A collection of 23 English picture books & junior information books/magazines and 1 French magazine. All titles focus on Indigenous content and are by Indigenous authors. Topics include science, culture, social emotional learning, stories, and language learning.
This e-book collection from Scholastic pairs online fiction and non-fiction e-books on a similar topic. Includes word matching, sequencing, and lesson plans. K - Grade 3.
To access the collection, find the Queen's username and password under LANGUAGE on the PJ Password page.
Can't remember the password for the PJ Password page? If you are at the Queen's Faculty of Education email Brenda for a reminder using your Queen's email address.
Open access audiobooks for children read aloud by an actor or other publicly well-known person. Includes titles by Kevin Henkes (Chester's Way) and Janell Cannon (Stellaluna).
Check out our popular Playlist of children's books on video, produced by Weston Woods:
I Want My Hat Back, by Jon Klassen
This is Not My Hat, by Jon Klassen
We Found a Hat, by Jon Klassen
The Dot, by Peter Reynolds
I am a Word Collector, by Peter Reynolds
Sky Color, by Peter Reynolds
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! by Mo Willems
Butterflies Belong Here by
Butterflies Belong Here is a powerful story of everyday activism and hope. In this moving story of community conservation, a girl finds a home in a new place and a way to help other small travelers. This book is about the real change children can make in conservation and advocacy--in this case, focusing on beautiful monarch butterflies. * From Deborah Hopkinson and Meilo So, the acclaimed team behindFollow the Moon Home * An empowering, classroom-ready read * The protagonist is a girl whose family has recently immigrated to the United States. I know what to look for: large black-and-orange wings with a border of small white specks, flitting from flower to flower, sipping nectar. But though I looked hard, I couldn't find even one. I wondered if monarch butterflies belonged here. I wondered if I did, too. Butterflies Belong Here is proof that even the smallest of us are capable of amazing transformations. * Equal parts educational and heartwarming, this makes a great gift for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and educators. * Those interested in beautiful butterflies and everyday activism will find this lovely book both motivating and inspiring. * Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old * Add it to the shelf with books likeThank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet by April Pulley Sayre,The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall, andGreta and the Giants: Inspired by Greta Thunberg's Stand to Save the World by Zoë Tucker
I Am One: A Book of Action by
Discover the power of activism in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love! One seed to start a garden, one note to start a melody, one brick to start breaking down walls: Every movement and moment of change starts with purpose, with intention, with one. With me. With you. From the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, and I Am Love comes a powerful call to action, encouraging each reader to raise their voice, extend a hand, and take that one first step to start something beautiful and move toward a better world. Includes a guided mediation and self-reflection activity.
I Am Peace by
When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga.Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime, Susan Verde's gentle, concrete narration and Peter H. Reynolds's expressive watercolor illustrations bring the tenets of mindfulness to a kid-friendly level. Featuring an author's note about the importance of mindfulness and a guided meditation for children, I Am Peacewill help readers of all ages feel grounded and restored.
One Earth: People of Color Protecting Our Planet by
★ "The activists' stories are extraordinary...It's a powerful answer to Rao's framing questions: 'Who is an environmental defender? What does she or he look like? Maybe like you. Maybe like me.'"--Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Thought-provoking reading for young people figuring out their own contributions. This valuable compilation shows that Earth's salvation lies in the diversity of its people."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review One Earthprofiles Black, Indigenous and People of Color who live and work as environmental defenders. Through their individual stories, the book shows that the intersection of environment and ethnicity is an asset to achieving environmental goals. The twenty short biographies introduce readers to diverse activists from all around the world, who are of many ages and ethnicities. From saving ancient trees on the West Coast of Canada, to protecting the Irrawaddy dolphins of India, to uncovering racial inequalities in the food system in the United States, these environmental heroes are celebrated by author and biologist Anuradha Rao, who outlines how they went from being kids who cared about the environment to community leaders in their field. One Earthis full of environmental role models waiting to be found.
The Skin You Live In by
With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging, catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also provided. This delightful picturebook offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.
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