Thunder and the Noise Storms

By Jeffrey Ansloos & Shezza Ansloos
Illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Categories: Children's Fiction

A Nov/Dec Loan Stars Jr Top Ten Pick 2021!

A Blue Spruce Award nominee 2021!

When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy’s grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead.

Kids laughing, ...

Buffalo Wild!

By Deidre Havrelock
Illustrated by Azby Whitecalf
Afterword by Amethyst First Rider
Categories: Children's Fiction

“A satisfying ending ensures this nighttime adventure will soothe even the wildest child.” Kirkus Reviews

An exuberant celebration of the Buffalo’s return to the wild.

Since Declan was born, his kokum ...

Why Does My Shadow Follow Me?

By Kira Vermond
Illustrated by Suharu Ogawa
Categories: Children's Nonfiction

Science starts with a question in this fascinating compendium for curious kids.

The team behind the acclaimed Why Don’t Cars Run on Apple Juice? is back to tackle more kid questions like “Are birds ...

The Bare Naked Book

By Kathy Stinson
Illustrated by Melissa Cho
Categories: Children's Nonfiction

“A joyous celebration of all bodies.”—STARRED review, Kirkus Reviews

WINNER: 2022 ALA Rainbow Book List

Bodies, bodies! Big and small, short and tall, young and old—Every BODY is different!

The Bare ...

Wild Outside

By Les Stroud
Illustrated by Andrew P. Barr
Photographs by Laura Bombier
Categories: Children's Nonfiction

Join TV’s Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer.
From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, ...

The Most Amazing Bird

By Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak
Illustrated by Andrew Qappik
Categories: Children's Fiction

A young girl discovers nature’s surprising beauty in this tale from a renowned Inuit storyteller.

When Aggataa goes for a cold winter walk with her grandmother, she’s surprised by a sudden CRAH ...

My Day with Gong Gong

By Sennah Yee
Illustrated by Elaine Chen
Categories: Children's Fiction

A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa.

May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak ...

Why Are You So Quiet?

By Jaclyn Desforges
Illustrated by Risa Hugo
Categories: Children's Fiction

Into a world where it often seems nobody is listening comes a poignant story that celebrates the power of silence.

“Why are you so quiet?” Her teacher implores it, her classmates shout it, even her ...

Anna at the Art Museum

By Hazel Hutchins & Gail Herbert
Illustrated by Lil Crump
Categories: Children's Fiction

Art is for everyone—even a bored little girl.

Going to the Art Museum with her mom is no fun at all for Anna. Everything is old and boring and there are so many rules: Don’t Touch! Do Not Enter! Quiet! ...

Swift Fox All Along

By Rebecca Thomas
Illustrated by Maya McKibbin
Categories: Children's Fiction

What does it mean to be Mi’kmaq? And if Swift Fox can’t find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family?

When Swift Fox’s father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, ...