Places and People's Books

Once the hustle and bustle calmed downThe man in red and white came around.But did he leave presents for everyone?When Todd found the answer to that oneHe proclaimed himself SantaAnd went out to spread the Christmas cheer!"Todd the Frog Spreads the...

At seven, almost eight, Keene can't understand what's wrong with Mum. She lies in bed in the spare room, wasting away, even though she's hooked up to a bag that is meant to make her feel better. Dad describes Mum's illness like 'a darkness inside her'...

My Dad says he's not a real hero. And I would tend to agree ...My Dad, My Hero, is a fun tale that explores a son's bond with his Dad and how his unlucky Dad is a hero despite sneaky tricks played by the little green monster under the bed. Told from the...

A beautifully illustrated picture book for children about how the baby grows in the womb depicted through whole foods.How the baby grows in the womb from the size of a pomegranate seed to the size of a watermelon.Perfect for expecting mothers to teach...

Little Pixie loves Christmas Eve. She has an important job to do for Christmas to be just right, and she won't stop until her job is done.​ This is book one in the Sleep Sweet series.A wholesome picture story book about the joy, magic and light that...

Mélissa est une jeune abeille qui doit accomplir une mission spéciale pour sa mère, la reine. Elle fera un bon bout de chemin afin de trouver un endroit avec du pollen, du nectar et de l'eau. Grâce à la danse des abeilles frétillantes, elle va aider à...

Where do you come from? Join two fun-loving tour guides as they answer that question and give you an uplifting look at life in Manitoba! Readers will enjoy seeing what each new season brings and how everyday life in a small agricultural town can be so...

What has a three legged cat,  pack of crazy dogs, sick reindeer, amazing illustrations, message for kids of all ages and takes place in the north pole at Santa and Mrs Claus's home? Answer: This Book so give it a read! :)

Let's learn from the story of Sir Fredrick Banting, who was never satisfied with knowledge. It was Sir Fredrick who first mentioned about a bodily substance that can might be the cure for diabetes. He spent years looking for an answer until he, together...

Clara Hughes is famous for being the only Canadian to have won medals at the Olympic Summer and Olympic Winter Games. You can say that Clara was born to be an athlete but it was her undying dedication to better her skills that made her a champion. If you...

Lester B. Pearson was yet another Canadian who left huge marks on history books. He was a statesman, public servant, politician and professor who led a government of notable legacy. What were these legacies? Read this biography book that has been adapted...

Nellie McClung dared to challenge the status quo. When she was still alive, women were not allowed to vote and were treated unequally. Together with the "Famous 5," Nellie petitioned the Supreme Court to allow women to vote and be eligible for public...

Who was Terry Fox? Why do Canadians name schools, roads, buildings, and parks after him? Know Terry Fox's story through this educational book for kids. Be inspired by his determination, hardwork and a spirit too strong for cancer to beat. Reading...

Tommy Douglas was known as the father of socialized medicine. What does that mean? Is socialized medicine under the umbrella of medical science? Not really. You see, socialized medicine pertains to the introduction of programs such as Medicare,...

Let's learn from the story of Sir Fredrick Banting, who was never satisfied with knowledge. It was Sir Fredrick who first mentioned about a bodily substance that can might be the cure for diabetes. He spent years looking for an answer until he, together...

Gord Downie was more than just a musician. His music told stories of Canada. His lyrics celebrated myths. Through his songs, Canadians slowly realized the richness of their historical and cultural backgrounds. Gord Downie made his countrymen proud of...

Viola Desmond was an accidental game changer. She built a career as a beautician and businesswoman. But her one act of defiance triggered a revolution in which the black persons of Nova Scotia began to stand up for their rights. Back in the days, there...

Did you know that Marshall McLuhan was the first to study the effects of mass media on thought and behavior? McLuhan was a communication theorist, which means he studied heavily on the effects of thoughts, opinions, feelings expressed via communication...

Ana's story begins the day she is born with HIV, transmitted from her mother, who dies just a few years later. From then on, Ana's childhood becomes a blur of secrets--about her illness, her family, and the abuse she endures. Shuffled from home to home,...

Sixteen-year-old Adrienne Lewis is in charge of eight-year-old Emma Warner, the youngest member of the snooty Warner family. Emma is an evil genius who has gotten all five previous nannies fired -- and she's the good news. Because then there's Emma's...

Dzigbordi Dzordzome, a young woman from a strict Ghanaian home, struggles between the desire to forge her own identity, please her parent, and marry her college sweetheart Maxwell Owusu. Dzigbordi eventually leaves for the US, where she has to adjust to...

With a truly unique premise, Michael Strobl's SANTA CAMP is laugh-out-loud funny -- Aimee Jodoin for IndieReaderThe clever writing is peppered with puns and wordplay, and Strobl pens several references aimed at adult readers that make this an...

 Have you been wanting to practice yoga with that special child or children in your life? I created my book to help you practice yoga with them in a fun and exciting new way. Leo's Yoga Friends encourages children and their loved ones to try...

Annabella is a curious child, wanting to learn more about her family and the diversity she sees in her Latina heritage. Everyone calls her "Bella" which means beautiful in Spanish. Bella notices how different her sisters are in many ways, especially...

Read along as superhero DJ explores seven powerful character traits that he uses as superpowers to be an amazing superhero.With colorful illustrations and rhyming text, this book is sure to capture the attention of all young children who dream about...

ABC Pastel de Manzana es un libro para niños de primaria sobre la historia de un pastel de manzana y cómo algunos habitantes del pueblo se relacionan con él de diversas maneras solo por comerlo. Con esta los niños pueden aprender el abecedario y el uso...

Belle's busy baking day turned into chaos when Goat chewed up the rolls. Mouse tried to bring order to Belle's country kitchen by running around and squeaking "Stop! Now everythings messed!" He then had a clever suggestion for Belle, and she changed her...

Three brave, adventuresome dogs decide to go on a ghost hunt. They have loads of fun scrunching through the leaves, splashing through puddles, and scuffing through the dark forest. Until they arrive at the cemetery.Spying a tiny ghost, the dogs turn...

If you are ready to learn about the continent of Africa then join Ada and her family as they make their way through the continent. We start in Africa's most populated country of Nigeria. In this book, we go on an adventure with Ada as she tries to find a...

Nola is much like most other nine year-old girls. She loves birthday parties, being outside, and is always annoyed by her little brother. But Nola has well, a major pet peeve, and a serious obsession. She can't stand bad grammar and...

*** Winner of Mom's Choice Awards' Honoring Excellence & Maincrest Media Book Award ***Grinza's Orchard is an award winning fairy tale novelette for tweens about a Gypsy girl growing up in the early 1900's in Cojasca, a small village in Romania...

It's Mother's Day, and mom has to leave early to work. She is a nurse and despite wanting to be home celebrating this day with her daughter, she needs to go to the hospital taking care of other kids. This new picture book for kids ages 3-7 and beyond is...