"My parents and my three older sisters were already in the Model T Ford. I think it was old because it had no top. It was moving day. My dad had filed on a homestead and we were about to begin the two-hundred-mile trek from Watrous to Carrot River, Saskatchewan. My powder blue dress was scattered with tiny pink flowers. Mother had fashioned it from pieces that had once been part of a dress she had worn. To me, the move mattered not at all. The usual aura of family security prevailed. How could a child of barely five years know the hardships that lay ahead?"

Ileen (née Sheehan) Boechler's plainspoken memoir of a childhood spent homesteading beyond the 53rd parallel tugs at the roots of northern life, peeling back the layers of family and community connections to reveal the growth that is possible because of them.

Keith Olsen’s family lived through a harsh Canadian winter in an extremely remote location in northern Saskatchewan. The family’s determination turned the rugged wilderness into a modest home. From such a setting come the memories of a profound childhood, one in which simplicity and nature 

are the most nurturing aspects of the imagination. "It was almost noon when we entered the portage. The fresh autumn air was still quite cool even though the sun was well up by this time. It was pleasant to see how the sunlight penetrated the thick forest of tall evergreens, giving light to an otherwise dark and damp part of the overland trail. The ground in this area was covered over in a thick layer of green moss, and a similar type called old man's beard hung down off the branches like sheets of light green tinsel. This part of the portage was spooky, but on parts of the trail where the deciduous trees were it was bright and vibrant, especially where the leaves hadn't fallen. It was there the sunlight caused an explosion of colour, shading each leaf in a different hue of autumn glory, and it made you feel warm and alive with excitement."

Jacob has lots of things to do every day. And so does his grandpa! Grandparents and grandchildren have a lot in common ... a heartfelt story of the connections between young and old.

Northern Saskatchewan has a wide variety of canoeing experiences from paddling lake to lake in the Precambrian Shield to steering the rapids of a whitewater river. It has both mountainous canyons and Caribbean-like beaches. You can paddle through marsh land or past sand dunes. Paddling Northern Saskatchewan provides a descriptive overview of 80 different canoe routes, rivers, and canoeing areas to help you understand the experience of paddling in Northern Saskatchewan.

Awards:
Finalist. Next Generation Indie Book Awards Travel/Travel Guide.

Non-Fiction

I have long been fascinated 
by ravens.
The way their calls spread 
through the forest like a magic 
cloak. The hollow bamboo call, 
the dripping water call, the 
knock on wood, the gargle, the 
gurgle, the kraa, and the wow!

Among these sticks 
and bones, may you 
discover a shining 
treasure of your own.

About The Book:

One day while walking in the woods, Allison 
Douglas-Tourner came across a raven harvesting sticks for his nest, dropping them into a 
pile to use later, along with a few small bones. 
The experience became a poem. 
Gathered here is a collection of “sticks and 
bones” from moments in the poet’s life, each 
giving the imagination room to breathe—for 
that is the true magic of haiku

Written by internationally published 
British Columbia poet
Perfect for gift giving

Jamie Reynolds is a first nations artist from Regina Saskatchewan. Graduating from the University of Regina in 2010, she has spent the last decade involved in the local arts community as a teacher, curator, facilitator, speaker, mural painter, and artist in residence. From surreal self-portraits to pastoral paintings, her art showcases her dark sense of humour and love of vibrant colour. 

Hive Mind, acrylic on canvas, 20”x24”, 2019
We are instinct-driven beings, repressing parts of ourselves to fit our busy modern life roles. When dreaming, our minds are allowed to explore these instincts, in ways that are sometimes scary, exciting, pleasurable, or nightmarish. This painting is part of her "Dream-bodies" series, a collection of paintings that examine the connection between our unconscious selves and the natural world. "Hive Mind" is a glimpse of the artist's creative center, and the buzzing, squirming ideas within. 

1000 Piece Puzzle
50 cm x 70 cm
Matte Finish on both the puzzle and the box
Poster Included

The arrival of spring 2020 held nothing but promise for the Jasken family. With plans for camping trips and yard upgrades, life was moving along as usual. But fate had other plans. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, their youngest daughter suddenly collapsed, plunging the family into a tumultuous world of fear and uncertainty—they were devastated to learn that the source of Sierra’s ailment was a failing heart. In the months to come, Sierra was surrounded by doctors and nurses, undergoing countless medical procedures in an unfamiliar city to give her another chance at life. Compelling and poignant, filled with wry humour and raw emotion, My Daughter’s Heart is the true story of a family’s journey through a life-threating crisis.

Once there was a little dog. His teeth stuck out on one side of his mouth, and his little black nose did not sit in the middle of his face. Some might say he was not very handsome. And one day, he was left alone in the forest. Based on the real-life adventures of a funny-looking little dog, this charming story of acceptance and found family will capture your heart.

Everyone is excited when there’s a baby on the way! Share the story of how babies grow before they’re born with your own “little peanut”!

Ride across the plains with GABRIEL DUMONT! Based on historic events, Ride, Gabe, Ride! tells the tale of a dangerous,exhilarating hunt led by the famed Métis buffalo hunter. From the award-winning author of Fiddle Dancer, Dancing in My Bones, and Call of the Fiddle.

Hello! I am a bumblebee. Would you like to play with me? Finding friends is lots of fun ... all it takes to find a friend is beeing one! Join a curious little bumblebee on his journey to making friends in the garden.