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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Liu, Carloe (illustratore). Hardcover. Age range 3 to 6A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and artist Carloe Liu. Emily woke. On her night table, a letter was propped against her grandfather's picture. Her name was printed in pencil crayon the way only her grandfather did it, with each letter a different colour. He was always so kind and funny and silly.and now he was gone.Carefully, she picked up the envelope and opened it.In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of letters he left behind for her, offering grandfatherly advice at life's most pivotal moments: first day of high school, graduation day, wedding, and ending with the birth of her own child. With gentle watercolours and fold-out letters for sharing with loved ones, Always With You is a timeless story about grief, growing up, and finding that those we love never truly leave us. A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and Halifax-based artist Carloe Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Thirteen-year-old Neil MacLeod feels like a fish out of water. He's trying to adjust to his new life in Ottawa, but it's half a continent away from his friends in Vancouver, not to mention a whole lot colder. Even worse, his mother still refuses to tell him the truth about the father he's never met. After being forced into an awkward visit with a grandmother he never knew existed, Neil stumbles across a clue to his father's identity, and beins to unravel the mystery with some help from his new friend Courtenay. When he uncovers a shocking secret, and the truth about his unconventional family sinks in, Neil decides to run away, all the way to his grandfather's horse farm in New Brunswick. A sensitive and moving story about growing up, The Disappearing Boy teaches us that every family is different, and love is never as simple as it seems on the surface. When he uncovers a shocking secret, and the truth about his unconventional family sinks in, Neil decides to run away, all the way to his grandfather's horse farm in New Brunswick. A sensitive and moving story about growing up, The Disappearing Boy teaches us that every family is different, and love is never as simple as it seems on the surface. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Sherman Hines (photog.) (illustratore). Reprint. 71 pp. Sixth printing. Very light foxing to the title page. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean. The jacket is slightly scuffed at the head of the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Jones, Brenda (illustratore). Paperback. An engaging story book version of the Stompin Tom Connors Hockey Song that will stir every hockey lover's heart. An engaging story book version of the Stompin Tom Connors Hockey Song that will stir every hockey lover's heart. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback Good-. 8vo, 140, Trade paperback. Book page foredges have a stain from a spill - a couple back pages have edge stains.

Paperback. Condizione: new. G. Hammond, Paul (illustratore). Paperback. Bestselling author of over 50 books, including The Thunk, She Rex, and How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth, makes her Canadian debut with a hilarious tale of a lobster playing summer tourist in Nova Scotia.From bestselling children's author Michelle Robinson comes a quirky rhyming story about Lobster, who has escaped from the ocean - and from the cooking pot - to enjoy everything a Nova Scotia summer has to offer. From ice cream cones on the South Shore to kite-flying on Citadel Hill and blueberry-picking and camping in the wilderness, Lobster's feeling like a true Bluenoser. That is, until he starts to feel homesick.Featuring nostalgic illustrations from Halifax artist Paul G. Hammond, hearkening back to midcentury travel brochures, Lobster's Vacation is a visual delight as well as a fun read-aloud, with plenty of Nova Scotia sightseeing along the way. Featuring nostalgic illustrations from Halifax artist Paul G. Hammond, harking back to midcentury travel brochures, Lobster's Vacation is a visual delight as well as a fun read-aloud, with plenty of Nova Scotia sightseeing along the way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Smith, Meaghan (illustratore). Paperback. All I want is to be with you All day long and all night too Whether they're big or small, scruffy or sleek, every family dog wants the same thing: to be by their human's side! This heartfelt picture book celebrates that undeniable bond between pups and their people, showing the world through a dog's eyes--and how their whole world revolves around their family. Written by award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Gunning and with cozy and bright illustrations by Meaghan Smith, this is one picture book you'll want to read (and sing!) over and over again. To Be With You celebrates that undeniable bond between pup and person. Based on a song of the same name by award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Gunning, this picture book is sure to tug on your heart strings. With cozy and bright illustrations by Meaghan Smith, this is one book you'll want to read (and sing!) over and over again. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Dark blue polished leatherette, lettered in gold foil. As issued. Color pictorial dust jacket as issued. 67 pp., illus. w/ color plates. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. It's 1977, and ten-year-old Tina couldn't be happier. She's finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries to join the local league, she learns that girls aren't allowed to play on the boys' team-and there's no team for girls. Despite jeers from classmates and cruelty from some of the town's adults, Tina is determined to play. She wants it more than anything. With the help of her family, Tina takes her fight to the Human Rights Commission. She's allowed to play on a team while her case goes through court, but though she's the best skater on the ice, even some of her teammates think she shouldn't be there. From facing down sexist coaches to testifying in court, Tina does everything for one big goal: to play real hockey. Based on an inspiring true story, 'No Girls Allowed' is a journey of passion, determination, and sheer love of the game. Action-packed novel inspired by 1977 story of a girl who fought the Human Rights Commision for her right to play hockey on an all-boys team. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Natural, knotty, fluffy, frizzy, twisted, tangled, pony, puffed! A celebration of natural hair, from afros to cornrows and everything in between, My Hair is Beautiful is a joyful board book with a powerful message of self-love.Governor General's Award-nominated author Shauntay Grant brings her unique spoken-word style to this fun read-aloud, featuring minimalist text and vibrant photos of toddlers sporting fresh dos, and a mirror to reflect your own baby's beauty. A celebration of natural hair, from afros to cornrows and everything in between, My Hair is Beautiful is a joyful board book with a powerful message of self-love. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Mok, Carmen (illustratore). Hardcover. The bestselling duo behind board book Here Babies, There Babies is back, celebrating babies in summertime! Here babies, there babies See them everywhere babies Up babies, down babies Summertime is here, babies! This delightful board book from the duo behind the bestselling Here Babies, There Babies follows baby on a typical summertime day: Babies at a picnic, babies on the swings, babies at the splash pad and beach, and then after all that fun, babies falling asleep by a cozy campfire. Vivid, colourful artwork complements the bold, rhythmic text. For newborns up to age 2. This delightful board book for babies follows baby on a typical summertime day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. These stirring tales describe the life-history of Glooscap. Endowed with supreme powers, Glooscap, the benevolent warrior against evil, was credited with the creation of many wild creatures and the change in form of others. Even the land was influenced by his handiwork and several notable landmarks along the Fundy Coast are linked with this story. In Glooscap Legends, both famous and little-known legends are told of this god who made his home on the mountaintop of Cape Blomidon. He was a giant, a magician and a friend to the oppressed. This edition is illustrated by native artist Teresa MacPhee and includes a map of Glooscap landmarks. These stirring tales describe the life history of Glooscap, a benevolent warrior endowed with supreme powers in Mi'kmaq legend. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Jones, Brenda (illustratore). Paperback. Everyone knows there are no skunks in Nova Scotia.right? Well, that's what Pamela thinks, until she wakes up one morning to a terrible smell. Now Pamela stinks, her father stinks, her sister stinks, and her mother stinks. Soon her life stinks--her friends at school won't come near her! And no matter how many skunks her father catches underneath the house, there always seems to be another. Join Pamela and her family as they confront the odorous onslaught--and watch Pamela slowly start to like the unexpectedly cute creatures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Board Book. Playing with baby is a bit like a dance--a joyful, back-and-forth rhythm. Baby Play gets the fun rolling with this loving look at baby's day. Babies will love listening to the bouncy rhythm and rhyme of the text and looking at the bright, bold photos of a baby and family. This is the perfect board book for new parents, baby programs, and baby shower gifts. Extra information for parents is also available through the web link provided on the book's back cover. Baby Play is the first book in a new series, "Baby Steps." Each book in the series will focus on a key developmental stage in baby's first year. Simple rhymes describe the ways babies play. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. A gentle and soothing board book lullaby about mer-moms and their mer-babies at bedtime, from the creator of The Book of Selkie and Wildflower and the illustrator of The Mermaid Handbook. With a lush ocean palette and gentle text, baby will soon be dreaming of seal kisses and moonlit waves. A gentle and soothing board book lullaby about mer-moms and their mer-babies at bedtime, from the creator of The Book of Selkie and Wildflower and the illustrator of The Mermaid Handbook. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Baby Talk is the third book in the Baby Steps series. Each book in the series focuses on a key developmental stage in baby's first year. Babies love to communicate with the ones they love. With its modern twist on classic nursery rhymes, Baby Talk gives families the opportunity to have fun with sounds and words that are the building blocks of early language. Baby Talk will encourage baby's first words in a fun and playful way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Smith, Lori Joy (illustratore). Board Book. The newest board book in the Here Babies, There Babies series celebrates babies -- both human and animal! -- on the farm. Here babies, there babies, See them on the farm babies. Furry babies, feathered babies, fuzzy, full of charm babies. Babies can be found all over the farm! Colourful artwork and bouncy, rhyming text introduces baby to farm animal life, with birds hatching from eggs, quacking ducks swimming in a pond, and foals learning to run. Bestselling author Nancy Cohen comes together with talented illustrator Lori Joy Smith in this cheerful board book, the latest installation in the Here Babies, There Babies series. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "The sweetest creation of childlike yet written" - Mark Twain Since it was first published on 1908, Anne of Green Gables has been treasured by millions of readers around the world. Anne Shirley, an orphan, arrives at Green Gables by mistake; the Cuthberts wanted a boy. But for Anne, Green gables is a dream come true. Thanks to her endearing nature, she wins the hears of the Cuthberts, finds "kindred spirits" and "a bosom friend," and takes a staid island community on a merry ride of adventure and surprise. In this Classic Edition, Nimbus presents Anne of Green Gables as it originally appeared--complete, easy to read, and as enduring as the heartwarming story of Anne herself. Lucy Maude Montgomery was born in the charming village of New London, PEI, in 1874. She grew up in nearby Cavendish, surrounded by rolling farmlands and the sparkling waters of the ocean. Anne of Green Gables is based on her own childhood experiences. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Whitecalf, Azby (illustratore). Paperback. From the author of I'm Finding My Talk comes a candid picture book about the importance of Indigenous place names, and acknowledging traditional lands. Sem is confused. The map Mr. Trainer has just put on the screen is all wrong. It's the same shape as Turtle Island but it's nothing but boxes and lines, and it's filled with names he doesn't know. There's no reference to the stories of the land his Kiju tells him every night while she braids his hair. But Sem's teacher and classmates claim there's nothing wrong. It's the same map they've always used. See tries to see the land the way Mr. Trainer showed him, but it just doesn't feel right. Where is the story of how the moose gets his dinner? Or where the fish run in the spring? Or when to tap the trees for syrup? With the help of Kiju, Sem will show his teacher and his classmates how the stories of the land, the Indigenous place names, are far older than any map. A gentle calling-in, this assured story from Governor General's Award finalist Rebecca Thomas is paired with colourful, lively illustrations from Azby Whitecalf, as well as colonial and decolonial maps of Turtle Island (North America) for reference. Sem's Map is an invaluable resource for caregivers, educators, and young readers about the importance of acknowledging the traditional lands we live on, and unlearning colonial ways of the past. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Arscott, Ellie (illustratore). Paperback. A big-hearted book from the beloved author of A Tulip in Winter celebrating the healing power of music and the magic of intergenerational friendships. Levi's violin tells stories. It quietly sings the tragic song of how Levi lost his home and family to war. It also celebrates happy times, as Levi plays a lullaby for his newborn son. From the moment Levi buys his violin with his hard-earned money, he is rarely apart from it. As the years pass, Levi's hands grow stiff and his violin gathers dust on a shelf. One day, he hears that a local school is looking for donations of instruments. Can he bear to part from his beloved violin? From the award-winning author of Red Is Best and The Man with the Violin, Levi's Gift is a heartwarming tale about the healing power of music and the magic of intergenerational friendships. From the moment Levi bought his violin with his hard-earned money, he's rarely been apart from it. When Levi learns a local school is looking for donations of instruments, he must decide whether he can bear to give away his beloved violin. Levi's Gift is a heartwarming tale about the healing power of music and an intergenerational friendship. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Thalman, Jillian (illustratore). Paperback. There's a song hidden deep in the forest If you listen, and quiet your mind. A gentle verse story from author and music educator Jennifer Britton (If You Could Be Anything) paired with bold, colourful, and textured mixed-media illustrations from artist Jillian Thalman, There's a Song in the Forest takes young readers on an adventure to experience the soundscape of the natural world. Along the way, readers will be introduced to a range of notes, sounds, and melodies, from "the swishing and rustle of footsteps / through the leaves" to the "snapping of twigs like a metronome" to "the boom, crash, and thrum of the waves as they drum / upon rocky sea caves out of reach." A lively read-aloud, a celebration of the wild world, and a mindful meditation on the art of active listening, There's a Song in the Forest celebrates the music that can be found all around us. Informative, illustrated backmatter also introduces young readers to musical terms featured in the text, like "orchestra," "metronome," and "symphony." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. When You Read to Me brings books and babies together to celebrate the joys of reading from birth. A multilingual book written in English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic, it shows the many ways babies engage with books at different ages and stages. See the foundation of reading build, from a newborn listening to their parent's voice to a toddler excited about reading. Evocative photos of babies and bouncy read-aloud text will appeal to baby and parent alike. When You Read to Me celebrates the way babies engage with books and take their first baby steps to reading. A multilingual book written in English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic, it shows the many ways babies engage with books at different ages and stages. Evocative photos of babies and bouncy read-aloud text will appeal to baby and parent alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. For fans of When the Moon Comes, a gentle winter story about a brother and sister and the simple beauty of their neighbourhood outdoor rink, inspired by the author's hometown of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. My brother and I are the luckiest kids in town.We start the path. We"ll get there first. On a quiet winter morning, before the sun has fully risen, a brother and sister set out with their skates. They spend the day on the icy pond behind their house-clearing the snow, skating with the crowd of neighbourhood kids, and cheering on the local hockey team, who play until the sun begins to set. Finally, under the moon and stars, the siblings once again have the ice to themselves. Inspired by the author's childhood memories of growing up in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, this nostalgic and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates community, family, and the joy of playing outside. A brother and sister spend one quiet winter day on the icy pond behind their house-clearing the snow, skating with the crowd of neighbourhood kids, and cheering on the local hockey team, who play until the sun begins to set. Finally, under the moon and stars, the siblings once again have the ice to themselves. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Jerome, Jessica (illustratore). Paperback. A modern story of traditional Indigenous knowledge that follows a young boy and his Auntie as they gather and braid sweetgrass, one of the four sacred medicines. It's early July, and for Matthew and his Auntie that means one thing: time to go sweetgrass picking. This year, Matthew's younger cousin Warren is coming along, and it will be his first time visiting the shoreline where the sweetgrass grows. With Auntie's traditional Mi'kmaw knowledge and Matthew's gentle guidance, Warren learns about the many uses for sweetgrass--as traditional medicine, a sacred offering, a smudging ingredient--and the importance of not picking more than he needs. Once the trio is back at Auntie's house, she shows the boys how to clean and braid the grass. From the duo behind the bestsellers The Gathering and The Sharing Circle, this heartfelt story about the gifts we receive from Mother Earth and how to gather them respectfully offers thoughtful insight into a treasured Mi'kmaw tradition. Sweetgrass grows in wet meadows, low prairies, and the edges of sloughs and marshes . It grows from Labrador to Alaska, south to New Jersey, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, and Arizona. Widely used by North American indigenous peoples from many different Nations, it is also considered one of the "four sacred medicines" by many Plains Indians. Matthew and his Auntie take Warren on his first trip to the coast to collect sweetgrass, a traditional Mi'kmaw medicine and valued smudging ingredient. Along the way, Warren learns about the many uses of sweetgrass, and how to pick it respectfully. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Young, Pauline (illustratore). Paperback. Age range 5 to 9One of Rita Joe's most influential poems, I Lost My Talk tells the revered Mi'kmaw Elder's childhood story of losing her language while a resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.An often quoted piece in this era of truth and reconciliation, Joe's powerful words explore and celebrate the survival of Mi'kmaw culture and language despite its attempted eradication.A necessary reminder of a dark chapter in Canada's history, this slim volume is a powerful reading experience, and an effective teaching tool for young readers of all cultures and backgrounds. Stolen WordsI Am Not A NumberWhen We Were AloneI'm Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Tummy Time Friends is a fun, accordion-style book that can be unfolded on the floor to entertain your baby during tummy time (an important developmental activity that helps to strengthen baby's neck and back muscles). Babies love to look at faces, and both sides of this dual-sided book feature smiling baby faces. Your baby will love saying hello to their new tummy time friends and will delight in gazing at their own face reflected in the mirror at the centre of the book. This book is perfect for new parents, baby programs, or baby shower gifts. high-quality mirrorengaging baby facesencourages tummy timecelebrates diversityvisual stimulation Your baby will love to look at the smiling baby faces in this fun, accordion-style book. Unfold it on the floor during tummy time (an important developmental activity to strengthen baby's neck and back muscles) and your baby can say hello to their new friends, and gaze at their own face in the mirror at the centre of the book. Perfect for new parents or as a gift. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Chapeskie, Bryanna (illustratore). Paperback. A fun, rhyming read-aloud celebrating diversity, and a tool for teaching young readers the names of all the colours of the rainbow. Blue's my favorite color! It really is the best. I love my lucky socks. Blue's better than the rest. Although. What's your favorite color? When a teacher asks her students this question, one little girl just can't decide! Enter her vibrant imagination as she considers every color and all the reasons that she loves the whole rainbow. Orange glows through autumn leaves, but pink is the color of sunsets and cotton candy! And green shines all around the garden -- how will she ever choose just one favorite color? In her debut picture book, celebrated author Lindsay Ruck joins artist Bryanna Chapeskie to create a stunning, colorful story in verse that illustrates why being unique is always something to celebrate. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. FitzGerald, Emma (illustratore). Paperback. A love letter to the ocean, and to adapting to climate change, the newest picture book by award-winning creators Sal Sawler and Emma FitzGerald will inspire young readers to build better solutions, and communities. A great storm is coming. Gretchen loves the ocean. She dreams of going to the beach on her own, with no one to make her leave before she's ready. But between whispers of oil, plastic, and a rising sea, her parents warn her not to underestimate the strength of the water. A great storm is coming and everyone, big and small, must prepare to meet it when it does. Gretchen soon sees the ocean's power firsthand when the tides rise high enough to threaten her home. Can she help her neighbours rebuild after the storm is over, or is the damage too great? With a strong message of community-building and climate activism, this charming debut children's picture book from celebrated author Sal Sawler and award-winning illustrator Emma FitzGerald will inspire young readers to rebuild better, together. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Dylan is twelve years old and embarking on his first ocean kayaking trip with his parents. He has spent the last year convincing them that he is ready for the challenging--and very dangerous--adventure. In fact, he has been determined to go ever since he heard about the destination: Ireland's Eye. The small island off the coast of Newfoundland is the easternmost settlement in Canada. Or it was. It is now hauntingly empty, a ghost town clinging to the edge of the unforgiving Atlantic. What is it about Ireland's Eye that so captivates Dylan he is willing to take such risks to get there? Does the ghost town have anything to do with the dreams Dylan keeps having of his favourite grandfather who has just passed away? And why does the old man on St. John's docks grimly whisper, "Don't go to Ireland's Eye" when he hears of Dylan's plans? The first installment in the award-winning Dylan Maples series. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The anticipated middle-grade follow-up to the award-winning Jacob's Landing finds Jacob trapped in a moral dilemma when his biological mom tracks him down just when he's about to be adopted. Thirteen-year-old Jacob has settled into life in Newport Landing with his grandparents after the sudden death of his father. His foster mother, Maggie, is getting ready to move to the province and adopt him; he has a close friend, Ruby, who lives nearby; and oh, yes--he recently found a literal fortune and he, his family, and the boat museum nearby are set for life. After the local paper publishes an article about his lucky find and generous donation to the museum, though, Jacob's life is turned upside down again. His mother, who left him and his father so long ago Jacob can't even remember her, finds him. Jade is everything Jacob is not: reckless, wild, a rule breaker. Jacob is trying to keep up with her and keep her a secret from his grandparents, who will barely speak her name. The more tensions build, the more Jacob worries he has a terrible choice ahead. Full of local colour, this heartfelt follow-up to the Hackmatack award-nominatedJacob's Landing shows the complex tangle of grief and hope, and explores the many ways a family is made. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.