A Sky-Blue Bench
A Sky-Blue Bench | by Bahram Rahman | illustrated by Peggy Collins
Ideal for: International Day of Peace Sept. 21, Human Rights Day Dec.10, International Day of Education Jan. 24, International Women's Day and United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace March 8, World Refugee Day June 20, Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27.
Biblical and Theological Themes: Courage, persistence, kindness, community, healing, rebuilding, hope
Fairy Science: Solid, Liquid, Gassy
Fairy Science: Solid, Liquid, Gassy | written and illustrated by Ashley Spires
Ideal for: National STEAM Day November 8, International Day of the Girl December 17, International Day of Women and Girls in Science February 11.
Biblical and Theological Themes: wonder of the natural world, joy in observing creation, patience, truth
Etty Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem
Etta Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem | written and illustrated by Lauren Soloy
Ideal for: National STEAM Day November 8, International Day of the Girl December 17, International Day of Women and Girls in Science February 11, International Darwin Day February 12, Pi Day/International Day of Mathematics March 14.
Biblical and Theological Themes: family, nature, curiosity, imagination, wonder, awe, openness to mystery
Count On Me
Count On Me | written and illustrated by Miguel Tanco
Ideal for: National STEAM Day November 8, International Day of the Girl October 11, 2025
Pi Day/International Day of Mathematics March 14.
Alis the Aviator
Alis the Aviator | by Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail | illustrated by Kalpna Patel
Ideal for: National STEAM Day November 8, Louis Riel Day and Métis Heritage Day November 16, International Aviation Day/ Day of the Girl December 17, International Day of Women and Girls in Science February 11, Aboriginal Awareness Week May, National Indigenous History Month June.
Biblical Themes: stories and storytelling, stories beneath the surface, adventure and discovery