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Grade 8 isn’t easy, especially for Owen as he navigates bullies, crushes, reading difficulties, and the mystery of where his bike disappeared. Punctuated by artwork by the author, Rich Théroux’s Silent Reader is a coming-of-age … [Click to Read More]
By Rich Théroux (Author), Rich Théroux (Illustrator)
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Kevin Shea brings an adventure story that blends friendship, teamwork, and hockey in Barclay Bear and the Forest Rangers Hockey Club. This early reader short chapter book tells the story of Barclay Bear, who dreams … [Click to Read More]
By Kevin Shea (Author), Amie Iverson (Illustrator)
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Lillian and her friends, Chloe and Grace, are pulled into investigating another mystery in Spirit Rider, the third book in the Lillian Mystery series. This time, they are investigating the strange, rude Bicycle Boy to … [Click to Read More]
By Lynda Partridge (Author), Dave Nicholson (Illustrator)
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- English Language Arts
- Health and Life Skills
- Social and Emotional Wellness
- Fine Arts
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Featuring colourful illustrations from Alberta-based artist Chloe Greer, Martha Cream Cheese tells the story of Martha who is setting up for her birthday party and having to problem-solve as small problems arise. The story features … [Click to Read More]
By Charolette Player (Author), Chloe Greer (Introduction)
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Howdy, I’m Singh Hari captures the life of Harnam Singh Hari, a Punjabi pioneer who immigrated to Canada and became one of Calgary’s wealthiest citizens. This captivating narrative is beautifully illustrated and can be a … [Click to Read More]
By Kelly Kaur (Author), Ravina Kaur (Illustrator)
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King Warrior is the story of a young hero trying to find his path forward while struggling with family relationships. Set in parallel universes, this tale incorporates cultural aspects from northern Canada, Somalia, and Finland, … [Click to Read More]
By Jay Bulckaert (Author), Erika Nyyssenon (Author), Lucas Green (Illustrator)
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Why Are You Still Here is the second book in the Lillian Mystery series, and it continues the story and Lillian’s development. Like the first book, this tale of mystery maintains a focus on Lillian’s … [Click to Read More]
By Dave Nicholson (Author)
- Curriculum Connections
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Social and Emotional Wellness
- Music
- Immigrants Experiences in Alberta
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Introducing global events to young readers can be challenging, but this book presents the Russian invasion of Ukraine in an accessible way. Olya & Olena Escape the Invaders is told from the perspective of two … [Click to Read More]
By Olya Illichov (Author), Maddy Shyba (Author), Diana Bezukh (Illustrator)
- Curriculum Connections
- English Language Arts
- Fine Arts
- Alberta History
- Social and Emotional Wellness
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
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Flip Flop Flapjack is a delightful tale based on family stories and the true experiences of Wildhorse Jack—a famous competitor in the Calgary Stampede. With colourful, caricature-styled illustrations from Bruglemans-LaBelle, this book focuses less on … [Click to Read More]
By Brenda Joyce Leahy (Author), Melissa Bruglemans-LaBelle (Illustrator)
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Told through the perspective of 11-year-old Lillian, Lillian & Kokomis highlights the importance of self-acceptance and community through this young girl’s experience with the foster care system. While this story could introduce early learners to … [Click to Read More]
By Lynda Partridge (Author), Dave Nicholson (Illustrator)
- Curriculum Connections
- Science
- English Language Arts
- Health and Life Skills
- Environmental and Outdoor Education
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Geneva and her parents hike up a mountain to see the view from the top, but Geneva encounters small wonders of nature as they climb. Told through rhyming text with brightly coloured illustrations, this book … [Click to Read More]
By Meghan J. Ward (Author), Tay Odynski (Illustrator)
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Part of a series about adventurous sibling cats, Nuptse & Lhotse Go to the Prairies includes all of the information required to be read as a stand-alone piece. The two cats, Nuptse and Lhotse, accidentally … [Click to Read More]
By Jocey Asnong (Author), Jocey Asnong (Illustrator)
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With brightly coloured illustrations, When Big Bears Invade depicts a simple tale, told by a grandmother, of giant bears destroying various Canadian cities. An environmental moral underpins the story, as the bears’ rise to action … [Click to Read More]
By Alexander Finbow (Author), Nyco Rudolph (Illustrator)
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This uplifting graphic novel focuses on the experiences of Marcus—a young man who has memory problems because of a virus impacting his brain—and Emily—a young woman with a tumour on her brain. A Slug Story … [Click to Read More]
By Mandi Kujawa (Author), Hana Kujawa (Author), Claude St. Aubin (Illustrator), Lovern Kindzierski (Illustrator)
- Curriculum Connections
- English Language Arts
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Designed as a box set of 25 individually bound booklets, ideal for use as a storytime advent calendar or as a classroom set for solo reading time, this collection contains a variety of tales from … [Click to Read More]
By Various Authors (Author), Fran Labuschagne (Illustrator)