Primary Library Highlights - September 2020: Home

What if you never saw someone like you in book?
Write your own book! This book is about the writing process AND representation of minorities!

A single duck takes action to bring about change
Can a duck and an alligator really be friends in an alligator-eat-duck world?

A thought-provoking tale of tolerance and acceptance.

When bricks start to go missing from the town's four walls, the mayor whips his citizens into a frenzy of aggravation. The twist at the end will certainly provoke discussion

NEW in the Parenting Collection
The latest addition to the popular What-to-Do Guides for Kids series addresses separation anxiety, a common developmental phase. This workbook introduces kids and parents to cognitive-behavioural therapy-based strategies that can help them understand and cope with any type of separation anxiety.

A book about identity and positive self

Once, Ibis lived in Egypt, a sacred bird with white feathers by the banks of the Nile. Now, she lives in the city and fossicks and forages through rubbish piles and in bins for food. The other birds all look down on her and sneer. But instead of feeling ashamed of her place as a scavenger of rubbish, Ibis teaches her chicks to take pride in their heritage.

A picture book about climate change and the right to protest

This atmospheric tale is a moral fable and an instructional text about the precious world
in which we live. It will encourage students to think about the impact that humans have
on their environment and to ‘tread lightly’ on the earth that we should value much
more than we do.

The pictures explain what beauty really is!
Every girl is unique, talented, and lovable. . . .Every girl is BEAUTIFUL. Much more than how one looks on the outside, true beauty is found in conquering challenges, showing kindness, and spreading contagious laughter. Beautiful girls are empowered and smart and strong!

Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion? It can be a hard thing to understand.
Some things are facts--like the number of robots in this book. Other things are opinions--like which robot would make the best friend, or which robot dances best. And sometimes to tell the difference between a fact and an opinion, you need to wait to get more information--that's because facts can be proven true or false, and opinions are things you feel and believe--but that you can't prove.

An inspiring fable about the power of nature, encouraging children and adults alike to care for the environment and each other

A charming, fantastical story about discovery, the potential for growth, the power of an idea, and the importance of having faith in the nature and the world around us.

This nearly-wordless picture book celebrates diversity and community

Adam and his family spend an exciting day at the colorful and bustling Eastern Market. But when Adam gets briefly separated from Mom and Dad, he mistakes a friendly, diverse cast of characters for his parents in their traditional Muslim clothing--and shows that we all have more in common than you might think.

Another funny life lesson from Pig

The message is simple.....get off the couch! A fun way to discuss screentime, exercise and healthy lifestyles

We are a global community made up of all types of people.

Multiculturalism is not just a trend. Children will learn to embrace others and celebrate diversity through play, song, travel, and food.This easy-to-understand story is suitable for even the youngest members of our community.

Diverse, strong characters

Sadiq is an 8 year old Somali American boy. This series combines themes of STEAM and #OwnVoices.
Zoey and Sassafras combines mystery and science. Zoey deals with real emotions and the reader learns about science journals & how to run experiments.