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Sixteen-year-old Luli has just aged out of the orphanage where she grew up, and her childhood friend Yun helps her get a job at the factory where Yun works. Both girls enjoy the freedom of making their own decisions and earning their own money-until Yun gets pregnant by her boyfriend, who's rumored to be a bride and child trafficker. China's restrictive family planning laws put Yun in a difficult position: she'll either have to have an expensive abortion or face crippling fines for having a chil
Join Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and their friends from Sesame Street and learn what it means to be a good sport!
It?s Chinese New Year and Grandma has a special present for her family: a rooster to make into delicious soup! But when her granddaughter, Xiaoyue, meets the rooster, she begs to keep him as a pet. Together, Grandma and Xiaoyue take the rooster on a journey through the city to ring in the New Year.
Tap, tap, tap. Drip, drip, drip."What's that sound, Grandpa?" "It's the sap running from the maples." Here is the gentle story of a granddaughter discovering one of the great joys of her grandfather's youth, spring in the north woods when the maple trees are bursting with sap. Together, grandfather and granddaughter make their way out into the chilly pre-dawn woods to find and tap maple trees, hang buckets, and collect sap. And then patiently (or not!), they wait for the sap to boil into syrup
An exuberant rhyming picture book about a school trip to the woods, where no one sees the danger-apart from quiet Liam, who pays attention and saves the day with his particular skill of hiding. When the children and their frazzled teacher walk confidently into disaster, little Liam saves the day-a triumph for the quiet child no one notices.
Shimmer, sparkle, twirl... Imani's hair magically changes when she embraces her inner powers, such as bravery, compassion, creativity, and more. Young readers will love following Imani's adventures with her hair magic in these early chapter books.
With rhythmic, rhyming verse, this picture book follows a Boriqua (Puerto Rican) girl and a Black girl from birth through early childhood, culminating in a play date in which they celebrate their natural hair.
Let’s celebrate! This series for beginning readers introduces basic facts about popular holidays from around the world, including when they happen and why. Simple, predictable text and bright, colourful photos take readers through the traditions of each celebration, including decorations, activities, and foods. Features highlight favourite activities and important aspects of each holiday. Students just starting to read independently will be ready to celebrate with this festive series!
In Happy and Healthy, readers will learn the fundamentals of developing a sound body and mind. Titles offer simple steps for physical health, such as stretching and choosing nutritious food. The series also explores social-emotional skills, such as showing respect to others and supporting friends in times of need. Relatable photos and engaging layouts support the reader while exploring this valuable content.
Books in this series deliver key information about current issues facing Canadian kids, the impact that it has, and where to turn for help. Emphasis on how to deal with each issue, who to talk to, and what help is available.