Mireille Messier

"In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, a brother and sister explore their surroundings, looking for treasure."-- "When two siblings go on a treasure hunt, they aren't sure exactly what kind of treasure they are looking for. What they do know is that treasures are shiny, mysterious and precious--and that all the best treasures are hard to find! As they explore the forest together, the pair learns that the most special treasures are not always...

"When a branch from her beloved tree snaps off in an icy storm, a plucky girl refuses to let it be hauled away. Her neighbor, Mr. Frank, says it's full of potential. So with imagination and spirit (and Mr. Frank's help), the girl creates something whole and new out of the broken branch, to be enjoyed again and again!"--Cover flap.

"The ballet The Nutcracker and New York City's David H. Koch Theater come to life in theis onomatopoeic representation of a little girl's experience at the ballet."--From jacket flap.

"A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort. Billy . . . * Trained with the soldiers; Was smuggled across the ocean * Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges; Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason;...

"Mr. Martin enjoys tranquility. He likes to drink his coffee in silence, read his newspaper quietly, and take peaceful naps. His neighbours are aware of that, but they easily forget it. So much so that the noise they make drive Mr. Martin up the wall. One day, he decides to take matters into his own hands..."--

"This beautiful picture book looks at how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life."-- Nous sommes gentils traite des gestes de bonté tout simples du quotidien et encourage les enfants à explorer comment ils se sentent quand ils sont bienveillants ou quand une personne est gentille à leur égard. L'autrice renommée Monique Gray Smith a écrit de nombreux ouvrages sur la résilience et la réconciliation....