For girls ages 9-12, this guide book includes recipes, quizzes, camping tips, and features on inspirational women with a focus on adventuring in the outdoors.
TD Summer Reading Club 2021
These collections of summer reading club titles are an excellent source of reading material for young readers.
- Author:McConnell, RubySummary:
- Author:Flett, JulieSummary:
** IBBY Canada 2022 Honor List ** When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate...
- Author:Kootstra, Kara, Orr, BobbySummary:
Even hockey legends start with hand-me-downs. A beautifully illustrated true childhood story about hockey great Bobby Orr, who eats, sleeps and breathes hockey. So when his birthday is coming up, he only wants one thing: new skates. He'...
- Author:Smith, KimSummary:
New York Times–bestselling illustrator Kim Smith’s author-illustrator debut
Nothing’s better than building with boxes!
Meg is a brilliant and creative boxitect. She loves building extraordinary things out of ordinary... - Author:Bullaro, AngieSummary:
A picture book biography of Manon Rhéaume, a groundbreaking hockey player who became the first woman to play in the National Hockey League.
- Author:Irwin, SueSummary:
This book highlights the achievements of Canadian women sports stars - the role models of today's young female athletes. They fought for the right to compete in sports traditionally dominated by men and proved that women's sports are...
- Author:Battle, CraigSummary:
It's a new summer at Camp Avalon--which Mack and his friends still affectionately call Camp Average. After last season's big baseball victory, camp director Winston wants to continue the winning streak. So he's launched a competitive...
- Author:Szpirglas, JeffSummary:
30 minutes. 30 dangerous paths. YOU choose the path to survive! Readers choose their own path as they dodge obstacles like giant sea monsters, double-crossing villains, hungry great white sharks . . . and maybe even a Canadian Bermuda...
- Author:Walters, EricSummary:
Thirteen-year-old Quinn and her friends can't believe their luck when spring break is extended an extra two weeks—even if it's because of some virus. But when the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic becomes apparent, everyone, not...
- Author:Corr, JohnSummary:
In this middle-grade novel, Riley's dad signs him up for aikido to help him manage his anxiety.
- Author:Watson, GaladrielSummary:
These people did what?!
Join author Galadriel Watson as she takes us on a journey of discovery—a tour of the human body’s amazing abilities, featuring masters of muscle, speed demons, brain bosses, and more! Extreme Abilities is... - Author:Ritchie, ScotSummary:
An introduction to mindfulness and how kids can make it part of their everyday lives.
- Author:Park, Linda SueSummary:
When Gurple and Preen crash land onto a strange alien planet, they must work together to build something new from their mistake in order to save their mission. This wildly imaginative, crayon-inspired picture book shows that with a bit...
- Author:Mutinda, Danson, Walters, Eric, Dávila, ClaudiaSummary:
★ “This simple story of discovery, sport, and friendship is filled with likable characters and innocently joyful moments...Delightful.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewKenyan orphans, Kitoo and Nigosi, spend their days studying, playing...
- Author:Shiraishi, AshimaSummary:
From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in rock climbing and in life.
To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by...
- Author:James, LeBronSummary:
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! * An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a...
- Author:Flood, BoSummary:
Eva's cerebral palsy makes it difficult for her to do many things, but she longs to dance and, finally, her dream is realized. Includes author's note and information about Young Dance Company.
- Author:Johnston, Thomas AngutiSummary:
Inuit games have been played as long as anyone can remember! Learn all about Inuit games and why they are important for staying healthy and strong for life in the Arctic.
- Author:George, BridgetSummary:
A colourful children's book written in a rhyming combination of English and Ojibwe. It's a Mitig! guides young readers through the forest while introducing them to Ojibwe words for nature. From sunup to sundown, encounter an amik...
- Author:Barnett, MacSummary:
From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. The Lady and Rex have a baseball...