"We all love rain-until we are ready for some sun!...a young child's conversation with the rain poetically captures the ever-shifting feelings we have when it comes to drizzles and downpours. She thanks the rain for helping the strawberries and carrot seeds to grow, and delights in splashing in the puddles with her little brother. Then, she asks the rain if it could take a vacation so she can play in the park and go lightning fast on her scooter....

3) Jessie's Island

Author

McFarlane, Sheryl

Language

English

Formats

eAudiobook, eBook

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With a long list of activities and events to attend, cousin Thomas paints a picture of city life that makes Jessie's world seem a little dull in comparison. When her mother suggests they invite Thomas to visit their island, Jessie wonders glumly what she could possibly write in her letter that would sound as exciting as zoos, planetariums or video arcades. But as Jessie looks out over her island home, she sees a world of endless variety, from killer...

4) Island in the Salish Sea

Author

McFarlane, Sheryl

Language

English

Formats

eAudiobook, eBook

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This gorgeously illustrated picture book is a celebration of summer vacation and West Coast island life. Every day is different on Gran's island in the Salish Sea as granddaughter climbs big-leaf maples, eats blackberries, explores tide pools and sandstone caves, and examines ancient middens and petroglyphs. She and Gran watch harbor seals sunning themselves and Gran's neighbor carving an eagle out of a piece of cedar while drinking fresh nettle tea....

5) Going to the Fair

Author

McFarlane, Sheryl

Language

English

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Everyone loves going to the annual fall fair. There are clowns, farm animals, sticky cotton candy and antique tractors on display. Erin can't wait to meet up with her friends at the fair grounds. And, if she's lucky, she may even win a prize ribbon for her giant pumpkin! Going to the Fair is a picture book invitation to visit the annual fall fair anytime. McFarlane's appealing, rich text is complemented by Lott's realistic watercolours that capture...

6) Island Santa

Author

McFarlane, Sheryl

Language

English

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Written and illustrated by local best-selling children's author and illustrator team of Sheryl McFarlane and Sheena Lott (Jessie's Island), Island Santa is based on the annual transformation of philanthropist Kaare Norgaard's ship, the Blue Fjord, into a floating sleigh that delivered Christmas gifts to Gulf Islands children in need. The story links the historical philanthropy of Kaare Norgaard to the current day philanthropy of Jeneece Edroff, who...

7) Moonsnail Song

Author

McFarlane, Sheryl

Language

English

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Throughout the day, April daydreams her way to her favorite place in search of elusive moonsnails. A rhythmic text and Sheena Lott's beautiful watercolors make it easy for readers to follow April into a world of misty morning fogs, sea stars, sand dollars and sideways scuttling crabs. Readers will discover hermit crabs, tidepool sculpin, sea urchins, and a moonsnail egg case made of sand and slime and a million un-hatched eggs. As the day draws to...

8) Jessie's Island Read-Along

Author

McFarlane, Sheryl

Language

English

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9) I Love Kisses

Author

McFarlane, Sheryl

Language

English

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I love kisses. I'll bet that you do too! Wake up sleepyhead kisses Raspberry jam and bread kisses... There are lots of kinds of kisses in the world, and they all say something different. Award-winning author Sheryl McFarlane's new book celebrates the best part about kisses; while each one is unique, they all say "I love you!"