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In My Mosque
$24.99Don’t miss out on this beautiful celebration of Islam and mosques as spaces for spiritual gathering! Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque in this lyrical debut picture book from M. O Yuksel, with gorgeous artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom, this book is perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and The Proudest Blue. No matter who you are or where you’re from, everyone is welcome here. From grandmothers reading lines of the Qur’an and the imam telling stories of living as one, to meeting new friends and learning to help others, mosques are centers for friendship, community, and love. M. O. Yuksel’s beautiful text celebrates the joys and traditions found in every mosque around the world and is brought to life with stunning artwork by New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly (Yasmin series, The Proudest Blue, The Inquisitor’s Tale). The book also includes backmatter with an author’s note, a glossary, and more information about many historical and significant mosques around the world. "This personable, sensory love letter to a range of children’s mosque experiences will engage new learners and resonate with those already familiar." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This marvelous, welcoming book on mosques, Muslims, and Islam is a must, offering foundational knowledge on the world’s second largest religion." —School Library Journal (starred review) "Young readers are welcomed to a mosque brimming with faithful family, friends, and community. Both text and art convey some tenets of Islam and emphasize the mosque's role as a place for faith and celebration." —Horn Book "Joyful characters describe what happens in simple, poetic language. Both a celebration of and an introduction to the mosque." —Kirkus "Joyful celebration of mosques around the world. Themes of family and friendship prevail, along with references to spirituality." —Providence Journal A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021 · An ALA 2022 Notable Children’s Book · A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection · Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Selection · A New York Public Library 2021 Summer Recommendation Reading List Pick · A 2021 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Nonfiction Picture Book · A 2022 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List title · An Ontario Library Association Best Bets Top Ten List · A Wisconsin State Reading Association 2022 Picture This Recommendation · A CCBC 2022 Best Choice of the Year · Winner of the 2021 Undies Award for Fanciest Case Cover · A 2022 Notable Book for a Global Society · Also Featured on: USA Today, PBS.org, Bookriot, Chicago Parents, The Horn Book! -
Invisible
$11.99Isabelle est une petite fille à l’esprit jovial et positif. Mais lorsque sa famille éprouve des difficultés financières et est contrainte de déménager à l’autre bout de la ville, Isabelle se sent seule et démunie. Isabelle saura-t-elle retrouver la joie de vivre malgré la grisaille qui l’entoure? Parviendra-t-elle à trouver sa place dans ce nouvel environnement peu familier? Dans cet album touchant, accompagné de magnifiques illustrations, Tom Percival nous montre que même si nous n’y croyons pas toujours, nous avons tous une place dans le monde. Grâce à l’entraide et à la volonté, chacun d’entre nous peut faire une différence! -
It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity
$24.99A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Theresa Thorn and illustrator Noah Grigni. Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity. -
J’ai besoin d’un Calin
$10.99Tout ce que demande ce petit porc-épic est un câlin, mais avec tous ces piquants qui voudra lui en faire un? Une autre histoire adorable d'Aaron Blabey, créateur de Carlos le calin et Les méchants! -
J’ai le coeur rempli de bonheur
$19.95Qu’est-ce qui te remplit le cœur de bonheur? Le soleil sur ton visage? L’odeur de la banique qui cuit au four? Tenir la main d’une personne que tu aimes? Ce magnifique album cartonné, illustré par la talentueuse artiste Julie Flett, rappelle aux petits et aux grands de penser aux moments de la vie qui leur apportent de la joie et d’en profiter. La conférencière et autrice de réputation internationale Monique Gray Smith a écrit J’ai le cœur rempli de bonheur pour soutenir le bien-être des enfants et des familles autochtones, et pour encourager les bambins à chérir les moments qui les rendent heureux. -
J’espère
$21.95Message émouvant de l’autrice autochtone primée Monique Gray Smith au sujet de tous les espoirs que les adultes nourrissent pour les enfants de leur vie. Nous nourrissons pour nos jeunes des espoirs immenses. Nous voulons qu’ils et elles s’épanouissent et puissent profiter de toutes les expériences que la vie leur offre, mais nous tenons aussi à les protéger. Dans des mots simples, mais évocateurs, Monique Gray Smith nous communique un message touchant sur l’importance d’aimer nos enfants, d’en prendre soin et de faire ce qu’il y a de mieux pour les soutenir. Illuminé par les illustrations chaleureuses de Gabrielle Grimard, le texte de J’espère trouvera un écho chez les parents, les grands-parents et toutes les personnes qui s’occupent des jeunes. -
Jamais sans mon sac à main!
$11.99Charlie adore le sac à main rouge que sa grand-mère lui a donné. Un jour, il décide de le porter à l'école. D'abord son père, ensuite ses amis, et même le brigadier scolaire le questionnent sur cet « étrange » choix. Après tout, les garçons ne portent pas de sac à main… Mais Charlie ne se décourage pas, et peu à peu, sa détermination commence à affecter les gens autour de lui de façon positive. Grâce à lui, tout le monde réalise qu'il n'est pas toujours nécessaire de se conformer aux normes sociales : l'important, c'est d'être soi-même! Avec un humour brillant et des illustrations vibrantes, cet album divertira certainement les jeunes lecteurs. Il peut également aider à initier une discussion à propos des rôles liés aux genres. -
Je ne suis pas un numéro
$11.99Irene, huit ans et ses deux frères sont forcés de quitter leur famille pour aller dans un pensionnat loin de chez eux. C'est la loi! Dans cet endroit austère, on les empêche de parler leur langue et on leur donne un numéro en guise de nom. À la fin de l'année scolaire, les enfants rentrent à la maison et informent leurs parents des conditions exécrables dans lesquelles ils doivent vivre au pensionnat. Trouveront-ils un moyen de cacher les enfants afin qu'ils n'y retournent jamais? Inspiré de la vie de la grand-mère de Jenny Kay Dupuis, Je ne suis pas un numéro met en lumière une sombre partie de l'histoire du Canada de manière à sensibiliser les enfants et à leur permettre d'en tirer une leçon humaine et historique. -
Je suis humain
$18.99J’apprends sans cesse. Je trouve ma place et je choisis ma voie dans cette incroyable aventure. Je suis humain. Un regard contemplatif et rempli d’espoir sur les joies et les défis des êtres humains. Je suis humain démontre qu’il est normal de faire des erreurs. Un sourire et un mot gentil sont toujours les bienvenus. Cet album est une célébration de l’empathie et de la compassion qui permet aux enfants de comprendre que nous faisons tous partie de la même grande famille d’humains imparfaits. Un exercice de méditation guidée se trouve à la fin du livre. -
Just a Thought: Exploring Your Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful Mind!
$22.95A playful, read-aloud exploration of all the different thoughts we have every day and their role in our lives. “Sharks rule!” “That’s gross.” “I love tofu.” “Is she from Montreal?” Whether our thoughts are happy, sad, scared, excited, or worried, they come in a constant flow. Through playful rhyming text and vivid, fun illustrations, Just a Thought introduces kids 4–8 to the way our lives are shaped by our thoughts. The story helps to teach self-awareness by recognizing negative self-thought and recurring thought patterns. Regardless of whether you have happy, weird, or mean thoughts—they are all just thoughts, and no single thought can define you. The magic of mind is that it's a space where anything is possible! -
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You
$23.99Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges--and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same: When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask. -
Just Help!: How to Build a Better World
$23.99Every night when Sonia goes to bed, Mami asks her the same question: How did you help today? And since Sonia wants to help her community, just like her Mami does, she always makes sure she has a good answer to Mami's question. In a story inspired by her own family's desire to help others, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor takes young readers on a journey through a neighborhood where kids and adults, activists and bus drivers, friends and strangers all help one another to build a better world for themselves and their community. With art by award-winning illustrator Angela Dominguez, this book shows how we can all help make the world a better place each and every day. -
Kaiah’s Garden
$19.99An uplifting story of a girl’s connection to her beloved grandmother through the beadwork art they created together. As she wakes up one dull morning, Kaiah feels as cold and grey as the day. She longs to be with her grandmother again. Kaiah’s life doesn’t feel right without her. But through Kaiah’s treasured bead box — and the beauty it holds — she is with her grandmother, in a garden that is full of colour and love. This beautiful story from award-winning author Melanie Florence celebrates the universal love between grandmother and child. Featuring bright, breathtaking illustrations from Tsilhqot’in and Syilx artist Karlene Harvey, the book also features back matter about the Indigenous tradition of beading. -
Karma’s World: The Great Shine-a-thon Showcase!
$8.99This brand-new chapter book series follows aspiring rapper and hip-hop artist Karma from the Netflix animated series Karma's World! Meet Karma Grant! Karma and her friends are totally stoked for the MC Grillz concert in their neighborhood, Hansberry Heights! But when the famous rapper's bus breaks down and the show is canceled, it's up to Karma to make the best of some bad luck. Will Karma be able to put on her own concert, the Shine-a-Thon, with her friends or will the pressure prove to be way too much? Filled with heart, humor and Karma's own rhymes, this original chapter book is sure to delight any fans of the show! -
KEVA Brain Builders
$23.99Approach KEVA from a whole new angle with this interactive STEM tool! Brain Builders combines 20 KEVA planks with a set of double-sided puzzle cards. Each stimulating card features a 2-D challenge on one side and its solution on the other. The goal is to recreate 2-D patterns into 3-D structures. The 2-D cards show the design from different angles highlighting the front, side and overhead view and increase in difficulty from beginner to expert. Manipulate your KEVA planks to successfully duplicate the balance, proportion, composition and geometry featured on each card. Once you think you've solved the blueprint, flip it over to check the solution—try to resist the urge to peek! As each build becomes more challenging, patience and confidence is gained through trial and error. From picnic tables and rowboats to swans and snails, you will be amazed what your brain will build! Time to put your 3-D imagination to the test!• Strengthens STEM, fine-motor, strategy, physics and basic engineering skills • A new and exciting way to experience KEVA planks• Perfect for on-the-go learning• Includes 20 durable planks, 30 double-sided cards in a zippered carrying case Age Recommendation: Ages 7 and up -
KEVA Brain Builders Junior
$23.99Train young brains to think in multiple dimensions with this interactive STEM tool! Brain Builders Junior combines 20 KEVA planks with a set of stimulating puzzle cards. Perfect for even the youngest of builders—each card features a fun, recognizable 2-D object and the goal is to recreate the pattern into a 3-D structure. The picture cards are numbered in order of difficulty—ranging from beginner to expert. Manipulate the KEVA planks to successfully duplicate the balance, proportion, composition and geometry featured on each card. With each build becoming more challenging, patience and confidence is gained through trial and error. From picnic tables and bridges to dragonflies and triangles, you will be amazed what your brain will build! Don't stop there! After mastering the 40 patterns, use your imagination to create your own designs or tackle the original Brain Builders! Brain Builders Junior teaches basic stacking techniques that can be put to use with larger KEVA construction sets. • Strengthens STEM, fine-motor, strategy, physics and basic engineering skills • A new and exciting way to experience KEVA planks—perfect for on-the-go learning• Includes 20 durable planks, 20 double-sided cards in a zippered carrying case• Junior addition to our original Brain Builders set Age Recommendation: Ages 4 and up