Afraid of the Dark
Afraid of the Dark is a touching account of a young boy who masters his fears to act with great courage.
It is the story of the friendship between Allan and his new neighbour Alain, who comes from Quebec. Allan learns how to overcome his fear of the dark, begins to learn a new language and, when called upon, acts heroically to save the lives of thos …
Merry Christmas
Five great Canadian Christmas stories at one incredible price — this season's perfect gift for any child!
This special new anthology includes five delightful holiday picture books in one oversized volume! The original stories are here in their entirety, while bonus material for this anthology includes biographies of all of the artists and illustr …
One Special Tree
Christmas is a magical time, and what could be more magical than choosing and decorating that special tree? Every year the family waits until the last minute, so the tree will last as long as possible.But this year Zoë and her brother Stefan discover a sad, shabby tree in the back of the Christmas tree lot, and they realize that it is the one tree …
The Hungry Time
This volume in the Kids of Canada series tells a poignant tale of First Nations life before the coming of European settlement.
It is the story of a Mississauga Indian girl named Morning Sky who, with her family, spends the winter camped at the mouth of the Humber River. Cold and hunger threaten their survival but by facing these hardships together a …