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A Walk in the Forest

A Walk in the Forest
$25.00
Maria Dek A Walk in the Forest is a stunning invitation to discover the woods as a place for both imaginative play and contemplation: collect pinecones, feathers, or stones; follow the tracks of a deer; or listen to the chirping of birds and the whisper of trees. Build a shelter and play hide-and-seek. Pretend the woods are a jungle, or shout...

Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk
$19.95
Pack up sandcastle-building supplies, sunscreen, and this take-along activity book! In the second book of the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing, little beachcombers are encouraged to discover all the wonders of saltwater oceans and freshwater lakes, from identifying shorebirds to learning about the life found in tid...

Backyard Adventure by Amanda Thomsen *CLEARANCE - FINAL SALE*
$17.95 $23.95
The backyard has long been a space associated with recreation and relaxation, a private patch of earth to escape to, and a springboard for the imagination. In her signature style and drawing on her personal experience as a mother, gardener, and author, Amanda Thomsen encourages kids to create kingdoms of their own making, right in their own bac...

Barefoot Books Water: A Deep Dive of Discovery
$25.00
Immerse yourself in fascinating facts about water! This comprehensive yet accessible exploration of water will help young readers understand many aspects of one of our planet's most precious resources – and how they can protect it. A friendly water droplet character guides children through topics ranging from melting and freezing to the ways i...

Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book
$23.00
Fans of Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book can now fly along with Bee on her very busy day! Through a hole in the book’s cover, a bee is buzzing inside a flower. Peek into this bright and lively book and discover the big ways this little insect contributes to the beauty of the environment, from pollinating colorful flowers to buzzing about t...
Bird Boy

Bird Boy
$24.00
Take flight in this heartwarming story about a boy who learns to be true to himself at school while following his love of nature.Nico was new, and nervous about going to school. Everyone knew what to do and where to go, but Nico felt a little lost.So, he did what he loved to do:Watched the insectsSat in the grassAnd most importantly... bef...

Bugs: A Peek-Through Picture Book
$24.50
Fans of the bestselling series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book can take an up-close look at the world of insects in this beautiful book with peek-through holes. If you look down toward the ground,A world of wildlife can be found.Young children will enjoy peeking through the holes and seeing new bugs appear and disappear a...

Dr. Potts, My Pets Have Spots!
$14.00
The Betts family pets have got the spots! But when the vet's advice only turns the critters' spots to stripes, what will the Betts crew do next? As kids giggle and guess their way through this riotously funny picture book's repeated refrains, they'll practice recognizing patterns, build literacy skills and see the value of perseverance. Use...
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter

Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
$25.00
As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows—winter is on its way! Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the setting s...
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
$25.00
Author Kenard Pak As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone knows--autumn is on its way! Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with every flower and creature and gust of wind, she says goo...
Grandpa's Garden

Grandpa's Garden
$12.00
This beautifully told story from Barefoot Books follows Billy from early spring to late summer as he helps his grandpa on his vegetable patch. They dig the hard ground, sow rows of seeds, and keep them watered and safe from slugs. When harvest time arrives they can pick all the vegetables and fruit they have grown. Children will be drawn in by ...

Home for a Penguin, Home for a Whale
$12.00
Explore the ocean homes of 23 marine animals in this narrative nonfiction picture book from Barefoot Books. With a sea snail hidden on each page and refreshing, richly painted illustrations, Home for a Penguin, Home for a Whale will delight both preschoolers and emerging readers alike! Written by Brenda Williams and illustrated by Annalisa Begh...

Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear
$14.00
Every animal has a place it can rest, play and thrive -- including you! With this fun rhyming introduction to zoology from Barefoot Books, you'll: - Peek inside the homes of 22 different animals and explore 10 animal habitats- Pore over cheerful watercolour and ink illustrations- Spot the spider hidden on each page!- Dive into 8 pages...
If You Come to Earth

If You Come to Earth
$27.00
From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall!If You Come to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Chi...
Millie's Chickens

Millie's Chickens
$14.00
Millie's Chickens Watch Millie care for her suburban backyard chickens in this playful rhyming story. Then, delve into 7 pages of notes to learn all about chickens, including anatomy and breeds, and 4 easy egg dishes to try together! A fun way to introduce kids to life sciences and where food comes from. Geared toward ages 5 to 9 years ...

Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book
$23.00
Next in the much-loved children’s series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book is an elaborate book with peek-through holes that show the moon’s different phases with each turn of the page.Over deserts and forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches, the moon shines down on creatures around the world. Children will love discover...
On the Trapline

On the Trapline
$22.00
A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers.A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt...
Over and Under the Canyon

Over and Under the Canyon
$27.00
In this latest book in the acclaimed Over and Under series, a spectacular hike reveals the hidden wonders, rich colours, and layers of wildlife living within a thriving desert slot-canyon.Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to ...

Over and Under the Rainforest
$27.00
Part of the critically acclaimed Over and Under series!Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal take readers on a thrilling tour of one of the most diverse ecosystems on planet earth: the rainforests of Central America.Discover the wonder that lies hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers, and under the emerald leaves o...
Skip Through the Seasons

Skip Through the Seasons
$12.00
Skip Through the Seasons, a fun search-and-find story from Barefoot Books that covers the year of seasonal changes! Jump into January and dance all throughout the rest of the year. This rhyming, seek-and-find book of months features plenty of seasonal objects on each page for readers to point out. Educational endnotes include facts about differe...
Sun *CLEARANCE - FINAL SALE*

Sun *CLEARANCE - FINAL SALE*
$18.00 $24.00
A boy and his grandad set off on a scorching adventure in this companion to Snow and Rain.It's the hottest day of the year, hotter than broccoli soup, hotter than the Atacama Desert, hotter than the surface of the sun. It's just the right kind of day for a boy and his granddad to go for a picnic. But as the sun beats down, Granddad ke...

The Barefoot Books World Atlas - Hardcover Book
$30.00
Barefoot Books World Atlas This is the atlas for twenty-first-century readers. It’s packed with information about the way in which communities and cultures around the world have been shaped by their local environments, and it looks at the ideas and initiatives that are shaping the future.Maps of regions and oceans bring faraway plac...
The Beeman

The Beeman
$14.00
Told from the viewpoint of a child whose Grandpa is a beekeeper, this rhyming text offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the behavior of bees, including: where they live, how honey is made, and what a beekeeper does. Children will love learning about the vital role of bees in the ecosystem, and will be delighted to find a delicious...
The Elephants' Ears

The Elephants' Ears
$14.00
How did African and Indian elephants first find their homelands? Find out in this clever modern fable from Barefoot Books that explores animal habitats and teaches children to value everyone's unique qualities. Ages 3 to 7 years Written By: Catherine Chambers Illustrated By: Caroline Mockford