Staff Picks
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Some current titles that are favourites with Staff.
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13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
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When Clay gets home from school there is a box waiting for him on the front steps of his house. Inside the box are 7 cassette tapes; tapes that Hannah Baker recorded before she died. Hannah's voice tells Clay that he and 12 others are on the tapes and that they are all somehow responsible for her death. Clay spends the night listening to the tapes, following Hannah's stories around their hometown and learning what led Hannah to take her own life. This is a thought-provoking book about a sensitive and important subject; a book about how even the little things we say can and do have a huge impact on others. For ages 14 and up - Margot [$13.00]
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I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
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A quirky story about a bear in search of his favourite hat and what happens when he finds it. Told in dialogue as the bear politely asks each animal he comes across if they have seen his hat. They each tell him no, but wait - what's that on the rabbit's head? Parents will love the sly humour as much as kids will love being in on the secret. For ages 4 and up - Mollie [$18.00]
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Making a Friend by Alison McGhee, illustrated by Marc Rosenthal
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This is a beautiful and moving story about a child's experience with change and loss, as well as with growth and joy. The changing of seasons and the mixed feelings they bring is symbolized in this book by the loss and gain of a new yet familiar friend. A very appropriate topic for the upcoming winter! For ages 2 - 5 - Caroline [$18.99]
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Roadwork by Sally Sutton, illustrated by Brian Lovelock
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I've yet to meet a two year old person who doesn't love this book. With rhyming text, shout-out-loud sounds to make and fun illustrations of all your favourite diggers this little book is a sure thing! For ages 1 - 3 - Suzy [$9.00]
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Savvy by Ingrid Law
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This book is as beautiful inside as the colourful front cover. It is a story of friendship and family secrets. A Newbery Honor book. For ages 8 - 13 - Kelly [$9.99]
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Serendipity Market by Penny Blubaugh
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Meet ten storytellers, brought to the edge of the world by Mama Inez to bring peace and balance to the world through their stories. Each raconteur is humble, seeing their own tale as simply ordinary. However, when each person tells their story (you will recognise familiar fairy tales but with new twists) everyone begins to see and feel the magic within the ordinary. This is a quick and quirky read to get lost in. For ages 12 and up - Nadine [$9.99]
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The Lego Ideas Book by Daniel Lipkowitz
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Perfect for any kid who has too much Lego! This book is full of tips and tricks for designing your own Lego sets, and with over 100 pages of illustrations and diagrams you won't be lacking in inspiration. From robots to castles to desk organizers, this book has it all! For ages 7 - 97 - Erica F. [$27.99]
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The Woefield Poultry Collective by Susan Juby
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Full of colourful characters and equally colourful language, this book follows the adventures of 4 misfits and Alec Baldwin (the bird). Recommended for mature readers, it is a must-read for fans of Come, Thou Tortoise or A Complicated Kindness. For ages 15 and up - Erica P. [$21.99]
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Wildwood by Colin Meloy
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A strange, yet bizarrely plausible adventure of a young girl named Prue whose little brother is carried off one rainy day by a murder of crows into the Impossible Wilderness. Written by the adept storyteller and lyrically talented lead singer of the Decemberists, this epic journey of Prue to rescue her brother seems much like an old-fashioned fairytale, polished off and made new again. For ages 9 - 13 - Kaleigh [$18.99]
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Z is for Moose by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
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This is definitely the most hilarious alphabet book ever! Moose absolutely cannot wait for his turn to appear in this book. But when M turns out to be for Mouse (not Moose), our very excited Moose creates mayhem as he keeps trying to find a place for himself. Fortunately his good friend Zebra has a clever - and sweet - solution. For ages 3 - 7 - Lisa [$22.50]
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