Books
Picture book
Super Red Riding Hood
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Ruby loves to play superhero, so when her mother gives her a "mission" that takes her into the deep, dark woods, Ruby throws on her red cloak to become — Super Red Riding Hood! Nothing can scare her — except maybe the big bad wolf. What would a superhero do? A story of guts and girl power. Kids Can Press, 2014
Graphic
Novel
ThunderBoom
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Logan isn’t like most 11-year-olds – he can’t speak, and he mostly lives in his head. On this adventure, Logan must face some of his greatest fears: masks, dogs and the unknown. When he’s separated from his parents at the Santa Claus parade, Logan goes where he’s the bravest version of himself – his imagination. Transforming into superhero ThunderBoom, Logan is determined to stomp his way through any challenges.Written by Jack Briglio — Kids Can Press, 2023
Picture
Book
Fast Friends
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Tyson does everything fast — so fast he sometimes knocks over chairs and paint and even other kids! Then Suze joins the class. She wears a helmet, just like a race car driver, that matches her shiny red wheelchair. Will Suze and Tyson be on the fast track to friendship? Written by Heather O'Connor — Scholastic Canada, 2020
Picture book
Ruby's Birds
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When Ruby pays attention to the birds around her in the loud, bustling city, she is lucky enough to meet a very special feathered friend who likes to sing as much as she does. Tag along with Ruby as she discovers that even big cities have a wild side! Written by Mya Thompson, Cornell Publishing Group, 2019
Graphic novel bio
Child Soldier
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This true story follows the life of 5-year-old Michel, who was captured as a child soldier in the Republic of Congo. With historical details about political strife in the region, the harsh reality of recent history is brought to school-age readers in graphic novel format. Written by Jessica Dee Humphreys & Michel Chikwanine, Kids Can Press, 2015
Activity book
The Canadian Kids' Guide to Outdoor Fun
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A boredom-busting guide to outdoor and indoor summer fun! Filled with hundreds of ideas for games with friends, solo activities, DIY projects, recipes and fascinating fun facts, this book will teach kids just how much there is to do when the screens are turned off. Written by Helaine Becker, Scholastic Canada, 2019
Chapter Book
Hockey Night in Kenya
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Kenyan orphans, Kitoo, becomes fascinated by an image of the Canadian national men's ice hockey team in an old library book. Then one day the fates align and Kitoo finds a pair of beat up old roller blades, he teaches himself to skate and dreams of one day playing hockey like the men in his book. Orca Books, 2020
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Graphic
novels
The Future According to Luz
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This two-book series consisting of Luz Sees the Light and Luz Makes a Splash, features a preteen latina who tries her change her world by gathering her neighbours to create a more sustainable community. She has to face inner turmoil as well as resistance by peers before she can inspire others to be proactive in the face of peak oil. Kids Can Press
Picture book
The Candy Conspiracy
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Candyville is ruled by a cruel Juicy Jelly Worm who forces the town's kids to work all day, every day, without ever letting them have a bite of the sweet kingdom. But together, the gang of clever kids plot to trick the Juicy Jelly Worm into handing over the sugary treasures! Written by Carrie Snyder, Owlkids Books, 2015
Y.A.
novel
Viminy Crowe's Comic Book
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A 12-year-old boy is having the time of his life at the comic convention, but he never expected to end up following a mysterious girl through a portal right into a steampunk comic book. Together, the two strangers desperately try to get out before being stuck inside forever. Written by Marthe Jocelyn & Richard Scrimger — Tundra Books, 2014