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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Liu, Carloe (illustrator). Hardcover. Age range 3 to 6A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and artist Carloe Liu. Emily woke. On her night table, a letter was propped against her grandfather's picture. Her name was printed in pencil crayon the way only her grandfather did it, with each letter a different colour. He was always so kind and funny and silly.and now he was gone.Carefully, she picked up the envelope and opened it.In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of letters he left behind for her, offering grandfatherly advice at life's most pivotal moments: first day of high school, graduation day, wedding, and ending with the birth of her own child. With gentle watercolours and fold-out letters for sharing with loved ones, Always With You is a timeless story about grief, growing up, and finding that those we love never truly leave us. A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and Halifax-based artist Carloe Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. First Edition. Hardback, 1st edition, Fine Minus/no DJ (as issued); light wear to boards and board edges, small gift inscription on front endpaper, This book, based on the author's broadcast over CBC, looks at the fascinating folklore, history and popular culture of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes in a fun way, illustrated , 8vo., 106 pages., 0.0 0.0 0.0.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Jones, Brenda (illustrator). Paperback. An engaging story book version of the Stompin Tom Connors Hockey Song that will stir every hockey lover's heart. An engaging story book version of the Stompin Tom Connors Hockey Song that will stir every hockey lover's heart. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Sherman Hines (photog.) (illustrator). Reprint. 71 pp. Sixth printing. Very light foxing to the title page. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean. The jacket is slightly scuffed at the head of the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: new. G. Hammond, Paul (illustrator). Paperback. The long-awaited followup to the bestselling, gut-busting picture book The Terrible Horrible Smelly Pirate -- this time with an environmental message! "Peeee - Yew!" Mermaid had a problem. A terrible, horrible, smelly, problem. The Terrible Horrible Smelly Pirate is back! And after discovering a secret treasure in Halifax Harbour, he's not so smelly anymore -- but Mermaid's island is. The poor misty island is covered in people's garbage! There are popped balloons, cups and buoys. Lobster pots, flip-flops and toys. Tires and straws, wrappers and strings, and lots and lots of plastic things.all tangled up in stinky dead seaweed. What's she to do? Just when it seems all is lost, she spots a rickety rackety pirate ship through the salt spray -- and a not-so-terrible, horrible, smelly pirate and his crew! What if she could trick them into cleaning up her Terrible Horrible Smelly Beach? From the duo behind the bestselling The Terrible Horrible Smelly Pirate comes a quirky-fun follow up, with fresh and vibrant illustrations by artist Paul G. Hammond, and an environmental message that will inspire many a beach cleanup! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Natural, knotty, fluffy, frizzy, twisted, tangled, pony, puffed! A celebration of natural hair, from afros to cornrows and everything in between, My Hair is Beautiful is a joyful board book with a powerful message of self-love. Governor General's Award-nominated author Shauntay Grant brings her unique spoken-word style to this fun read-aloud, featuring minimalist text and vibrant photos of toddlers sporting fresh dos, and a mirror to reflect your own baby's beauty. "A celebration of natural hair, from afros to cornrows and everything in between, My Hair is Beautiful is a joyful baby board book with a powerful message of self-love. Governor General's Award-nominated author Shauntay Grant brings her unique spoken-word style to this fun read-aloud, featuring minimalist text and vibrant photos of toddlers sporting fresh dos."-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback Good-. 8vo, 140, Trade paperback. Book page foredges have a stain from a spill - a couple back pages have edge stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Tummy Time Friends is a fun, accordion-style book that can be unfolded on the floor to entertain your baby during tummy time (an important developmental activity that helps to strengthen baby's neck and back muscles). Babies love to look at faces, and both sides of this dual-sided book feature smiling baby faces. Your baby will love saying hello to their new tummy time friends and will delight in gazing at their own face reflected in the mirror at the centre of the book. This book is perfect for new parents, baby programs, or baby shower gifts. high-quality mirrorengaging baby facesencourages tummy timecelebrates diversityvisual stimulation Your baby will love to look at the smiling baby faces in this fun, accordion-style book. Unfold it on the floor during tummy time (an important developmental activity to strengthen baby's neck and back muscles) and your baby can say hello to their new friends, and gaze at their own face in the mirror at the centre of the book. Perfect for new parents or as a gift. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Bain, Murray (illustrator). Paperback. The paperback edition of this fun holiday picture book about a young boy pining for his most-hoped-for holiday gift. Santa never brings me a banjo And I can never understand why Every Christmas Eve I see it in my dreams But every Christmas morning I cry. The celebrated holiday song from multi-talented and multiple-award-winning Halifax-based roots musician David Myles is now available as a bright and fun children's picture book. Young David writes frantic letters to Santa every year, requesting a banjo, but to no avail: "How does he miss / the one thing on my list / in the letter that I sent to him?" Follow the ups and downs of the holiday season with David, his furry friends, and his family, as he pines for his most-wished-for holiday gift. Featuring illustrations from the animation studio that created the song's well-loved YouTube music video, a special holiday message from David Myles, and original sheet music for those who wish to play along, Santa Never Brings Me A Banjo is sure to inspire many a holiday singalong. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Mok, Carmen (illustrator). Hardcover. The bestselling duo behind board book Here Babies, There Babies is back, celebrating babies in summertime! Here babies, there babies See them everywhere babies Up babies, down babies Summertime is here, babies! This delightful board book from the duo behind the bestselling Here Babies, There Babies follows baby on a typical summertime day: Babies at a picnic, babies on the swings, babies at the splash pad and beach, and then after all that fun, babies falling asleep by a cozy campfire. Vivid, colourful artwork complements the bold, rhythmic text. For newborns up to age 2. This delightful board book for babies follows baby on a typical summertime day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Baby Talk is the third book in the Baby Steps series. Each book in the series focuses on a key developmental stage in baby's first year. Babies love to communicate with the ones they love. With its modern twist on classic nursery rhymes, Baby Talk gives families the opportunity to have fun with sounds and words that are the building blocks of early language. Baby Talk will encourage baby's first words in a fun and playful way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Jones, Brenda (illustrator). Paperback. Everyone knows there are no skunks in Nova Scotia.right? Well, that's what Pamela thinks, until she wakes up one morning to a terrible smell. Now Pamela stinks, her father stinks, her sister stinks, and her mother stinks. Soon her life stinks--her friends at school won't come near her! And no matter how many skunks her father catches underneath the house, there always seems to be another. Join Pamela and her family as they confront the odorous onslaught--and watch Pamela slowly start to like the unexpectedly cute creatures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Zustand: new. Board Book. Playing with baby is a bit like a dance--a joyful, back-and-forth rhythm. Baby Play gets the fun rolling with this loving look at baby's day. Babies will love listening to the bouncy rhythm and rhyme of the text and looking at the bright, bold photos of a baby and family. This is the perfect board book for new parents, baby programs, and baby shower gifts. Extra information for parents is also available through the web link provided on the book's back cover. Baby Play is the first book in a new series, "Baby Steps." Each book in the series will focus on a key developmental stage in baby's first year. Simple rhymes describe the ways babies play. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Dark blue polished leatherette, lettered in gold foil. As issued. Color pictorial dust jacket as issued. 67 pp., illus. w/ color plates. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. It's 1977, and ten-year-old Tina couldn't be happier. She's finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries to join the local league, she learns that girls aren't allowed to play on the boys' team-and there's no team for girls. Despite jeers from classmates and cruelty from some of the town's adults, Tina is determined to play. She wants it more than anything. With the help of her family, Tina takes her fight to the Human Rights Commission. She's allowed to play on a team while her case goes through court, but though she's the best skater on the ice, even some of her teammates think she shouldn't be there. From facing down sexist coaches to testifying in court, Tina does everything for one big goal: to play real hockey. Based on an inspiring true story, 'No Girls Allowed' is a journey of passion, determination, and sheer love of the game. Action-packed novel inspired by 1977 story of a girl who fought the Human Rights Commision for her right to play hockey on an all-boys team. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Jerome, Jessica (illustrator). Paperback. A modern story of traditional Indigenous knowledge that follows a young boy and his Auntie as they gather and braid sweetgrass, one of the four sacred medicines. It's early July, and for Matthew and his Auntie that means one thing: time to go sweetgrass picking. This year, Matthew's younger cousin Warren is coming along, and it will be his first time visiting the shoreline where the sweetgrass grows. With Auntie's traditional Mi'kmaw knowledge and Matthew's gentle guidance, Warren learns about the many uses for sweetgrass--as traditional medicine, a sacred offering, a smudging ingredient--and the importance of not picking more than he needs. Once the trio is back at Auntie's house, she shows the boys how to clean and braid the grass. From the duo behind the bestsellers The Gathering and The Sharing Circle, this heartfelt story about the gifts we receive from Mother Earth and how to gather them respectfully offers thoughtful insight into a treasured Mi'kmaw tradition. Sweetgrass grows in wet meadows, low prairies, and the edges of sloughs and marshes . It grows from Labrador to Alaska, south to New Jersey, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, and Arizona. Widely used by North American indigenous peoples from many different Nations, it is also considered one of the "four sacred medicines" by many Plains Indians. Matthew and his Auntie take Warren on his first trip to the coast to collect sweetgrass, a traditional Mi'kmaw medicine and valued smudging ingredient. Along the way, Warren learns about the many uses of sweetgrass, and how to pick it respectfully. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The epic poem Evangeline is a superb example of romantic poetry and a masterpiece of world literature. The publication of Evangeline represented a "milestone in the awakening of the collective consciousness of the Acadian people. By lifting Acadie out of the forgotten past, Longfellow honoured the courage and tenacity of the Acadians." This new edition of the classic text includes a critical introduction from scholars Sally Ross and Barbara LeBlanc. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet. Sally Ross and Barbara LeBlanc are both Acadian scholars and authors living and working in Nova Scotia. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. In this easy-to-use guide, you will find interesting facts about a total of sixteen whale, dolphin, and porpoise species that frequent the waters from Brier Island to northern Cape Breton, the Golf of St. Lawrence, the Atlantic Coast, and the Bay of Fundy. With illustrations for each species and their field marks, and quick reference fact boxes, this useful guide will assist identification of the cetaceans in our waters, providing information about behaviour, diet, habitat, and physical features. Complete with a glossary and a select listing of Maritime whale-watching tours, you'll want this guide in your pocket when you set out to watch these magnificent mammels. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Just when Dylan Maples is settling down after last summer's trip to Ireland's Eye, the parental units are at it again--planning another family adventure. Only this time, it's not a summer vacation, but an extended trip way up north to Cobalt, Ontario, in the middle of a bitter winter. Once a thriving silver mining community, all that's left of the town's rich history are the long abandoned mines. A Toronto millionaire has hired Dylan's dad to retrieve a fortune in silver allegedly stolen from his grandfather back in the early part of the twentieth century. But was the fortune really stolen? And if so, where has it been hidden? The answers to these questions reside with one man--Theobald T. Larocque, Cobalt's oldest citizen. But no one has seen him in years. And no one seems at all eager to help Dylan's dad locate him--except, of course, his devoted son Dylan, and Dylan's newfound friend and accomplice, Wynona Dixon. Originally published: Toronto: Penguin, 2000. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Liu, Carloe (illustrator). Paperback. Based on a true story, this is a touching reminder of the power of Christmas and community spirit, no matter what the time of year. It's October, but in seven-year-old Evan's town, every house is decorated for Christmas and a giant holiday parade is about to begin. The bump in Evan's head means he might not make it to December, so all his friends, family, neighbours, and thousands of strangers have moved Christmas just for him. Evan is delighted to see the trees, the lights, and even snow, but he's a little worried that the parade might not be complete. How will Santa know he needs to visit so early? Will it even feel like Christmas without Santa there? Based on the true story of Evan Leversage and featuring an afterword by his mother, Nicole Wellwood, The Boy who Moved Christmas is a loving tribute from the duo behind Always With You, and a touching reminder of the power of the Christmas spirit--no matter what time of year. Based on a true story, Evan is sick and may not make it to December. His town decorates for Christmas in October so they can celebrate with him but will everything be ready? Will Santa know to come? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Orchard, Eric (illustrator). Paperback. Two young children imagine what it would be like to be a zombie, a ninja, or a robot. This hilarious rhyming picture book is now in paperback. If I were a zombie I'd package my drool put it in Mason jars sell it at school. This hilarious picture book written by Hackmatack Award-nominated Kate Inglis has two children trying to outdo one another, imagining what they could do if only they were a zombie, a ninja, or a robot. With outrageously entertaining rhyming text and brilliant illustrations from artist Eric Orchard, this is sure to be a favourite with readers of all ages. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Alexander Graham Bell, scientist, engineer, and inventor of the telephone, was not only famous for his intelligence, but also for his kindness. In this wonderful story set in 1908, ten-year-old Eddie MacDonald shares the great inventor's passion for problem solving and for long, contemplative walks in the fields above Bras d'Or Lake, a beautiful lake near Bell's real-life residence in Cape Breton, Canada. But Mr. Bell is known all around the world for being smart and Eddie is just a local farm boy, struggling to learn to read and write. After a few chance encounters the elderly Mr. Bell befriends the young boy and takes an interest in his struggle. He encourages Eddie to celebrate his successes and never give up. When Mr. Bell's long ambition for manned flight results in the Silver Dart soaring over Bras d'Or Lake, Eddie is inspired to find creative solutions to his own challenges. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Age range 9 to 12The third installment of the critically acclaimed Wereduck series finds Kate sending away for a DNA test, thinking it will provide answers.The test's results are shocking: there appears to be a toggle in human genetic code that is switched on in werewolves. And if that toggle can be switched off, like it was for her best friend John, does that mean it can be switched?Will the scientist who discovered it use this information for good or evil? And where is Dirk Bragg? The tabloid journalist-turned-country-music-star who's come close to exposing Kate's family more than once is suddenly missing.And as John soon discovers, there's an anonymous group of hackers called D-Net hot on Dirk's trail, convinced he can reveal the truth about werewolves once and for all. Kate sends away for a DNA test and the results shock: there appears to be a toggle in human genetic code thats switched on in werewolves. Will the scientist who discovered it use the information for good or evil? With freedom and friendship on the line, the thrilling conclusion of the Wereduck series will leave readers on the edge of their seats! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Dylan is twelve years old and embarking on his first ocean kayaking trip with his parents. He has spent the last year convincing them that he is ready for the challenging--and very dangerous--adventure. In fact, he has been determined to go ever since he heard about the destination: Ireland's Eye. The small island off the coast of Newfoundland is the easternmost settlement in Canada. Or it was. It is now hauntingly empty, a ghost town clinging to the edge of the unforgiving Atlantic. What is it about Ireland's Eye that so captivates Dylan he is willing to take such risks to get there? Does the ghost town have anything to do with the dreams Dylan keeps having of his favourite grandfather who has just passed away? And why does the old man on St. John's docks grimly whisper, "Don't go to Ireland's Eye" when he hears of Dylan's plans? The first installment in the award-winning Dylan Maples series. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Things aren't going so well for fifteen-year-old Dylan Maples. He's sick of his own reflection, his parental units are driving him nuts, and, worst of all, he's trying to come to terms with the unexpected death of one of his best friends. Now, to top things off, he's been roped into a family trip to stay with family friends in New Brunswick. After just a few hours in Bathurst, Dylan worries this will turn out to be the most boring vacation ever, but when he meets a local girl, Antonine, and the two of them witness what looks like a burning ship on the water, he begins to think that New Brunswick might be more interesting than he thought. As Dylan and Antonine begin to research the famous ghost ship of the Bay de Chaleur, they raise more questions than they answer. Does Antonine's father hold a clue to the mystery? What's the deal with the local right-wing politician who is on everybody's minds these days? And what really happened on the water all those years ago? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Zustand: new. Poplawska, Yolanda (illustrator). Board Book. Halifax's busy and beautiful harbour is on display in this new counting book from bestselling illustrator Yolanda Poplawska. Young readers can search out one lighthouse, two bridges, three ferries--all the way up to ten! With tugboats, container ships, starfish, and dolphins on display in Yolanda's bright and whimsical paintings, readers of all ages will be happy to pore over Halifax Harbour 123 again and again. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Zustand: new. Mok, Carmen (illustrator). Board Book. Look At Me Now! is a celebration of the many developmental milestones of toddlerhood. The book follows an 18-month-old through his day as he proudly practices new skills, like getting dressed and walking up stairs. The bouncy text has a celebratory beat that reinforces a toddler's confidence in his new accomplishments and the charming illustrations are filled with eye-catching details that will invite lively conversation between parent and child. Toddlers will want to hear this story over and over again! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Bone Beds of the Badlands transports readers to the heart of dinosaur country in the most gripping and terrifying Dylan Maples Adventure yet!Dylan and his best friends, Terry, the Bomb, and Rhett, have won first place in the National Science Fair for their amazing mechanical T-rex. The prize: a parent-free trip to one of the coolest places on Earth--the badlands of Alberta, home to ancient dinosaur remains and a landscape that looks like the surface of an alien planet. Unfortunately, it is also the scene of a manhunt for a desperate killer. Recently escaped from custody, known as "the Reptile," this bizarre seven-foot man was last seen heading straight for the badlands, a perfect place to hide if you never want to be found. When the boys and their new friend Dorothy get separated from their guided tour of Dinosaur Provincial Park, they may be lost, but they're not alone. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Zustand: new. Board Book. Let's Read! brings parents, babies and books together to celebrate the joys of reading. This latest book in the popular Baby Steps series shows the many ways babies engage with books at different ages and stages, from looking and listening to pointing at pictures and choosing their bedtime books. See the foundation of reading build, from a newborn listening to their parent's voice to a toddler excited about reading. Evocative photos of babies interacting with books and a bouncy read-aloud text will appeal to baby and parent alike. Every new parent will want Let's Read! on their baby's bookshelf. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. A quirky, fun book exploring the secret underwater life of starfish, in the style of The Secret Life of Squirrels. What do starfish get up to in their spare time? Perhaps they meet each other for underwater picnics, or set up telescopes to view their star cousins in the sky. Maybe they make sand-angels, or arm wrestle each other? Using live critters in homemade sets, amateur photographer Denise Adams dreams up whimsical and often humorous scenes depicting the "secret" life of common starfish, and pairs them with quirky, fun text. Mindful not to harm the sea stars, Denise meticulously sets up each display in advance, takes her photograph, and returns the starfish to their homes--all within five minutes. The result is a creative meditation on the hidden habits of the wild creatures living all around us. Featuring dozens of original scenes, this lively gift book in the style of Nancy Rose's The Secret Life of Squirrels will leave readers smiling and dreaming up their own starfish scenarios. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.