Set against the backdrop of the 2020 school year, this storybook introduces children to the new rules and precautions necessitated by COVID-19. It gently prepares young readers for the changes they will encounter, helping to ease their anxieties about returning to school in a transformed environment. The narrative emphasizes understanding and adaptation, making it a valuable resource for families navigating these unprecedented times.
The 1931 'Manchurian Incident' serves as a pivotal moment in this exploration of pre-war and wartime Japan, examining its profound social and political impacts. The book delves into the diverse reactions from various societal sectors, including rural communities, women's organizations, and business associations. It also addresses Japan's engagement in significant international discussions surrounding imperialism and nationalism, highlighting the intricate chain of events that contributed to the onset of World War II.
Dino Stars was a book created with the help of a special group of children. All the students in the class have special needs and we celebrated them by making them each a dinosaur in the book.
This second book in the Feeling Empty series follows a young boy who is dealing with the death of his hamster. It is a story about grief and loss with thoughts and ideas to share with a child going through a form of loss themselves. Characters in the story discuss their experiences with the loss of a dog, cat and bird allowing children to connect with the characters and be able to talk about their own experience.cover drawn by 11 year-old Raphael who lost his guinea pig
eXcited Xerus is an immigrant excited and nervous about all the new things to experience
Izy the Tyrannosaur and JuJu the Ceratops venture into the woods and each take a separate path. But then they realize that adventures are so much more fun together.
Author Sandra Wilson has re-imagined the classic story of Chicken Little in a rhyming tale that warns about telling and spreading lies.
With mixed emotions and a desire to get away from the control at home, Karen goes to summer camp. She has her struggles, she has some problems, but she also makes friends and learns how to get herself back onto a good path.This story is a work of fiction but it does include, because of the consultation of the real-life Kat, experiences and feelings, as well as life stories from not only her struggle, but others she has known who also struggle with eating disorders. It is meant as a representation of the struggle, as well as inspiration to take a path that will make a positive difference. It has been created to reflect Kat's real-life struggles and her desire now, to help others fight.
Zany Zebra loves to dress in wild colours and patterns but is a picky eater which they realize is because he is colour blind.
Victoria saw Mommy looking into the empty crib. She saw her mommy cry. But she didn’t understand. Mommy told Victoria that her baby sister was going to die. But the baby wasn’t even born yet, how could she die? This story follows young Victoria through the loss of her baby sister and an understanding of the grief and loss this experience brings.cover drawn by 12 year-old Amanda who has lost infant siblings.