Personal and Social Issues

A gorgeously illustrated, accessible celebration of queer activism, by the creator of the award-winning Suffragette, David Roberts. With an afterword by Juno Dawson. Touching on major moments in the story of the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

Liniers’ art, reminiscent of Hergé and other great comic book artists, portrays the little boy’s growing terror and his frantic dash for his parents’ bedroom. Age: 4+

Discover how there is a season for everything in this antidote to an instant world. The concept of time is hard to grasp. From a single minute to a full century, hearts beat, trees bloom and grow and a human lives a lifetime. Age: 7+

A Vancouver Sun bestseller! A love letter to The Tragically Hip, one of Canada’s most beloved bands, this ABC picture book features illustrations from four renowned Canadian illustrators. Age: 5+

A special collection of six perennial classics, starring every child's favorite turtle, Franklin. Franklin the Turtle is beloved around the world for the way he faces dilemmas familiar to all children ... Age: 3+

The Law of Birthdays states: Kids attending birthday parties must eat cake. But what if a kid doesn't want cake? Age: 5+

Talking to My Mum is an activity pack for five-eight-year-olds whose families have experienced domestic abuse to help and encourage them to open up to their mothers about their distressing experiences. Age: 5+

James Baldwin’s only children’s book, Little Man, Little Man celebrates and explores the challenges and joys of black childhood. Age: 9+