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Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle: How Animals Get Ready for Winter

There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too. And then there are the creatures that migrate, including hummingbirds, blue whales, and even earthworms! This rhyming nonfiction picture book by Laura Purdie Salas tells you all about how animals survive chilly weather.

Snitchy Witch

Oh moon so full, round, and bright, We beg one favour of you tonight. For witches who tattle, witches who snitch, Tie their tongues, zip their lips! No witch shall squeal or tell on friends. This spell will be broken when the snitching ends! Tattling is an all too familiar occurrence among children that can have harmful impacts on friends and relationships. This spellbinding story encourages children to examine the difference between snitching and telling and the impact of their words on others.

So That Happened . . . But Maybe You Already Knew That

Natalie (Nutty to her friends) knows turning twelve is a big deal. Even though she doesn't like change AT ALL, she's prepping for: a) having the best bat mitzvah party anyone has ever been to b) graduating from elementary school, and c) (hopefully) getting a boyfriend. But there's even more headed Nutty's way that might change everything, like her parents running out of money and selling her childhood home, along with the reassuring family smell. Or when her best friend no longer feels like a girl and wants to leave the bat mitzvah group altogether. It seems only Natalie can keep her family, her friendships, and her party from falling apart.

Soccer Leagues (Torque)

The whistle blows. It is time for the match to start! In this hi/lo series, reluctant readers will learn about the world's top soccer leagues. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring the history and play of these leagues to life on the page. Special features highlight the original members of the leagues, the playoff and relegation systems, and the top players in each leagueÎs history. A two-page profile closes each title by highlighting both club and individual records as well as the largest stadium in the league.­

Social & Emotional Learning

Solar System and Beyond, The (Maple Bay)

From bright stars to huge planets, this series explores our fascinating solar system. Each book describes a different part of the solar system and its key characteristics. These easy-to-read books feature engaging images and infographics, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Some Bunny to Talk To: A Story about Going to Therapy

Little Bunny has a problem, and he doesn't know how to solve it. Sometimes things in a little bunny's life can feel so hard. So Big Bunny has an idea. ""I'd like you to talk to Some Bunny. Some Bunny is a therapist."" Some Bunny to Talk To presents therapy in a way that is simple, direct, and easy for young children to understand. Children will hear about what to expect from therapy and how therapists are very good at helping kids to solve problems. They will learn about the ins and outs of therapy and that therapy can be a positive and helpful experience!

Some Days Are Yellow

Some days are easy! The sky is sunny, and it feels like the whole world is your oyster. Everything goes according to plan, and we know what to expect. Other days are tough! There might be raindrops or skinned knees. Things don't go our way and we feel overwhelmed. But that is the up-and-down rollercoaster ride we call life. And everyone experiences it. The most important thing to remember is ""No matter your day, tomorrow's brand new!"" Lyrical text and colourful artwork remind readers of all ages that life is a vibrant adventure with an array of experiences and emotions, and tomorrow always offers a fresh start. What a difference a day can make! An important message to keep in mind.

Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect

Somebody Cares explores the feelings and thoughts many kids have when they've had to look out for themselves or be alone much of the time. A useful book to read with a caring adultCsuch as a parent, foster parent, kinship parent, or therapistCSomebody Cares reassures children who have experienced neglect that they are not to blame for what happened in their family and that they can feel good about themselves for many reasons. It takes time for kids to get used to changes in their family or living situation, even when they are good changes. This book will help kids learn some ways to feel safer, more relaxed, and more confident.

Somebody Told Me

A novel of trauma, identity, and survival. After an assault, bigender seventeen-year-old Aleks/Alexis is looking for a fresh start-so they voluntarily move in with their uncle, a Catholic priest. In their new bedroom, Aleks/Alexis discovers they can overhear parishioners in the church confessional. Moved by the struggles of these "sinners," Aleks/Alexis decides to anonymously help them, finding solace in their secret identity: a guardian angel instead of a victim.