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Books by Canadian authors and illustrators

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Bear for Breakfast

Bear for Breakfast

by Munsch, Robert N.

Book - 2019

It's breakfast time and Donovan knows exactly what he wants this morning! Not eggs, not pancakes, not cereal. No, what he wants is BEAR, just like his grandfather used to eat for breakfast! Junior Paperback It's breakfast time and Donovan knows exactly what he wants this morning! Not eggs, not pancakes, not cereal. No, what he wants is BEAR, just like his grandfather used to eat for breakfast! Junior Paperback Show less

It's breakfast time and Donovan knows exactly what he wants this morning! Not eggs, not pancakes, not cereal. No, what he wants is BEAR, just like his grandfather used to eat for breakfast! Junior Paperback It's breakfast time and Donovan knows exactly what he wants this morning! Not eggs, not pancakes, not cereal. No, what he wants is BEAR, just like his grandfather used to eat for breakfast! Junior Paperback Show less

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Stand on the Sky

Stand on the Sky

by Bow, Erin

Book - 2019

12-year-old Aisulu defies the expectations of her Kazakh family in order to save her brother and prevent her family from giving up their nomadic life forever. Junior Fiction 12-year-old Aisulu defies the expectations of her Kazakh family in order to save her brother and prevent her family from giving up their nomadic life forever. Junior Fiction Show less

12-year-old Aisulu defies the expectations of her Kazakh family in order to save her brother and prevent her family from giving up their nomadic life forever. Junior Fiction 12-year-old Aisulu defies the expectations of her Kazakh family in order to save her brother and prevent her family from giving up their nomadic life forever. Junior Fiction Show less

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Not Me

Not Me

by Gravel, Elise

Book - 2020

Dad doesn't believe the kids when they tell him it's "Not Me" who is throwing socks around -- until they introduce him to the actual Not Me and companions Not True and Not Fair! Dad doesn't believe the kids when they tell him it's "Not Me" who is throwing socks around -- until they introduce him to the actual Not Me and companions Not True and Not Fair! Show less

Dad doesn't believe the kids when they tell him it's "Not Me" who is throwing socks around -- until they introduce him to the actual Not Me and companions Not True and Not Fair! Dad doesn't believe the kids when they tell him it's "Not Me" who is throwing socks around -- until they introduce him to the actual Not Me and companions Not True and Not Fair! Show less

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Why Are You So Quiet?

Why Are You So Quiet?

by Desforges, Jaclyn

Book - 2020

Everyone, it seems, is concerned for Myra Louise. So, in search of an answer to the tiresome question nobody will stop asking, she invents a listening machine. Easy Picture Book Everyone, it seems, is concerned for Myra Louise. So, in search of an answer to the tiresome question nobody will stop asking, she invents a listening machine. Easy Picture Book Show less

Everyone, it seems, is concerned for Myra Louise. So, in search of an answer to the tiresome question nobody will stop asking, she invents a listening machine. Easy Picture Book Everyone, it seems, is concerned for Myra Louise. So, in search of an answer to the tiresome question nobody will stop asking, she invents a listening machine. Easy Picture Book Show less

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The Quiet Book

The Quiet Book

by Underwood, Deborah

Book - 2010

From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day. Easy Picture Book From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day. Easy Picture Book Show less

From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day. Easy Picture Book From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Wild Berries

Wild Berries

by Flett, Julie

Book - 2012

Exploring the important tradition of berry-picking for Métis and Cree people, it also honours a unique, endangered language. Includes a recipe for a delicious blueberry pie. Easy Picture Book Exploring the important tradition of berry-picking for Métis and Cree people, it also honours a unique, endangered language. Includes a recipe for a delicious blueberry pie. Easy Picture Book Show less

Exploring the important tradition of berry-picking for Métis and Cree people, it also honours a unique, endangered language. Includes a recipe for a delicious blueberry pie. Easy Picture Book Exploring the important tradition of berry-picking for Métis and Cree people, it also honours a unique, endangered language. Includes a recipe for a delicious blueberry pie. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Augustine

Augustine

by Watt, Mélanie

Book - 2006

Moving all the way from the South Pole to the North Pole isn't easy, but with the help of a few colored pencils and some inspiration from Picasso, this sh...Show more Moving all the way from the South Pole to the North Pole isn't easy, but with the help of a few colored pencils and some inspiration from Picasso, this shy, artistic young penguin discovers a way to break the ice with her classmates and feel at home on the other end of the world. Easy Picture Book Show less

Moving all the way from the South Pole to the North Pole isn't easy, but with the help of a few colored pencils and some inspiration from Picasso, this sh...Show more Moving all the way from the South Pole to the North Pole isn't easy, but with the help of a few colored pencils and some inspiration from Picasso, this shy, artistic young penguin discovers a way to break the ice with her classmates and feel at home on the other end of the world. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Something From Nothing

Something From Nothing

Adapted From A Jewish Folktale

by Gilman, Phoebe

Book - 1992

A blanket that Joseph's grandfather made him is gradually transformed into many things, from a jacket to a button to the subject of a tender story. Easy Picture Book A blanket that Joseph's grandfather made him is gradually transformed into many things, from a jacket to a button to the subject of a tender story. Easy Picture Book Show less

A blanket that Joseph's grandfather made him is gradually transformed into many things, from a jacket to a button to the subject of a tender story. Easy Picture Book A blanket that Joseph's grandfather made him is gradually transformed into many things, from a jacket to a button to the subject of a tender story. Easy Picture Book Show less

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You Hold Me up

You Hold Me up

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2017

This vibrant picture book encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions. Easy Picture Book This vibrant picture book encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions. Easy Picture Book Show less

This vibrant picture book encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions. Easy Picture Book This vibrant picture book encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions. Easy Picture Book Show less

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A Visitor for Bear

A Visitor for Bear

by Becker, Bonny

Book - 2008

Bear seems happy in this solitude and even has a sign posted on his house: "No visitors allowed." A mouse who taps on Bear's door is told to go ...Show more Bear seems happy in this solitude and even has a sign posted on his house: "No visitors allowed." A mouse who taps on Bear's door is told to go away. But Mouse won't, and soon Bear realizes it's pleasant having someone else around. Easy Picture Book Show less

Bear seems happy in this solitude and even has a sign posted on his house: "No visitors allowed." A mouse who taps on Bear's door is told to go ...Show more Bear seems happy in this solitude and even has a sign posted on his house: "No visitors allowed." A mouse who taps on Bear's door is told to go away. But Mouse won't, and soon Bear realizes it's pleasant having someone else around. Easy Picture Book Show less

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My Name Is Elizabeth!

My Name Is Elizabeth!

by Dunklee, Annika

Book - 2011

Meet Elizabeth. She loves her name, so she's really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like Lizzy and Beth. She bears her frustration in sil...Show more Meet Elizabeth. She loves her name, so she's really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like Lizzy and Beth. She bears her frustration in silence until an otherwise ordinary autumn day, when she discovers her power to change things once and for all. Easy Picture Book Show less

Meet Elizabeth. She loves her name, so she's really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like Lizzy and Beth. She bears her frustration in sil...Show more Meet Elizabeth. She loves her name, so she's really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like Lizzy and Beth. She bears her frustration in silence until an otherwise ordinary autumn day, when she discovers her power to change things once and for all. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Chicken, Pig, Cow

Chicken, Pig, Cow

by Ohi, Ruth

Book - 2008

Three toy animals are happy living in their popsicle-stick barn, which is perfect even though it has no roof or door. The only thing that's not perfect is Dog, who is big, clumsy, and drooly! Easy Picture Book Three toy animals are happy living in their popsicle-stick barn, which is perfect even though it has no roof or door. The only thing that's not perfect is Dog, who is big, clumsy, and drooly! Easy Picture Book Show less

Three toy animals are happy living in their popsicle-stick barn, which is perfect even though it has no roof or door. The only thing that's not perfect is Dog, who is big, clumsy, and drooly! Easy Picture Book Three toy animals are happy living in their popsicle-stick barn, which is perfect even though it has no roof or door. The only thing that's not perfect is Dog, who is big, clumsy, and drooly! Easy Picture Book Show less

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The Darkest Dark

The Darkest Dark

by Hadfield, Chris

Book - 2016

Chris, who loves rockets, planets and pretending to be an astronaut, is afraid of the dark, until he watches the moon landing on television. Based on Chris Hadfield's childhood. Easy Picture Book Chris, who loves rockets, planets and pretending to be an astronaut, is afraid of the dark, until he watches the moon landing on television. Based on Chris Hadfield's childhood. Easy Picture Book Show less

Chris, who loves rockets, planets and pretending to be an astronaut, is afraid of the dark, until he watches the moon landing on television. Based on Chris Hadfield's childhood. Easy Picture Book Chris, who loves rockets, planets and pretending to be an astronaut, is afraid of the dark, until he watches the moon landing on television. Based on Chris Hadfield's childhood. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Purple, Green and Yellow

Purple, Green and Yellow

by Munsch, Robert N.

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A little girl colours her body with permanent markers and then finds a way to look like herself again. Easy Picture Book A little girl colours her body with permanent markers and then finds a way to look like herself again. Easy Picture Book Show less

A little girl colours her body with permanent markers and then finds a way to look like herself again. Easy Picture Book A little girl colours her body with permanent markers and then finds a way to look like herself again. Easy Picture Book Show less

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The Sky Is Falling

The Sky Is Falling

by Pearson, Kit

Book - 1989

In the summer of 1940, and all of England fears an invasion by Hitler's army. Norah is told that she and her brother, Gavin, are being sent to Canada. As ...Show more In the summer of 1940, and all of England fears an invasion by Hitler's army. Norah is told that she and her brother, Gavin, are being sent to Canada. As Norah begins to make friends, she discovers a surprising responsibility that helps her to accept her new country. Junior Paperback Show less

In the summer of 1940, and all of England fears an invasion by Hitler's army. Norah is told that she and her brother, Gavin, are being sent to Canada. As ...Show more In the summer of 1940, and all of England fears an invasion by Hitler's army. Norah is told that she and her brother, Gavin, are being sent to Canada. As Norah begins to make friends, she discovers a surprising responsibility that helps her to accept her new country. Junior Paperback Show less

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Upside-down Magic

Upside-down Magic

by Mlynowski, Sarah

Book - 2015

Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconven...Show more Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconventional, students are unpredictable, and magic has a tendency to turn wonky at the worst possible moments. Junior Fiction, Junior Paperback, Playaway, and Downloadable Audiobook Show less

Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconven...Show more Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconventional, students are unpredictable, and magic has a tendency to turn wonky at the worst possible moments. Junior Fiction, Junior Paperback, Playaway, and Downloadable Audiobook Show less

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Camp X

Camp X

by Walters, Eric

Book - 2002

It's 1943 when nearly-12-year-old George and his older brother Jack stumble across Canada's top-secret spy camp-and so begins an exciting and terrifying adventure as they get caught up in the covert activities of Camp X. Junior Paperback It's 1943 when nearly-12-year-old George and his older brother Jack stumble across Canada's top-secret spy camp-and so begins an exciting and terrifying adventure as they get caught up in the covert activities of Camp X. Junior Paperback Show less

It's 1943 when nearly-12-year-old George and his older brother Jack stumble across Canada's top-secret spy camp-and so begins an exciting and terrifying adventure as they get caught up in the covert activities of Camp X. Junior Paperback It's 1943 when nearly-12-year-old George and his older brother Jack stumble across Canada's top-secret spy camp-and so begins an exciting and terrifying adventure as they get caught up in the covert activities of Camp X. Junior Paperback Show less

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A True Home

A True Home

by George, K.

Book - 2017

Mona the mouse is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury, and comfort. Junior Paperback and Junior Fiction Early Chapters Mona the mouse is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury, and comfort. Junior Paperback and Junior Fiction Early Chapters Show less

Mona the mouse is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury, and comfort. Junior Paperback and Junior Fiction Early Chapters Mona the mouse is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury, and comfort. Junior Paperback and Junior Fiction Early Chapters Show less

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Silverwing

Silverwing

by Oppel, Kenneth

Book - 2006

When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony during migration, he grows in ways that prepare him for even greater journeys. Junior Fiction When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony during migration, he grows in ways that prepare him for even greater journeys. Junior Fiction Show less

When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony during migration, he grows in ways that prepare him for even greater journeys. Junior Fiction When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony during migration, he grows in ways that prepare him for even greater journeys. Junior Fiction Show less

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Blood and Iron

Blood and Iron

Building the Railway

by Yee, Paul

Book - 2010

The "I Am Canada" series explores different historical events in Canada's past through fictionalized first-person accounts, such as a young Chinese immigrants helping to build the railway. Junior Fiction The "I Am Canada" series explores different historical events in Canada's past through fictionalized first-person accounts, such as a young Chinese immigrants helping to build the railway. Junior Fiction Show less

The "I Am Canada" series explores different historical events in Canada's past through fictionalized first-person accounts, such as a young Chinese immigrants helping to build the railway. Junior Fiction The "I Am Canada" series explores different historical events in Canada's past through fictionalized first-person accounts, such as a young Chinese immigrants helping to build the railway. Junior Fiction Show less

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Let's Get Cracking!

Let's Get Cracking!

by Marko, Cyndi

Book - 2014

Gordon Blue and his brother Benny, unlikely superheroes, must save Fowladelphia from Granny Goosebumps, who has filled the city with cookies that cause an...Show more Gordon Blue and his brother Benny, unlikely superheroes, must save Fowladelphia from Granny Goosebumps, who has filled the city with cookies that cause an innocent chicken's feathers to fall off. Junior Fiction Early Chapters and Junior Paperback Early Chapters Show less

Gordon Blue and his brother Benny, unlikely superheroes, must save Fowladelphia from Granny Goosebumps, who has filled the city with cookies that cause an...Show more Gordon Blue and his brother Benny, unlikely superheroes, must save Fowladelphia from Granny Goosebumps, who has filled the city with cookies that cause an innocent chicken's feathers to fall off. Junior Fiction Early Chapters and Junior Paperback Early Chapters Show less

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The Theory of Hummingbirds

The Theory of Hummingbirds

by Kadarusman, Michelle

Book - 2017

Sixth-grader Alba is strengthening her left leg after a final surgery to correct her congenital clubfoot. Her friendship with Levi is threatened when he s...Show more Sixth-grader Alba is strengthening her left leg after a final surgery to correct her congenital clubfoot. Her friendship with Levi is threatened when he scoffs at Alba's plans to run in an upcoming cross-country race, and she responds by scorning his theory that the school librarian has discovered a wormhole in her office. Junior Paperback Show less

Sixth-grader Alba is strengthening her left leg after a final surgery to correct her congenital clubfoot. Her friendship with Levi is threatened when he s...Show more Sixth-grader Alba is strengthening her left leg after a final surgery to correct her congenital clubfoot. Her friendship with Levi is threatened when he scoffs at Alba's plans to run in an upcoming cross-country race, and she responds by scorning his theory that the school librarian has discovered a wormhole in her office. Junior Paperback Show less

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Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere

Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere

by Gravel, Elise

Book - 2017

Discovering a smelly creature in her garbage can that she names after herself, Olga befriends and studies the eccentric Olgamus using the scientific method, the practices of Jane Goodall, and other scientific concepts. Junior Fiction and eBook Discovering a smelly creature in her garbage can that she names after herself, Olga befriends and studies the eccentric Olgamus using the scientific method, the practices of Jane Goodall, and other scientific concepts. Junior Fiction and eBook Show less

Discovering a smelly creature in her garbage can that she names after herself, Olga befriends and studies the eccentric Olgamus using the scientific method, the practices of Jane Goodall, and other scientific concepts. Junior Fiction and eBook Discovering a smelly creature in her garbage can that she names after herself, Olga befriends and studies the eccentric Olgamus using the scientific method, the practices of Jane Goodall, and other scientific concepts. Junior Fiction and eBook Show less

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Restart

Restart

by Korman, Gordon

Book - 2017

When a middle school bully suffers amnesia after a bad fall, it gives him the chance to start fresh, but rebuilding his life is an uphill battle when ever...Show more When a middle school bully suffers amnesia after a bad fall, it gives him the chance to start fresh, but rebuilding his life is an uphill battle when everyone else still remembers the sins of his past. Junior Fiction, Junior Paperback, and Young Adult Paperback Show less

When a middle school bully suffers amnesia after a bad fall, it gives him the chance to start fresh, but rebuilding his life is an uphill battle when ever...Show more When a middle school bully suffers amnesia after a bad fall, it gives him the chance to start fresh, but rebuilding his life is an uphill battle when everyone else still remembers the sins of his past. Junior Fiction, Junior Paperback, and Young Adult Paperback Show less

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The Incredible Journey

The Incredible Journey

by Burnford, Sheila Every

Book - 1961

An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owner in this truly "incredible" adventure. Junior Paperback and Audiobook CD An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owner in this truly "incredible" adventure. Junior Paperback and Audiobook CD Show less

An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owner in this truly "incredible" adventure. Junior Paperback and Audiobook CD An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owner in this truly "incredible" adventure. Junior Paperback and Audiobook CD Show less

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