When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony during migration, he grows in ways that prepare him for even greater journeys.

This hilarious collection of illustrated stories give us a glimpse into the things children wonder about every day. What do cats really see? What do trees talk about? Do worms rule the world? Do mothers always tell the truth? Do snails have nightmares?

Follows the foolish, yet wise, Ti-Jean through three adventures as he outwits a greedy princess, a tiny scoundrel, and a very clever girl, in a collection of stories based on French-Canadian folk literature.

When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational...

Collects five short stories for children about sleepwalking, a trouble maker, a birthday party, a letter, and a friendship with the wind.

A collection of stories featuring twelve-year-old Ricky Kidd and some of the lessons he has learned about life.

As he goes about his daily activities, a little boy compares some of the situations that make him big or little.

Franklin the turtle meets the challenges of school life: first-day jitters, stage fright, concern about the unknown and delight in discovery of the world around him.

A collection of short stories in which Canadian young people interact with the eccentric and vivid figures of their communities, schools, and families.