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By Tracey West, Illustrated By Graham Howells
Bestseller
Pick a book. Grow a reader. This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost r...
By Scholastic, Illustrated By EOne
Bestseller
Everyone's favorite little piggy now has her own five-minute storybook! This beautiful, padded POB holds eight classic Peppa Pig stories that can be read in five minutes, including four stories that have never before been published in the U.S.! A great choice for an Easter gift o...
By Elizabeth MacLeod, Illustrated By Mike Deas
Commended
Bestseller
The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians, whose achievements and legacies have inspired and changed the lives of those that followed them.In Meet Terry Fox, the legendary story of how Terry Fox came to ru...
By Robert Munsch, Illustrated By Dave Whamond
RI Racialized Identities
Bestseller
Jamaal may be the oldest kid in his family, but he somehow got stuck with the smallest room. His parents agree that it isn’t fair, but that is just how it is. But Jamaal isn’t satisfied by the answer – if his parents aren’t going to fix the house, he will use creativit...
RR Religion and Religious Identity
Award Winner
Bestseller
Phoebe Gilman's beloved classic celebrates its 20th anniversary!Joseph's grandfather made him a beautiful blanket when he was a baby, but now it's frazzled and worn, and Joseph's mother says it is time to throw it out. Joseph doesn't wa...

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ND Neurodivergence MH Mental Health
Shortlisted, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award, Northern Lights 2025
Meet the compelling, charismatic 13-year-old Augustus Constantine, a boy whose mind (and mouth) operate at a different speed than the rest of society. Gus has ADHD, and he’s on medication to help him focus. Misuse of his medication is a recipe for disaster. At the Speed o...
MH Mental Health
Shortlisted, Diamond Willow Award (Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice) 2024
It’s the summer of 2003 and thirteen-year-old amateur astronomer Noah Cooper has just moved to Queensport, a small town with a vast sky full of stars. There he meets Tara Dhillon, a lonely girl and aspiring filmmaker. When the two team up to produce an astronomy movie and en...
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An engaging introduction to Canada's amazing creatures using interactive touch and feels!This interactive animal book introduces babies and toddlers to Canada's amazing creatures!Simple words and innovative touch and feel elements are paired with...
By Elizabeth MacLeod, Illustrated By Mike Deas
MH Mental Health
Clara is still the only person in the world to ever win multiple medals at both the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics. But perhaps her biggest accomplishment is the work she has done to help others. Growing up in Winnipeg, Clara liked sports. She wa...
Commended
This joyful feast of words and pictures is now available in a bright levelled reader format — with a brand-new cover treatment!With perfect words to conjure up the rich sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of the holiday, Thanks for Thanksgiving will su...
Commended
Cool facts for aspiring rock-hounds!Canada is a vast country with a diverse geography, which makes it a fantastic place to discover rocks and minerals. This book is crammed with cool and interesting facts perfect for the aspiring rock collector. Did you k...
Learn about how maple syrup is made!A bright, colourful and easy-to-read book about the making of maple syrup. With simple comparisons to everyday objects, the text makes it easy for children to understand the process.Among the quest...