Bear Books EC Library

• A Journey under the Sea by Craig Foster; Ross Frylinck

  Call Number: 577.7 FOS

  ISBN: 9780358677864

  Publication Date: 2022

  "The creator of the Oscar-winning documentary 'My Octopus Teacher' and his diving partner present an ode to the mysteries of the ocean, introducing readers to the many wonders of the Great African Seaforest off the coast of the southern tip of South Africa, an environment that always surprises"--OCLC.

• Gibberish by Young Vo

  Call Number: E VO

  ISBN: 9781646141104

  Publication Date: 2022

  When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sounds like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world.

• Not Now, Noor! by Farhana Islam, Nabila Adani

  Call Number: E ISL

  ISBN: 9780241552476

  Publication Date: 2023

  Noor loves her mum, and all the other hijabi women in her family, but wonders why do they wear headscarves? Is it so they can hide snacks for later? Or because they're a super spy and hiding their secret identity? Full of curiousity, Noor sets out to find her answer, but her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say. This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of Muslim women, curious children and family love.

• Revenge of the Raccoons by Vivek Shraya; Juliana Neufeld (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E SHR

  ISBN: 9781771474382

  Publication Date: 2022

  Taking over the town from the real invaders -- humans -- rebellious raccoons wreak hilarious havoc through the streets, refusing to be called 'trash pandas' anymore, in this underdog uprising with illustrations inspired by classic horror movie posters.

• Storm Goliath by James Sellick, Craig Shuttlewood

  Call Number: E SEL

  ISBN: 9781913639907

  Publication Date: 2022

  Goliath got angry ALL the time. Anything and anyone could spark off his rages. Some sweet singing, a croc crunching, a birthday party. Then, Goliath has an idea how to control his anger. His new theory is soon put to the test by the world's worst parrot.

• The Legend of Gravity by Charly Palmer (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E PAL

  ISBN: 9780374313289

  Publication Date: 2022

  "A tall tale about a local basketball hero nicknamed Gravity"--Provided by publisher.

• The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name by Sandhya Parappukkaran; Michelle Pereira (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E PAR

  ISBN: 9781419761584

  Publication Date: 2023

  When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he decides to shrink his name to the shorter, simpler Zim, but when his new friend Elly sees him for who he truly is, Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.

• The Longest Letsgoboy by Derick Wilder; Catia Chien (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E WIL

  ISBN: 9781452177168

  Publication Date: 2021

  As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he gets to experience the sights, smells, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy and his foreverfriend, that doesn't mean it's the end"

• The Station Cat : A Story of Kindness and Hope by Stephen Hogtun

  Call Number: E HOG

  ISBN: 9780241625927

  Publication Date: 2023

  A lonely little kitten wanders into a dull, grey station, full of dull, grey people. Her colourful fur and bright green eyes bring warmth and life to this weary place, and soon people begin to notice the kitten. As she learns about the different travellers and their struggles from loss and loneliness, the little kitten wants to help fill their world with hope and colour, too.

• This is a Story by words by John Schu, illustrations by Lauren Castillo

  Call Number: E SCH

  ISBN: 9781529516074

  Publication Date: 2023

  A story in which readers from everywhere pore over books, each with their own questions, ideas to explore, hopes for the future, and imaginations ready to spark, showing the many ways books can foster connection and empower children.

• Something Good by Marcy Campbell; Corinna Luyken (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E CAM

  ISBN: 9780759557420

  Publication Date: 2021

  Students are upset and begin acting mean after something bad is written on a school bathroom wall, but talking, listening, and an art project help them remember who they are.

• What Happened to You? by James Catchpole; Karen George (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E CAT

  ISBN: 9780571358304

  Publication Date: 2021

  "Every time Joe goes out, the questions are the same . . . what happened to his leg? but is this even a question Joe has to answer?"--Provided by publisher.