• Age: 12 to 18
• Grade: 7 to 12

The Spirit of Canada, a stunning anthology that celebrates our country�s life and times, is filled to the brim with stories, songs, poems, legends, and more. This remarkable collection is a must-have for every library. With one hundred and fifty illustrations by some of Canada's most prestigious children's book artists, The Spirit of Canada will prove to be a useful reference guide, as well as a keepsake for generations to come. Beginning with native creation myths, readers are introduced to a cross-section of Canadian history. Chapters include the discovery of the New World, early settlement, and Confederation, as well as legends, humour, and multiculturalism.

The Spirit of Canada highlights classic pieces as well as hidden gems. Selections include: The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert W. Service; In Flanders Fields by John McCrae; Canadian Railway Trilogy by Gordon Lightfoot; The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier; This Was My Brother by Mona Gould; and I Am a Canadian #1 by Duke Redbird.

BARBARA HEHNER is the author of many children’s books,including The Spirit of Canada: Canada’s Story in Legends,Fiction, Poems and the Ice Age Animals series. She began writing over 20years ago, entering into a partnership with David Suzuki. Together they wrotesix children’s science and activity books, starting with Looking at Plants.Barbara Hehner lives in Toronto with her family.

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