Luca's parents would like him to go to sleep, but how can he? Everytime he getsinto bed something magical...happens! He transforms into a knight who mustfight a dragon! And then a captain of a submarine who must fight his last battle!And then suddenly he's an archaeologist digging in the desert! So much to getdone before he goes to bed--if only his parents would stop interrupting!This story perfectly captures the reluctance of one child to end his day and hiswild imagination. The illustrations enhance the humour as they straddle the linebetween fantasy and reality. A bedtime treasure!

Night Flight

Messier, Mireille

Literature & Fiction

Scholastic, Canada

A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort. Billy . . . • Trained with the soldiers • Was smuggled across the ocean • Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges • Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason • Got trench foot • Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell • Came back home a decorated war hero This charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart!

Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War

Children's Books

Animals

Tundra Books

A chance encounter with a starling inspires Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this picture book based on a true story.\nStar: The Bird Who Inspired Mozart is based on the true story of how Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world's most remarkable musicians, was inspired by one of the world's most unremarkable birds: a starling.\nIn this charming picture book, author Mireille Messier tells the story of a very special relationship and how it began: with a chance musical encounter. And Matte Stephens's playful art captures both the grandeur of 18th century Vienna and the budding unlikely friendship between a famous musician and a humble starling.

Star: The Bird Who Inspired Mozart

Biographies

One morning, Fatima and her grandfather wake up to find their clementine orchard savagely ransacked. Who could be doing this? How can the culprits be stopped? A little girl faces an ENORMOUS problem. Luckily, Fatima has powerful friends: the spiders!

Fatima and the Clementine Thieves

Red Deer Press

Ma Branche Préférée (French Edition)

Science, Nature & How It Works

scholastic

When two siblings go on a treasure hunt, they aren't sure exactly what kind of treasure they are looking for. What they do know is that treasures are shiny, mysterious and precious. And that all the really good treasures are hidden! As they explore the forest, their curiosity pays off when they find the biggest, shiniest, most mysterious and precious treasure hidden just over a hill. Told exclusively in dialogue, this beautifully illustrated picture book exudes a sense of wonder at the natural world and emphasizes the magical qualities of looking through a child's eye. Also available in French as Trésor, translated by the author, Mireille Messier.

Treasure

Luxbacher, Irene

Orca Book Publishers

Un frère et une sœur partentà la chasse au trésor sans savoir exactement quel type de trésor ils désirent découvrir. Mais ce dont ils sont sûrs, c'est qu'un trésor c'est brillant, mystérieux et précieux―et que les meilleurs trésors sont difficiles à trouver!\nAlors qu'ils explorent la forêt, le petit frère trouve des objets qui pourraient être des trésors : une plume d'oiseau, une noisette et une gousse d'asclépiade. Mais la sœur n'est pas facilement impressionnée. Après un moment, le frère commence à douter des ambitions de sa sœur, mais leur curiosité est récompensée quand ils découvrent le plus grand, le plus brillant, le plus mystérieux et le plus précieux des trésors, caché au sommet d'une colline.\nRaconté exclusivement par l'entremise d'un dialogue, ce récit encourage les lecteurs à rechercher les petits trésors quotidiens qui nous entourent. Superbement illustré, Trésor exhale un sentiment d’émerveillement devant la nature et souligne les qualités magiques qu'il y a à regarder à travers les yeux d'un enfant.\nÈgalement disponible en anglais sous le titre Treasure.

Trésor (French Edition)

Les éditions Orca

&#9733;"Scenes unfold with cinematic flair...Bonheur's tenacity and determination will resonate with children, whether or not they're familiar with her art."--Quill & Quire, starred review Based on the incredible life of the pioneering, feminist and queer artist Rosa Bonheur, this charming story depicts Rosa's early years and her drive to fight for her dreams. Rosa Bonheur loved to draw animals. She was good at it too! Unfortunately, in nineteenth-century France, girls were not allowed to be artists. But Rosa didn't let that stop her. In this fictionalized account of her early life in Paris, Rosa studies art at home, bringing a menagerie of animals into the apartment to study up close. When she is kicked out of the horse market for sneaking in wearing boys clothing, Rosa must think creatively to challenge the rules in pursuit of her dream of becoming a world-class realist painter and artist.

No Horses in the House!: The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur

A competitive streak can be the driving force behind excellence in school, sports, and other pursuits. Some young people take competition too far, however, or fear competition and avoid it at all costs. Competition looks at ways young people can harness the competitive spirit to accomplish their goals while managing conflicts that can grow out of challenges, rivalry, and other forms of competition.

Competition Deal With It: Deal with it from start to finish (Lorimer Deal With It)

Activities, Crafts & Games

Lorimer

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Night Flight

Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War

Star: The Bird Who Inspired Mozart

Fatima and the Clementine Thieves

Ma Branche Préférée (French Edition)

Treasure

Trésor (French Edition)

No Horses in the House!: The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur

Treasure

Competition Deal With It: Deal with it from start to finish (Lorimer Deal With It)