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• Bannock in a Hammock

  Kelly, Masiana, 1984-

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  Whether you like it with sprinkles or dipped in a hearty stew, there are so many ways to enjoy bannock! Learn more about this traditional bread in lively rhyming text, with an updated bannock recipe at the end.

• Boys Don't Fry

  Lee, Kimberly

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  It’s time to start preparing the special dinner for Lunar New Year! Jin can’t wait—he loves all things slicing, dicing and tasting! When all the aunties shoo him away from helping, Jin is disappointed. But there’s always room for new traditions in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dancing Hands

  a Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

  Que, Joanna

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  When Sam notices her new Filipino neighbour’s hands “dancing,” she is introduced to a world of sign language beyond ASL. In this sparsely written picture book, Sam and Mai connect despite their language barrier and form a rewarding friendship.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Everybelly

  Lam, Thao

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  In a picture book celebration of all bodies, everywhere, Thao Lam lovingly depicts a community pool where everyone is welcome to let loose in this gorgeously illustrated summer read.

• Henna Is ...

  Abbas, Marzieh

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  If you’ve ever seen the delicate patterns of henna across hands and feet, you’ve come across a tradition that has been shared by various cultures for thousands of years. Henna Is... shares so many ways henna is used across the world by people from…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If You Were a City

  Maclear, Kyo, 1970-

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  What do you think of when you think of a city? Is it busy and loud? Are there buildings as far as the eye can see? There are so many ways to imagine a city: with green space, transportation systems, lively markets and more. See how cities around the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If You Were a City

  Maclear, Kyo

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  What do you think of when you think of a city? Is it busy and loud? Are there buildings as far as the eye can see? There are so many ways to imagine a city: with green space, transportation systems, lively markets and more. See how cities around the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Julie and the Mango Tree

  Smith, Sadé

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  Julie loves mangoes, but she can’t quite get to the juicy fruit in her backyard. She tries everything—even singing a mango song!—but it’s not until a thunderstorm hits that she finally gets her fruit. But is there such a thing as “too many” mangoes?…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lobster's Vacation

  Robinson, Michelle (Michelle Jane), 1977-

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  Join Lobster as he escapes the ocean (and a boiling pot!) for a much-deserved vacation in beautiful Nova Scotia. With quirky rhyme and a unique vintage art style, this is a great read-aloud story filled with all the joy of an east coast Canadian…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Once, a Bird

  Singh, Rina, 1955-

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  A wordless story of a bird who migrates to a tree outside of an apartment building and the residents who notice her as she builds a new life for herself.

• Once, a Bird

  Singh, Rina

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  A wordless story of a bird who migrates to a tree outside of an apartment building and the residents who notice her as she builds a new life for herself.

• Pêyak Little Duck

  Lamouche, Sandra

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  While walking through nature, a young child spots different birds and practices counting from one to ten in Plains Cree, celebrating the bond between language and land.

• pêyak little duck

  Lamouche, Sandra

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  While walking through nature, a young child spots different birds and practices counting from one to ten in Plains Cree, celebrating the bond between language and land.

• Stay My Baby

  Button, Lana, 1968-

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  The gentle rhyming verse and images of babies and toddlers from diverse families express the love parents have for their children and a promise that children will always hold a special place in their parents’ hearts.

• Stay My Baby

  Button, Lana

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  The gentle rhyming verse and images of babies and toddlers from diverse families express the love parents have for their children and a promise that children will always hold a special place in their parents’ hearts.

• West Coast Wild Baby Animals

  Hodge, Deborah

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  In this endearing board book, readers will learn names and behaviours of baby animals in the ancient rainforest, rugged beach and awe-inspiring ocean of the Pacific west coast.

• Butterfly on the Wind

  Pottle, Adam

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  When Aurora gets stage fright on the day of the big talent show, she realizes a little magic is all she needs. A butterfly appears, giving her the courage to send her own butterflies out into the world and gather the support of her Deaf community in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Come Over to My House

  Hull, Eliza

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  In friendly rhyming text, kids of all abilities invite you over to their house to see how they eat, play and spend time with friends. Celebratory and wide in its representation, this is a fun peek into the lives of kids like Hugo, who has a form of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Staycation Like a Snail

  Hrab, Naseem

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  Exploration and adventure await! But what if you’re more interested in the quieter parts of exploring, like Snail is? Maybe there’s a way to travel the world without ever leaving the comfort of home. Snail and his buddy Stump staycation in their own…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I'm From

  Gray, Gary (Gary R.), Jr

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  In poetic prose, a young black boy reflects on all the small details and people in his life that make up who he is. Accompanied by Oge Mora’s unique paper-cut illustration style, this is a picture book celebration of culture, identity and community.