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Sadler, Judy Ann.

 Corking.
Review by Lorraine Douglas.
Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 11.

cdnThe Kids Can Press Jumbo Book of Crafts.
Review by Lorraine Douglas.
Grades 4 and up / Ages 9 and up.

cdnMaking Candles. (Kids Can Do It series).
Review by Lorraine Douglas.
Grades 3 and up / Ages 8 and up.

 Sandwiches for Duke.
Review by Gillian Martin Noonan.
Preschool-grade 3 / Ages 4-8.

Sadler, Rosemary.

 Mary Ann Shadd.
Review by Grace Shaw.
Grades 10 - 13 / Ages 14 and up.

Sage, James.

ont Sassy Gracie.
Review by Alison Mews.
Grades Preschool - 3 / Ages 3 - 8.

Salata, Estelle.

canBlue Ice.
Review by Betsy Fraser.
Grades 6-9 / Ages 11-14.

canSalomons, Elizabeth.
The 1900s. (Canada Through the Decades).
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.

Sams, Carl. R. and Jean Stoick

canStranger in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy.
 
Review by Sylvia Pantaleo.
Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.

Sandburg, Carl.

 From Daybreak to Good Night: Poems for Children.
Review by Betsy Fraser.
Grades 4-7 / Ages 8-12.

Sanromán, Susanna

cdnSeñora Regañona.
Review by Alison Mews.
Grades Preschool - 1 / Ages 3 - 5.

cdnSanschagrin, Joceline (Adapter).
Caillou, Potty.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Grades Preschool / Ages 2 - 4.

CDNSarfati, Sonia.
Video Rivals.
Review by Leslie Millar.
Grades 3 - 4 / Ages 8 - 10.

cdnSarmonpal, Paulette.
Where are my Onions?
Review by Alison Mews.
Grades K - 2 / Ages 5 - 7.

cdnSavoie, Jacques.
Une Ville imaginaire.
Review by Kathleen L. Kellett-Betsos.
Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.

cdnScanlon, Lawrence.
Horses Forever.
Review by Joan Marshall.
Grades 4 - 6 / Ages 9 -12.

cdn Schemenauer, Elma.
Victoria: City of Gardens (Canadian Cities).
Calgary: Heart of the New West (Canadian Cities).
Ottawa: The Nation's Capital (Canadian Cities).
 
Review by Joan Marshall.
Grades 4 - 6 / Ages 9 - 11.

cdn Schmidt, Rene.
Disaster! 36 Real-Life Tragedies. (Rev. Ed.)
Review by Liz Greenaway.
Grades 4 - 8 / Ages 9 - 13.

CDNSchrader, Alvin.
Fear of Words: Censorship and the Public Libraries of Canada.
Review by Maryleah Otto.
Professional / Post-Secondary.

cdn Schreyer, Karmel.
Naomi: The Strawberry Blonde of Pippu Town.
Review by Mary Thomas.
Grades 6 - 11 / Ages 11 - 16.

int Schuler, Douglas.
New Community Networks: Wired for Change.
Review by Floyd Spracklin.
Adult.

CDNSchultz, James Willard
With the Indians in the Rockies.
Review by Alison Mews.
Grades 4 - 6 / Ages 8 - 12.

Schwartz, Ellen.

can I'm A Vegetarian: Amazing Facts and Ideas for Healthy Vegetarians.
Review by Sheila Alexander.
Grades 3-10 / Ages 9-15.

cdnMr. Belinsky's Bagels.
Review by Alison Mews.
Grades K - 2 / Ages 4 - 7.

canJesse's Star.
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 3 - 5 / Ages 8 - 10.

Schwartz, Linda M. and Willing, Kathlene R.

 Computer Activities for the Cooperative Classroom.
Review by Karen E. Smith.
Professional.

Schwartz, Noa.

cdnCrazy for Canada.
Review by Joan Payzant.
Grades Preschool - 3 / Ages 4 - 8.

cdnOld Timers: The One That Got Away!
Review by Joan Payzant.
Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.

Schwartz, Roslyn.

canThe Mole Sisters.
Review by Joan Payzant.
Grades Preschool / Ages 2-4.

 The Mole Sisters and the Blue Egg.
Review by Lisa M. Sykes.
Preschool / Ages 2-5.

 The Mole Sisters and the Busy Bees.
Review by Kathleen Kirk.
Preschool-kindergarten/ Ages 2-5.

 The Mole Sisters and the Moonlit Night.
Review by Lisa M. Sykes.
Preschool / Ages 2-5.

 The Mole Sisters and the Wavy Wheat.
Review by Kathleen Kirk.
Preschool-kindergarten/ Ages 2-5.

Schwartz, Renee.

cdnPapier-Mache. (Kids Can Do It Series).
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Grades 3 and up / Ages 8 and up.

cdn Scieszka, Jon.
Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables.
Review by Valerie Nielsen.
Grades 3 - 8 / Ages 9 - 13.

cdnScott, David E.
Great Canadian Fishing Stories: That Didn't Get Away.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Grades 11 and up / Ages 16 and up.

Schrimger, Richard.

canBun Bun's Birthday.
Review by L.M. Sykes.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.

cdnOf Mice and Nutcrackers: A Peeler Christmas.
Review by Luella Sumner.
Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.

can Nose Are Red.
Review by Lisa Doucet.
Grades 4-7 /Ages 8-12.

cdnThe Nose from Jupiter.
Review by Cheryl Archer.
Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.

canThe Way to Schenectady.
Review by Jennifer L. Branch.
Grades 4 - 8 / Ages 9 - 13.

cdnScudamore, Beverly.
Worm Pie.
Review by Irene Gordon.
Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.

cdnSeary, Michael
So You Love to Draw; Every Kid's Guide to Becoming an Artist.
Review by Gary Robertson.
Grades 3 - 8 / Ages 8 - 13.

INTSeddon, Tom.
Atom Bomb.
Review by Ian Stewart.
Grades 7 - 9 / Ages 12 - 15.

intSeibold, J. Otto .
Olive, the Other Reindeer.
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades Preschool - 1 / Ages 4 - 6.

canSeidlitz, Lauri.
The 1990s. (Canada Through the Decades).
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.

intSettel, Joanne.
Exploding Ants: Amazing Facts About How Animals Adapt.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.

canSetterington, Ken. (Reteller).
Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen: A Fairy Tale Told in Seven Stories.
Review by Susan Fonseca.
Grades 3 - 6 /Ages 8 - 11.

cdnShainblum, Mark and Dupuis, John.
Arrowdreams: An Anthology of Alternate Canadas.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Grades 10 and up / Ages 15 and up.

intShannon, Dave.
A Bad Case of Stripes.
Review by Lesley Beckett Balcom.
Grades 1 - 4 / Ages 6 - 9.

cdnShapiro, Sheryl and Forrester, Tina.
Create Your Own Millennium Time Capsule.
Review by Karen Clay.
Grades 3-7 / Ages 8-12.

intShaw, Gina.
Little Lamb's Easter Surprise.
Review by Joan Payzant.
Grades Preschool - 1 / Ages 3 - 6.

Shaw, Mary.

CanBrady Brady and the Great Rink.
Review by Ian Stewart.
Grades 1 - 3 / Ages 6 - 8.

CanBrady Brady and the Runaway Goalie.
Review by Ian Stewart.
Grades 1 - 3 / Ages 6 - 8.

can Brady Brady and the Singing Tree.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Preschool-grade 2 / Ages 4-7.

can Brady Brady and the Twirlin’ Torpedo.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Preschool-grade 2 / Ages 4-7.

 

cdnShaw, S. Bernard.
Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park: Tom Thomson and other Mysteries.
Review by Joan Payzant.
Grades 10 and up / Ages 15 and up.

cdnShaw, S. Bernard.
Lake Opeongo: Untold Stories of Algonquin Park's Largest Lake.
Review by Luella Sumner.
Grades 9 and up / Ages 14 and up.

cdnShaw, Sarah.
Favourite Christmas Carols.
Review by Lorraine Douglas.
Grades 1 and up / Ages 6 and up.

CDNSheanh, Gerry.
Helping Kids Deal with Conflict: An Everyday Resource for All Teachers and Parents.
Review by Gail Lennon.
Adult / Professional.

Sherrard, Valerie.

can Out of the Ashes. (A Shelby Belgarden Mystery).
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Grades 6-10 / Ages 11-15.

cdnShell, Barry.
Great Canadian Scientists.
Review by Kendall Neufeld and Ian Stewart.
Grades 8 and up / Ages 14 and up.

cdnShell, Barry and Kirkwood, Kyle.
Great Canadian Scientists: Teachers Resource Package.
Review by Ian Stewart.
Professional.

Shemie, Bonnie.

cdnHouses of Adobe.
Review by Jennifer Sullivan.
Grades 4 - 7 / Ages 9 - 12.

Shepard, E.H.

canThe Pooh Sketchbook.
Review by Mary Thomas.
Grades 7 and up / Ages 12 and up.

Sheppard, Mary C.

 Seven for a Secret.
Review by Mary Thomas.
Grades 7-11 / Ages 12-16.

canSher, Emil.
Making Waves: Three Radio Plays.
Review by Tom Knutson.
Grade 11 and up / Ages 16 and up.

cdnSherman, Gisela Tobien.
Grave Danger.
Review by Marsha Kaiserman.
Grades 8 - 10 / Ages 13 - 16.

CDNShields, Patricia and Massey, Don.
Canada: Its Land and People.
Review by Michel F. Kallio.
Grades 4 - 6 / Ages 8 - 11.

intShipton, Jonathon.
What If?
Review by Julia Wolst.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.

canShipton, Rosemary.
The 1960s. (Canada Through the Decades).
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.

cdn Shoub, Jaclyn and Fleetwood-Morrow, Jane.
Paper Fabric Book and Fun Kit
Fantastic Jewels.
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grades 2 - 7 / Ages 7 - 12.

Siamon, Sharon.

cdn Sky Horse. (Mustang Mountain #1).
 
Review by Betsy Fraser.
Grades 4-7 /Ages 9-12.

canSleepover Series.
Sleepover Series
The Secret Room. (No. 1).
The Snowed-In Sleepover. (No. 2).
The Haunted Hotel Sleepover. (No. 3).
The Camp-Fire Sleepover. (No. 4).
The Shivering Sea Sleepover. (No. 5).
The Lost Attic Sleepover. (No. 6).
The Silent Pool Sleepover. (No. 7)
The Silver Palace Sleepover. (No. 8).
The Spellbound Sleepover. (No. 9).
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades 4 - 7 / Ages 9 - 12.

CDN Siegen-Smith, Nikki (Compiler).
Songs for Survival.
Review by Lorraine Douglas.
Grades 4 - 6 / Ages 8 - 11.

Sigmund, Anna Maria.

 Women of the Third Reich.
Review by Alexander Gregor.
Grades 10 and up / Age 15 and up.

Sigurdson, Sylvia.

 Thora's Island Home.
Review by Katherine Matthews.
Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 13.

cdnSikundar, Sylvia; and Dumoulin, Barbara.
Celebrating Our Cultures: Language Arts Activities for Classroom Teachers.
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Professional.

intSilverman, Erica.
The Hallowe'en House.
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 8.

cdnSilverthorne, Judith.
The Secret of Sentinel Rock.
Review by Deborah Mervold.
Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.

canSilvey, Diane.
Raven's Flight.
Review by Cora Lee.
Grades 6 and up / Ages 13 and up.

Simmie, Lois.

can Mister Got To Go and Arnie.
Review by Denise Weir.
Kindergarten-grade 3 / Ages 5-8.

cdnMister Got To Go - The cat that wouldn't leave.
Review by Leslie Millar.
Grades K - 3 / Ages 5 - 8.

canSimmons, Joyce Nesker.
School Problems: Questions Parents Ask About School.
Review by Willa Walsh.
Adult / Professional.

CDNSinclair, Dede and Poissant, Philip.
Construct-A-Kit Fort and Playhouse.
Review by Sylvia Smith and Evan Thornton.
Grades Preschool - 6 / Ages 4 - 11.

 Sindrey, Dave.
Proud to Be a Poopini.
Review by Jennifer La Chapelle.
Grades K - 3 / Ages 4 - 8.

canSkarmeta, Antonio.
The Composition.
Review by Valerie Nielsen.
Grades 3 and up / Ages 8 and up.

CDNSkelton, Robin.
Long Long Ago.
Review by Ian Stewart.
Grades 1 - 3 / Ages 5 - 8.

cdnSkogan, Joan.
The Good Companion.
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 11.

Skreslet, Laurie and MacLeod, Elizabeth.

 To the Top of Everest.
Review by Janice Foster.
Grades 4-8 / Ages 9-13.

Skrypuch, Marsha Forchuk.

canEnough.
Review by Valerie Nielsen.
Grades 1 and up / Ages 6 and up.

 Hope's War.
Review by Joan Marshall.
Grades 7-11/ Ages 12-16.

cdnThe Hunger.
Review by Darleen Golke.
Grades 7 and up / Ages 12 and up.

cdnSilver Threads.
Review by Jennifer Johnson.
Grades 1 - 5 / Ages 6 - 11.

cdnSlade, Arthur G.
Draugr.
Review by Mary Thomas.
Grades 6 - 9 / Ages 11 - 15.

cdnSlade, Arthur G.
The Haunting of Drang Island. (Northern Frights series).
Review by Mary Thomas.
Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 11.

cdnSlade, Arthur G.
John Diefenbaker: An Appointment with Destiny.
Review by Alexander D. Gregory.
Grades 10 and up / Ages 14 and up.

cdnSmith, Arthur Britton.
Legend of the Lake: The 22-Gun Brig-Sloop Ontario, 1780.
Review by Ian Stewart.
Grades 10 - 12 / Ages 16 and up.

cdnSmith, Claudia.
When the Sugar Bird Sings: The History of Maple Syrup in Lanark County.
Review by Lorrie Andersen.
Grades 5 - 12 / Ages 10 - 18.

cdnSmith, David John.
The Red Bandanna.
Review by Liz Greenaway.
Grades 4 - 8 / Ages 8 - 12.

canSmith, Debbie.
Israel, the Land.
Israel, the People.
Israel, the Culture.
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.

canSmith, Donald B.
Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance: The Glorious Impersonator.
Review by A.D. Gregor.
Grades 10 and up / Ages 15 and up.

intSmith, Erica.
Anorexia Nervosa: When Food is the Enemy (Teen Health Library of Eating Disorder Prevention).
Review by Joanne Peters.
Grades 4 - 10 / Ages 9 - 15.

cdnSmith, Harvey.
Siad of Somalia. (Siad de Somalie)
Review by Joan Payzant.
Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.

cdnSmith, Linda.
Sea Change.
Review by Betsy Fraser.
Grades 6 - 9 / Ages 11 - 14.

cdnSmith, Linda.
Wind Shifter.
Review by Jo-Anne Mary Benson.
Grades 6 and up / Ages 11 and up.

Smith, Mary Ann.

 Cappuccina Goes to Town.
Review by Denise Weir.
Kindergarten-grade 2 / Ages 5-7.

 
 Smucker, Barbara.
Selina and the Bear Paw Quilt.
Barbara Smucker.
Review by Margaret Ross.
Grades K - 3 / Ages 4 - 9.

cdnSmyth, Ross.
The Lindbergh of Canada: The Erroll Boyd Story.
Review by Ian Stewart.
Grades 10 - 12 / Ages 16 and up.

cdnSnihura, Ulana.
I Miss Franklin P. Shuckles.
Review by Shannon Nesdoly.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 5 - 7.

intSo, Sungwan.
C is for China.
Review by Joan Payzant.
Grades Preschool - 3 / Ages 4 - 8.

CDNSolecki, Sam.
Starting from Ameliasburgh: The Collected Prose of Al Purdy.
Review by Joanne Peters.
Grades 10 and up / Ages 14 and up.

canSotzek, Hannelore.
Golf in Action. (Sports in Action).
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grades 3 - 4 / Ages 8 - 10.

cdnSotzek, Hannelore and Kalman, Bobbie.
A Koala is Not a Bear!
Review by Jennifer Johnson.
Grades 2 - 6 / Ages 5 - 11.

Spalding, Andrea.

can It's Raining, It's Pouring.
Review by Sylvia Pantaleo.
Grades Preschool - 3 / Ages 5 - 8.

canThe Keeper and the Crows.
Review by Kristin Butcher.
Grades 2 - 5 / Ages 8 - 11.

cdnPhoebe and the Gypsy.
Review by Joan C. Simpson.
Grades 3 - 5 / Ages 8 - 10.

cdnThe White Horse Talisman. (The Summer of Magic Quartet, Book One).

Review by
Lisa Doucet.
Grades 4-7 / Ages 8-12.

Spalding, Andrea and Spalding, David.

can The Disappearing Dinosaur. (Adventure.Net, #3).
Review by Janet Delgatty.
Grades 3-7 / Ages 8-12.
cdnThe Lost Sketch. (Adventure.Net, #1).
Review by Liz Greenaway.
Grades 2-5 / Ages 7-10.

can The Silver Boulder. (Adventure Net, #2).
Review by Carole Marion.
Grades 4-6 / Ages 9-11.

Spalding, David and Spalding, Andrea.

cdnThe Lost Sketch. (Adventure.Net, #1).
Review by Liz Greenaway.
Grades 2-5 / Ages 7-10.

can The Silver Boulder. (Adventure Net, #2).
Review by Carole Marion.
Grades 4-6 / Ages 9-11.

Sparling, Ken.

canMichael Schumacher. (Champion Sport Biographies).
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Grades 6 - 10 / Ages 11 - 15.

 Spence, Phyllis and Ladoucer, Barbara, editors.
Blackouts to Bright Lights: Canadian War Bride Stories.
Review by Grace Shaw.
Grade 9 - 13 / Ages 13 and up.

cdnSpencer, Anne.
Song of the Sea: Myth, Tales, and Folklore.
Review by Cora Lee.
Grades 4 and up / Ages 9 and up.

cdnSpencer, Bev.
Guardian of the Dark.
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grades 5 - 7 / Ages 11 - 13.

cdnSpencer, Bev.
This Means War!
Review by Joan Marshall.
Grades 4 - 6 / Ages 9 -12.

Spicer, Maggee and Richard Thompson.

can We'll All Go Flying.
Review by Linda Ludke.
Preschool-grade 2 / Ages 3-7.

canWe'll All Go Sailing.
Review by Catherine Hoyt.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.

intSpinelli, Jerry.
The Library Card.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Grades 5 - 9 / Ages 10 - 14.

cdnSpringer, Jane.
Listen to Us: The World's Working Children.
Review by Valerie Nielsen.
Grades 6 and up / Ages 12 and up.

Sproule, Gail.

 Singing the Dark.
Review by Ruth McMahon.
Preschool-grade 2 / Ages 3-7.

Stafford, Liliana.

 Snow Bear.
Review by Catherine Hoyt.
Grades 1-4 /Ages 6-9.

Stalfelt, Pernilla.

 The Love Book.
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 6 and up / Ages 11 and up.

Stanbridge, Joanne.

canThe Leftover Kid.
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 12.

Stratton, Allan.

cdnLeslie's Journal.
Review by Carole Marion.
Grades 7 - 10 / Ages 12 - 15.

Staunton, Ted.

can Two False Moves. (The Kids From Monkey Mountain, 1).
 
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.

can The Monkey Mountain Monster. (The Kids From Monkey Mountain, 2).
 
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.

can Forgive Us Our Travises. (The Kids From Monkey Mountain, 3).
 
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.

canPrincess. (The Kids from Monkey Mountain, #4).
 
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.

can Second Banana. (The Kids from Monkey Mountain, #5).
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.

cdnMorgan Makes Magic.
Review by Janice Foster.
Grades 1 - 4 / Ages 6 - 10.

canMorgan's Secret.
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.

canSteele, Philip; Kite, Lorien; Hibbert, Adam; Green, Jen,
Small Worlds Series
Under a Stone.
A Tidal Pool.
A Rain Forest Tree.
A Freshwater Pond.
A Dead Log.
A Saguaro Cactus.
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grades 2 - 6 / Ages 7 - 12.

intSteele, Philip.
Step Into....Ancient Egypt.
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.

intSteele, Philip.
Step into the Roman Empire.
Review by Janice Foster.
Grades 4 - 8 / Ages 9 - 13.

INTSteger, Will.
Over the Top of the World - Explorer Will Steger's Trek across the Arctic.
Review by Jo-Anne Mary Benson.
Grade 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.

canSteinbruck, Jean.
The Yellowknife Journal.
Review by Alexander Gregor.
Grades 11 and up / Ages 16 and up.

cdnStevens, John and Pfeiffer, Harold.
The Man Who Makes Art With His Hands: The Art and Life of Harold Pfeiffer, Sculptor.
Review by Ann Stinner.
Grades 9 and up / Ages 14 and up.

cdnStevenson, Jane Byrne and McKay, Sharon E.
Make-A-Face.
Review by Lorraine Douglas.
All ages.

 Stevenson, Richard.
Why Were All the Werewolves Men?
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grade 3 - 8/ Ages 8 - 14.

CDNStewart, Gordon W.
Active Living: The Miracle Medicine for a Long and Healthy Life.
Review by Marsha Kaiserman.
All ages.

canStewart, Kay and Edwards, Caterina (Eds).
Wrestling With the Angel: Women Reclaiming their Lives.
Review by Mary Thomas.
Grades 11 and up / Ages 16 and up.

INTStewart, Sarah.
The Gardener.
Review by Shannon Nesdoly.
Grades K - 6 / Ages 5 - 12.

cdnStewart, Sharon.
The Dark Tower.
Review by Darleen Golke.
Grades 6 and up / Ages 11 and up.

cdnStewart, Sharon.
The Minstrel Boy.
Review by Mary Thomas.
Grades 7 - 11 / Ages 13 - 16.

cdnStewart, Sharon.
My Anastasia.
Review by Darleen Golke.
Grades 6 and up / Ages 11 and up.

Stillborne, Linda and Heide, Ann.

cdnThe Teacher's Complete & Easy Guide to the Internet.
Review by Janice Foster.
Teachers K - 12.

Stinson, Kathy.

 King of the Castle.
Review by Carole Marion.
Grades 2-4 / Ages 7-9.

Stoker, Bram.

cdnDracula.
Review by Val Nielsen.
Grades 5 and up / Ages 10 and up.

Stokes, Jennifer (Ed.)

 Franklin's Big Hockey Game: A Sticker Activity Book.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Preschool-grade 1 / Ages 4-6.

Stonehouse, Bernard.

cdnThe Poles (Nature Unfolds).
The Tropical Rainforest (Nature Unfolds).
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.

Storms, Biz.

canQuilting. (Kids Can Do It).
Review by Lorraine Douglas.
Grades 4 and up / Ages 9 and up.

canStott, Carole.
Moon Landing: The Race for the Moon. (Discovery Series).
Review by Ruth McMahon.
Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.

int Stott, Dorothy.
The Big Book of Games.
Review by Lorraine Douglas.
Grades Preschool - 3 / Ages 4 - 8.

cdnStouck, David and Wilkinson, Myler (editors).
West by Northwest: British Columbia Short Stories.
Review by William Thompson.
Grades 11 and up / Ages 18 and up.

Stren, Patti.

cdnHug Me.
Review by Christina Neigel.
Preschool-grade 3 / Ages 4-8.

Strudwick, Leslie.

cdnEntertainers. (Great Canadians).
Review by Meredith MacKeen.
Grades 5 - 9 / Ages 10 - 14.

Strudwick, Leslie; Hunter, Shaun; Hacker, Carlotta and McLuskey, Krista.

canWomen in Profile Series
Leaders in Medicine.
Visual & Performing Artists.
Athletes.
Rebels.
Entrepreneurs.
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grades 4 - 6 / Ages 10 - 12.

Struthers, Betsy and Klassen, Sarah.

CDNPoets in the Classroom.
Review by Catherine Cox.
Professional.

Styles, Donna.

 Class Meetings: Building Leadership, Problem-Solving and Decision-making Skills in the Respectful Classroom.
Review by Gary Evans.
Professional.

cdnSullivan, George.
Not Guilty: Six Times When Justice Failed.
Review by Ian Stewart.
Grades 5 - 8 / Ages 11 - 14.

cdn Sutherland, Robert.
A River Apart.
Review by Betsy Fraser.
Grades 5 - 8 / Ages 10 - 14.

 Suzuki, David.
If We Could See the Air.
Review by Dennis Wood.
Grade 2 - 6 / Ages 7 - 12.

Swan, Kenneth.

cdnThink Sports: Challenging Activities Based on Popular Sports and Famous Athletes.
Review by Gail Hamilton.
Grades 4 - 8 / Ages 9 - 13 and Professional Reading.

Swan, William.

canFast Finish. (Sports Stories, 30).
Review by Stephanie Yamniuk.
Grades 3 - 8 / Ages 8 - 13.

Swanson, Diane.

intBuffalo Sunrise: The Story of A North American Giant.
Review by Ian Stewart.
Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.

cdnThe Day of the Twelve-Story Wave.
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grades 2 - 6 / Ages 7 - 12.

can The Dentist & You.
Review by Lisa O'Hara.
Kindergarten-grade 4 / Ages 5-9.

canThe Doctor & You.
Review by Cora Lee.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 4 - 7.

 Nibbling on Einstein's Brain: The Good, the Bad & the Bogus in Science.
Review by Julie Chychota.
Grades 3-7 / Ages 8-12.

cdnWelcome to the World of Bears.
Review by Janice Foster.
Grades 2 and up / Ages 5 and up.

cdnWelcome to the World of Otters.
Review by Janice Foster.
Grades 2 and up / Ages 5 and up.

CDNSwartman, Robert, and Noble, Duncan, eds.
The Canadian Renewable Energy Guide (First Edition).
Review by Gerri Young.
Grades 10 and up / Ages 16 and up.

Swartz, Larry.

can The New Dramathemes. 3rd. Ed.
Review by Jocelyn A. Dimm.

intSweeney, Joan.
Bijou, Bonbon and Beau: The Kittens Who Danced for Degas.
Review by Ann Stinner.
Grades 1 - 4 / Ages 6 - 10.

INTSwope, Sam.
The Krazees.
Review by Shannon Nesdoly.
Grades K - 3 / Ages 5 - 8.

Sydor, Colleen.

 

canFashion Fandango. (GeneratioNorah Series No.1).
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 11.

canMaxwell's Metamorphosis. (GeneratioNorah Series No. 2).
Review by Gillian Richardson.
Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 11.

cdnOoo-cha!
Review by Liz Greenaway.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 4 - 7.

can Smarty Pants.
Review by Christina Neigel.
Grades 1-3 / Ages 6-8.

cdnSmarty Pants. (A Norah Book.)
Review by Susan Fonseca.
Grades K - 4 / Ages 5 - 9.

cdnSymon, John.
The Lobster Kids' Guide to Exploring Ottawa-Hull.
Review by Jennifer Johnson.
Grades 4 and up / Ages 9 and up.

intSzekeres, Cyndy.
The Deep Blue Sky Twinkles with Stars.
Review by Joan Payzant.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 2 - 7.

cdnSzekeres, Cyndy.
I Love My Busy Book.
Review by Leslie Millar.
Grades Preschool - 1 / Ages 3 - 6.

intSzekeres, Cyndy.
Learn to Count: Funny Bunnies.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Grades Preschool / Ages 1 - 4.

intSzekeres, Cyndy.
The Mouse That Jack Built.
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 2 - 7.

intSzekeres, Cyndy.
A Small Child's.
A Small Child's Book of Cozy Poems.
A Small Child's Book of Prayers.
Review by Joan Payzant.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.

intSzekeres, Cyndy.
Yes, Virginia - There is a Santa Claus.
Review by Harriet Zaidman.
Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 2 - 7.

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