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Amos the sheep is old and cold and sick of having his wool taken away. Despite his noisy objections, Aunt Hattie shears Amos once again and knits his precious wool into a beautiful, brightly colored sweater for Uncle Henry. Poor Amos decides that enough is enough and sets out to claim what is rightfully his. Kim LaFave's whimsical watercolors perfectly complement this hilarious tale of a curmudgeonly sheep's fight to get his wool back.

"A trickster named Coyote rules her world, until a funny-looking stranger named Columbus changes her plans. Unimpressed by the wealth of moose, turtles, and beavers in Coyote's land, he'd rather figure out how to hunt human beings to sell back in Spain"--

Louise is an irresistible force, determined to be as close to her brother as she possibly can. Jake tries everything he can think of to make her leave him alone, but she refuses to go away. When Jake, in desperation, wishes Louise were a dog, he is suddenly faced with a terrifying dilemma. Louise is gone and a little dog seems to have taken her place. Can his wish have come true? This evocative picture book, by renowned author Frieda Wishinsky and acclaimed illustrator Marie-Louise Gay, is ideal to read aloud and shares a witty and poignant lesson about siblings.

The life of Emily Carr, one of the few famous women painters of her generation whose work is now compared to Georgia O'Keeffe and Frida Kalo, is explored through four of her best paintings. Full color.

One of ancient Mexico's most remarkable rulers, Nezahualcoyotl was a brilliant poet, architect, and engineer. After reclaiming the throne stolen by his murderous uncle, the Poet King became a great ruler who built palaces, libraries, aqueducts, and gardens. Though he endured many tragedies, his poetry brought him comfort and secured his reputation as a literary master. Nezahualcoyotl's amazing life and achievements are related here in a unique combination of biography and poetry. Though written at a child's level, this beautifully crafted and lushly illustrated story thrills and informs readers of all ages.

When their father disappears one day, Napi and her little brother Nicle decide to leave their village to find him. They set off upriver on a raft. As they go, their search assumes a magical quality and becomes a journey of self-discovery. Turtles carry the raft on their backs; the children are transformed into deer; and other animals offer help and advice. Finally, an armadillo tells them that if they return home, they will find a big surprise awaiting them. Featuring richly evocative art by the award-winning illustrator Domi, "Napi Goes to the Mountain" has the imaginative interest and timeless appeal of the Mexican folk culture that inspired it.

Starting in the 1800s and continuing into the 20th century, First Nations children were forcibly taken to government-sponsored residential schools to erase their traditional languages and cultures. This moving book tells of one such child, author Larry Loyie, and his last summer with his Cree tribe. It is a time of learning and adventure. He cares for an abandoned baby owl, watches his grandmother make winter moccasins, and sees her kill a huge grizzly with one shot. The sensitive text and Heather Holmlund's expressive illustrations beautifully capture the joy and drama of a First Nations family's last summer together.

Using simple words and striking pictures, the story of the brief life of Sumi, a coho salmon, is told. All phases of Sumi's life are shown, from her trip downriver to the ocean; to her time as a mature fish swimming in the great seas; to the most mysterious period in her life cycle--the determined return against great obstacles to the remote creek of her birthplace. Full-color illustrations.

Located on the main street of a small town, Gully's store sells everything -- shoes, wax, matches, and rain gear. If she could, Mavis would buy everything in the store. Merna is married to the owner of the store and when the owner suddenly dies, she holds a wake and then closes the store down -- indefinitely. Mavis's parents speculate that Merna must have inherited a fortune. Intrigued, Mavis goes over to Merna's house to see if she can spot any evidence of this fortune. She doesn't find any money, but happens upon something even better: friendship. This touching, gentle story of loss and the healing power of friendship is Ian Wallace at his finest.

The value of brains over brawn and friendship over pride is beautifully explored in this classic tale. Venado, an arrogant deer that is always boasting about his speed and strength, is challenged to a race by Sapo, a wily toad. Venado is confident that he'll win the race. After all, he is the largest deer in the jungle and has the longest and swiftest legs. All the jungle's inhabitants -- including the jaguar, the toucan, the tapir, and the armadillo -- gather to watch this unlikely competition. With his quick wit and the help of his friends, will the toad be able to defeat his adversary? Domi brings her signature brilliant palette and charming humor to the illustrations.