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Bradley Mcgogg, The Very Fine Frog

by Tim Beiser

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by Tim Beiser

“Eww! What is that? Such horrible stew! Orange-colored roots that were sticky with goo. . . .” Bradley McGogg makes his home in the bog where there are plenty of yummy bugs for a frog to feed on. Upon finding his pantry bare one day, Bradley decides to meet his neighbors, in the hopes that they will share some of their favorite meals with him. But this “bog frog” soon finds that not all animals eat alike . . . . See Details

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The Legend of Ninja Cowboy Bear

by David Bruins

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by David Bruins

The ninja, the cowboy and the bear do everything together -- they paint pictures, compare cloud shapes in the sky, fly kites and much more. Though each friend is very different from one another, they enjoy each other''s company. Until one day when they begin quarreling and compete to see which one is the best. The bear can pile up rocks the highest. The cowboy can collect the most raspberries. The ninja can catch the most rabbits. When each contest leads to more resentment, it seems the friends will never stop disagreeing. Only when they learn to be considerate of their differences do they finally realize how much they appreciate each other. The cute, yet stylized artwork combined with a fun story about friendship and celebrating differences make this legend an unforgettable one. This playfully illustrated picture book also includes instructions for the Ninja-Cowboy-Bear game, which is similar to Rock Paper Scissors except that kids use their whole body. See Details

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The Rocket

by Mike Leonetti

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by Mike Leonetti

A nostalgic story about hockey, brothers, and the Montreal Canadiens breakout star — Maurice "Rocket" Richard! Andre lives in Montreal and loves to play hockey. But he''s always being compared to his older brother, whose game is much better than his own. Resigned to living in Marcel''s shadow, Andre finds solace when he he meets another boy, who also gets razzed for not playing like his brother. Meanwhile, Canadiens fans are excitedly watching their beloved team climb to the top with the help of a new young star, Maurice Richard. Andre''s father works at the plant where Richard works during the day. One day, he comes home with tickets to the playoff series between Montreal and Toronto, one of which is on March 23, 1944 — the night Richard ends up scoring five goals and being named all three stars of the game! Andre is thrilled to be there, and is surprised when he notices the boy he played against at the rink is also at the game — and even more surprised when he learns this boy''s identity and that of the older brother who keeps outshining him! In The Rocket , Mike Leonetti brings young hockey fans to a special time and place in hockey, while telling some universal truths about brothers, competition, and a desire to make one''s own mark. See Details

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Canada Counts: A Charles Pachter Counting Book

by Charles Pachter

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by Charles Pachter

As a result of the success of M is for Moose , Canadian children can rhyme off their ABCs with images of ducks, kayaks, moose, and Lake Winnipeg shimmering in their imaginations. Now children can learn their numbers with Canada Counts . On these pages, new artwork illustrates numbers from 1 to 20, as well as other important Canadian numbers such as 1867 and 1982. There may be 1 walking boy, but there are 3 territories, 4 seasons, and 9 Supreme Court justices. With Canada Counts , Charles Pachter has written another love letter to our country. See Details

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You're Mean, Lily Jean

by Frieda Wishinsky

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by Frieda Wishinsky

A new picture book that addresses the problem of bossy friends and the struggle to stand up to them. Sisters Sandy and Carly always play together, but when Lily Jean moves in next door and joins them, everything changes. Now Lily Jean is calling the shots and ordering Carly to be a baby when they play house and a dog when they play king and queen. Although Sandy defends her littler sister, Carly buckles and accepts her roles. But she doesn''t like it, and finally finds a way to combat Lily Jean''s bullying ways, and turn the tables on her behaviour. Frieda Wishinsky''s simple text packs a poignant punch, as it authentically portrays the world of little girls and their complicated relationships. And Kady MacDonald Denton''s exquisite illustrations help emphasize the underlying lessons about empathy, loyalty, and fairness. This fantastic story will serve as a tool for young children and parents to identify the difference between having fun and being bullied — or being the bully. See Details

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The Couch Was A Castle

by Ruth Ohi

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by Ruth Ohi

Two brothers discover that with a little pretending, a couch can be anything. For Burt and his little brother, spending time on the couch is anything but boring. After all, with a bit of imagination, a couch can go through some remarkable transformations. And so the boys ride the couch like a horse and envision a cowboy pursuit. Later the sofa doubles as a pirate ship battling stormy seas. But when some stage-couch theatrics end in tears, it''s up to Burt to rescue his little brother''s feelings... and restore the fun. Ruth Ohi draws on her cast of guinea pig characters, introduced in Clara and the Bossy , to tell an innovative tale for younger children. Ohi''s rhyming text makes for read-aloud fun, while her gentle illustrations cleverly show first the reality and then the boys'' imagined worlds. A pitch-perfect mix of playtime fun with a hint of sibling bickering makes The Couch Was a Castle as honest as it is imaginative. See Details

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The Party

by Barbara Reid

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by Barbara Reid

It''s Gran''s birthday, and the whole family is celebrating with a big party! While the adults enjoy the festivities, the children have their own kind of fun! There are hiding places to find, fabulous make-believe games to play, delicious food to eat, and a scrumptious birthday cake along with a rousing family rendition of ?Happy Birthday To You!? All too soon, the party is over for another year and the sleepy little partygoers are packed into the car to go home. What a wonderful time they have had! Barbara Reid''s humorous, rhythmic verse perfectly captures all the fun and exuberance of this special family occasion and her extraordinary talent garnered her a 1997 Governor General''s Award for Children''s Illustration in her signature medium, Plasticine. See Details

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Chester

by Melanie Watt

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by Melanie Watt

Chester is more than a picture book. It is a story told, and retold, by dueling author-illustrators. M?lanie Watt starts out with the story of a mouse in a house. Then M?lanie''s cat, Chester, sends the mouse packing and proceeds to cover the pages with rewrites from his red marker, and the gloves are off. M?lanie and her mouse won''t take Chester''s antics lying down. And Chester is obviously a creative powerhouse with confidence to spare. Where will this war of the picture-book makers lead? Is it a one-way ticket to Chesterville, or will M?lanie get her mouse production off the ground? See Details

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The Munschworks Grand Treasury

by Robert Munsch

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A perfect gift, The Munschworks Grand Treasury contains the first three volumes of the Munschworks collections. Produced in an extra-large picture-book format, it is perfect for sharing. Includes a table of contents for easy reference. Featuring 15 popular Robert Munsch stories, it includes these classics illustrated by Michael Martchenko: The Paper Bag Princess The Fire Station I Have to Go! David''s Father Thomas'' Snowsuit Pigs Mortimer Murmel, Murmel, Murmel Something Good Stephanie''s Ponytail Angela''s Airplane Jonathan Cleaned Up -- Then He Heard a Sound Show and Tell . As well as these favorites: Purple, Green and Yellow, illustrated by Hélène Desputeaux A Promise Is a Promise by Robert Munsch and Michael Kusugak, illustrated by Vladyana Krykorka. See Details

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A Noodle Up Your Nose

by Frieda Wishinsky

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Kate has decided on a pirate theme for her party. She thinks that seven is going to be the best age to be. Her friend Jake is going to teach her to ride a two-wheeler. And her party is going to be fabulous. That is, until Violet starts spreading stories. Kate goes right on with her planning, but she is worried. When Violet is the only one to show up on the big day, Kate thinks that her worst fears have come true. See Details

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Dimples Delight

by Frieda Wishinsky

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Lawrence hates being teased about his dimples, but nothing he does seems to make any difference. Joe goes right on teasing him, and the teasing gets meaner and meaner. Finally, Lawrence notices something about his friend Stewart that may provide the tool he needs to tease-proof himself once and for all. See Details

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