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The Necklace is the first book in the Children of Adhiren Duology.

In 2001 a small family purchased their first home in the northern town of La Ronge, Saskatchewan.  They were excited to move in all their belongings and start making wonderful memories. Memories were made, but not ones with joy and laughter as they hoped.  Within days of moving in the tear began over the next five years their lives were filled with ghostly apparitions, menacing voices, moving objects, unwanted, physical contact, and unexplained smells.  True and terrifying encounters were documented and told from the mother’s perspective.  After reading this chilling story of what they endured you may decide to sleep with the lights on.

This multilayered collection 
unfolds with recurring 
themes of faith, family, and 
music that weave through it 
like threads of gold. 

With close attention to 
detail, Mourre takes us along 
with her, experiencing every 
moment (big and small), 
revealing the extraordinary 
ordinary beauty of a life 
lived and celebrated in
both its joys and sorrows. 
A collection you won’t want 
to miss.

Author shortlisted for two Saskatchewan Book Awards. Author of three collections of short fiction: Landlocked, What’s Come Over Her? and To Everything a Season.
Themes of aging, music, and hope

 

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

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.

Travel throughout the province of Saskatchewan in 82 pages of COLOURING FUN! This little book is a great way to learn about Saskatchewan and all it has to offer. The Prairies are a colourful place, and our province is well worth celebrating!

Andrea and Tony go back in time again to 1920s Moose Jaw, this time on an urgent mission for their grandfather. After scary encounters with people wearing eerie hoods, the siblings vow to stop these strangers from carrying out their hateful plans. This updated, republished title looks at prejudice and racism in Saskatchewan’s past, and features 12 black-and-white illustrations, historical notes, and discussion questions.

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.