"In this poetic picture book, two curious siblings observe the hidden world of a vernal pool: a special kind of puddle habitat that pops up in the spring, dries up by summer, reappears in the fall, freezes over in the winter -- only to come back again in the spring. Linda's buoyant text is nothing short of an anthem for these "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" wetland habitats, encouraging young naturalists and future water stewards to listen, watch...

This book celebrates the love one person has for another, whether they are dancing or strolling, on snowy days and sunny ones, no matter what.

Illustrations and rhyming text follow dinosaurs as they race against each other in dragsters, then off-road vehicles, and finally stock cars.

It's Mouse's first day of school. It's Dinosaur's first day of school. As each of them get ready for the first day of school, they definitely DON'T want to go! But when class begins, there is a very big surprise! A reassuring tale for those first-day-of-school jitters. It's Mouse's first day of school, and she is so nervous. She can't eat her cereal, and she wonders what the children will be like. And it's Dinosaur's first day of school, too! He is...

"You are the only you there every has been or ever will be. You are unique. Just the odds of you being here at this exact place and this exact time are so great and so rare that they will never happen again. This is a story for everything you will do and everything you could be. It's for who you are right now, and it's for all the magical, unbounded potential you hold inside." -- from book cover.

"Friendship and purpose help a grieving man re-engage with his world and talent for fixing things"--

A little girl's deep love for poutine becomes a cherished tradition in her shared birthday celebrations with her father, and this year family members from across Canada add their own regional variations to the beloved dish. Back matter includes information about poutine and a recipe.

"Leap like a lemur, scuttle sideways like a crab, and wiggle your bottom like a honeybee! If you're not fond of napping and your feet won't stop tapping, the wild world is calling you ... Learn how to move and groove like the animals do! Featuring 12 animals from around the world accompanied by simple movement steps, perfect for developing co-ordination and listening skills in young children."--Back cover.

Susannah wants to be a pilot, Akiko a doctor or nurse, Amanda a teacher, and Rafa a mechanic. They all had special talents when they were in kindergarten that sparked their dreams. This celebratory picture book will inspire readers to follow their own dreams, from kindergarten and beyond.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers. But before that, she was just an ordinary girl.