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Show FiltersThe monsters learn to share
"Mia is hoping to spend time with her monster friends, but they are being difficult and don't want to share! Follow along with Mia as she tries to bring her monster friends together to teach them about the importance of sharing"--
Tanna’s Owl
"When Tanna’s father brings home an abandoned owl, she is not eager to take care of the needy, ugly little bird...his heartwarming story based on the author’s own life experience teaches young readers the value of hard work, helping, and caring—even when the thing you are caring for does not love you back." ~publisher
Johnny’s pheasant
"An encounter with a pheasant (which may or may not be sleeping) takes a surprising turn in this sweetly serious and funny story of a Native American boy and his grandma." -- publisher
In your dreams
Susie is supposed to write about what she wants to be when she grows up. But she doesn't have a clue! When she has a series of puzzling dreams, Gran encourages her to think about their deeper meaning and Susie soon finds she knows what to write after all.
Chuck in the city
Chuck and his mom are heading to the city. Chuck has an exciting escapade as he befriends and provokes some furry, four-legged city critters, dodges skaters, gets lost and then uses his wiles to find his way back home.
Just a walk
A young boy named Chuck goes for a simple walk that turns into a day of crazy adventures. Chuck encounters animals, fish and birds that lead him on a wild journey throughout their habitats.
Misaabe’s stories
Misaabe tells stories and tries to pass them off as the truth. When his mother finds out, she tries to show him his life isn't so bad. One book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school and community. --publisher
The first day
"Makwa has to go to a new school ... and he doesn't want to. How will he face his first day?" One book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school and community. --publisher
The just right gift
"Migizi loves his Gookom. Can he find the perfect gift to show her how much?" One book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school and community. --publisher
Singing sisters
"Ma'iingan knows she is a very good singer. Conflict erupts when her little sister wants to sing just like her." One book in The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe series. Love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth are revealed in these seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes with Indigenous children as the central characters, these stories about home, school, family and community will look familiar to all young readers. --publisher