The Mysterious Stones
Kiki encounters a woman dressed in white on the beach, who leaves him a gift of colourful stones.
Maison Rouge
A personal memoir of the Congo Wars 1993-1997.
Kiddo
In this novel for middle-grade readers, a young girl strives to become a reporter.
A Grain of Rice
A story about a young refugee's courage and inner strength as she escapes from Vietnam during the war.
The Princess Dolls
In this novel for middle-grade readers, two young friends have a conflict over princess dolls and are ultimately separated by the internment of the Japanese.
On My Swim
In this picture book, a young child plays in the water at the seaside.
A Day with Yayah
Nikki and her friends go foraging with Nikki's grandmother, her yayah. Yayah teaches them the Interior Salish—N?e?kepmxcín—words for the herbs and plants they find. Beautifully illustrated by the award-winning illustrator Julie Flett, young readers will appreciate how much we can learn from exploring our countryside.
Pikiq
An Inuit child draws colorful creatures in the white landscape.
Shu-Li and the Magic Pear Tree
This early chapter book tells the story of a young girl settling into a new neighborhood.
Seeking Refuge
A girl escapes to the UK from Nazi-occupied Austria.
On My Skis
In this picture book, a very young child learns to ski.
On My Bike
In this picture book, a very young child learns to ride a bike.
When Morning Comes
This gripping love story for teen readers is set in South Africa in 1976. Written from the points of view of four young people living in Johannesburg and its black township, this book explores the roots of the Soweto Uprising and the edifice of Apartheid in a South Africa about to explode.
The Riddlemaster
A riddle book with a surprise ending.
Caravaggio
An historical novel for teens based on events in the life of Caravaggio.
Where Are You Little Red Ball?
A board book for tiny children about a little red ball.
Frame and The McGuire
A mystery is solved by two teens, with a surprising outcome.
Crocs at Work
Children will be excited to see what these silly crocodiles get up to when they go to work. Another delightful laugh-out-loud treat that follows up the popular Crocodiles Say… and Crocodiles Play!
The Golden Touch
A beautiful picture book with a CD of the opera based on the Greek myth of King Midas, who turns everything he touches to gold. Celebrated actor Terry Jones narrates the story on the CD.
The Blue Vase
This entertaining and beautifully illustrated chapter book by BC Book Prize-winning author Katarina Jovanovic conveys some important messages about bullying and believing in yourself.
Where I Belong
An adopted Native Canadian girl finds her birth father and the twin sister she never knew existed.
The Sphere of Septimus
A boy and his friend are hurtled into another dimension and must defeat the evil ruler in order to save the universe and all creation.
No-Matter-What Friend
A great story about the special relationship between a boy and his dog.
Dolphin SOS
A story about the rescue of trapped dolphins in Newfoundland.
