Shattered Ground: Soldiers Marching Off to War

Shattered Ground is told from the perspective of four friends, who like thousands of naïve young men before them, flock to enlist in the Canadian Army during the First World War—fearful that they would miss out on a great adventure. But the reality of the “War to End All Wars” quickly sets in, as they witness death and destruction on an industrial scale, in breadth and scope never before seen in human history. The story is told in flashbacks as a young teen stumbles upon a diary that belonged to

Silly Kitty (Crabtree Seedlings)  

Children will love the character Silly Kitty in these adorable, illustrated stories. Designed for pre-readers and emergent readers, this fun series follows Silly Kitty's attempts to stay out of trouble while her human, Emma, is busy.Simple, short sentences accompany charming illustrations. There is also a page in each book for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Silly Milly Adventures (Crabtree Blossoms: Level 3)  

Milly loves to be silly! So does her best friend, Emma. Tonight, they are having a sleepover and Milly has lots of silly fun planned for them. They?re having a great time being silly until Emma hears a spooky noise and wants to go home. They were supposed to have a silly sleepover, not a spooky sleepover! Can Milly figure out what?s causing the noise and save the sleepover?

Simple Machines (Crabtree Roots Plus)  

Children will be surprised to learn how often they use simple machines in their everyday life. Each book features large brightly coloured photographs, simple text, and sight words to aid comprehension. Early readers will enjoy learning how these kinds of tools work, while also practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Simply Skye

Avi's doll Skye is not a boy or a girl. Neither is Avi. But what will their family think? Avi uses Skye to explore gender expression and identity and also to discover how their family will react to Avi's own nonbinary identity. Breaking gender stereotypes, Avi's clothing choices and actions show their brother, sister, and parents who they really are as their family gradually understands and accepts Avi's identity.

Sky's the Limit, The (Blue Owl Books)

The Sky's the Limit helps readers create constructive attitudes, build confidence, and foster positive peer networks. Each title empowers the reader, detailing specific practices and mindfulness activities they can participate in daily to help achieve their goals, while reinforcing the concepts of social and emotional learning (SEL).

Smart Adventures for Clever Kids  

Four friends and their sidekicks create a SMART (Sidekicks, Maya, Arthur, Rita, Tobias) adventuring team. Working together, each of the kids uses their unique skillsCfrom creative thinking to wilderness survivalCto solve the mystery presented in each story. Readers can solve the puzzles along with the characters while learning map skills that support geography standards. Humorous dialogue will engage readers. Includes an answer key.

Snakes Alive  

Soda Pop  

This classic Swedish children's novel is an absurd tale full of playful nonsense in a world where anything can happen.Soda Pop loves bright orange clothes and wears a tea cozy on his head. He has brought up his son Mazarin on sweet buns and love. Grandfather Dartanyong emerges from his woodshed every morning with a new identity, and Great-Grandfather thinks he is a cuckoo.

Song of the River  

In this lyrical and evocative picture book, a child follows the river's journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea.