Brian Martin – illustratör

Randy the raccoon works at a transfer station. All he sees is waste. Then, some visitors show him that there are hidden treasures among the trash. Introduce the concept of recycling to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children will love the playful illustrations and easy-to-read text. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

You may have heard of the old woman who lived in a shoe. But have you heard of the woman who lives next door? Early readers will be captivated by this whimsically illustrated, modern retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Freddie returns with quite the conundrum! He keeps missing social cues, so he misunderstands what people mean and then he finds himself in a mess. He just doesn't get that there's a lot more to communication than the words that people say. Fortunately for our favourite fly, he has his dad and Principal Roachford available to teach him about connecting the communication dots, including voice tone, facial expressions and body language.

Uh-oh! Gabe is losing it again. See all those big, bright buttons popping up all over his body? They come out whenever someone or some situation gets under his skin. And they pop up ALL. THE. TIME. Push this button and Gabe starts fighting. Push that button and Gabe starts shouting. Push any button and Gabe overreacts, gets angry, makes poor choices and lands in trouble. What he really needs is a reset button! In this clever tale from school counsellor and debut author, Jennifer Law, young readers learn how to use PAUSE POWER to reset their mindset, calm down and stop losing control when others push their buttons.

Isaac isn't any ordinary alligator living quietly in the swamp. He's an INSTIgator! He spends his days spying on the neighbours and eavesdropping on their conversations. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real friendships. He's all alone. With no one to talk to except an old, rotting stump, Isaac is angry and miserable. So he sets out to make sure everyone else in the swamp is miserable, too. Isaac can perfectly mimic every voice in the swamp, and he uses this special talent to start arguments, stir up trouble, and turn friends against friends. Isaac gleefully watches the mischief he set in motion. He didn't care If I can't have friends, why should anyone else? he tells the stump. But can he instigate a fight between two of the swamp's biggest besties? Or will they sniff out his dirty trick and teach him a lesson he'll never forget? Follow Isaac as he learns that treating others with kindness is the first step to creating friendships. And that having a friend can help you feel less angry. ISAAC THE INSTIGATOR is an entertaining story written for young readers. Included are tips for parents, counsellors and educators on how to help children build relationships with peers, show kindness and compassion, and cultivate empathy.

Remi is one manic squirrel! Scampering here and scampering there, he's a fluffball of constant motion. Whether he's at home, in school, or out on the town, Remi never stays in one place. Even his thoughts come and go at a wildly rapid pace. With too much energy and too little focus, Remi finds himself in all kinds of trouble. School assignments go missing because his backpack and desk are messy, bottomless blackholes. Some homework never gets done because his tablet and TV prove too tempting. “My desk is a mess, my cubby's a wreck and my backpack's a giant black hole. It's swallowing snacks, pencils, and papers, like a vortex that's totally out of control!” Even the class field trip nearly ends in disaster when Remi has a run-in with an exhibit made out of glass! Will Remi ever be able to calm his mind and his body long enough to get organized, stay on task, and actually have success? Children will laugh as they follow Remi through his whirlwind day, scrambling to find his things and stay on task. With help, he learns to slow down, stay organized, relax and reset.