Hesson kids boks Funjeepups #2

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Funjeepups

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A Beautiful Song / A Star Wish

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By Michael Slack

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(Tundra)

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The first two picture books in this new comic series introduce young readers to three woodland creatures named Button, Dot and Dollop. Their adventures take place in the magical forest where they live. One morning, while out for a walk, they encounter a bird with such a beautiful song that they try to replicate it with instruments of their own. During a night campout, they are disappointed when it is too cloudy to see any stars. However, they do find a shiny new friend and enjoy games and treats around the campfire. Easy text and colourful panels make this a perfect book for beginner readers.

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Canada

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We Are the Story

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By Richard Wagamese, Illustrated by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

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(Swift Water)

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A young student is asked to write down “What makes you proud to be Canadian.”

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As he closes his eyes and thinks, he hears his ancestors in the spirit world speaking in Dene, Cree, Mi’kmaq, Blackfoot, Ojibway and Inuktitut. They also speak in Hungarian, German, Gaelic, Portuguese, French, Mandarin and English. They remind him of all who came to this country, and recount their stories. Vibrant illustrations celebrate Indigenous landscapes and the coming together of family.

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The Story Hunter

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By Barbara Reid

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(North Winds Press)

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A young Stone Age boy accompanies his family on a hunt. They follow the animals, and everyone helps. When they encounter a cave, they find spectacular prehistoric drawings from a past hunt. They make their own marks and share their own stories. Plasticine artwork filled with darkness and light highlights his journey. A beautiful glimpse into a simple time of hunters long ago.

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Beautiful Black Boy

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By Sophia Robinson, Illustrated by Ken Daley

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(Orchard Books)

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Bold, bright and joyful illustrations remind a young black boy of his attributes. Powerful messages fill the pages and remind him how to live his life in hope, to speak up for himself, to try new things, and to dream big. He is told to explore and be a leader, to learn from mistakes, and to ask questions. These positive messages are a celebration of living a life of fulfillment, being loved, and loving oneself.

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