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!

 

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

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.

Gus can’t imagine anything worse than moving to another city to live with his grandfather — until things go even more haywire, and he becomes a target for the school bully. Then, while working on his family history assignment, he discovers a small box of unusual objects that mysteriously catapult him back in time. Now he has even bigger problems. If he can survive the harrowing events of the past, will he succeed in making new friends in the present?

Everyone has their own story, don’t they? It’s what makes us who we are.<br><br>The lives of four women form a bridge across time in the story of their desires, their choices, their families:<br><br>Anna wants a better life for her children.<br><br>Claire wants a connection with her absent father.<br><br>Sister Maria wants to honour God through service.<br><br>And Annie? Annie just wants to be heard.<br><br>A poignant story of family discovery—and the impact of the past.

Daryl Sexsmith's passion for wilderness and the canoe as a vehicle to explore that wilderness comes through loud and clear in this memoir of living and travelling on Canadian rivers, and the strong bonds forged between canoeing friends.

Before the bubble bursts … In each of these twenty-two short stories comes a brief, shining moment—a surreal turning point—in which we are surprised to discover that the reality of our own comfortable little world is balanced on the sharply honed edge of a knife.<br><br>F. E. Eldridge uses a finely tuned literary lens to focus on and magnify the impact of a single moment in time in the lives of her female protagonists, young and old, in these tales of both past and present, in settings that range from Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley to the Canadian Prairies.

Never Leave Your Wingman: Dionne and Graham Warner’s Story of Hope by Deana J. Driver is the inspiring true story of seven-time cancer survivor Dionne Warner, who danced around in costume inside the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. Dionne and her fun-loving husband Graham have battled cancer head-on with laughter, joy, courage, and hope since Dionne's December 2009 diagnosis of Stage IV cancer of the liver, lung, and bone. When Dionne was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2001 she told Graham, her fiancé at that point, that he did not have to marry her - she would return to her home in Toronto, Ontario. An experienced pilot, Graham quickly said: "You never leave your wingman." This is an unforgettable, inspiring true story and a lesson in love. 

Grandma’s Garden fits perfectly in to Antymniuk’s collection of children’s books all tied together with themes of place. Similar to her previous titles, readers will find comfort in her playful watercolour illustrations and rhyming text. Grandma’s Garden is simple, warm and a delight for readers young and old.

Miss G and Me is a daughter's memoir of her mother's journey from Jamaica to England to rural Saskatchewan. Through anecdotes, poetry, journal writing, and personal essays, Jennifer S. Wallace unfolds her mother's life story of being a black woman in a mixed-race marriage, working as a nurse in two countries, and mentoring women and children of different countries and backgrounds. Jennifer reflects on how Miss G’s experiences impact her family and connect others with their history and culture.

Andrea doesn't want to go back to Moose Jaw – especially into the terrifying tunnels beneath its streets! But after agreeing to accompany her little brother, Tony, to visit their grandparents in Moose Jaw, she finds herself back in those dark tunnels with him. Soon, Andrea and Tony have both fallen back in time to the dangerous days of the 1920s and are caught in a scary scenario with a gang of criminals. Can they find their courage to expose the crooks for their dastardly deeds? And even if they can, will Tony and Andrea be stuck in the past forever?

This updated second book in the bestselling children’s adventure series features language that has been modernized since the book’s initial release in 2002. Readers and educators will also enjoy the addition of 10 black and white illustrations, Historical Notes, Useful Resources, Q and A with the Author, Discussion Questions, and You be the Writer sections.

Fun On The Farm 3 Compiled and Edited By Deana J. Driver
Cranky cattle, curious farm kids, tricky technology, head-banging farmboys, and rural driving lessons are some of the treasured memories shared by 20 Prairie writers, including author/ publisher Deana J. Driver, in this third and final volume of the popular Fun On The Farm series. Even more calamities, tricks, surprises, and delights of living and working on Western Canadian farms are recorded for posterity and the enjoyment of readers, bringing a satisfying end to this amusing series celebrating the lighter side of farming.