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  • nimosôm anima—nimihšōmihš...

    CA$19.95
    “We need to be careful that we don’t hurt the gifts that are given to us.” Told in paskwâwinîmowin (Plains Cree), anihšināpēmowin, (Saulteaux), and English, this simple tale of traditional teachings and values follows a grandparent and grandchild on a visit to a chokecherry patch, where lessons about respect and gratitude for the earth’s gifts are shared.
  • The Treasure Box

    CA$19.95
    Gus can’t imagine anything worse than moving to another city to live with his grandfather — until things go even more haywire, and he becomes a target for the school bully. Then, while working on his family history assignment, he discovers a small box of unusual objects that mysteriously catapult him back in time. Now he has even bigger problems. If he can survive the harrowing events of the past, will he succeed in making new friends in the present?
  • Dead Rock Stars...

    CA$19.95
    Quirky record store owner Jackson Hill doesn't know it, but his routine life in Saskatoon is about to take a bumpy ride. When his father dies unexpectedly, Jackson heads down the highway to his hometown in southern Saskatchewan. He knows the funeral will be rough, but he doesn't expect to meet a handsome stranger along the way or to face-off with his brother about dark issues of the past. A humorous tale of one man's fascination with rock 'n' roll, Dead Rock Stars is a stirring account of sibling rivalry, acts of forgiveness, and growing up gay on the Canadian Prairies.
  • Little Red Wagon: A...

    CA$19.95
    Learning is less about curricular delivery and more about building relationships. The thought of school can invoke fear and loathing, or it can elicit warmth and wonder—the difference being a kind word, a nod of encouragement, or a listening ear from a teacher who cares. Over time, the educational landscape has changed, the structures refurbished, the equipment updated, the methodologies redefined, the strategies remodeled. And yet, in this cycle of perpetual change lurks the notion that some things must remain the same. Changes in education are an ongoing reality; what remains the same is the need for strong, vibrant relationships that will withstand the idiosyncrasies of educational fads, fantasies, and fashions. If you’re tired of the proliferation of “edu-speak,” the rationalizations for declining performance, and the continued erosion of standards and expectations of education today, then this is the book for you.
  • If These Places Could Talk:...

    CA$19.95
    If places could talk, what would they say? Every place in Saskatchewan has a story to tell. Journey through time to explore some of them!
  • Tyler Evans the Great

    CA$19.95
    All Tyler Evans wants is to be a hero. For himself and for his family. For his friends too—or even just his dog, Gretzky. But becoming a hero isn’t easy. Heroes don’t get nosebleeds at school, or lose a shoe when they kick a ball. They especially don’t let the class bully steal their lunch… Maybe a magic potion will help?

    Told in an endearing, child-centric narrative, this short book explores the development of a child’s sense of self-worth as he carries out small heroic acts while coping with feelings of inferiority resulting from sibling teasing in his single-parent household, and bullying at school. It features quick thinking and innovation on a child’s part, and realistic, down-to-earth connections with pets and wildlife.
  • Inviting Writing into the...

    CA$19.95
    A teacher's handbook created for active use in the classroom, its clear, informative descriptions and full-colour examples encourage teachers to use writing skills as part of their science lessons and curriculum.
  • Bee Yourself

    CA$19.95
    I am a bumblebee. But I'm not happy being me. I would like to be someone new...but who?
  • Stepping Out from the...

    CA$19.95
    Step out from the shadows. Perhaps you are personally being challenged by addictions, or maybe you find yourself in a situation where someone close to you is demonstrating the characteristics of an addict. As a parent, grandparent, friend, or employer, it is impossible to deny the impact of addictions. Are you experiencing a loss of control around your own substance use? Do you currently know a loved one who is struggling with addictions, self-injurious behaviours, or thoughts of suicide? Do you find yourself feeling lost or helpless about the situation? Education is the greatest tool for assisting you in your time of need. Whether you are dealing with addictions personally, or are observing a loved one struggle with them, this book will guide you. You will learn the tools that will allow you to take your power back, and regain control over your life. There is always hope, and a new life free from chaos and uncertainty awaits.
  • Don't Lick the Flagpole: A...

    CA$19.95
    Does life often seem to be little more than a series of disappointments and frustrations? Are you exhausted by the relentless pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, always coming up just short? In those quiet times in the dark depths of night, do you allow yourself the question, “Why am I here?”

    If these questions hit a nerve, crack open this book and discover what you’ve been seeking all this time. Stay the course, and you will find a full and abundant life founded on the truth of your identity and purpose, unfettered by the whims of circumstance. Suspend your prejudices, judgments, and allegiances for a moment and allow the light of God’s truth to enter your life. Be forever transformed as you learn to express the wonders and glories of God’s kingdomby simply being who God created you to be!
  • Critters: Underdark

    CA$19.95
    It's hard to make friends when you're a monster! A group of young monsters must learn cooperation and tolerance to overcome their differences in order to survive a hostile world without adult guidance. Having escaped from a crashed train full of cages below the earth, the various critters slowly come to trust each other as they flee those who would enslave them, and battle or outwit those who want to halt their bid for freedom.
  • Lola's Woolly Jumper

    CA$18.95
    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!

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