an adult. Notes for teachers and parents at the back of the books provide related advice and information to help them guide and support children.
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  9. Pierre & Paul: Dragon!
    by Caroline Adderson Canada
    Owlkids
    Apr 15, 2021
    JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
    Reading Recovery Level 19, Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient L, Lexile measure AD380L
    Hardback
    Pierre & Paul: Dragon!
    by Caroline Adderson Canada
    Owlkids
    Apr 15, 2021
    JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
    Reading Recovery Level 19, Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient L, Lexile measure AD380L
    Hardback
    Pierre and Paul are back for another imaginative bilingual adventure

    Pierre and Paul are back for another adventure! Pierre speaks French and Paul speaks English, but that doesn’t stop them from being friends and exploring together. Today is garbage day, so the duo sets out to find hidden treasures in the trash.

    Treasure map in hand, they encounter poisonous swamps, dark forests, a dragon, and even a tsunami! (Or maybe just a garbage truck driving through a puddle). When the tsunami sweeps away their treasure map, they think all is lost—until they finally find a treasure lying out in plain sight.

    Told half in French and half in English, this second book in the Pierre & Paul series uses simple phrases and clues in the illustrations to make the story accessible to readers in both languages. Full of imagination and playful illustrations, this vocabulary-learning tool is an engaging story of friendship.
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  10. New Adventures: My New House
    by Tom Easton
    Franklin Watts
    Feb 15, 2022
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience
    Paperback / softback
    New Adventures: My New House
    by Tom Easton
    Franklin Watts
    Feb 15, 2022
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience
    Paperback / softback
    Rabia is sad and scared about moving house. She's worried about what it will be like and how she will cope. But her mum helps her by arranging a visit there before they move and by packing a bag of special things that she can keep with her rather than pack into boxes.

    The story shows what happens during a move, about the first night there and the excitement that comes when exploring a new home.

    This first experiences series uncovers the worries and fears associated with big life changes that young children might experience and provides reassurance by explaining how they might feel and shows ways that children can learn to cope with these feelings.

    The sensitively written story provides guidance not only for children, but also for adults who want to help their child through these unsettling times in their lives.

    Children can read the books on their own or can discuss the books with an adult. Notes for teachers and parents at the back of the books provide related advice and information to help them guide and support children.
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