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Gold rush! El Dorado in British Columbia by Kathryn Anne Bridge
(Interest Level: Grades 5-10)
Relive the tumultuous days of gold’s discovery in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon. Travel back to 1858 and meet some of the tens of thousands of fortune-seeking prospectors who dreamed of astonishing finds, like the huge Turnagain Nugget. Find out how the gold rush attracted thousands of miners and entrepreneurs of various social and ethnic origins and forever transformed this once-remote region of the Pacific North West.

Instructions not included: how a team of women coded the future by Tami Lewis Brown and Debbie Loren Dunn and illustrated by Chelsea Beck
(Interest Level: Kindergarten- Grade 3)
During World War II, learn how three women Betty Snyder, Jean Jennings, and Kay McNulty used mathematics, electrical engineering, logic, and common sense to command the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), one of the earliest computers as large as a room, to create the modern world.

Shot at dawn: World War I by John Wilson
(Interest Level: Grades 4-8)
The third novel in Scholastic Canada’s “I Am Canada” series, is told from the point of view of First World War soldier Allan McBride on the eve of his execution for desertion. Allan lies about his age to enlist because he can’t wait to join his friend Ken overseas. After witnessing Ken’s emotional breakdown and spending time at the front, Allan becomes disillusioned about the glories of war. The sudden death of another friend pushes him over the edge, and he joins a pack of deserters hiding in the woods.

Super solar system adapted from the original text by Hannah Wilson
(Interest Level: Kindergarten-Grade 4)
This book tells you everything you want to know about space and our galaxy. Read about our rocky moon and how we travelled there, stunning star constellations and the International Space Station. Discover each of the planets in our solar system, from Mercury to Uranus.

Violent volcanoes adapted from the original text by Claire Llewelyn and Thea Feldman
(Interest Level: Kindergarten-Grade 4)
This updated books tells you everything you want to know about volcanoes. From how they are formed to how much damage they can cause. Read about the most famous volcanic eruptions and find out where the active volcanoes are today.

Wild weather adapted from the original text by Anita Ganeri
(Interest Level: Kindergarten-Grade 4)
This updated book presents information about the world’s weather, how we use science to measure and predict the weather, and how we cope when natural disasters strike.

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Any Questions by Marie-Louise Gay
(Interest Level: Kindergarten-Grade 4)
Many children want to know where stories come from and how a book is made. This picture book provides children with some delightfully inspiring answers through a fictional encounter between an author and some very curious children.

Giraffe and Bird by Rebecca Bender
(Interest Level: Preschool-Kindergarten)
A giraffe and bird pester and annoy each other so much that they decide to go their separate ways, only to discover that they miss each other, and, despite all that bickering, might have been good friends after all. Introduces synonyms.

The Herd Boy by Niki Daly
(Interest Level: Grades 1-2)
Malusi is a herd boy, which means that he must look after his grandfather’s sheep and goat and keep them from being harmed on the grazing slopes. It is a big job for a small boy, but it is one that Malusi does well. Even when a hungry baboon attacks the herd, Malusi isn’t afraid. But he also dreams of someday being more than a herd boy.

Sam’s Pet Temper by Sangeeta Bhadra and illustrated by Marion Arbona
(Interest Level: Preschool-Grade 2)
Sam, has to wait for everything on the playground one day, and this makes him mad.  And then, suddenly, an unusual thing appears. It runs around, shoving and tripping and pinching and stomping, until all the other children have run away. This book offers a perfect representation of just how frustrated and angry small children can get when circumstances in their lives make them feel helpless.

Shadow Chasers by Elly Mackay
(Interest Level: Preschool-Grade 1)
Once evening paints the summer sky, shadows will come out to play. You must move fast, because as quickly as the wind blows, the shadows will be on their way. Chasing after our hopes and dreams may take many tries before we finally catch them. This magical nighttime story shows that the journey is just as remarkable as the destination.

I Wish I Had … by Giovanna Zoboli and illustrated by Simona Mulazzani
(Interest Level: Preschool-Grade 2)
With its sharp eyes, the blackbird can see every blade of grass in the meadow. The wings of the wild goose can carry it far away. And the song of the whale fills the wide ocean. Each animal has skills and beauty wholly unique to itself. And in this lyrical book, a child describes the skill and the beauty possessed by various animals. 

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Cats’ Night Out by Caroline Stutson and illustrated by J. Klassen
(Interest Level: Preschool-Grade 3)
Governor General’s Literature Award for Children’s Literature features cats dancing the night away. From two cats waltzing to twenty cats in a conga line, dancing felines take to the streets, the fire escapes, and the rooftops in this charming concept picture book that is part counting and part introduction to music, dance, and rhythm.

Chester’s Masterpiece by Mélanie Watt
(Interest Level: Preschool-Grade 3)
A wry take on the creative process and how good stories are constructed. When Chester (the cat) announces he’s taking over for Mélanie Watt on this book due to some technical difficulties, Mélanie begs to differ.

Fall Leaves by Loretta Holland and illustrated by Elly MacKay
(Interest Level: Preschool-Grade 3)
Part poem, part silent stage, this luminous picture book puts autumn on display and captures the spirit of change that stays with us long after fall leaves. Unlock the secrets of this busy and beautiful time of year as the natural world makes way for winter.

Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Mélanie Watt
(Interest Level: Preschool-Grade 3)
That lovable little worrywart is back. And he’s as scaredy as ever! In his latest adventure, Scaredy Squirrel sets out to make The Perfect Friend. Armed with a name tag, mittens, a mirror and a lemon, he’s prepared to make The Perfect First Impression. But just when every detail is under control, Scaredy’s Action Plan takes a surprising turn.

The Story of Queen Esther by Jenny Koralek and illustrated by Grizelda Holderness
(Interest Level: Grades 1-3)
The ancient story of Queen Esther has been told for generations as an example of wisdom and great personal courage. Her bravery is still commemorated each year in the Jewish festival of Purim. Now this well-known story of the Jewish girl who became the queen of Persia and saved her people from death is retold for young readers.

Virginia Wolf by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault
(Interest Level: Preschool-Grade 3)
Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature tells the story of sisters Vanessa and Virginia. Vanessa’s sister, Virginia, is in a “wolfish” mood. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Then Virginia tells Vanessa about an imaginary, perfect place called Bloomsberry. Armed with an idea, Vanessa begins to paint Bloomsberry on the bedroom walls.  Before long, Virginia, too, has picked up a brush and undergoes a surprising transformation of her own.

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This week we are featuring The Caldecott Medal Winners, named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. This recognition is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

The Adventures of Beekle: the unimaginary friend by Dan Santat
(Interest Level: preschool to Grade 2)
An imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable, he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.

Flotsam by David Wiesner
(Interest Level: preschool to Grade 3)
A young boy comes to the beach eager to collect and examine flotsam. But nothing among his usual finds compares with the discovery of a barnacle-encrusted underwater camera with its own secrets to share.  

The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson and illustrated by Beth Krommes
(Interest Level: preschool to Grade 2)
A spare, patterned text and glowing pictures explore the origins of light that make a house a home bedtime book for young children. Naming nighttime things that are both comforting and intriguing to preschoolers—a key, a bed, the moon—this timeless book illuminates a reassuring order to the universe.

Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
(Interest Level: preschool to Grade 2)
It is Kitten’s first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no . . . and yes. What a night!  This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child.

This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
(Interest Level: preschool to Grade 2)
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper, trouble could be following close behind. So it’s a good thing that enormous fish won’t wake up. And even if he does, it’s not like he’ll ever know what happened.