11:00 -11:20 :: Tamara James

What do you do when your world is “raining cats and dogs,” and all you want to do is “bury your head in the sand”? Read this inspirational book of animal idioms illustrated in gorgeous, vibrant watercolors. This playful book teaches the complexities of language… and that is “straight from the horse’s mouth”!

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11:20 - 11:40 :: Nicholas Oldland

A huge bear wanders through the forest giving hugs to beavers, moose, birds and of course, trees. This bear is so filled with happiness that he loves giving hugs to all living things…until he meets a human wielding a tree cutting axe. Suddenly the bear doesn’t feel like hugging anymore and must make a difficult decision on how to stop destruction in his forest.
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11:40 - 12:00 :: Joanne Schwartz and Laura Beingessner

Based on an actual grocery store in the Toronto area, Our Corner Grocery Store celebrates local shops and building communities. Readers will gain a true sense of just how wonderful the sights and smells within the store are and how much they mean to everyone.
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12:00 - 12:30 :: Cary Fagan

Jacob Two-Two is back! After Jacob Two-Two’s father writes a very important novel, the family makes plans to move to Canada. They board the SS Spring-a-Leak for a journey across the ocean. Jacob Two-Two makes some new acquaintances and finds a series of clues that can only mean trouble.
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12:30 - 1:00 :: Charles Pachter

As a result of last year’s M is for Moose, Canadian children can rhyme off their ABCs with images of ducks, kayaks and moose. Now children can learn their numbers with Canada Counts, Charles Pachter’s latest love letter to our country. New artwork illustrates numbers from 1 to 20, as well as other important Canadian numbers such as 1867 and 1982.
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1:30 - 2:00 :: Barbara Reid

In her most perfect story yet, Barbara Reid spins a wonderful tale of the joy of winter that every Canadian will love! A perfect snow has fallen, and young Scott and Jim are restless at school, as they make plans, doodle sketches of forts and snowmen, and dream of all of the amazing possibilities a perfect snow can bring.

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2:00 - 2:30 :: Patricia Storms

Penguin is not your typical Antarctic bird. While his contented friends spend their days chilling out with yoga, this free spirit is planning his great escape. Heading off to find sunshine and adventure, Penguin finds Pirate instead—and his true calling.

This playful tale will be brought to life by author/illustrator Patricia Storms as Penguin while her husband will be Pirate.

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2:30 - 3:00 :: Adrienne Kress

Timothy Freshwater has been expelled from every last school. His father has had it and brings him to work at his office where Timothy meets the mysterious, lowly mail clerk, Mr. Shen. This meeting leads to the adventure of three lifetimes, as Timothy finds himself entrusted with protecting and transporting a dragon-in-human-disguise back to China so it can be free. If only he didn’t have evil pirates, a crazed ninja, and bloodthirsty black cabs trying to stop him every step of the way.
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3:00 - 3:30 :: Kean Soo

As Portia, Jason, and Jellaby makes their way into the city, Portia is torn between wanting to keep her new friend with her and knowing she must help him find his home. Then, as the trio follow the clues that seem to lead to Jellaby’s origins, those clues begin to turn sinister. Now Portia must save Jason from the grasping tentacles of his new “best friend,” bring Jellaby home and come to terms with the mysterious disappearance of her father.
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3:30 - 3:45 :: Tim Beiser

A wonderful story about a frog and his quest for a most delicious meal! Bradley McGogg makes him home in the bog where there are plenty of yummy bugs for a frog to feast on.
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3:45 - 4:00 :: Andrew Larsen

When Theodora’s grandfather must leave his home for a new, “easier-to-manage” apartment, Theo misses his beautiful garden the most. Poppa’s balcony is too small and windy for a garden, but soon Theo and Poppa find a creative solution to this drawback. Together they decide to paint a garden and the small balcony soon becomes a canvas for an abundant garden masterpiece.
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4:00 - 4:30 :: Bill Slavin

There’s a dog show in the park and when Stanley sees that first prize is a mouthwatering dog cookie he becomes determined to win. Along with his old friends Nutsy, Alice and Gassy Jack, Stanley tries to strut and primp his way to first place, but his rumbling tummy soon leads him into trouble.
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5:00 - 5:30 :: Robert Paul Weston

Are You a Believer in Fanciful Things? In Pirates and Dragons and Creatures and Kings?  Then sit yourself down in a comfortable seat, with maybe some cocoa and something to eat, and I'll spin you the tale of Katrina Katrell, a girl full of courage (and daring, as well!), who down in the subway, under the ground, saw something fantastical roaming around...

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