Canada ABC by
Paul Covello's gloriously bright and detailed board book for the very young highlights Canada's iconic symbols, souvenirs and events, including the Dogsled, Inuksuk, Loonie, Totem Pole and the Zamboni machine. From the author of the beloved Toronto ABC.
That's Not Fair! by
This unique addition to the CitizenKid collection provides an accessible exploration of the rights and freedoms of citizens in a democracy through a series of six short stories starring Mayor Moe and the councillors of a sometimes wacky city. In each story, the councillors are first presented with a problem, and the group then makes a decision to address the problem with a new law, only to discover later there were unintended consequences. There is one councillor, Bug, who objects to each decision being proposed by commenting "That's not fair!" --- a sentiment familiar to children, who have an innate sense of justice. Conclusions for each story include an extended discussion of the rights and freedoms featured in the story, along with three questions to ponder: There are no right answers given. Instead children are encouraged to look at all sides of each issue, which engages their critical thinking skills and fosters empathy for other points of view.The bright and humorous illustrations keep the interest level high. A Note for Parents and Teachers and definitions of the rights and freedoms covered in each story are included at the end of the book.
Canoe kids: exploring Indigenous cultures through authentic Indigenous voices
Indigenous communities have always included the little ones in their circles and talk and teach to them in the same way they talk and teach to young adults and adults. Learning and having fun are for family and community together. Volume 1 features “The Drum Story”. The way of living well and properly with Mother Earth are things that can be shared by the whole family. Many of these stories have never been in print before. Visit canoekids.com to download teaching guides and kids activity booklets. There are three editions per year. Each edition features Peoples from a different Nation.
The Two Sisters by
Many thousands of years ago, two little girls, with eyes of spring and hearts of summer, grow up with the courage to ask their father to stop a war. He heeds their advice, and this brings about a lasting peace in the land. A handy reference section will lead you on your own adventure through the rich history of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest. Iconic Canadian poet and performer E Pauline Johnson retells the legend first told to her by Joe Capilano, chief of the Squamish Nation.
The Other Boy by
A beautifully heartfelt story about one boy's journey toward acceptance. Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best friend, Josh. But Shane is keeping something private, something that might make a difference to his friends and teammates, even Josh. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shane's whole world comes crashing down. It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that he's still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane.