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Maiko struggles to adapt to his new life in Canada, homesick for his village in Tanzania and the beautiful baobab tree at its center. He takes comfort in a small spruce tree in his new front yard, until it's threatened to be cut down.

The story of Lisa and Sol is set against the true history of the St. Louis, a ship of Jewish refugees desperate to escape Nazi-controlled Germany that was turned away from port after port, forcing its passengers to return to Europe and an uncertain future.

Ten biographies and accompanying portraits of children from around the world who have taken on the role of social activist.

A child overcomes her fear of a homeless man

A family faces mom's cancer and medical treatments with a huge hair-shaving party. Touching and humorous photographs follow Mom (Debbie) as she and her family go through each step of fighting cancer. In a way that provides clear and non-frightening answers, this personal journey highlights the kinds of questions children have when a loved one gets cancer. A perfect book to help parents, family, friends, teachers, counsellors and all adults to assist children in understanding what is happening during treatments.

A wedding celebration is the focus of two children when their mothers decide to get married. When Rosie comes home to fi nd her Mom dancing alone in the living room?on a school day?she knows something wonderful is about to happen. So when Mom announces, ?Your Mum and I are getting married!? they can?t wait to start planning the big day. Rosie has so many questions. Will she get to be a fl ower girl? Can she get a new dress? Will there be food and a fabulous wedding cake? At this party, family, friends and fun come together for a joyous celebration of love in a changing world. This full-color picturebook is a celebration of love and family.

In defiance of her parents, Meena refuses to love books. Until one day when she knocks over a pile of them and unleashes all the adventures, animals, and excitement inside them.