Collection: Junior Picture Books

How to build a story? First, a story needs a character. So why not a ukulele-playing octopus? And since this is a story, the octopus has to want something maybe it dreams of travelling to faraway galaxies in a purple spaceship. But every character needs an obstacle to overcome, and when the octop...

When the Chipmunks find a baby bird that's fallen from its nest, Alvin and the bird create an unlikely friendship.

Unable to find a bicycle license plate with her name on it, Anjali is upset and bullied by other children for her 'different name,' events that cause her to want to change her name.

One spring, a pine tree named Everly sprouts in the woods where everyone is green. Fitting in feels great for Everly. But, uh-oh, one day all of the other trees begin to change their greens turn to bright yellows and reds. Everly wants to change just like her friends, but . . . what's an evergree...

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text invite the reader to tap, shake, or flip the book to learn that love will always grow.

"A whimsical tale of wild discoveries, shared adventure, gentle wisdoms and the firm friendship of a girl and a duck, from the award-winning duo of Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge." -- Back cover.

With the help of her family, friends, and school counsellor, Raya finds a way to grieve the loss of her unborn sister Nura, and to share the love she will always feel for her.

Nervous about visiting her grandmother in Taipei, Taiwan, a young girl soon adjusts to her unfamiliar surroundings and enjoys the adventure.

Amara loves bats, so when she learns there are none near her new home due to habitat loss, she overcomes her feelings of helplessness and inspires her community to take action. Includes facts about bats and bat houses.