New Releases by Kathy Stinson

A quirky collection of stories about teens in lust and in love. From the first stirrings of same-sex desire to paternity questions around a teen pregnancy, 101 Ways to Dance reflects the spectrum of teen sexuality from the sweet to the scary.

Matt receives a postcard that says there is a treasure to be found in Pebble Creek so he begins the search.

Can Matt win first prize in the town''s bike race? He thinks so. But his own bike is falling apart! Plus, his friends Mike, David, and Amanda all think they can win, too.

Tiny books, big fun, great price! Big fun is back with the return of the Mini-Book Fun Pack. These kid-sized editions are small enough to fit into tiny hands and pockets. For one great price, each Fun Pack includes nine Annikins -- mini-books of these Annick Press favorites: And You Can Be the Cat by Hazel Hutchins The Annick ABC by Roger Paré The Boy in the Drawer by Robert Munsch The Dark by Robert Munsch A Friend Like You by Roger Paré Henry and the Cow Problem by Iona Whishaw Norman''s Snowball by Hazel Hutchins Red is Best by Kathy Stinson The Too Big Bear by Marsha Kideckel Perfect for parties, loot bags, Halloween treats and stocking stuffers, the Mini-Book Fun Pack proves that good things do come in small packages!

A little boy expresses his pride at the things he can do on his own, yet recognizes that sometimes he still feels very small.

As she develops new sexual feelings and watches her relationships with her family and with boys change, fifteen-year-old Ruby Nan Larkin struggles to understand her mother''s persistent disapproval.

Marie-Claire is facing the consequences, both good and bad, of housing a family who lost their home in a fire.

"Smallpox descends ful-force upon Montreal"--

The year is 1885 and a smallpox epidemic is sweeping the city of Montreal.

By the prizewinning author of the classics Red is Best, The Bare Naked Book and Big or Little, this chapter book is about a man who spends every day in a school but who cannot read. Mr. Elliot has a job he loves. He is the custodian in a primary school. He is so useful to everyone that sometimes he sees himself as the king of the castle. But Mr. Elliot has a secret. He can''t read. Using many excuses like pretending not to have his glasses, he has hidden his inability to read all of his life. When he sees a child at the school being called stupid and falling into the traps he remembers so well himself, Mr. Elliot finally decides he must learn how to read. His granddaughter proves to be his perfect audience. Black and white illustrations enhance this novel''s appeal for readers 7 to 10.

A young boy explores his feelings and fantasies about being adopted.

Isabella knows that her red socks can jump highest of all, and only her red pajamas protect her from monsters at night, and is not moved by her mother''s arguments for wearing other colors.

All the steps of creating stories and how not to get discouraged by revision.

Sports fans and sky watchers, game players, science and nature lovers - everyone you can think of has been influenced by the fabulous ball.

Set in the beautiful environs of the Canadian East Coast, this novel draws the reader into the struggles of two troubled teens whose encounter helps them to confront and overcome their problems. An excellent starting point for giving students the opportunity to reflect on family values and their effect on the life pressures of teens.

Steven''s search for his missing baseball mitt mirrors his thoughts about being adopted and his feeling that there is something missing in his life.

This authoritative guide describes the vital steps for writing text for picture books -- from conception to writing, character, and plot development to humour, suspense, and fantasy. Includes tips for novice and advanced writers on researching and presenting material to meeting publishers'' needs.

Rhymed text and illustrations present ideas for imaginative play with disguises, masks, role playing, etc.

Antoine reve de participer a la fete des Nounours. Y sera-t-il admis avec son Nounours-lapin? Une aventure malencontreuse aurait pu separer "les inseparables". La fin est heureuse et les amis sont les bienvenus a la fete de l''Ile-des-Jeux. En regard de chaque page de texte, une illustration reussie, pleine page maintient l''interet du jeune lecteur. Style vivant

As he goes about his daily activities, a little boy compares some of the situations that make him big or little.

On the trip to the Teddy Bears'' Picnic on Center Island, Andrew loses Rabbit.

Une présentation simple des différentes parties du corps, à l''aide de scènes de la vie quotidienne.