Author

Ohi, Ruth

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Annick Press

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

Paperback, unpaged : ill.

Series

A Ruth Ohi Picture Book

Subject

Children's Anxiety

Picture Books

Separation Anxiety

Anxiety

Abstract

Sprout loves his Grandma. He also likes trucks, trains, and seeing new places. But when Grandma invites him and his big sister on an overnight trip, Sprout is nervous. After all, he's never slept away from Mom and Dad before. Soon they're on the road passing big rigs, at a restaurant with dancing chickens, and in the shadows of the tallest-ever trees. With so much to see and phone home about, will Sprout's doubts soon be forgotten?

Notes

Ages 4-7

ISBN

1554510716

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CD 420 OHI 2007

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Author

Donaldson, Julia

Sharratt, Nick (ill.)

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Macmillan Children's Books

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Paperback, ill., 32 p.

Subject

Deafness-Children

Deafness-Coping

Fiction

Friendship

Abstract

The jackdaw wants all his friends to come to his party, but when he calls out his invitation the animals just touch their heads. Why won't they answer? And what do their actions mean? Luckily a brown owl can help him with the puzzle!

This book about friendship and sign language was created by Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson with a group of deaf children in a workshop organised by the not-for-profit organisation Life & Deaf which helps deaf children to explore their identities through poetry, film, performance and art.

ISBN

9781447280842

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FI 450 DON 2015

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Author

Reid, Raziel

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Arsenal Pulp Press

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Paperback, 171 p.

Subject

LGBT

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Issues

Young Adults

Abstract

School is just like a film set: there's The Crew, who make things happen, The Extras who fill the empty desks, and The Movie Stars, whom everyone wants tagged in their Facebook photos. But Jude doesn't fit in. He's not part of The Crew because he isn't about to do anything unless it's court-appointed; he's not an Extra because nothing about him is anonymous; and he's not a Movie Star because even though everyone knows his name like an A-lister, he isn't invited to the cool parties. As the director calls action, Jude is the flamer that lights the set on fire.

Before everything turns to ashes from the resulting inferno, Jude drags his best friend Angela off the casting couch and into enough melodrama to incite the paparazzi, all while trying to fend off the haters and win the heart of his favourite co-star Luke Morris. It's a total train wreck!

ISBN

9781551525747

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GL 716 REI 2014

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Author

Eland, Eva

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Hardcover; no pagination

Subject

Emotional Health

Children's Emotions

Abstract

A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if it is our guest.

Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who we are - an overwhelming, invisible, and scary sensation.

In When Sadness Is at Your Door, Eva Eland brilliantly approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. She gives it a shape and a face, and encourages the reader to give it a name, all of which helps to demystify it and distinguish it from ourselves. She suggests activities to do with it, like sitting quietly, drawing, and going outside for a walk. The beauty of this approach is in the respect the book has for the feeling, and the absence of a narrative that encourages the reader to 'get over' it or indicates that it's 'bad,' both of which are anxiety-producing notions.

Simple illustrations that recall the classic style of Crockett Johnson (Harold and the Purple Crayon) invite readers to add their own impressions.

Eva Eland's debut picture book is a great primer in mindfulness and emotional literacy, perfect for kids navigating these new feelings and for adult readers tackling the feelings themselves!

ISBN

9780525707189

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 ELA 2019

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