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For the Love of Reading!
For the Love of Reading!
For the Love of Reading!
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My S's Are Messes
The book I wish I'd had as child!
A book for children with speech differences by an author who knows what's it like!
- Recognized as "a title of exceptional calibre" in the Canada Children's book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens, Spring 2024.
- WINNER - The Canadian Book Club Awards 2024 From the Press Release - Canada’s largest reader’s choice award, The Canadian Book Club Awards (CBCA):
This year, the awards saw record-breaking submissions, showcasing a remarkable mix of stories that highlight the depth and diversity of Canadian literature.
"The winners of this year’s Canadian Book Club Awards epitomize the power of storytelling,"says Kristain Oliveira-Barnes, Program Director for the CBCA."They represent a spectrum of experiences, voices, and genres that have resonated deeply with readers across the country. We are proud to celebrate these outstanding contributions to Canadian literature."
Over the past three months, Canadian Verified Readers—volunteer readers who carefully evaluated each finalist’s work across 13 categories, casting their votes to determine this year’s winners.
This year’s winners reflect the CBCA’s mission to celebrate excellence in storytelling, regardless of an author’s chosen publishing path. From poignant memoirs to thrilling mysteries, inspiring self-help books, and captivating children’s stories, the winning books highlight the diverse literary talent Canada has to offer.
It’s not fair!
The sounds are misbehaving and the children have to work extra hard to get them to do what they’re supposed to do. L’s run away and turn into W’s; the Shhhh sound pops up all over and won’t stay where it should; some sounds get stuck in odd places, and others play hide and seek.
Based on the lived experience of the author, who has speech sound disorders, this heartfelt story emphasizes patience and understanding. Full of tongue twisters, empathy, and fun, this uplifting book takes a fresh approach to living with speech differences.
The message is clear - you are not alone, we see how hard you’re working, and there’s no mistaking how we feel when we speak heart to heart.
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What the Seal Saw
Heather's Pick! Best Seller!
Have you ever seen an animal in nature? Maybe it was a deer, or an owl, or a bunny, or a seal. Did you have a magical moment where you were looking at them and they were looking at you?
Did you wonder what they saw? Did you wish you could follow your new friend? Explore a world of wonder through the pages of this engaging story and you, too, can see What The Seal Saw.
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What the Raccoon Saw
The Naturally Curious Book Series!
The BRAND NEW sequel to the best-selling book What the Seal Saw!
Explore the world with curiosity!
In What the Seal Saw we explore the gorgeous Pacific Northwest ocean and coastline.
In What the Raccoon Saw we explore the old growth forests, mountains, and urban landscapes.
What will we explore next? Stay tuned to find out!
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