Below is a list of 7 the books by this author.
Snail is a party animal, kind of. He loves the quiet things about parties: confetti, making new friends (using his indoor voice, of course), and the... [Read More]
Snail is a party animal, kind of. He loves the quiet things about parties: confetti, making new friends (using his indoor voice, of course), and the silence before everyone yells, "SURPRISE!" But when parties get loud, Snail retreats into his shell. He's still partying, but no one can tell he's having a good time while he's tucked inside. His friends don't understand why he doesn't love loud parties like they do, and soon Snail's party invites begin to dry up. In response, Snail decides to plan his own quiet party, complete with warm milk and lullaby lip-syncing. But something is missing - does Snail long for the "loud" after all?
Theme: Humour, Diversity
Ira and Malcolm are best friends: they always make each other laugh, always eat lunch together, and always play together. But one day, a disagreement... [Read More]
Ira and Malcolm are best friends: they always make each other laugh, always eat lunch together, and always play together. But one day, a disagreement about whether to play tag or hide-and-seek sees the suddenly über-popular Malcolm run off with a crowd of tag-loving kids—and Ira all alone. Ira’s tummy hurts, his chin is wibbling, and his eyes are leaking. What’s happening?! Any efforts to cheer him up fall flat. When Malcolm finally returns and asks what’s wrong, Ira tells him: “I had all these feelings…and I didn’t have you.” The second Ira Crumb book marks the return of an endearing character full of personality, humor, and heart. With lots of laughs and comics-style storytelling, it’s a funny, touching look at how feelings can be confusing, and how processing emotions can take time—and a bit of help from a pretty good friend.
Meet Ira Crumb. He’s the new kid in town. He knows what that means: when the new school year starts, he’ll play alone at recess, eat ... [Read More]
Meet Ira Crumb. He’s the new kid in town. He knows what that means: when the new school year starts, he’ll play alone at recess, eat alone at lunch, and walk home alone at the end of the day. So Ira launches a whole-hearted campaign to befriend neighborhood kids before the first day. But his best-laid plans — A sandwich stand! A dance-off! — fall flat, and playing it cool doesn’t seem to work either. Just as Ira decides school will be HORRIBLE, a comical misunderstanding connects him with Malcolm, who was the new kid last year and totally gets it — and who, it turns out, will make a pretty good friend. Full of comedic touches, comics-style storytelling, and a diverse cast of quirky characters, this hilarious debut picture book puts an endearing spin on the anxiety that accompanies change and making friends.
A long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat may seem like unlikely friends, but Otis and Peanut are a perfect pair! In three stories told in... [Read More]
A long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat may seem like unlikely friends, but Otis and Peanut are a perfect pair! In three stories told in graphic-novel form, Otis and Peanut explore themes of loss, fear of change, and cooperation, while demonstrating what it means to be a supportive and caring friend. In "The Haircut," Otis worries about getting a haircut because he's afraid he'll look so different that he'll no longer be himself. In "The Swing," Peanut helps Otis come to terms with missing a beloved friend. And in "The House," Otis struggles to make his house a home but succeeds with Peanut's help.
Theme: Friendship, Self-Esteem, Humour
The Frog and Toad-style duo returns in a new series of stories about celebrating loved ones, past and present Otis and Peanut are back! Grounded in... [Read More]
The Frog and Toad-style duo returns in a new series of stories about celebrating loved ones, past and present Otis and Peanut are back! Grounded in the tender, supportive friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat, the second book in this junior graphic novel series explores themes of grief and remembrance with sensitivity, humor, and optimism. The three stories in this book reveal how the pair deal with the death of Pearl, Peanut's sister and Otis's friend. In "The Cake," Peanut bakes a sweet treat for Otis using Pearl's recipe and teaches him that there's always a good reason to eat cake--even if it's for no reason at all! In "The Dream," Peanut is missing his sister, but finds a way to keep her memory close. And in "The Collection," the two friends celebrate old memories, and make some new ones. Author Naseem Hrab brings wit and lightness to challenging subject matter. The profound lessons she shares about missing someone you love will resonate with young readers. Poignant, funny, and sweeter than a slice of Pearl's Strawberry Layer Cake, Otis & Peanut: Forever and Ever is a treat to be enjoyed at any time.
A heartwarming look at love, loss, and memorable objects through the eyes of a child After her grandfather's death, a young girl wanders through his... [Read More]
A heartwarming look at love, loss, and memorable objects through the eyes of a child After her grandfather's death, a young girl wanders through his house. As she tours each room, the objects she discovers stir memories of her grandfather--her baba bozorg. His closet full of clothes reminds her of the mints he kept in his pockets. His favorite teacup conjures thoughts of the fig cookies he would offer her. The curtains in the living room bring up memories of hide-and-seek games and the special relationship that she and her baba bozorg shared, even though they spoke different languages. The Sour Cherry Tree is an authentic look at death and loss centred on the experiences of a child, both strikingly whimsical and matter-of-fact. Drawing on the Iranian-Canadian author's childhood memories, this tender meditation on grief, love, and memory is at once culturally specific and universally relatable.
Theme: Diversity, Death & Grieving , Iran
A little boy spends the weekend at his dad's new apartment in this picture book about how things change when parents separate -- and the important... [Read More]
A little boy spends the weekend at his dad's new apartment in this picture book about how things change when parents separate -- and the important things that stay the same.
Theme: Family Relationships