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Spring 2010

Alison Dare, Little Miss Adventure
Written by J. Torres
Illustrated by J. Bone

Follow Alison Dare on three thrilling tales that take you around the world and back to reveal some of the closely guarded secrets of the dynamic Dare family.

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Alison Dare, The Heart of the Maiden
Written by J. Torres
Illustrated by J. Bone

Alison Dare is not your typical twelve-year-old, she’s the daughter of an archaeologist/adventurer and the masked hero known as the Blue Scarab, to top it off, she’s also the niece of an international super-spy; it’s no surprise that a craving for danger is in her blood!
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Cyclist BikeList:
The Book for Every Rider

Written by Laura Robinson
Illustrated by Ramón K. Pérez

Books are becoming an ever-more vital part of daily life for people of all ages. This lively book makes the perfect resource for both dedicated riders and first-time cyclists.
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Folly
Written by Marthe Jocelyn

Set in the late 1800’s, Marthe Jocelyn’s new novel is told in the voices of four people whose lives and destinies intertwine. A love story, a social history, and an act that echoes through generations.
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Grand
Written by Marla Stewart Konrad

Grand is a loving visual essay about the relationships that tie grandparents and grandchildren, no matter where they live or what the circumstances.
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Grease Town
Written by Ann Towell

The novel is based on a race riot that occurred in Oil Springs, Ontario, on March 20, 1863. Grease Town is a heartbreaking history of prejudice, family ties, and the loss of innocence.
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Here Comes the Bride
Written by Beatrice Masini
Illustrated by Ann Laura Cantone

Filomena is a seamstress who spends her days creating gorgeous wedding dresses for many lovely brides. And when it’s finally her turn to be the one to walk down the aisle, she may have gotten carried away with her dress…
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I Like to Play
Written by Marla Stewart Konrad

I Like to Play presents the many inventive ways that children find to explore their worlds and to have fun.
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Me & Death
Written by Richard Scrimger

Me & Death is a thought-provoking, scary, and hilarious – sometimes all at the same time! A stunning novel about life, death, and the murky space between.
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Mrs. Kaputnik's Pool Hall and Matzo Ball Emporium
Written by Rona Arato

Treat yourself to a visit to the wackiest restaurant ever! Mrs. Kaputnik’s Pool Hall and Matzo Ball Emporium is a colourful tale that blends history and fantasy with a journey of discovery, adventure, and fun.
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Nana's Getting Married
Written by Heather Hartt-Sussman
Illustrated by Georgia Graham

Nana’s Getting Married will ring a familiar bell with every child who has to share the attention of a beloved adult. What’s more, it demonstrates hilariously that love has nothing to do with age.
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No Moon
Written by Irene N. Watts

Louisa Gardener is the fourteen-year-old nursemaid to the young daughters of a wealthy, title family living in London, England, in 1912. Louisa loves her work and her young charges, but then everything changes. The family decides to sail to New York aboard the Titanic

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Off We Go!
Written by Beverley Abramson

New in board book format, critically acclaimed Off We Go! is an invitation to explore the joys of movement. Celebrate running, jumping, and just plain having fun!
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Sail Away with Me
Selected and Written by Jane Collins-Phillipe
Illustrated by Laura Beingessner

Some of the poems will be familiar, others are from Collin-Phillipe’s own pen and are sure to become favourites. Catch the breeze and ride the waves, get carried way by this lovely new collection of poems.
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So Close
Written by Natalia Colombo

A charming story about seeing what is right underneath one’s nose. With very simple text and gorgeous illustrations, Natalia Colombo has created a book that will challenge the reader to realize that friendships are precious.
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Talking Tails: The Incredible Connections Between People and Their Pets
Written by Ann Love and Jane Drake
Illustrated by Bill Slavin

Pets and their owners appear together in a book as heartwarming as it is informative. As useful as it is fun, Talking Tails is a must for children who have or want a pet.

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The Red Scarf
Written by Anne Villeneuve

An almost wordless story that speaks volumes.

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The Secret Fiend: The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His 4th Case
Written by Shane Peacock

Sherlock returns with a mystery set in a time of turmoil and fear. Shane Peacock presents a compelling story filled with an atmosphere of paranoia and secrets and surprises played out on late-night London streets.
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The Weber Street Wonder Work Crew
Written by Maxwell Newhouse

Part-time jobs for children are a way to impart all kinds of skills and experience. The kids of Weber Street – and everywhere – have a lot to offer.

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Topsy-Turvy Town
Written by Luc Melanson

Join one special boy on a journey through Topsy-Turvy Town. Share in his imagination and spend time in a town like no other.
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Which Way?
Written by Marthe Jocelyn
Illustrated by Tom Slaughter

A new book from the team of Marthe Jocelyn and Tom Slaughter, Which Way? is an invitation to explore and understand the concepts we see every day in signs around us.
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Word Nerd
Written by Susin Nielsen

New in paperback format, join Cosmo and Ambrose as they discover a shared love of words and a desire for acceptance. They develop a friendship that is both hilarious and moving.
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french and spanish books


Now available in paperback: As-tu vu Joséphine? and Peux-tu attraper Joséphine?
More books in French and Spanish.


the classics
the classics
30th Anniversary
A Child in Prison Camp
by Shizuye Takashima


"A poignant and beautiful little book. In a simple text and a series of striking watercolors [Takashima] presents a haunting record of [the Japanese internment.]" - San Francisco Chronicle


the classics
A prairie boy's winter
by William Kurelek


A New York Times Best Illustrated Book and Outstanding Book of 1973, Boston Globe/Hornbook Honor Book 1974


the classics
I Once Knew an Indian Woman
by Ebbitt Cutler
Illustrated by Bruce Johnson


The New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year, 1978



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