H is for Home: A Saskatchewan Alphabet is a story that reigns true for many people in this province and even in this country.  With hints of humour woven through a rhyming text, this ABC book will draw in readers, young and old.  Each illustration is done in watercolour paint and ink, set on an off-white background.  This book makes the perfect baby gift, coffee table book, or Saskatchewan keep-sake.  

 

Prairie Seasons fits perfectly with Amber's previous titles.  Following the same rhyming scheme, her playful watercolour illustrations will connect with folks from all across the prairies.  Inspired by her children, readers young and old will enjoy Prairie Seasons.

These stories from the Peepeekisis Cree Nation tell of the Little People, Wesuketchuk, and the Sky People, and share the Plains Cree worldview, values, and spiritual beliefs. “I am hoping that our Indian culture will not be lost, that there will always be someone to write and speak about it. As the treaty reads, ‘As long as the grass grows and the water flows.’” —Eleanor Brass, 1987

Embark on a joyful journey through the alphabet with 'Play With Me,' a delightful collaboration between author and illustrator, Amber Antymniuk and the PHE Saskatchewan Board. This charming book celebrates the profound role parents play as their children's first teachers. 'Play With Me' ingeniously intertwines the essence of movement and the sheer joy of play, instilling in young minds the fundamental principles of physical literacy from an early age. As children revel in the simple pleasures of play, they cultivate essential skills that lay the groundwork for a lifetime of health and happiness. With each turn of the page, 'Play With Me' not only sparks imagination but also underscores the timeless truth: that the spirit of play knows no bounds, and its significance only deepens as we grow. Let this enchanting alphabet book be a testament to the enduring power of play, reminding us all to never cease playing, never cease moving.” - Jennifer Buettner PHE Saskatchewan Board of Directors

Webster is a happy little dog waiting for a family to love.

Everyone around him seems to be going home from the pet store, but Webster continues to wait . . . and wait . . . and wait. Will he get the happily-ever-after that he’s waiting so patiently for?

Webster’s story proves that every moment of sadness is only temporary if you never give up hope!

A true story about patience and perseverance.

Written by Traci Deck

Illustrated by Maria Dagh

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.

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.

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.

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”!

A true story of kindness and hope…

Traditional Indigenous values remain the lifelong foundation of young Catherine’s life, despite the hardships of a northern Residential School.

Written by Elizabeth Merasty and Brie Phillips

LOST CAT!
 Johnny jumps out the window
 right into an adventure!
 At first he is excited—the city
 has so much to explore!
 But the city is dangerous too.
 Can Johnny survive the
 challenges he faces? And will the
 lost cat ever find his way home?

Join Johnny on an epic journey
to find his forever family!

This engaging, action-packed tale tells the  (
(based-on-a-true) story of a cat lost for two 
years in a prairie city and the challenges 
he faces before a chance encounter 
reunites him with his forever family. 
This book is aimed at young readers aged 
5-9, newcomers to Canadian classrooms, 
and children with neurodiversities. As 
they follow Johnny on his journey, young 
readers will explore themes of loneliness 
and survival (and triumph!) against the 
odds, as well as what it means to belong.

Written by Saskatchewan author of Inviting Writing Into the Science Classroom (YNWP 2002), a teachers's handbook, and Fight For Justice (Coteau Books, 2009), Shortlisted for the 2009 Saskatchewan Book Awards Children's Literature Award!

 

The birth of a child is a happy event for family, friends, and the whole community!

Out of the spirit world into our arms you came.
The world as we know it will never be the same.
May all your dreams and wishes in this life come true.
Our hearts’ only wish was to have a blessing like you!

A tender tale of welcome

Written by Treena Wynes and Olha Tkachenko