A girl in a red hat finds the courage to be kind to the new student in class. Her kindness spreads, kind act by kind act, until her whole community experiences the magical shift that happens when everyone understands—and acts on—what it means to be kind. (Family and Well-Being)

Being present means... Noticing when someone needs help Waiting patiently for your turn Focusing on what's happening now Follow a group of friends at school, at home, and at the beach as they become mindful kids and experience just what it means to be present.(Family and Well-Being)

A gentle introduction to the concept of death. (Family and Well-Being)

If you could have any animal's tail, whose would you choose? If you had a peacock's colorful tail, you'd be the centre of attention in any room. If you had a beaver's wide tail, you would make the biggest splash at the pool. And if you had a rattlesnake's loud tail, everyone would know when to leave you alone! The animal kingdom has tons of amazing tails, but your tailbone is pretty great, too! (Animals)

It changes shape and shines at night, but what is the moon? Let's blast off into the night sky to take a closer look.(Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

When it comes to explaining physical, cultural, and religious differences to children, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What Makes Us Unique? Provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences and that we are all much more alike than we are different. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion. (Culture and Community)

Riley wears whatever clothes feel right each day. On Monday, Riley feels shy and wears a bunny costume to school. On Tuesday, a scary trip to the dentist calls for a super hero cape. For a trip out with Otto and Oma, a ball gown is the perfect outfit. This charming picture book is a gentle exploration of self-expression and source of encouragement for being true to oneself despite the expectations of others. (Family and Well-Being)

A haunting and hopeful portrayal of living through war. (Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

A young girl's abuela helps her dream of her unlimited possibilities for the future. (Family and Well-Being)

Delivering, collecting, transporting and recycling! Lift the flap to see each vehicle busy at work. Perfect for guessing, prediction and memory skills- and simply joining in! (Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

Digging, pushing, mixing, and tipping! Lift the flap to see each vehicle busy at work. Perfect for guessing, prediction, and memory skills- simply joining in!

When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl's room, and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a trans boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of life that didn't fit anymore, and he settled happily into his new life. Then Mom and Dad announce that they're going to have another baby, and Aidan wants to do everything he can to make things right for his new sibling from the beginning--from choosing the perfect name to creating a beautiful room to picking out the cutest onesie. But what does "making things right" actually mean? And what happens if he messes up? With a little help, Aidan comes to understand that mistakes can be fixed with honesty and communication, and that he already knows the most important thing about being a big brother: how to love with his whole self. (Family and Well-Being)

The block area is a favourite place for many children where they can be anything! Let your imagination soar with these Korko big blocks.

For one girl and her family, summer means a long visit from lola (grandma) from the Philippines. The specific smells, sights and sounds of cooking and activities with lola are described. (Family and Well-Being)

When Mommy is in the hospital, as she is frequently sick, her child misses her a lot. (Family and Well-Being)

Giggles abound as kids turn the pages of this shaped board book with googly eyes that wiggle with every moment. Follow Bingo and Rolly on yet another adventure! When bob mistakes a mud-covered pig for one of his pups, Rolly is left on the farm and enjoys life as a piglet... until he discovers how much he misses Bingo! (Animals)

When Someone You Love Has Died is an award-winning, heartfelt, and compassionate children's picture book that gently addresses the topic of death and the experiences that come with it. Through sensitive storytelling and beautiful illustrations, this book offers reassurance and comfort while guiding young readers through the process of understanding and coping with their emotions during a difficult time.

When we are kind, we remember we are all related. (Culture and community)

A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As she asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away.(Culture and community)

A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As she asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away. (Culture and community)

When a girl is asked where she’s from—where she’s really from—none of her answers seems to be the right one. Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn’t give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one. Where am I from? You’re from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep.... With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors—especially anyone who ever felt that they don’t belong.(Culture and community)

After a day of clickety-clacking down the track, what do trains do when it's time for bed? The same things you do! (Early Learning, Nature, and Steam)

It's summertime, and baby is looking for her beach ball-but where can it be? Little ones can lift the large sturdy flaps in this board book to reveal pretty seashells, crawling crabs, and more! Babies will love this interactive adventure! (Infants)

Teach Your Children First Words In German. For Kids Ages 2-5. Are you looking for your little dog named Bobby? Little dogs like to play, right? But sometimes, they disappear, what a shame! The search for Bobby the little dog is a delightful read-aloud. Why did he leave without his bone? Did he go to the dentist? Is he in the park chasing ducks? Where did he go? This book is perfect for kids learning English or German as a second language. Kids will learn different places, objects, simple questions, and answers, but mostly they will be more than happy when the little dog is discovered at the end. Where? Well, just read…

Can you find the very hungry caterpillar? A bright and beautiful lift-the-flap book. (Animals)