In this retelling of a Jewish folktale, Yankel does not realize the harm done by the stories he spreads-- at least not until the rabbi teaches him an important (albeit gentle) lesson. This edition combines both written and spoken words...
Picture books
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Author:Waldman, DebbySummary: - Author:Florence, MelanieSummary:
Une jeune femme -- une Autochtone parmi tant d'autres portées disparues au Canada -- veille sur son enfant qui doit grandir sans sa nimâmâ. La mère observe de loin les étapes importantes de la vie de sa fille -- sa première...
- Author:McConnell, Robert, Lawrason, JuneSummary:
In this Christmas classic, six-year-old Sarah is determined to make the very best snowman possible, without the help of her older brother. When she sees her snowman, Max, come to life in a Christmas Eve frolic, her family refuses to...
- Author:Andreasen, DanSummary:
A young elephant and his father spend Saturday running errands, sipping lemonade, and having a cookout.
- Author:Watt, MélanieSummary:
Uncomfortable with the idea of camping outdoors, Scaredy Squirrel engages in a camping venture on his couch away from mosquitoes, skunks and zippers and hopes to watch a camping show on his new television, which requires him to hunt for...
- Author:Stoddart, Heidi JardineSummary:
Molly loves searching for sea glass at Gram's cottage. Each morning after breakfast and tea, they wander the beach together, searching under driftwood, in between pebbles, and in the surf for these ocean treasures. That is, until the...
- Author:Charles, Myles H.Summary:
"waniskā. wāpan,” mosōm says. “Wake up. It’s morning, little one. You, me, and kohkom are going for a boat ride for the day.” And that is exactly what they do in this quiet book that celebrates traditional life in modern times. Held...
- Author:Klepeis, AliciaSummary:
A beautiful collection of five-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife found in woods around the world. Every forest contains a thousand secrets... In this charming anthology of stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided into...
- Author:MacKay, EllySummary:
Once evening paints the summer sky, shadows will come out to play. You must move fast, because as quickly as the wind blows, the shadows will be on their way.
- Author:Davidson, CarliSummary:
In Shake, Wiggle & Roll, babies and toddlers will be moving and grooving with playful pups as they show off favorite doggie moves, from chomping and chewing to jumping and leaping. With lively images from the lens of expert animal...
- Author:Shaw, NancySummary:
Upon finding a spaceship, sheep climb aboard and bumble around until they blast off into orbit.
- Author:Ohi, RuthSummary:
"Shh! My brother's napping. He really needs his sleep," admonishes our adorable narrator at the outset of this story. But there are pots to bang, books to read, towers to build, pictures to paint, and all sorts of fun to be had. After a...
- Author:Lawson, JonArnoSummary:
In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by...
- Author:Krings, AntoonSummary:
Siméon aime la compagnie des fleurs et vole de l'une à l'autre. Cependant, un matin, les fleurs ne veulent pas s'ouvrir. Siméon part faire son enquête et apprend qu'un mystérieux papillon de nuit donne des bals...
- Author:Monette, MarylèneSummary:
Simon tries to be kind. But sometimes he loses his temper and acts without thinking, which almost always gets him into trouble. As Simon begins to understand his outbursts, he imagines himself in a boxing ring with his emotions. Can he...
- Author:Nepveu-Villeneuve, MaudeSummary:
Redécouvrez l'histoire de Simone sous les ronces en version audio. Une musique rythmée de Blanche Baillargeon nous accompagne avec justesse dans cet univers enveloppant. Julie Hamelin et Simone Bournival prêtent leur voix aux...
- Author:Vermette, KatherenaSummary:
Ma'iingan knows she is a very good singer. Conflict erupts when her little sister wants to sing just like her. The Seven Teaching of the Anishinaabe -- love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth -- are revealed in...
- Author:Winter, JeanetteSummary:
Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players--and sisters--Venus and Serena Williams.
- Author:Sammurtok, NadiaSummary:
Siuluk is a very strong man. He's so strong that people tell him he must be the last of the Tuniit, friendly giants who once lived in the North. Just like those giants, Siuluk is so strong that he can carry an entire walrus over...
- Author:Pendziwol, Jean E.Summary:
Let's go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, then the wind begins wailing ... or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, carrying their skates. On the snow-...
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