Primary Library Highlights - August 2019: Home

A book about protecting the planet.

Our House Is Round gently guides young readers through a smartly narrated conversation illuminating the concept of global connection and environmental cause and effect. This book teaches the whys behind earth conservation in a colorful, positive way that encourages maturity, responsibility, and problem-solving discussion

The animals build a community by being creative

Turtle needs to get to the shop. It is important that he isn't late. When he races into the lift of Building 24 with all the busy people, there is a nod and a blink and a step to the side. A grunt and a sigh and a lean to the right. But what happens when the lift stops moving? Crocodile has a meeting to get to. And Giraffe has a doctor's appointment. And Turtle really, really needs to get to the shop.

Be aware of how your behaviour effects others

Polly sticks out her tongue and giggles. Polly’s manners are a little rough. As the pages turn, readers will notice more and more penguins going to Polly’s dark side and the chaos increasing. But then Polly discovers Peter, a baby penguin, hiding from all the noise, and suddenly Polly sees the value of manners. Now she is always polite...well, almost always.

A story about being present.

A story about childhood friendships, anticipation, and the magic moments that arise while you're waiting for something else to happen. Every year a young boy stays in the same cabin at the beach with his family. And every year his friend Chicken Smith stays in the next cabin over. But this year, something's different: Chicken Smith hasn't shown up yet. The boy's little sister, MaryAnn, keeps trying to get his attention, but he's too busy remembering all of his adventures with Chicken Smith -- and thinking about everything they're going to do this summer. Is Chicken ever going to show up? And just what has MaryAnn been yelling about? David Mackintosh's ode to small summer wonders will make readers of all ages open their eyes to the quick, blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments happening all around them.

A book that promotes taking action.

What the world could look like in 2040, if we all decided to start doing things differently, right now? A plea for the adoption of community-building, energy-generating, connection-forging, forest-renewing, ocean-replenishing measures that science tells us will reset our planet's health, drive our economies and improve lives across the globe. 2040 shows us that climate change is a practical problem that can be tackled by each of us, one small step at a time, and that we can make a genuine difference

New non-fiction series

This series will appeal to the gamers in our community

Try this as a read aloud for G4 or G5

Our land is sinking. It's disappearing into the water. And no one knows how to save it. Twelve-year-old Eliza and her sister Avery have lived their entire lives in a small fishing village on the coast of Louisiana, growing up alongside turtles, pelicans and porpoises. But now, with sea levels rising, their home is at risk of being swept away.

A book about embracing differences and not being scared of the unknown

There’s a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero–a young knight–is sure that the wall protects his side of the book from the dangers of the other side–like an angry tiger and giant rhino, and worst of all, an ogre who would gobble him up in a second! But our knight doesn’t seem to notice the crocodile and growing sea of water that are emerging on his side. When he’s almost over his head and calling for help, who will come to his rescue? An individual who isn’t as dangerous as the knight thought–from a side of the book that might just have some positive things to offer after all!

A story that tells of the importance of being quiet, looking and listening.

A book that it champions children who get forgotten because they are gentle and quiet. Mary treads lightly on this earth and notices the small miracles of life, but when she wants to share these observations with her family no one hears; they are not listening carefully.

A story about the ways that you can show kindness on a daily basis

An inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome.

Some simple guidelines for working together

The text consists of a heading at each page opening, a series of how-to statements, ‘1. Have a plan’, ‘2. Listen to others’ etc, and dialogue in speech balloons. It is tongue-in-cheek but the advice has a message about love, inclusivity, diversity and getting on with others. A plan for happiness.

A book about community and diversity

No matter how you start your day, What you wear when you play, Or if you come from far away, All are welcome here. Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcome. A school where children in patkas, hijabs, baseball caps and yarmulkes play side by side. A school where students grow and learn from each other's traditions. A school where diversity is a strength.

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