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Primary Books (Ages 6-9)
New Releases
Judith Viorst (Author)
Lane Smith (Illustrator)
Judith Viorst, author of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day has teamed up with Lane Smith, author and illustrator of It's A Book to produce this extraordinary and funny tale of a little girl named Lulu who always gets everything she asks for, and what happens when she demands that her parents give her a Brontosaurus for her birthday. Ages 7+.
Jane O'Connor
If you've read Fancy Nancy picture books before, then you know that Fancy Nancy loves fancy words for things! That's why Nancy is calling herself a sleuth (a fancy word for detective) in her new series! What starts off merely as pretend sleuthing with best friend Bree soon becomes a real adventure to solve a mystery that takes place right in the middle of their classroom. Ages 7+.
Paul Fleischman
Miss Breakbone hates children, and teaching a class full of "Dunderheads" is the last thing she wants to do, but by making children cry and confiscating their possessions, she manages to make her job more enjoyable. Until one day, she goes too far and the Dunderheads band together to seek revenge on Miss Breakbone by acting out a MIssion Impossible like rescue. A celebration of misfits and teamwork, this story is sure to delight! Ages 6+.
Don't miss the second installment, The Dunderheads : Behind Bars
Kate DiCamillo
Beloved author Kate DiCamillo has brought us the marvelous new pairing of best friends, Bink & Gollie. Whether buying brightly coloured pairs of socks, adding a goldfish to their excursions or venturing to the Andes Mountains, no matter where their roller skates take them, these girls will learn to compromise and remain the best of friends. Ages 6+.
Don't miss the next adventure, Bink & Gollie : Two for One coming this July!
Ian Whybrow
Ian Whybrow's classic picture books can now be read as primary stories! Older readers who loved Harry and the Dinosaurs before, or those just discovering them now, can enjoy these longer, chapter book adventures! Ages 7+.
Diana Wynne Jones
From the late and beloved author of Howl's Moving Castle comes a witty and magical story about an orphan named Earwig and the Witch that adopts her. Unfortunately for Earwig, who loved living at the orphanage, her new "mother" is horrible and not as easily manipulated as the staff at St Morwald′s. But with the help of a talking cat named Thomas, Earwig will have to use all her ingenuity to turn the tables on the ugly Bella Yaga! Ages 6-9.
Nick Bruel
This book will show you exactly how to bathe your cat...and the first piece of advice is DON'T! However, if you must, the book will take you through this dangerous process step-by-step. With plenty of silly humour, fantastic illustrations and accessible text, Bad Kitty is a perfect book for beginning or reluctant readers! Ages 6-9.
Don't miss the hilarious sequels:
Geronimo Stilton
A big, colourful, special edition of Geronimo Stilton! Geronimo finds a golden staircase in his attic, and it leads to the Kingdom of Fantasy. Geronimo sets off on an incredible adventure to save the Queen of the Fairies, and along the way has to face giant scorpions, witches, sea serpents, pixies, and dozens of other fantastical creatures. Holey cheese, what a journey! Ages 6-9.
And don't forget to check out the second and third books in this popular series:
All-Time Favourites
Julie Lawson
Set in Victoria, BC, the Emily series, now together in this one volume omnibus, follows the adventures of Emily Murdock as she grows up in Victoria during the 1890s. One day, lured by the promise of excitement across the James Bay Bridge, Emily discovers the Chinatown community and the thousands of Chinese immigrants looking for a better life in Canada. Now she is about to learn much more about their lives - and something more about her own. From the beloved author of White Jade Tiger. Ages 7+.
Sara Pennypacker
Two delightful stories are combined in this exceptional book from the author of Clementine. Seeking adventure, Stuart makes himself a cape out of a hundred ties, with predictably preposterous results. Combined with lively colour illustrations by Martin Matje, this is an excellent read for both girls and boys. A staff favourite! Ages 6-9.
Sara Pennypacker
Reminiscent of Ramona and Eloise, you can’t help but fall in love with this precocious little girl who claims "spectacularful ideas are always sproinging up in my brain." Clementine is a talented problem-solver and through these delightful chapter books she tells us the story of her daily adventures as her mind races from one thing to another. Ages 6-9.
Annie Barrows
Ivy and Bean couldn’t be more different but end up becoming best friends. Together, these 7-year-olds share all kinds of adventures in this popular early chapter book series. In their latest book, the girls decide to be so good that animals will love them and follow them home. But of course, things don’t turn out as planned! Ages 6-9.
Lauren Baratz-Logsted
On New Year's Eve, eight sisters--octuplets--wait for Mommy to come back from the kitchen with eggnog and for Daddy to come back from the shed with more wood from the fire. After a while, the girls notice that their parents aren't coming back! Then a note appears, explaining that each girl has a power and a gift that they must use to learn what happened to Mommy and Daddy. Each book in the series focuses on one of the sisters, as she discovers her secret gift and helps solve the mystery. Ages 6-9.
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