Books

The Colors Of Us From the publisher: Seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the colour of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of foods and things found in nature.

Just For You! Three's A Crowd From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! The Two Tyrones From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! No Boys Allowed! From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Jumping The Broom From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! What Do You Know? From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Stop Drop And Chill From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Only The Stars From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! I Can't Take A Bath! From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! A Mom Like No Other From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! A Day With Daddy From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Lights Out From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Don't Hit Me! From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centered stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

We're Sailing Down The Nile From the publisher: There is so much in store on this incredible journey - enormous statues and temples, the legendary Sphinx, tombs and mummies, and of course the Great Pyramids. With seven exciting destinations, a god or goddess on each page, and informative notes at the end, you will be an Egypt expert in no time!

Putumayo Kids Caribbean Playground Putumayo Kids Caribbean Playground includes: 1. Great Big Boat - Taj Mahal & The Hula Blues 2. Jamaica Farewell - Desmond Dekker 3. Tambou Dan Tche Nou (Martinique) - Kali 4. Three Little Birds - Keith Frank and The Soileau Zydeco Band 5. Coconut Woman - Karl Zero & The Wailers 6. Panama - Marlene Dorcena 7. Little Anancy - Asheba 8. Bomba Te Traigo Yo - Jose Gonzalez Y Banda Criolla 9. Pa 'Piye Sou Do M' - Lole-Lolay 10. Reggae Dancin' - MissionIreiz 11. Votez Zouk - Luc Leandry 12. All Aboard - Atlantik

Putumayo Kids Latin Playground CD Putumayo Kids Latin Playground includes: 1. Guantanamera - Omara Portuondo 2. Anna (El Negro Sumbon) - Pink Martini 3. Cielito - Colibri 4. El Reino del Reves - Botafogo 5. La Arcana Picua - Los 50 de Joselito 6. Viva Vargas Torres - Margarita Laso 7. Chispa Tren - Ska Cubano 8. Mardi Gras Mambo - Cubanismo 9. Fusion Natural - Matato'a 10. Hanal Weech - Lila Downs 11. Bomba Le Le - Jose Gonzalez y Banda Criolla

The World In A Supermarket Learn To Read S Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Reading Level: D

We're Riding On A Caravan From the publisher: Explore the world of stunning silk, delicious spices and exotic trade locations in this rhyming tale about a Chinese family's journey along the Silk Road, the trade route that runs thousands of miles through Asia. A breathtaking picture book for anyone interested in Asian history and travel.

The Great Race: The Story Of The Chinese Zodiac From the publisher: And they're off! Thirteen creatures in China have come to the river to join in the Emperor's race. Who will win the ultimate honour of having the first year of the new calendar named after them? Race along with Rat, Monkey, Dragon and their companions while discovering the origin of the Chinese Zodiac. This bright and colourful book includes intriguing notes about the Chinese calendar, the festivals and the animal that rules each year.

Catch That Goat! From the publisher: Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat, but within minutes it has vanished! As Ayoka searches the streets of town, she sees how much trouble a runaway goat can cause among the market stalls. One thing after another disappears, and when Ayoka finally catches up with the goat, she find more than she bargained for. Learn more about Nigeria and the Yoruba language with this new extended edition! Now includes seven additional pages of maps and cultural information.

Just For You! Singing For Dr. King From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Shop Talk From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Never Finished Never Done! From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! The Mystery Of The Missing Dog From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! My Shoelaces Are Hard To Tie From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Mommy's Bed From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Low Down Bad Day From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! I Hate To Be Sick! From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Just For You! Hurry Up! From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

I'm Telling The Truth These approachable volumes explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age and encourages kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. 32 pp. Ages 4 to 8.

My New Family These approachable volumes explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age and encourages kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. 32 pp. Ages 4 to 8.

Just For You! The Bravest Girls In The World From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

Gr 2-3 Readers' Theater Multicultural Stories Readers' theater is a powerful tool for developing reading fluency. Fluency is the ability to read quickly and accurately while using expression and proper phrasing. Fluent readers group words together in meaningful ways as they read. As readers improve fluency, they are able to focus on the meaning of the words they are reading--thus improving comprehension. A variety of scripts are provided to meet a range of reading levels. Students have opportunities to read individually, in pairs, and as a group. The scripts do not require costumes, props, or scenery. Gr. 2 to 3.

Multicultural Story Books Set Of 4 This set of 4 Multicultural Story Books includes: * Catch that Goat! * Mama Panya's Pancakes * We're Sailing Down the Nile * We All Went on Safari

Indian Tales From the publisher: From magical spirits in the northeastern mountains to sneaky robbers and brave heroines in the Indus Valley, these stories, each taken from a different state, are full of action and adventure. Cultural notes introduce every tale, giving readers a taste of India's rich and diverse heritage.

Just For You! Sunday Best From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

I Can Be Safe These approachable volumes explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age and encourages kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. 32 pp. Ages 4 to 8.

Multicultural Stories Set Of 4 This Multicultural Stories Set includes these 4 titles: * The Great Race * We're Riding on a Caravan * Stories from the Silk Road * Elephant Dance

Mama Panya's Pancakes From the publisher: On market day, Mama Panya's son Adika invites everyone he sees to a pancake dinner. How ill Mama Panya ever feed them all? This clever and heartwarming story about Kenyan village life teaches the importance of sharing, even when you have little to give.

The Delta Is My Home From the publisher: These wonderful books, written with a variety of provincial and territorial curricula in mind, are specially designed for the classroom and include special features such as glossaries relating details on animals biology and cultural definitions, Our Stories, which contain the stories of the people and language group featured, and Our Words, which highlight words in the featured language that are important to the story.

Putumayo Kids New Orleans Putumayo Kids New Orleans Playground includes: 1. Choo Choo Ch'boogie - Clifton Chenier 2. They All Ask'd for You - The Meters 3. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Kermit Ruffins 4. Second Line - Charmaine Neville 5. Skip to My Blues - Buckwheat Zydeco 6. Ya Ya - Lee Dorsey 7. I Like It Like That - Chris Kenner 8. Whole Lotta Lovin' - Fats Domino 9. Ain't Got No Home - Clarence "Frogman" Henry 10. Row Row Your Boat - Dr. John 11. When the Saints Go Marchin' In - Hack Bartholomew

Elephant Dance From the publisher: Ravi and Anjali are fascinated by their grandfather's stories of India, where the sun is like a ferocious tiger, the wind is like a wild horse, and monsoon rains cascade from the sky like waterfalls. Ravi particularly loves to hear about the festival of Divaali, where parading elephants take pride of place in their grandfather's memories, and he dreams of having and elephant dance to the tune he composes on his flute.

We All Went On Safari From the publisher: Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Massai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania. Along the way, the children encounter all sorts of animals including elephants, lions and monkeys, while counting from one to ten in both English and Swahili. The lively, rhyming text is accompanied by an illustrated guide to counting in Swahili, a map, notes about each of the animals, and interesting facts about Tanzania and the Massai people.

Just For You! The Girls In The Circle From the publisher: Scholastic presents a new early literacy series created by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds. These child-centred stories support literacy learning and include literacy activities and a "meet the author and illustrator" section. Three levels help build reading confidence. Just for You! books make reading fun for everyone.

We Feel Good Out Here From the publisher: These wonderful books, written with a variety of provincial and territorial curricula in mind, are specially designed for the classroom and include special features such as glossaries relating details on animals biology and cultural definitions, Our Stories, which contain the stories of the people and language group featured, and Our Words, which highlight words in the featured language that are important to the story.

Living Stories From the publisher: These wonderful books, written with a variety of provincial and territorial curricula in mind, are specially designed for the classroom and include special features such as glossaries relating details on animals biology and cultural definitions, Our Stories, which contain the stories of the people and language group featured, and Our Words, which highlight words in the featured language that are important to the story.

Off We Go To Mexico From the publisher: Hop aboard the canyon train and join a family's adventures in Mexico visiting village festivals, ancient pyramids and much more! In this latest addition to the series, readers can explore the richness of Mexican culture, visiting el Mercado, and dancing to la musica of the mariachis. This book also teachers over 40 simple Spanish words and phrases.

My Granny Went To Market From the publisher: Fly away with Granny as she takes a magic carpet ride around the world, collecting a steadily increasing number of souvenirs from each exotic location! This rhyming story will take young readers on an adventure to different countries while teaching them to count along the way.

Something From Nothing From the publisher: The blanket Joseph's grandfather made him is transformed into many things as the years go by: a jacket, a vest, a tie, a handkerchief and finally a button. Gilman's modern adaptation and lively illustrations turn this favourite Jewish tale into a contemporary classic.

Something From Nothing From the publisher: The blanket Joseph's grandfather made him is transformed into many things as the years go by: a jacket, a vest, a tie, a handkerchief and finally a button. Gilman's modern adaptation and lively illustrations turn this favourite Jewish tale into a contemporary classic.

My Manners Matter These approachable volumes explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age and encourages kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. 32 pp. Ages 4 to 8.

Thesaurus Rex From the publisher: This playful dinosaur with "slither, skid, slide and glide" his way into children's hearts! Encourage children to explore synonyms with the lovably cheeky Thesaurus Rex, who has an irresistible way with words. Action-verb and noun synonyms features throughout Laya Steinberg's energetic text which, paired with award-winning Debbie Harter's vibrant watercolours, will engage boys and girls alike. The alliteration, repetition and rhyme featured in this delightful book will also help to foster speaking and listening skills.

The Skin I'm In These approachable volumes explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age and encourages kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. 32 pp. Ages 4 to 8.

Whole World Mini Edition From the publisher: Sing around the planet, from high in the mountains to low in the valleys, in every town and every city, and with all the fish and birds, trees and flowers! Includes eco-tips on how to live green and a catchy sing-along CD, sung by Fred Penner.