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Uncle Farley’s False Teeth
Artist: Michael MartchenkoPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Every afternoon, Uncle Farley takes a three-hour nap. And every afternoon, he pops his false teeth out of his mouth and into a glass of water. One day, Morgan decides she’ll steal them to show her friends. But while they’re on the wharf oohing and ahhing, Morgan accidentally drops Uncle Farley’s teeth into the ocean! She thinks they’re gone forever until she sees a fabulous fish…with a fabulous set of teeth in its mouth.
Morgan and her friends pool their resources to get the teeth back—Ian’s dad is a fisherman, Zakia’s mom is a dentist, Markee’s dad is a police officer—but the fabulous fish just won’t spit them out. Will Morgan be able wrangle Uncle Farley’s false teeth back before he wakes up? Originally published in 1998, this new edition features updated text and illustrations from the artist behind Canadian classics like The Paperbag Princess and Thomas’s Snowsuit.
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Follow the Goose Butt to Nova Scotia
Artist: Odette BarrPublisher: Chocolate River Publishing$10.95Camelia Airheart, the lovable Canada goose, is back! In this humorous early chapter book, she follows her Aunt Tillie’s goose butt to Nova Scotia where she meets interesting characters like Spike, the cuddly porcupine, Cindy Crowsby, the famous hockey player and Willow, the bookworm donkey. Will she find her way after she becomes stranded on a beach, lost in a pea-soup fog, and alone and afraid on the Bluenose?
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Appi et le parfum puant
Artist: Pauline DugasPublisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$10.95When you’re a skunk, stinking is a musk-t. Priscille has no smell, and at the Great Muskyrade Ball, she will fade next to her gloriously stinky sisters. Her friend Appi wants to help the sad little skunk. In this second quest, she will go looking for the smelliest smell possible! On the way, there will be brambles bushes, a cooking witch and a carnivorous plant with a bad temper.
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Congé pour maman
Artist: Isabelle LégerPublisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$10.95Sophie is jumping with joy. She’s bringing her mom to the beach for a well-deserved break. Of course, everything needs to be prepared: games, parasols, sunscreen, driving there. Then, at the beach, small problems arise that gets in the way of relaxation: gusts of wind and moods, stinging sand and jelly fish, and bathroom calls.
But Sophie persists. After all, mom deserves a break.
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Lexicon 19 Puzzles to Challenge & Entertain
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Theresa Williams’s lexicon puzzles have been hugely popular since they were first published by the Halifax Chronicle-Herald in 1988. Half-crossword, half-word search, the lexicon engages and entertains fans of all ages. Puzzle buffs will delight in this opportunity to try 52 all-new puzzles.
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New England Masts and The King’s Broad Arrow
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$10.95Author/illustrator Sam Manning has brought to life a period in history which makes this book valuable, but not simply because you will understand how the shipbuilding industry worked from the 1600s – 1800s. Manning shows what governments were doing, why, and how it directly parallels the twentieth- and twenty-first century policies of nations to spend blood and treasure to ensure they can control the supply of natural resources for their national security. With 1600s Europe unable to supply the big tall masts needed for their navies, Great Britain established a policy of marking trees in New England which were specifically the Crown’s, to be cut, processed, and shipped back to England. Without proper masts, the navy could not carry sails to propel their ships–much like the need for oil today.
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Miramichi Dictionary
Editor: Herb CurtisPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95A one-of-a-kind interpretive guide to the distinct dialect spoken in New Brunswick’s Miramichi region. Startin’ off with the “Ah, geez” of the letter A, “zacktly” all the way to the letter Z.
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Follow the Goose Butt, Camelia Airheart !
Artist: Odette BarrPublisher: Chocolate River Publishing$10.95Poor Camelia Airheart. She is easily distracted and her GPS — Goose Positioning System — is faulty. When she gets separated from her flock, she gets lost and starts on a journey that will take her all over New Brunswick. Will she ever find her way home to her flock? A beautifully illustrated early chapter book for children.
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Making Hand Tools
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$10.95New Brunswick boat builder Harry Bryan teaches readers how to make lots of useful hand tools like the
rabbit plane, bevel gauge, woodworking vice and more. An experienced boat builder, teacher and hand tool
devotee, Bruce crafts his tools by hand, then uses them to build his boats with little or no impact on
the environment. Making Hand Tools is a complete reference for those who want to make a similar
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How to Build the Catspaw Dinghy A Boat for Oar and Sail
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$10.95The Catspaw Dinghy is Joel White’s 12’8” version of the famed Herreshoff Dinghy Columbia. Catspaw is a carvel planked with 1/2” cedar over steam-bent oak frames, and copper rivet fastened.
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Irish
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Part of the series about the people who have come to the Maritimes. Their origins, settlement and cultural heritage which have given much to our Maritime life.
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Anne of the Island (Vol3)
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95In the third installment of the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne Shirley heads for Redmond College, leaving behind her rural life in Avonlea for the city of Kingsport. There she must deal with an unfortunate marriage proposal, the beginning of her writing career, and the sudden attention of Gilbert Blythe. Is Anne ready for true love?
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Let’s Read!
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Let’s Read! brings parents, babies and books together to celebrate the joys of reading. This latest book in the popular Baby Steps series shows the many ways babies engage with books at different ages and stages, from looking and listening to pointing at pictures and choosing their bedtime books. See the foundation of reading build, from a newborn listening to their parent’s voice to a toddler excited about reading. Evocative photos of babies interacting with books and a bouncy read-aloud text will appeal to baby and parent alike. Every new parent will want Let’s Read! on their baby’s bookshelf.
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Look at Me Now !
Artist: Carmen MokPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Look At Me Now! is a celebration of the many developmental milestones of toddlerhood. The book follows an 18-month-old through his day as he proudly practices new skills, like getting dressed and walking up stairs. The bouncy text has a celebratory beat that reinforces a toddler’s confidence in his new accomplishments and the charming illustrations are filled with eye-catching details that will invite lively conversation between parent and child. Toddlers will want to hear this story over and over again!
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Here Babies, There Babies
Artist: Carmen MokPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95This delightful board book for babies follows baby on a typical day: Babies at the park, at the store, and at the library. Babies having their naps. Babies being busy! Vivid, colourful artwork complements the bold, rhythmic text. For babies up to age 2.
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Lobster Fishing on the Sea
Artist: Brenda JonesPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Susan’s father is a lobster fisherman in the Northumberland Strait, and one Saturday morning he lets Susan come on the boat with him. They empty their traps together and Susan sees all different sea creatures- rock crabs, sculpins, and more. Wonderfully illustrated in vibrant colours by Brenda Jones, Lobster Fishing on the Susan B has a simple storyline and incorporates information about lobster fishing and marine life.
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Bitter, Sweet
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Pru Burbidge lives a simple life on the family homestead on Dalhousie Road in 1940s rural Nova Scotia- until her father abandons the family and her mother falls ill. Her life is turned upside-down by these events, and she is forced to take on the role of primary caregiver to her siblings, Jessie, Flora, and Davey. Things go from bad to worse when Pru’s mother dies, leaving Pru and Jessie, her older brother, to care for the family in secret so they are not separated and sent away to foster homes, or worse- the orphan house. Pru and Jessie do everything they can to hide the fact that their mother has passed away and keep the family together, but their situation becomes increasingly dire as their money and food supplies begin to run out and their neighbours start getting suspicious. When the situation comes to a head and they are on the verge of being found out, Pru and her siblings must work together to save their family from being torn apart.
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Tangled in the Bay
Artist: Jeffrey DommPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Based on a true experience, this is the story of a right whale, Clio, and her newborn calf, Pasha, who arrive during the short northern summer, in the rich, cold waters of the Bay of Fundy to feed and replace stores of fat. With fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales in existence, mother and baby whale are being tracked by a research team studying their habitat and inter-relationships. While monitoring whales on a routine fly-over, a researcher notices one whale tangled in some fishing gear. Baby Pasha is trapped in nets! Quickly, an international team of researchers and conservationists comes together to try and disentangle the animal and save its life. This wonderful story is beautifully illustrated by Jeffrey C. Domm who has illustrated a number of best-selling books.
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Ahmed and the Nest of Sand
Artist: Jeffrey DommPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95When Ahmed moves to Nova Scotia from his native Kuwait, he wants a pet. Instead he gets to help save an endangered bird, the piping plover.
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Anne of Green Gables
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95“The sweetest creation of childlike yet written” – Mark TwainSince it was first published on 1908, Anne of Green Gables has been treasured by millions of readers around the world. Anne Shirley, an orphan, arrives at Green Gables by mistake; the Cuthberts wanted a boy. But for Anne, Green gables is a dream come true. Thanks to her endearing nature, she wins the hears of the Cuthberts, finds “kindred spirits” and “a bosom friend,” and takes a staid island community on a merry ride of adventure and surprise.In this Classic Edition, Nimbus presents Anne of Green Gables as it originally appeared–complete, easy to read, and as enduring as the heartwarming story of Anne herself.Lucy Maude Montgomery was born in the charming village of New London, PEI, in 1874. She grew up in nearby Cavendish, surrounded by rolling farmlands and the sparkling waters of the ocean. Anne of Green Gables is based on her own childhood experiences.
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Le Doubas Show
Artist: Anne-Marie SiroisPublisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$10.95So, you think a sock’s life is all comfort and joy? Think again as Doubas (Soft Sock) brings you along his adventures one windy season in Cap Breton. But there is a heaven for story telling socks! Doubas will end up at the local public library, as a star puppet!
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Blood on the Coal
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Over 400 people have died mining for coal under the town of Springhill. This is the stirring account of two explosions, a “bump” and two major fires. Pieced together from interviews, diaries and newspaper files.
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Magic Rug Of Grand-Pré
$10.95Rose-Marie and Constant go on a night-time quest with Johnny à Minou, the magic mailman, to find the twelve strands of wool to complete the hooked rug of Grand-Pré. Soaring the stars, they visit the four corners of Acadie. Each stop on their journey brings them closer to their Acadian ancestors.
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Le chandail de Chéticamp
Artist: Joycelyne DoironPublisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$10.95It’s time for spring cleaning in Chéticamp. With the help of his parents, Eric is reluctantly cleaning out his wardrobe. To his chagrin, Eric’s favourite sweater, belt, and pants wind up being given to a complete stranger… who doesn’t even have kids! What is Mr. Delaney planning to do with all those clothes?
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Le pêcheur et le renard
Publisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$10.95Barabas is a lonely fisherman. Every morning, alone, he goes out to sea on his small fishing boat, throws his net in the water, and hopes to bring some fish home (where no one is waiting for him). Then, one day Barabas discovers footprints near his home. To whom could they belong?
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Famous Nova Scotians
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Heroes from the province’s exciting past including Membertou, Portia White, and Jack Gray.
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Danger At Mason’s Island
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Danger at Mason’s Island, the second in the Angela and Emmie Adventure series, is a junior fiction adventure aimed at middle readers.
It’s summertime once again in Mahone Bay, and Angela and Emmie are hoping to make some money with their pet-sitting business. But when they go to Mason’s Island to take care of the troublesome cat Rascal, they find a lot more money than they’ve ever dreamed of! Who’s hidden twenty thousand dollars on the captain’s island? When are they coming back for it? And will Angela and Emmie be safe when they do? Join the girls in a heart-pounding adventure story, as they discover that even the quaint town of Mahone Bay has a criminal underworld. -
Hatchling’s Journey
Artist: Jeffrey DommPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95In 1953 Nova Scotia zoologist Sherman Bleakney made a surprising discovery. He found a female Blanding’s turtle living near Kejimkujik Lake. Until then, scientists did not know that the freshwater Blanding’s turtles lived in Nova Scotia. In 1990, this small population of Blanding’s turtles in southwestern Nova Scotia became a protected species and three years later was designated a threatened species.
Set in Nova Scotia’s Kejimkujik National Park, this remarkable story is about a young Mi’kmaw girl and her family’s encounter with a Blanding’s turtle hatchling. Richly illustrated by the award-winning artist Jeffery C. Domm, The Hatchling’s Journey provides us with first-hand experience observing the turtle hatchlings emerging from their nests and their fascinating journey into the Kejimkujik woods for winter. Nominated for a 2005 Hackmatack Award. -
Ghost At Mahone Bay
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Do ghosts exist? Join inseparable friends Emmie Seegal and Angela Black, who live near Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, as they discover that the answer to that question could be yes! One memorable summer, unexplained events and strange rescues from life-threatening dangers lead the two girls to believe that a kind spirit must be watching over them. Ghosts or no ghosts, Angela and Emmie have no shortage of escapades, encountering rogue kittens, friendly boat captains, and other colourful characters as they involve the whole town of Mahone Bay in their spirited adventures.
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Lightning and Blackberries
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$10.95Seventeen-year-old Elizabeth Evans is the privileged and naive only child of prominent New Englanders, part of a group of Planters who settled in Nova Scotia following the deportation of the Acadian people. As a teenager, she is leading a carefree life in the Annapolis Valley, tending to her cows on the family farm, daydreaming by the brook, and resisting her mother’s attempts to refine her manners and marry her off. She thinks nothing will ever change. But a stranger’s arrival at Evans Hall, and a chance meeting with a mysterious Acadian girl in the woods nearby turn Elizabeth’s carefree life upside down. And when she learns the truth about the history of the farm she loves so well, she knows nothing will ever be the same.
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Nature’s Yucky ! Gross Stuff that Helps Nature Work Gross Stuff that Helps Nature Work
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing$10.00Nature’s Yucky uses kids’ natural fascination with the stinky, the gross, and the icky to help them learn more about wild animals and why critters behave as they do.
