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Waluk

Waluk, a young polar bear, wakes to find his mother has left him alone in their icy den. This is the way of polar bears, and now he must fend for himself. But he doesn’t know much about the world. While the other bears raid tourists’ luggage and beg for sardines at a research base, Manitok, a cranky old bear with missing teeth and a bad sense of smell, teaches Waluk about seals, foxes, changing seasons, and—when Manitok is caught in a trap—human beings. The humans, who think they’re acting human

Wanted: Werecat (Crabtree Leaves)  

ThereÎs trouble in the little beach town of Sandy Point. A strange creature locals call WERECAT is scaring away tourists. Mrs. Hill is worried that soon there will be no one coming to buy souvenirs in her gift shop. But that suits her cat, Perkins, just fine. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

War Histories (Torque)

From the American Revolutionary War to the Cold War, conflict has been present throughout much of history. Through levelled text and vibrant, accurate images, this engaging series introduces readers to different wars and how they changed the world. Each title is packed with special features that highlight maps, life on the home front, key battles, important technology, and more. These books will make young historians eager to learn more!

Warduff and the Corncob Caper

Warduff is a cat who loves naps and fish cakes. It’s a tough job being a lazy, hungry cat, but somebody has to do it. One evening, his aftersnack snooze is disturbed by a call from Fefferflap, a chicken at Corncob Farm. There’s a fox alert and the frantic animals urgently need his help! Warduff needs to come up with an absolutely brilliant plan to outwit the wily fox, and fast.

Warrior: A Patient's Courageous Quest

One young warrior, Maria, prepares herself--again--to battle through a dangerous land in order to reach the bell on the mountain, ring it, and rid her kingdom of beasts. The brave girl faces Serpent Sea, Fear Forest, and Monster Mountain with courage--and help from a few friends. Will she reach the bell this time? At the end of the day's disappointing quest, Maria returns to her hospital bed feeling beat. But her team reminds her of exactly who she is, a warrior. An allegory telling the courageo

Was it a Cat I Saw?

Hannah loves palindromes. She even speaks in them! When Otto the cat runs away, Hannah and his owner go on a wordplay-filled quest to find him. But they, too, become lost. To get everyone home, Hannah will need a forward-and-backward-thinking solution. One thing's for certain: She's found a new friend--and if she ever asks his name, she'll see just how well matched they are. Written by debut picture book author Laura Bontje and illustrated by Emma Lidia Squillari, Was It a Cat I Saw? will deligh

Washed Ashore: Making Art from Ocean Plastic

Every day, we use plastic products. And where does these items go when we are done with them. When artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi found plastic trash polluting the beach near her home, she took action. She formed an organization called Washed Ashore and started gathering trash from beaches and using it to create incredible sculptures of wildlife. These sculptures travel the country to teach people about the importance of these animals-and the problems caused by plastic pollution. Author and photo

Watch Animals Grow  

Watch Animals Grow (Blastoff! Readers: Level 1)

How do baby animals differ from adults? This series shows the growth of animals from birth to adulthood. The simple text is supported by adorable photos to encourage early reading.

Watch It Go (Cherry Blossom Press)

The Watch It Go series looks at cool cars and trucks that are sure to engage little readers. The series utilizes a curriculum based text to get children comfortable with reading. Each book uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colourful photographs correlate directly to text to help guide readers through the book.