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Putting Peckish in Perspective: The Butter Man
Author: Elizabeth Alalou and Ali Alalou Illustrator: Julie Klear Essakalli Published: 2008 Charlesbridge (on JOMB) ISBN: 1580891276 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Mouth-watering memories of fresh bread and...
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Addictive Non-Fiction: Little Lions, Bull Baiters & Hunting Hounds
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Dogged Determination: Night Running (How James Escaped with the Help of His...
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Of Horror and Heroism: The Donkey of Gallipoli (A True Story of Courage in...
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A Captivating Chronicle: If I Die Before I Wake (The Flu Epidemic Diary of...
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Politics and Poetry: Sandy Mackenzie, Why Look So Glum?
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Ritual, Respect, Regret & Reflection: The Unknown Soldier
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Warmth, Waiting & Woolly Friends: A New Coat for Anna
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A Roving Rover: Owney the Mail-Pouch Pooch
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Of Curiosity and Creationism: One Beetle Too Many (The Extraordinary...
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Choosing Love over Luxury: Ella’s Big Chance (A Jazz-Age Cinderella)
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Brawls, Burps and Business: Come to the Castle (A Visit to a Castle in...
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Inventions, Adventure & Conservation: The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques...
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Cultivating Hope: Mr. Hiroshi’s Garden
Author: Maxine Trottier (on JOMB) Illustrator: Paul Morin (on JOMB) Published: 1999 Fitzhenry and Whiteside (on JOMB) ISBN: 1550051520 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Dazzling light glows against darkening...
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Let Your Hair Down: Max Said “Yes!” (The Woodstock Story)
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Worth A Thousand Words: It’s A Snap! George Eastman’s First Photograph
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Reach For the Stars: Bad News for Outlaws (The Remarkable Life of Bass...
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