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.

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.

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.

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.

All’s wool that ends wool in this cozy story of a little lamb with a big challenge–making a woolly jumper of her very own!

The Magic of the Peatlands. There’s a melody, if you pay heed,<br>calling you to follow Nature’s lead—<br>a familiar tune, a chorused creed,<br>a song of both grown plant and seed.<br><br>As the fluted magic on the wind floats by,<br>you might find yourself only insect-high—<br>or even too small to be seen by the eye!<br>(But how else could you ride a dragonfly?)<br><br>The Council of Beings has asked me to greet<br>young readers who would like to meet<br>nature’s apprentices. Their challenging feat<br>is to strive to save the moss and peat.

When their friends, Kami and Eddie Mark, accidentally fall into the time-travelling tunnels below Moose Jaw, fourteen-year-old Andrea and her ten-year-old brother Tony have no choice but to go back in time to rescue them. In that dank, dark underground, they learn of harsh working conditions being forced on Chinese immigrants, and Kami and Eddie are now among them! Can Andrea and Tony find enough money to pay the Chinese Head Tax the Canadian government has imposed on their friends? What risks must be taken to save Kami and Eddie and get safely back to the present?

This updated third book in the bestselling Canadian children’s adventure series features modernized language, 12 black and white illustrations, Historical Notes, Useful Resources, Discussion Questions, and a Get Creative section.