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Le bateau magique

Kit Pearson (author) Katherine Farris (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459823259

Chaque matin de l’été, Ellie et sa grand-mère vont à la plage. Ils se baignent, érigent des châteaux de sable et, pendant que Nonna lit, Ellie regarde les autres enfants jouer. Un jour, Ellie trouve le courage d’approcher une fille plus âgée qu'elle, Piper, qui s'amuse seule dans une barque échouée. Piper a un don : son imagination est si grande qu'elle emmène Ellie dans de grandes aventures, volant haut dans les airs, nageant au fond de l’océan et voyageant partout à bord de leur petit bateau bleu, leur bateau magique. Mais quand Piper doit s'en aller, Ellie découvre qu'elle aussi possède une imagination débordante.

Le défi des Loups gris

Sigmund Brouwer (author) Gaston Gingras (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781554698134

Johnny Maverick a une idée géniale pour permettre à l'équipe des Loups gris à Gaston de remporter le concours de collecte de fonds auquel elle participe. Tout se passe pour le mieux jusqu'au moment où une visiteuse arrive à Howling et qu'elle se met à remporter tous les défis contre Johnny. Toute la ville trouve cela très drôle, mais le pire, c'est que même ses amis Tom et Stu s'amusent à ses dépens! Johnny Maverick has come up with an idea to win a fundraising contest for the Howling Timberwolves hockey team. It seems fun, until a girl visits Howling—and starts to win challenges against Johnny. The entire town finds it funny; even worse, his friends Tom and Stu like what's happening.

Florence & Leon

Simon Boulerice (author) Delphie Côté-Lacroix (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459818231

Florence and Leon have never met. Florence is a swimming instructor. She has a small problem with her lungs: it's as if she's breathing through a straw. Leon is an insurance salesman. He has a small problem with his eyes: it's as if he's seeing the world through a straw. One day Florence and Leon bump into each other, literally, and this mishap turns their lives upside down. Over slushy drinks with proper straws, Florence and Leon find out how their differences make them alike.

X Marks the Spot

Jeff Szpirglas (author) Danielle Saint-Onge (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459807921

A natural-born explorer, Leo loves to make maps and experiment with new ways of getting around the schoolyard. But explorers sometimes get sidetracked, which can lead to getting in trouble. When Leo’s teacher, Mr. Chang, announces he’ll be giving out an award for responsibility, Leo is determined to redeem himself. The upcoming class field trip to the woods seems like the perfect opportunity. He’ll get to use his handy compass watch and show Mr. Chang he can be extra-responsible! But when two of Leo’s classmates wander out of bounds, Leo is faced with a tough decision.

Where's Burgess?

Laurie Elmquist (author) David Parkins (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459814790

Reece Hansen is missing two things: his father and his frog. His parents are newly separated, and his dad is now living in another city, fighting forest fires. Reece struggles to get used to daily life without him. When he loses his pet frog, Burgess, Reece puts posters up around the neighborhood. But frogs are difficult to find. It takes an unusual classmate, the boy who wears a bathrobe to school, to pull Reece's attention away from Burgess. Through his new friend and a camping trip with his mom, Reece learns that friends can come in human form and families are resilient even when things change.

Pocket Rocks

Sheree Fitch (author) Helen Flook (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459817807

No matter how hard he tries, even with the help of his classroom aide, Ian Goobie can't do the things that the other children in his class can do. Every day he dreads going to school. Then he finds a rock, a rock that fits perfectly in his pocket, a rock that touches all his senses and whisks him away into a whole other world. From then on, as long as he has a rock in his pocket, Ian Goobie can manage his daily challenges. That is, until he stuffs so many rocks in his pockets that his pants fall down right outside in the schoolyard, in front of all his classmates. This might be the biggest challenge Ian Goobie has had to face yet.

Billie and Bean in the City

Julia Hansson (author) B.J. Woodstein (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459834453

Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story gently introduces the resilience and bravery that come with the first steps toward independence. Billie is reading quietly in her apartment while her mom does laundry downstairs. But her impatient dog Bean wants to go outside. Billie has taken Bean outside before when mom was watching, so she decides to try taking Bean out by herself—just around the block. Billie and Bean enjoy the vibrant city street, but after stopping to pick a flower in the park, Billie becomes disoriented by the tall buildings and can't remember the way back to their building. As Billie begins to worry, Bean tugs on the leash in encouragement and Billie discovers that she's braver than she thought she could be.

Billie and Bean at the Beach

Julia Hansson (author) B.J. Woodstein (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459834422

Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time. Billie prefers playing quietly, but the beach is a noisy place. Her energetic dog, Bean, is happy to explore the sand and water. When Billie does try going for a swim, she has a painful surprise and heads back to shore. But Bean digs up something that can help Billie get back in the water where she soon discovers a whole world of quiet solitude and spectacular color beneath the surface.

Waking Ben Doldrums

Heather Smith (author) Byron Eggenschwiler (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459833920

Frida Bellows lives in a big house made up of four apartments. Every morning, she gets on her father’s shoulders and taps on the ceiling with a broomstick. This wakes her neighbor, a student named Ben Doldrums who knocks on the wall to wake the Mercredis, who in turn knock on the floor to wake the Reynolds. Frida likes this morning tradition. It makes her feel like she’s part of something big. Things change, however, when Ben stops getting out of bed to wake the Mercredis, which throws off the whole routine. Frida notices that Ben Doldrums is not himself and she wants to help. But how?

Otter Doesn’t Know

Andrea Fritz (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459836228

Indigenous artist and storyteller Andrea Fritz tells a tale of a salmon and a sea otter who learn it's ok to say "I don't know" and to ask for help. Thuqi’ the sockeye salmon knows it’s time to spawn, but she is lost in the Salish Sea and doesn't know the way to Sta'lo’, the river. When she asks Tumus the sea otter for help, he doesn’t exactly know either, and he dismisses her questions. But when Tumus becomes lost in some weeds, Thuqi’ shows him that it’s okay not to know something—you can still find a way to help a friend in need.

Owl and the Mystery of Tomorrow

Réka Király (author) Mia Spangenberg (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459837478

Owl is confused. She doesn't know what tomorrow means. When does today turn into tomorrow? Does tomorrow begin in the middle of the night, at a certain time in the morning or not until you wake up? Mouse, Hedgehog and Rabbit try to explain, but Owl still doesn't understand. The forest animals make a plan to stay awake all night to find out, but what if they fall asleep? How can you tell it’s tomorrow if it’s already today when you get there?

Lucky Me

Lawrence Schimel (author) Juan Camilo Mayorga (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459821873

Bruno's home is a bit different, but he wouldn't trade it for the world. Bruno's friend Sanjay is lucky: he doesn’t have to share his room (well, except with a pet iguana), and he can leave his toy soldiers all over the house. And Bruno’s brother, Mateo, who is visually impaired, is pretty lucky too: He has a dog named Rocco who helps him get around. Plus, Mateo can keep reading after dark by using just his fingers (while Bruno has to use a flashlight). Still, Bruno has it pretty good. He can leave his bed a total mess. He can play dinosaurs with Sanjay and his iguana. And he can listen to Mateo’s made-up adventure stories (Mateo is a great storyteller). If he had to compare, he’d say he was the luckiest of all to have such a great friend and great brother.

Badir and the Beaver

Shannon Stewart (author) Christian Down (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459817289

It's Ramadan, a time to focus on good deeds and to fast, and Badir and his brother, Anis, are out for a walk one evening while they wait for their iftar meal. In the park Badir sees a rat. A very, very large rat. He soon learns it’s actually a beaver, an animal that doesn't live in Tunisia, the country Badir and his family have emigrated from. It turns out that some of the neighbors who enjoy the park think this beaver is a bit of a pest, but Badir thinks it's wonderful and learns everything he can about the iconic Canadian animal. When a petition is started to remove the beaver, Badir, who knows firsthand how difficult it is to leave your home behind, rallies his classmates to save it. And with a little help from new friends, the kids learn that collaboration and faith can change the way we think about the world.

Angus All Aglow

Heather Smith (author) Alice Carter (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459814943

Angus loves sparkly things, so much so that he can hear them. To Angus, shiny objects not only look beautiful; they also crackle, buzz and go whiz-bang-POP! His unique ability is lost, however, when Angus wears his grandma's beaded necklace to school, and his classmates tease him for his atypical choice. Saddened by their laughter, Angus stops hearing the sparkle. A gentle story of acceptance, generosity and friendship, Angus All Aglow reminds us that it only takes one kind gesture to restore your sparkle, and returning the kindness can make you glow from the inside out.

The Smart Kid's Guide to Moving

Christine Petersen (author) Ronnie Rooney (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631435416

Explores what happens when a family decides to move and provides strategies for adjusting to a new home, neighborhood, and school.

The Smart Kid's Guide to Friendships

M. J. Cosson (author) Ronnie Rooney (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631435362

Explores what makes a good friendship and provides advice for making friends and being a good friend.

Polka-Dot Puppy: A Just-For-Fun Book

Jane Belk Moncure (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623237493

After a long and unsuccessful search, Polka-dot Puppy finally finds a home.

Nanny Goat's Boat: A Book of Rhyming

Jane Belk Moncure (author)Patrick Girouard (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623237417

Nanny goat gets a sore throat when she falls in the water when her boat does not float, but her friends help her recover.

Little Too-Tall: A Book about Friendship

Jane Belk Moncure (author) Susan DeSantis (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623237424

Little Too-Tall, a funny-looking bird with big eyes, a long neck, and tall legs, learns how to make friends.

Greetings and Phrases

Kathy Thornborough (author) Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434785

The Talking Hands series provides readers with a basic introduction to American Sign Language. Greetings and Phrases uses fun and vibrant photographs and illustrations to teach a variety of useful phrases and salutations.

Family and Friends

Kathy Thornborough (author) Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434822

Want a new way to show someone who your best friend is? How about using signs to tell your classmates about your family? Young readers will be delighted to learn a new way to discuss their favorite people.

Brains vs. Brawn

Blake Hoena (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434709

Jess and Jaylen's friendship gets tested when they try to agree on summer activities they both enjoy.

Painting a Peaceful Picture: Respecting Peers

T. M. Merk (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503829473

When classmates Ella, Cal, and Molly can't agree on what to paint, Leo the paintbrush teaches them about the importance of respecting your peers. Together, the children and Leo learn about considering everyone's ideas, working together, and being fair. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

The Pup

Elizabeth Scully (author) Laura Gomez (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941232

Kim's new pup, Clem, gets loose. Find out what happens in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.

Turtle and Frog Play

Cecilia Minden (author) Steph Hinton (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941249

What do Turtle and Frog find at the end of their race? Find out in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.