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• At the Rescue Cat Café

  Humphrey, Anna

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  At a cozy cat café, shy Mouse watches other cats find loving homes. When a quiet child helps him come out of hiding, Mouse discovers his forever family.

• Beautiful Black Boy

  Robinson, Sophia

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  A joyful celebration of Black boys, filled with colourful pictures and inspiring words about being strong, brave, happy, and proud to be yourself.

• Bob the Boo-boo

  Schoenborn, Mélina

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  Bob is a tiny boo-boo looking for a cozy home. Then he meets a boy with a scraped knee, and they spend many glorious days doing everything together. But... boo-boos and little boys can't stay friends forever. Or can they?

• Colette: the Solitary Bee

  S©♭n©♭chal, Jean-Fran©ʹois

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  Colette the bee loves doing things by herself, from adventures to everyday tasks. But she discovers that even independent bees need friends to help, laugh, and share stories!

• Do Not Turn the Page!

  Blondie, Jane

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  Charlie does NOT want a bath! Follow him from the muddy backyard to the bathtub as he tries every trick to stay dirty and keep playing.

• The Fawn

  Snowball, Etua, 1972-

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  A young boy befriends a baby caribou who follows him home. They spend a happy summer exploring, swimming, and picking berries before learning to say goodbye.

• I Need Pants!

  Sweet, Susan

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  Fish really wants to wear pants, even though Octopus says fish don't have legs! Soon, Fish shows everyone that being yourself can be lots of fun.

• If You Were Here

  Stinson, Kathy

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  A child explores nature using all their senses while missing someone special. Beautiful words and pictures gently show how nature can bring comfort when we feel lonely.

• The Interrupted Plans of Mango and Nan

  Tahboub, Hala

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  Mango and Nan set out for ice cream, but their simple treat turns into a silly adventure! When plans change, they discover that surprises can be sweet, especially with sprinkles.

• Lena the Chicken

  (but Really a Dinosaur!)

  Bailey, Linda, 1948-

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  Lena looks like a chicken, but she knows she's really a dinosaur! When danger arrives, Lena finds her courage and discovers her chicken family has dinosaur spirit too.

• Monster Mender

  Baldacchino, Christine

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  Dot helps monsters feel better, but she can't fix Sea Serpent's sadness. With friendship, kindness, and time together, Dot discovers that sometimes being there is the best medicine.

• The One About the Blackbird

  Florence, Melanie

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  A boy learns guitar from his grandfather, and they love one special song. Years later, he plays it again, helping Grandpa remember their precious musical moments together.

• Raven's Ribbons

  Spillett, Tasha, 1988-

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  Raven loves dancing with Grandma and watching colourful ribbon skirts swirl. When Raven wishes for one too, Grandma makes him a beautiful skirt to wear proudly at the dance.

• Sarabeth's Garage

  Florence, Melanie

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  Sarabeth loves cars and fixing them with Dad! When Grandma’s car breaks down, Sarabeth uses her car skills to help, showing Grandma that girls can love anything they choose.

• You Can't Tame a Tiger

  Sy, Stephanie Ellen

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  Imran is a tiger, even if he doesn’t look like one! When his friend tries to change him, Imran stays true to himself and teaches everyone to celebrate what makes them special.