The Bug Girl
The Bug Girl tells the journey of a young girl exploring her passion for insects. The girl falls victim to bullying when her peers tease her for liking bugs, and as a result, she decides not to like bugs anymore. Soon, with help from her mom and an entomologist, the girl realizes that bugs are, […]
Kamik an Inuit Puppy Story
Kamik an Inuit Puppy Story tells the story of a frustrated boy who receives advice from his grandfather about the importance of building a friendship with his puppy, Kamik. Jake is having a difficult time with the way his new puppy is behaving, but becomes optimistic after listening to stories from his grandfather on the […]
Not Norman
Not Norman tells the story of a boy who learns the value of his new pet goldfish. At first, the boy is disappointed that his pet, Norman, is just a goldfish. Norman was not the pet he wanted or imagined since fish can’t play fetch, chase toys or be petted. As the story progresses, and […]
Zoe and the Fawn
Zoe and the Fawn tells the story of a young girl searching for the mother of a fawn who is all alone. While searching for the mother, Zoe encounters a number of different wild animals on her journey to help the fawn. Throughout the story, the author incorporates the syilx (Okanagan) animal names in parentheses. […]
Hey Little Ant
Hey Little Ant tells the story of a boy deciding whether to step on or spare the life of an ant he and his friends find in the school yard. With his friends pressuring him to step on the ant, the boy faces a dilemma on what to do as the ant attempts to convince […]
Max Talks to Me
Max Talks to Me tells the story of a boy and how he communicates with his dog, Max, and the special bond that they have. Even though Max cannot speak in words, the reader discovers that when the boy watches and listens to Max, he does ‘talk’ to the boy, through his behaviour and body […]
Tails Are Not for Pulling
Tails Are Not for Pulling is a story about pets and how they communicate their feelings and needs. It also demonstrates how young people can interact with pets in a safe and respectful way. Learning that animals are sentient beings that have feelings and emotions allows students to better relate to them. Students may have […]
Are You Ready for Me?
Are You Ready for Me? walks the reader through the responsibilities of owning a dog. Learning about and recognizing the value of responsibility can empower students to make good choices for themselves and consider how their actions affect others, animals and the environment. While learning about the responsibilities of owning a dog is crucial for […]
The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimpanzees
This book features an important role model, Dr. Jane Goodall, who has elevated awareness about the plight of chimpanzees and environmental conservation. She spent years living with and observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat in the forests of Tanzania. Here she discovered just how intelligent chimpanzees were and how similar they are to humans. Reading […]
A Butterfly is Patient
Why use this book? An educational look at the butterfly; including the life cycle of a butterfly and the role they play in pollination. Ask your Students: What does it mean to be patient? What are some words that would describe you? Why are pollinators important? How can people protect pollinators? Activities: Protecting Pollinators – […]