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Canadian courage : true stories of Canada's everyday heroes / by Pruessen, Linda,author.;
In 'Canadian Courage', youll meet 35 remarkable people - men, women, children and even an animal or two - who have shown remarkable courage in the face of danger, injustice and adversity. Their stories are moving, thrilling and, most of all, inspiring. Theyll leave you wondering whether you too have the ability to be courageous when it counts. Linda Prussen lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Biographies.; Heroes; Courage;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Deck the halls : a Canadian Christmas carol / by Becker, Helaine,1961-; Zimmermann, H. Werner(Heinz Werner),1951-;
Join Canada's favourite porcupine for a hilarious Christmas Eve party.LSC
Subjects: Christmas stories.; Stories in rhyme.; Animals; Christmas decorations; Children's songs; Christmas music;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Book of screams / by Szpirglas, Jeff.; Hughes, Steven P.,1989-;
"A delightfully creepy collection of tales about everything from a Jekyll/Hyde homeroom teacher to a boiler-room ghoul to a kid's wobbly "baby eye," woven between excerpts from a central story about a girl whose favourite horror author is stealing children's nightmares for his books."--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Horror tales, Canadian;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Max & Ruby. [videorecording] / by KaBOOM! Entertainment.; Nelvana (Firm); Phase 4 Films (Firm); Treehouse TV.;
Max's Christmas present -- Ruby's perfect tree -- Max & Ruby's Christmas carol -- Ruby's bedtime story -- Max's toy train -- Max's ride.Ruby and Louise are making natural decorations for the Christmas tree. Max is focused on Christmas presents. Ruby thinks he's referring to presents for him, but it turns out his idea is to decorate a tree outside with edible ornaments because he wants to give hungry winter birds Christmas gifts of their own.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Brothers and sisters; Children's television programs.; Christmas decorations; Christmas trees; Christmas; Max (Fictitious character : Wells); Ruby (Fictitious character : Wells); Video recordings for children.;
© c2012., KaBOOM! Entertainment : Distributed by Phase 4 Films,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The log driver's waltz / by Hemsworth, Wade,1916-2002.; Phelan, Jennifer.;
Based on the popular Canadian folk song and animated short film, The Log Driver's Waltz is a modern retelling of a young woman whose parents are keen for her to marry. The town's well-to-do doctors, merchants, and lawyers all pursue her, but it's the humble log driver-with his style, grace, and joie de vivre-who captures her attention. And when they finally meet on the dance floor, their joy leaps off the page. The Log Driver's Waltz brings a hallmark of Canadian childhood to life.Ages 4 up.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Log driving; Waltzes; Children's songs;
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Trick or treat on Sesame Street [videorecording] / by Sesame Workshop,production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),publisher.;
There will be no tricks, only treats. Join Elmo and Abby to say "hello" to Halloween with lots of fun stories and songs! Happy Halloween".Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Elmo (Fictitious character : Henson); Muppets (Fictitious characters); Halloween;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The very hungry caterpillar [videorecording] : and other stories / by Carle, Eric.I see a song.Videorecording.; Carle, Eric.Mixed-up chameleon.Videorecording.; Carle, Eric.Papa, please get the moon for me.Videorecording.; Carle, Eric.Very hungry caterpillar.Videorecording.; Carle, Eric.Very quiet cricket.Videorecording.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm); Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm);
The very hungry caterpillar -- Papa, please get the moon for me -- The very quiet cricket -- The mixed-up chameleon -- I see a song.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation, region 1; Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Carle, Eric.; Carle, Eric.; Carle, Eric.; Carle, Eric.; Carle, Eric.; Animated films.; Caterpillars; Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for children.;
© c2006., Walt Disney Home Entertainment ; Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The train / by Callaghan, Jodie,1984-; Lesley, Georgia.;
Author Jodie Callaghan worked as a journalist at the time of the Canadian government's apology for the residential school system. She took inspiration for this book from her conversations with survivors--including her own grandmother's experience at Indian day school, and memories shared with her by a man she interviewed by the train tracks that transported children to residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. Jodie's story for The Train was first recognized as the winner of the Mi'gmaq Writer's Award in 2009, a contest organized by the Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat to encourage and develop Mi'gmaq storytellers.LSC
Subjects: Grandparent and child; Separation (Psychology); Off-reservation boarding schools; Indians of North America; Railroad trains;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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I lost my talk / by Joe, Rita,1932-2007.; Young, Pauline,1965-;
One of Rita Joe's most influential poems, "I Lost My Talk" tells the revered Mi'kmaw Elder's childhood story of losing her language while a resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. An often quoted piece in this era of truth and reconciliation, Joe's powerful words explore and celebrate the survival of Mi'kmaw culture and language despite its attempted eradication. A companion book to the simultaneously published I'm Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas, I Lost My Talk is a necessary reminder of a dark chapter in Canada's history, a powerful reading experience, and an effective teaching tool for young readers of all cultures and backgrounds. Includes a biography of Rita Joe and striking colour illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.LSC
Subjects: Identity (Philosophical concept); Indians of North America; Native children; Children's poetry, Canadian (English); Residential schools; First Nations children;
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Franklin. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Bourgeois, Paulette.; Brown, Elizabeth,actor.; Caplan, Cole.; Clark, Brenda.; Newman, Richard,actor.; KaBoom Entertainment, Inc.; Nelvana (Firm); Peace Arch Entertainment (Firm); Treehouse (Firm);
Franklin itching to skateboard -- Franklin's go-cart race -- Franklin's candy caper -- Hockey fan Franklin -- Franklin plays it safe.Voices, Cole Caplan, Richard Newman, Elizabeth Brown, Bryn McAuley, Mark McMulkin.The popular children's books, written by Paulette Bourgeois, come alive in this television series about a turtle named Franklin. Each episode has a story of Franklin and his friends. You'll meet his parents, Bear (his best friend), Goose, Beaver, Rabbit, Mr. Owl, Badger and Snail along with other animal friends. You will follow the adventures of Franklin as he learns about the world around him, and how to be an honest turtle with good character.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD.
Subjects: Animals; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Franklin (Fictitious character : Bourgeois); Friendship; Turtles; Video recordings for children.;
© c2009., Distributed in Canada by kaBOOM! Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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