• Age: 3 to 8
• Grade: p to 3

A is for Adventure. B is for Basketball. C is for Courage. D is for Dream.

Discover the inspiring journey of Terry Fox, a true Canadian hero, told one letter at a time. From his joyful childhood with siblings to the enduring legacy of his Marathon of Hope, this beautifully crafted story brings Terry’s incredible dream to life for young readers. Follow how the loss of his leg became the spark for his mission to help others, the unwavering love and support he received from family, friends, and Canadians across the country, and the unforgettable symbols of his journey—the van, his iconic shoes, and his unshakable determination.

Through this heartfelt tale, children will learn that, just like Terry, they too can make a difference in the world. Created in partnership with the Fox Family, all proceeds from this book will be directly donated to the Terry Fox Foundation, supporting research in Canada and furthering Terry's dream of a world without cancer.

Denise Dias is a Toronto writer and communications professional at the Royal Ontario Museum. Her work has appeared in Toronto Life, the Globe and Mail, and the Toronto Star.

Denise Dias' profile page

NOÉMIE GIONET LANDRY a grandi dans une petite ville côtière du Nouveau-Brunswick, entourée par l’océan. En grandissant, elle voulait devenir médecin ou illustratrice de livres pour enfants. Durant ses études en médecine, elle a décidé de faire les deux. Aujourd’hui, elle partage son temps entre l’hôpital (où elle travaille comme rhumatologue) et son studio à domicile, où elle dessine et peint, entourée de sa femme, de deux enfants, de deux minuscules chihuahuas et de deux chats.

NOÉMIE GIONET LANDRY grew up by the ocean, in a small coastal town in New Brunswick. Growing up, she said she wanted to become either a doctor or a children’s book illustrator. Midway through medical school, she decided she would do both. She now shares her time between the hospital (where she works as a rheumatologist) and her home studio, where she sketches, draws and paints surrounded by her wife, two children, two tiny Chihuahuas and two cats.

Noémie Gionet Landry's profile page