The Snowy Day
This classic story is about a little boy that wakes up to a huge snowfall overnight. He is so excited to go outside and enjoy all ofthe fun things he can do in the snow.
Lost in the Woods
When this story begins, a baby deer is alone in the forest and the animals that discover him think he must be lost. The deer isn’t lost and comforts himself by remembering what his mother told him.
I Love My Hair!
This is a story about a little girl learning one way that she is special. Her mother combs her hair and it hurts so much that Keyana cries. He mother tells her that she is lucky to have this kind of hair because she can style it in so many different ways. Keyana comes to realize this herself and thinks of some of the ways she likes to wear her hair.
Handa’s Surprise
Handa is carrying a basket of fruit to her friend Akeyo. She is carrying it on her head and doesn’t notice that animals she is passing are taking fruit out of the basket. Eventually the basket becomes empty but an antelope chasing her runs in to a tree as Handa walks beneath it and fills the basket with tangerines.
Mama, Do You Love Me?
Mama, Do You Love Me? is a universal story of a child testing the limits of her independence. There is a very special love between a parent and a child.
Where’s My Hockey Sweater
Nicholas is getting ready for his hockey practice, but he can’t find his hockey equipment. His whole family helps search for the lost hockey gear.
Stellaluna
Stellaluna is about a baby bat that gets separated from its mother and lands in a bird’s nest. She makes some new friends and learns that they can be both similar and different.
Sadie and the Snowman
Sadie works hard to build a snowman- rolling the snowballs, dressing the snowman and adding the face. When the weather turns warm she tries to save it. This story takes place over a whole year, the weather changes and the seasons change.
Red is Best
Red is Best is the story of a 3 year old’s stubborn preference for the colour red. The illustrations are simple and child centered.
Franklin in the Dark
Franklin the turtle meets other animals and learns that he isn’t the only one who has fears. He also learns what other animals do to cope with their fears.
