Allyship as Action
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to be an ally and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.
Corbeau
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En plus de contenir de magnifiques illustrations, chaque livre permet aux jeunes lecteurs d’apprendre sur les différents aspects de la vie de ces animaux, avec des textes simples
Renard arctique
En plus de contenir de magnifiques illustrations, chaque livre permet aux jeunes lecteurs d’apprendre sur les différents aspects de la vie de ces animaux, avec des textes simples.
The Blue House
Rupert Goldmann’s “memoirs” trace the story of his life as a child-prodigy cello virtuoso, his flirtations and relationships, his experiences as an unrewarded composer, and his eventual, much-interrupted attempt to retreat into the world of his imagination.
The Dog in the Deli
This heartwarming and humorous story with vivid, action-packed illustrations introduces us to Easton on the first of his many adventures with his owner Elizabeth Retter and the rest of her family.
Wôpanâak Seasons
In Wôpanâak Seasons, a young Wampanoag child explores Aquinnah's seasons, highlighting wildlife, the seashore, cranberry harvests, and winter traditions, celebrating community and cultural heritage.
Puppy School Pandemonium
This heartwarming and humorous story with vivid, action-packed illustrations follows Easton on a new adventure to puppy school! What will he learn there, and how will he keep his behavior on track to graduate?
Show
After a teenage contortionist frees a talented showman from captivity in a sideshow, the duo flee across an alternate 1899 Empire of America to escape their pursuer, an evil entertainment entrepreneur / presidential candidate, recruiting other performers trapped in brutal working conditions to put together the greatest show on Earth.
Out on the Trail
A gentle and playful book that celebrates walking in nature, and helps develop basic elements of literacy.
Sam
Sam — redheaded, orphaned, temperamental — is sent to Johnson “Blue Gables” Juvenile Center after getting into a fight. Awaiting trial, Sam learns to process his emotions and becomes more hopeful about his future.
Go, Sloth, Go!
In this cute rhyming picture book told in few words, a sloth tumbles from a tree onto a road and hurts its toe. A helpful truck driver brings the sloth to a wildlife vet, and soon enough the sloth is returning to its wilderness home.
Keep Our World Green
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines parks, gardens and public green spaces throughout history and shares why it’s important to protect them for future generations.
La poche secrète
Cet album raconte l’histoire vraie d’un groupe de jeunes filles résilientes d’un pensionnat pour Autochtones qui ont eu l’idée de munir leurs uniformes de poches secrètes pour y cacher de la nourriture.
Laisse un bel héritage
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Dans cet album magnifiquement illustré, un appel à l'action récurrent rappelle aux jeunes lecteurs et lectrices que tout en ce monde est interrelié.
Making a Splash
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores our relationship with water and how we use, control and take care of it.
Microbes to the Rescue
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores how microbes can help address some of the most pressing environmental challenges on Earth.
My Summer Camp Has Mega Sloths
In this follow-up to My Best Friend Is Extinct, Henry and his friends attend a summer camp led by a shady head counselor. Luckily, there’s still fun to be had: Henry reunites with Yarp, a prehistoric short-faced bear, and discovers a herd of gentle mega sloths. When a wildfire encroaches, everyone has to band together to escape.
Oops!
Babies and toddlers are invited to physically interact with the pages in this board book of silly before-and-after scenarios.
Two Tricksters Find Friendship
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After a young girl moves to a small island community, she and a local Indigenous boy form a strong friendship over the summer. When they begin the fourth grade together, the two find adventure while navigating the challenges and prejudices of their lives.
L' enfant-orchestre
Un album à saveur musicale qui présente une métaphore créative pour illustrer le syndrome Gilles de la Tourette et le sentiment de prendre trop de place.
Hors des murs
Dans ce roman de science-fiction, le gouvernement veut garder la population sous contrôle et les catastrophes naturelles font rages. Un groupe d'adolescents doit s'enfuir, sur leur vélo, pour compléter la mission secrète de leurs parents : préparer une expédition spatiale.
La fourmilière
Une reine des fourmis ordonne la construction d’une immense fourmilière, mais chaque tentative est anéantie par une patte d’éléphant. Une histoire drôle et touchante sur l’ambition démesurée et la solidarité, magnifiquement illustrée par Agathe Bray-Bourret.
Bison
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book introduces kids to North American bison. It discusses bison history, habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect bison everywhere.
