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Sendak intended for this picture book to explore how children use fantasy to deal with anxieties and fears, and it was quite controversial when first published. Adults wondered if the scary monsters were appropriate for reading with preschoolers.…

"Spot the puppy hides from his mother in a raise-the-flap book that allows every child to have the pleasure of being Spot's discoverer. "

Burns, Mary M., and Ann A. Flowers. "Where's Spot?" The Horn Book Magazine, vol. 73, no. 2, 1997, pp.…

Ottawa, Ontario

Canada had joined the International Commission of Control and Supervision in Vietnam. Desbarats attributed Canada’s decision to join to both a genuine belief that the country could help mediate a truce as well as Canada's belief…

"This African pourquoi tale begins when Mosquito tells his friend Iguana an outlandish story. Deciding that he doesn't want to hear such foolishness, Iguana put two sticks into his ears. When Python encounters Iguana, who totally ignores him, a chain…

Witness, I Am is divided into three gripping sections of new poetry from one of Canada's most recognized poets. The first part of the book, "Dangerous Sound," contains contemporary themed poems about identity and belonging, undone and rendered into…

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players: 3 or more
playing time: Approximately 30 mins
age: 13+

From the minds behind the bestselling Haikubes, this creative new twist on an old favorite invites players to create words and phrases by linking images. Match what other players…

Players: 2-4 Players
Playing time: 30 minutes
Ages: 13+

The popular mobile game comes to life! Build words to score the most points!

Contents: Game board - 4 tile racks - tile bag - 104 tiles - game guide

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