Nimbus publishing ltd ca (318 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : New. Emily woke. On her night table, a letter was propped against her grandfather's picture. Her name was printed in pencil crayon the way only her grandfather did it, with each letter a different colour. He was always so kind and funny and silly.and now he was gone.Carefully, she picked up the envelope and opened it.A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and Halifax-based artist Carloe Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of letters he left behind for her, offering grandfatherly advice at life's most pivotal moments: first day of high school, graduation day, wedding, and ending with the birth of her own child. With gentle watercolours and fold-out letters for sharing with loved ones, Always With You is a timeless story about grief, growing up, and finding that those we love never truly leave us. Liu, Carloe (illustrateur).…

Hardback. Etat : New. Emily woke. On her night table, a letter was propped against her grandfather's picture. Her name was printed in pencil crayon the way only her grandfather did it, with each letter a different colour. He was always so kind and funny and silly.and now he was gone.Carefully, she picked up the envelope and opened it.A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and Halifax-based artist Carloe Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of letters he left behind for her, offering grandfatherly advice at life's most pivotal moments: first day of high school, graduation day, wedding, and ending with the birth of her own child. With gentle watercolours and fold-out letters for sharing with loved ones, Always With You is a timeless story about grief, growing up, and finding that those we love never truly leave us. Liu, Carloe (illustrateur).…

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Paperback. Etat : New. 2nd ed. Whitecalf, Azby (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. Park-MacNeil, Chrissie (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. A lyrical, beautifully illustrated story in verse from the author and artist who brought us Wildflower, The Book of Selkie, and While You Were Sleeping, exploring creative and mindful ways to live with mental illness.In this gentle verse story, children of diverse ages and backgrounds experience a range of emotions, from anger to depression to anxiety, "losing a day" to negative thoughts and feelings. Whether a child feels rage "buzzing like bees" or loses a day under the covers, wrapped in the "softest cocoon" of their bed, they will soon discover that losing a day doesn't have to be a bad thing. You can lose a day listening to the calm and steady tapping of the rain, or by reading or writing a story, by running or playing music. By listening to your breath. By the end of this thoughtful book, readers and parents will learn about creative responses to the most common mental health challenges for young people.With gorgeous gouache and watercolour illustrations, and backmatter featuring nature-based mindfulness activities and a heartfelt letter from the author, I Lost A Day beautifully demonstrates both the challenges and the creative solutions to living with mental illness.…

Paperback. Etat : New. It's 1977, and 10-year-old Tina couldn't be happier about her life. Not because she just moved to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, but because she's finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries to join the league, she learns that girls aren't allowed to play on the boys' team-and there's no team for girls. Despite jeers from classmates and cruelty from some of the town's adults, Tina is determined to play. She wants it more than anything. With the help of her family, Tina takes her fight to the Human Rights Commission. She's allowed to play on a team while her case goes through court, but though she's the best skater on the ice, even some of her teammates think she shouldn't be there. From facing down angry coaches to testifying on the stand, Tina does everything for one big goal: to play real hockey. Based on an inspiring true story, No Girls Allowed is a journey of passion, determination, and sheer love of the game.…

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Paperback. Etat : New. G. Hammond, Paul (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. It's 1977, and 10-year-old Tina couldn't be happier about her life. Not because she just moved to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, but because she's finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries to join the league, she learns that girls aren't allowed to play on the boys' team-and there's no team for girls. Despite jeers from classmates and cruelty from some of the town's adults, Tina is determined to play. She wants it more than anything. With the help of her family, Tina takes her fight to the Human Rights Commission. She's allowed to play on a team while her case goes through court, but though she's the best skater on the ice, even some of her teammates think she shouldn't be there. From facing down angry coaches to testifying on the stand, Tina does everything for one big goal: to play real hockey. Based on an inspiring true story, No Girls Allowed is a journey of passion, determination, and sheer love of the game.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Stevens, Arthur (illustrateur).

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Hardback. Etat : New. 1-Ply Board Book Stock ed. A fun, rhyming book about friendship and kindness, featuring a transport truck trying to get to its destination-despite all the other traffic on the road, for fans of Little Blue Truck._x000D__x000D_I'm a big rig, the biggest on the road, and I'm heading to the Island with a big, important load_x000D_Get out of the way! The biggest and fastest truck on the road has places to be. Big Rig barrells down the highway, zooming past a pickup truck, rusty tow truck, and yellow snowplow. But when the speeding rig runs out of gas at the top of a mountain, how will it ever get unstuck and finish its journey? Luckily, three new friends soon arrive to lend a hand, and Big Rig realizes a little kindness can go a long way._x000D_With rambunctious, read-aloud text by Nancy Cohen, author of the popular Here Babies, There Babies series, and colourful, engaging illustrations from artist Claire Manning, I'm A Big Rig! will appeal to young truck fans everywhere. Manning, Claire (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : New. One of L. M. Montgomery's most-loved novels, now available in a beautiful new edition with cover artwork by Briana Corr Scott._x000D__x000D_Valancy Stirling wakes on the morning of her twenty-ninth birthday and worries she has nothing to live for. Not only is she an "old maid" who's never been in love, she's never had a friend of her own. Never done anything of note._x000D_Living under the thumb of her meddlesome, overbearing family, and forbidden from reading novels, she finds solace in nature books. Her only other escape is the Blue Castle, an imaginary palace where she can live the life she truly desires. When she receives a sudden, life-changing medical diagnosis, Valancy embraces a new-found freedom. It's time to finally start living. And, perhaps, even find love._x000D_Set in the Muskoka region of Ontario, The Blue Castle is full of heart, humour, and romance, and stands the test of time as one of L. M. Montgomery's most beloved books. …

Paperback. Etat : New. 2nd ed. Whitecalf, Azby (illustrateur).

Hardback. Etat : New. Bilingual.

Paperback. Etat : New. A lyrical, beautifully illustrated story in verse from the author and artist who brought us Wildflower, The Book of Selkie, and While You Were Sleeping, exploring creative and mindful ways to live with mental illness.In this gentle verse story, children of diverse ages and backgrounds experience a range of emotions, from anger to depression to anxiety, "losing a day" to negative thoughts and feelings. Whether a child feels rage "buzzing like bees" or loses a day under the covers, wrapped in the "softest cocoon" of their bed, they will soon discover that losing a day doesn't have to be a bad thing. You can lose a day listening to the calm and steady tapping of the rain, or by reading or writing a story, by running or playing music. By listening to your breath. By the end of this thoughtful book, readers and parents will learn about creative responses to the most common mental health challenges for young people.With gorgeous gouache and watercolour illustrations, and backmatter featuring nature-based mindfulness activities and a heartfelt letter from the author, I Lost A Day beautifully demonstrates both the challenges and the creative solutions to living with mental illness.…

Paperback. Etat : New. With a beautiful new cover by celebrated illustrator Briana Corr Scott, Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic third and fourth books in the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne of the Island and Anne of Windy Poplars, are available together as the second book in a series of gorgeous new bind-up editions.In the third installment of the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne Shirley heads for Redmond College, leaving behind her rural life in Avonlea for the city of Kingsport. There she must deal with an unfortunate marriage proposal, the beginning of her writing career, and the sudden attention of Gilbert Blythe. Is Anne ready for true love?In the fourth book, Anne begins a new career and faces a new challenge: the "royal family" of Summerside, the Pringles. Apparently she's not their preferred choice as principal of Summerside High. But she quickly finds friends at Windy Poplars and learns the secrets of her new-found home, triumphing as always.…

Paperback. Etat : New. An entertaining and inspiring early reader celebrating the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, featuring full colour illustrations._x000D__x000D_"You see I had learned the first, last, and middle lesson?'never give up!'"_x000D_-L. M. Montgomery_x000D__x000D_Before she wrote the bestselling Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery was just a girl from Prince Edward Island, dreaming of being a writer._x000D_She Was the Story Girl tells the fascinating true story of young Maud's difficult childhood and her unstoppable enthusiasm for writing. Before Maud was two years old, her mother died and her father moved out west, leaving her to be raised by her strict grandparents. They didn't believe children should read or write stories. But Maud couldn't resist a good tale. She looked for inspiration everywhere, from gossip overheard at the post office to ghostly laundry hanging on the line. Everything she experienced or imagined helped her become the beloved writer we know today._x000D_With informational sidebars and charming, full-colour illustrations throughout, this early chapter book will inspire budding young writers and kindred spirits alike.…

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Paperback. Etat : New. Silver Birch- and Hackmatack-nominated Be A Nature Detective series explores the yuckiest and weirdest nature mysteries in our own backyards!Why are slugs slimy? Are spiders dangerous? Do owls vomit every day?Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving weird and yucky nature mysteries. From the author of the Silver Birch-nominated Be a Nature Detective series comes a new adventure, with fascinating and entertaining facts about rabbits eating their own poop, turtles breathing through their butts, mushrooms dissolving into ink-like goo, and more. Detailed watercolour illustrations, a glossary, and "icky" activity ideas will make you want to get your hands dirty. Perfect for budding scientists, Be an Icky Things Detective encourages you to look closer at the parts of the world that gross you out.…

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Hardback. Etat : New. The newest board book in the Here Babies, There Babies series celebrates babies - both human and animal! - on the farm._x000D__x000D_Here babies, there babies,_x000D__x000D_See them on the farm babies._x000D__x000D_Furry babies, feathered babies,_x000D__x000D_fuzzy, full of charm babies._x000D__x000D_Babies can be found all over the farm! Colourful artwork and bouncy, rhyming text introduce baby to farm animal life, with birds hatching from eggs, quacking ducks swimming in a pond, and foals learning to run. Bestselling author Nancy Cohen comes together with talented illustrator Lori Joy Smith in this cheerful board book, the latest installation in the Here Babies, There Babies series._x000D_. Smith, Lori Joy (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : New. Stevens, Arthur (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. 3rd ed. The South End house where Elsie Brooks and her big, complicated family live is bursting with secrets. Elsie's banished husband lives in the basement. Her lonely sister lives in the attic. Her twenty-something daughters come and go as they please. And when the renegade ninety-one-year-old archaeologist they all know as Aunt Hildy comes home to die, the poor old place becomes impossibly full-of hidden meanings and hidden treasure, of murder and mystery.Shoot Me is a story about family, fortune, and figuring out who you are. Bestselling author Lesley Crewe has created a mixed-up, frantic, ultimately lovable East Coast family. But as Aunt Hildy would say, "Life is not something that needs to be tamed. It's messy. Always was, always will be".…

Paperback. Etat : New. What if there was a purple planet with purple people on it? Sheree Fitch answers this question with a zany tongue-twister of a poem featuring Mabel Murple, a daredevil who rides a purple motorbike through purple puddles, skis on purple snow, and on her pancakes pours maple syrup.With a rich and vivid purple palette, Kate Greenaway Medal recipient Sydney Smith's illustrations reflect the wild joy in this classic poem. Mabel Murple won the Ann Connor Brimer award for children's literature. Smith, Sydney (illustrateur).…