Fall 2012 Catalogue

Fall 2012

Owlkids BooksCelebrating 35 years of children’s publishing

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Fall 2012 Ages 4+ Ages 4+ Fall 2012Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFunSeptember2012

32 PAGES 8.25 x 10.25 AGES 4+

HC $18.95 CDN / $18.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-35-7

EBOOK $12.95 CDN / $12.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-47-0

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Understanding Informational Text; Comprehension Science: Environment; Plants; Animals; Life Sciences; Ecology

READING LEVELS Grade: 3 Fountas & Pinnel: N

YouAreStardustBy Elin Kelsey • Illustrated by Soyeon Kim

You Are Stardust begins by introducing the idea that every tiny atom in our bodies came from a star that exploded long before we were born. From its opening pages, the book suggests that we are intimately connected to the natural world; it compares the way we learn to speak to the way baby birds learn to sing and the growth of human bodies to the growth of forests. Award-winning author Elin Kelsey — along with a number of concerned parents and educators around the world — believes children are losing touch with nature. This innovative picture book aims to reintroduce children to their innate relationship with the world around them by sharing many of the surprising ways that we are all connected to the natural world.

Grounded in current science, this extraordinary picture book provides opportunities for children to use their imaginations and wonder about some big ideas. Soyeon Kim’s incredible diorama art enhances the poetic text, and her creative process is explored in full on the reverse side of the book’s jacket, which features comments from the artist. Young readers will want to pore over each page of this book, exploring the detailed artwork and pondering the message of the text, excited to find out just how connected to the Earth they really are.

ELIN KELSEY is an internationally respected leader in the field of environmental science and education, as well as the award-winning author of Not Your Typical Book about the Environment and other books for children and adults. She consults around the world on environmental projects and is an adjunct professor at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and Royal Roads University. She lives in Pacific Grove, California.

Key features• Written by award-winning science

writer and educator Elin Kelsey in her signature style: positive, inspirational, and engaging

• Artist Soyeon Kim’s detailed dioramas are shown in full on the reverse side of the book’s jacket, while the endpapers show her blueprint-like conceptual sketches

• The text is grounded in science but whimsical in its execution — and respectful of kids’ curiosity and innate intelligence

• Includes a note from the author to young readers encouraging them to develop a deeper connection with nature

• Responds to the growing number of people who are concerned about the disconnect between children and the natural world

You know how it feels to be a good

friend and so do other animals.

Bats and sperm whales get their

friends to babysit.

Elephants remain best buddies for life.

You, me, birds flying through the rainforest.

We are all connected.

We are all nature.

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Your breath is alive with the

promise of flowers.

Each time you blow a kiss to the

world, you spread pollen that

might grow to be a new plant.


Weareallconnected.Weareallnature.

Weareallstardust.

The water swirling in your

glass once filled the puddles

where dinosaurs drank.

From ocean to sky to land and

back again, the same water

has been quenching thirsts for

millions of years.


SOYEON KIM is a Toronto-based, Korean-born artist, who specializes in work that merges real-world materials and fine sketching and painting techniques to produce three-dimensional pieces. She is a graduate of the Visual Arts program at York University in Toronto.

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Fall 2012 Ages 4 – 7 Ages 4 – 7 Fall 2012Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFunOctober2012

32 PAGES 8.25 x 10.25 AGES 4–7

HC $17.95 CDN / $16.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-45-6

EBOOK $11.95 CDN / $11.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-52-4

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension; Word Recognition Strategies

READING LEVELS Grade: 2 Fountas & Pinnel: K Reading Recovery: 18

OddreyBy Dave Whamond

From Blue Spruce Award–winning author-illustrator Dave Whamond comes the story of Oddrey, a young girl who is a little bit different from everybody else. Every aspect of Oddrey’s world is a study in playful curiosity. Her adventures and flights of fancy, however, are often a source of some teasing at the hands of her classmates. Her technicolor snow sculpture has the rest of the playground gaping in disbelief. Her drawing of blue apples is met with a stern look from her teacher. But Oddrey, never one to let anything get her down, faces all of these discouragements with optimism and offhanded grace.

So when her class production of The Wizard of Oz is cast, and Oddrey is given the rather spiritless role of a tree, she decides to make the best of the situation and vows to be the most unique tree ever. Sadly, her teacher has other ideas, and Oddrey dons an uninspired costume and sways in the back row. But when her classmates start forgetting their lines, knocking down props, and suffering from stage fright, Oddrey steps in to save the show — not by stealing it, but by helping her classmates rise to the occasion, much to their relief and delight. Full of witty, energetic, and vivid illustrations sure to resonate with young readers, Oddrey is an endearing story with a timeless message of how the misfits in our midst can be the ones we most often misjudge.

DAVE WHAMOND is the award-winning author of My Think-a-ma-Jink and a regular contributor to chickaDEE and OWL magazines. He also has a syndicated cartoon strip called “Reality Check,” which appears daily in a number of North American newspapers. He lives in Calgary.

Key features• From Blue Spruce and Reuben

Award–winning author-illustrator Dave Whamond

• Young readers are sure to identify with Oddrey’s misfit moments and also applaud her confidence, optimism, and style

• Oddrey is the perfect story to show off Whamond’s signature style — a dizzying and delightful mix of humorous text and bold illustrations

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Awards for My Think-a-ma-Jink

Blue Spruce Award, Winner Ontario Library Association 2011

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Ages 5 – 7 Fall 2012Fall 2012 Ages 5 – 7 Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFunSeptember2012

32 PAGES 10.5 x 8.5 AGES 5–7

HC $14.95 CDN / $14.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-36-4

EBOOK $9.95 CDN / $9.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-48-7

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Poetry; ComprehensionMathematics: Quantity Relationships; Counting; Operational Sense Science: Plants; Animals; Life Science; Habitats; Seasons VisualArts: Shape and Form; Space; Color


CountingonFallBy Lizann Flatt • Illustrated by Ashley Barron

As young readers journey into the natural world, they will discover that numbers, patterns, shapes — and much more! — can be found by observing everyday plants and animals.

What if animals and plants knew math, just like you? Would leaves fall in patterns? Would whales enter a race? In Counting on Fall, the first title in the Math in Nature series by award-winning author Lizann Flatt, nature comes to life to help children grasp concepts of number sense and numeration. The engaging “What if?” format of this informational picture book is sure to delight five- to seven-year-olds.

Each of the four books in the Math in Nature series will cover one season of the year and one area of the math curriculum. Colorful, cut-paper collage art uniquely evokes the natural world, while two levels of text — one a lyrical story, the other asking children to problem-solve — bring the reader to a full understanding of the math concept being covered.

LIZANN FLATT has written many information books for children, including The Nature Treasury and Let’s Go! A former editor of chickaDEE Magazine, her children’s writing has won many honors, including a Distinguished Achievement Award from The Association of Educational Publishers. She lives in Muskoka, Ontario.

ASHLEY BARRON is a Toronto-based illustrator who specializes in cut-paper collage. Her award-winning illustrations have appeared in a variety of magazines, children’s publications, websites, posters, animations, and set designs. She has a deep appreciation for nature and finds inspiration in the vast Boreal Forest.

Key features• Two levels of text — one a

whimsical story, the other thoughtful questions — help readers develop their math and reading skills

• Supports multiple curriculum strands, from language and visual arts to science and math

• From whales swimming in the serene ocean to bats dangling from dark caves, multiple animals and habitats are featured

• A “Nature Notes” section at the back of the book enriches the reading experience with interesting and surprising details

• Seasonal patterns such as migration, hatching, animals gathering, and leaves falling are documented through unique, layered cut-paper collage artwork

• Appeals to kids’ curiosity and sense of wonder about the natural world

Takealookaroundyou!Itseemslikemathisundereveryrock,upineverytree,andapart

ofeveryanimal’slife,too.

About Math in NatureThe Math in Nature series explores seasonal and natural beauty through math concepts, made engaging with energetic and colorful paper illustrations, poetic language, and thoughtful questions. Each book in the series features a vast array of animals in their natural habitat, and a “Nature Notes” section enriches the reading experience with interesting and surprising details.

Would pronghorns pair up, line up in a parade,

and prance across the prairie?

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Can you count the pronghorn antelopes by twos?

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If the bears were aware,would they think that it’s fair,

if one were to gobble more than his or her share?

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Which bear has 2 berries more than 5?Which bear has 2 berries less than 10?


Do you think whales would raceto a sunny, warm place?

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Which whale is first? Which whale is last? What places do the other whales hold?


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Ages 9 – 13 Fall 2012Fall 2012 Ages 9 – 13 Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFunSeptember2012

96 PAGES 9.75 x 9 AGES 9–13

PB $16.95 CDN / $14.95 CDN ISBN978-1-926973-42-5

HC $24.95 CDN / $22.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-37-1

EBOOK $14.95 CDN / $14.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-44-9

CURRICULUM FashionandDesign: Artistic Perception; Creative Expression; Historical and Cultural Context

READING LEVELS Grade: 5/6 Fountas & Pinnel: W

LearntoSpeakFashionAGuidetoCreating,Showcasing,and

PromotingYourStyleBy Laura deCarufel • Illustrated by Jeff Kulak

Fashion surrounds us…and some might even say overwhelms us. Whether you’re shopping for clothes or getting dressed in the morning, it’s easy to feel at odds with a world that seems to be all about appearances. But not only can fashion be fun, silly, impulsive, and even inexpensive — it can also be a really rewarding avenue of self-expression for everyone.

By starting with the most basic formula (clothes + art = fashion), Learn to Speak Fashion strips away anxiety and artifice to get to the heart of what makes clothing so much more than just what we wear. The lessons within these pages range from understanding how to dress every part of the body to making your own pair of pants, from learning how to harness your design ideas with an inspiration board to holding a fashion show in your backyard.

Like the two previous Learn to Speak titles, Learn to Speak Fashion warmly welcomes both the novice and the informed with telling anecdotes, surprising revelations, and clear, conversational language from Laura deCarufel, an author who has extensive experience reporting on fashion around the world. So whether you just want to look good or to pursue a career as a designer, reporter, or stylist, Learn to Speak Fashion will appeal to all readers’ inner fashionistas.

LAURA deCARUFEL is a Toronto-based fashion and style reporter. After a long tenure as a Senior Editor at Elle Canada, she worked as the editor of Style.com. Today, she works for several magazines as a freelance reporter and is the co-creator of Hardly, a web magazine on style and culture for teenage girls.

JEFF KULAK is an Edmonton-born, Montreal-based designer-illustrator. From his studio, a converted room in a former nunnery, he creates art for books, magazines, album covers, and event posters.

Key features• Third title in the award-winning,

best-selling Learn to Speak series

• Author Laura deCarufel is a longtime style reporter and the co-creator of Hardly, an online magazine on style for teen girls

• Appeals to kids interested in all areas of fashion: from sewing to designing, photography to publicity

• Quotes from industry experts (designers, models, hair and make-up artists) inspire and inform

• Sidebars offer pop-culture references, helpful definitions, and additional facts for readers to explore more fully on their own

• A “Style Files” section at the back of the book gives great tips for readers inspired to take their interest in fashion to the next level

Experience—andbeinspiredby—theworldof

fashionasneverbefore!

About Learn to SpeakThe Learn to Speak books give preteen readers a behind-the-scenes look at various fields in the arts. These are not rigid how-to guides but instead take a DIY approach to discovery and self-expression. The focus is on having fun and debunking many of the myths that surround artistic communities.

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Praise for Learn to Speak Dance“Comprehensive, exhilirating, and groovy.”

~ Foreword Reviews

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Ages 2 – 5 Fall 2012Fall 2012 Ages 2 – 4 Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFun

PictureMyWorldBy Séverine Cordier and Cynthia Lacroix

In Picture My Day, young readers followed three siblings through a single day and were introduced to new words and objects along the way. In Picture My World, a companion title, readers will rejoin these three same siblings, but this time readers will accompany them through a number of milestones and occasions familiar to every young child.

From bringing home a first pet to swimming at the pool, from scraping a knee to having a birthday party, from losing a doll to watching fireworks to climbing a tree, and more, readers will identify with situations and learn more new words, this time with an emphasis on emotional vocabulary.

The illustrations are bright and clear, with just enough detail to entice a preschooler to linger on each page. The accompanying text ranges from exclamations to short sentences and helps readers associate each illustration with an emotional expression.

SÉVERINE CORDIER is the co-creator of the Emma series and has illustrated numerous books for children in her native France.

CYNTHIA LACROIX has been designing and illustrating children’s books for nearly a decade. She lives in France.

October2012

68 PAGES 7.25 x 9.45 AGES 2–5

HC $17.95 CDN / $17.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-54-8

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension; Reading; Word Recognition Strategies; Understanding Informational Text

READING LEVELS Grade: K–1 Fountas & Pinnel: C Reading Recovery: 3–4

Key Features• Six different concepts are

combined to make up one stylish package

• Helps readers develop word recognition strategies

• Boy and girl characters give all readers a character to identify with

• Highly stylized illustrations mean this educational first book doubles as an art object

TellMeaboutColors,Shapes,andOppositesBy Delphine BadreddineIllustrated by Aurélie Guillerey

In highly stylized illustrations and short bits of text, Tell Me about Colors, Shapes, and Opposites invites readers to join two friends (and a mischievous cat!) as they play, learn, attend a party, go on vacation, and more.

Each of the book’s six scenarios is its own separate chapter and deals with a distinct basic concept. From locations and positions (above, outside) to size (small, long), from an array of colors to shapes and patterns, from special treats like eating cake (a slice, a piece) to taking a trip (time of day, time of year), this book helps readers develop word recognition strategies for everyday objects and situations.

The author of several books for children in her native French, DELPHINE BADREDDINE was the Managing Editor at Bayard Editions for many years. More recently, she became a Publishing Partner at Editions Escabelle, a new children’s publishing house in France.

AURÉLIE GUILLEREY studied Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France, and now lives in Rennes with her husband and young son. She has illustrated numerous children’s books.

October2012

92 PAGES 6 x 7.875 AGES 2–4

HC $16.95 CDN / $16.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-56-2

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Reading; Word Recognition Strategies; Understanding Informational Text

READING LEVELS Grade: 1 Fountas & Pinnel: F Reading Recovery: 9–10

Key Features• A companion title to the

charming Picture My Day

• Readers will delight in seeing how other children react to familiar experiences

• The compact, portable format is perfect for little hands

• Illustrations and simple text help children recognize words associated with feelings and emotions

• A respectful treatment of a child’s growing awareness of and curiosity about the world

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Ages 4 – 6 Fall 2012Fall 2012 Ages 2 – 5 Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFunOctober2012

32 PAGES 8.5 x 9.25 AGES 2–5

HC $16.95 CDN / $16.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-41-8

EBOOK $11.95 CDN / $11.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-51-7

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension; Reading; Word Recognition Strategies; Understanding Informational Text

READING LEVELS Grade: K–1 Fountas & Pinnel: B Reading Recovery: 2

Key Features• Sophie and Bear visit popular

New York City destinations Times Square, Central Park, Museum of Natural History, and more

• A concept book, with the storyline of a picture book

• Features nearly twenty opposite pairs

• Allows children to explore different reactions to a trip away from home

What’sUp‚Bear?ABookaboutOppositesBy Frieda WishinskyIllustrated by Sean L. Moore

In Where Are You, Bear?, Sophie and her best friend Bear discovered Canada from A to Z. Now, they’re off to explore New York City through nearly twenty pairs of opposites!

Sophie can’t wait to see New York, while Bear would much rather they

just stay home. Sophie loves speeding around in a taxi cab, but Bear wishes the driver would slow down. Up and down, stop and go, tall and short, and many more opposite pairs are illustrated using iconic New York experiences, buildings, and landmarks.

Then, when Sophie spies a window full of new bears in a toy store, Bear begins to worry he is too plain and old to compete with everything that the city has to offer. He’s proven right temporarily when Sophie forgets him in the toy store, but a helpful young boy and his mother find Bear and return him to Sophie at her hotel. The reunion is a happy one, and Sophie and Bear are reminded that they love each other — no matter where they are!

FRIEDA WISHINSKY has written many beloved and best-selling books for children. Her books have earned numerous accolades, including a nomination for the Governor General’s Award. She is the author of Where Are You, Bear?; You’re Mean, Lily Jean; and Each One Special, among others. Originally from New York, she now lives in Toronto.

SEAN L. MOORE has written and illustrated a number of books for children, including Where Are You, Bear?; Always Run Up the Stairs; Veggies, Smeggies; Yellow Blues; and Doggie Bag. He lives with his dog, Zeke, in Vancouver.

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32 PAGES 8.5 x 8.5 AGES 4–6

HC $16.95 CDN / $15.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-39-5

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension; Reading; Word Recognition Strategies SocialStudies: Critical Thinking

READING LEVELS Grade: 1/2 Fountas & Pinnel: H Reading Recovery: 13–14

Key Features• Explores evergreen themes of

equality and acceptance

• A playful approach to layout prompts the reader to turn the book upside down and compare the two worlds

• Presents opportunities to discuss concepts such as time and seasons

• The lands of up above and down below are conceived as our own world on endpaper maps

• Translated by Governor General Award–winning Susan Ouriou

UpAboveandDownBelowBy Paloma ValdiviaTranslated by Susan Ouriou

“In the world, there are different kinds of people,” opens Up Above and Down Below. The ones on the top think the ones on the bottom are different. The ones down below

think the ones up above are different. But what if they all turned themselves upside down? Would everyone find that they’re all the same, except in a few small ways?

Through award-winning translator Susan Ouriou, author-illustrator Paloma Valdivia explores this complex philosophical question and encourages young readers to appreciate the differences among people as well as their similarities. The short sentences and stylized, surreal illustrations draw readers into the whimsical worlds of up above and down below, delighting and enlightening them as they complete their tour.

PALOMA VALDIVIA studied graphic design in Santiago de Chile and illustration in Barcelona. She has illustrated more then twenty children’s books. Up Above and Down Below is her authorial debut; it has been translated from its original Spanish into nine other languages. She lives in Santiago de Chile.

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Praise for Where Are You, Bear?“The words are simple and appropriate for new readers, and the flat, stylized cartoon illustrations will keep young readers engaged.”

~ School Library Journal

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Ages 4+ Fall 2012Fall 2012 Ages 2 – 5 Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFunNovember2012

32 PAGES 8.5 x 8.5 AGES 2–5

PB $7.95 CDN / $7.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-46-3

EBOOK $7.95 CDN / $7.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-53-1

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: ReadingMathematics: Counting Science: Life Science

READING LEVELS Grade: 1 Fountas & Pinnel: G Reading Recovery: 11–12

Key Features• Companion title to the rich

The Wildlife ABC, which explores the alphabet through animals and poetry

• Shortlisted for the 1989 Governor General’s Award, Children’s Illustration Category

• Newly formatted paperback edition

• From award-winning author-illustrator Jan Thornhill, creator of The Wildlife ABC, Over in the Meadow, and Who Wants Pizza?

• “Nature Notes” provide additional information on each of the featured animals and their habitats

TheWildlife123ANatureCountingBookBy Jan Thornhill

Governor General’s Award finalist The Wildlife 123 is now available as a newly formatted paperback! Nature

in all its splendor leaps off the pages of this magnificent, interactive early-learning primer, which features exotic and familiar animals from around the world.

From one panda bear to one thousand tadpoles, this counting book communicates simple information through colorful illustrations and classic design; every page will spark young readers’ interest and imagination. At the end of the book, “Nature Notes” provide additional information on each of the featured animals and their habitats, encouraging children to spend more time with this rich read.

JAN THORNHILL is an award-winning writer and illustrator who has always had a strong interest in nature and the environment. Many of her books have been translated into different languages and published in countries around the world. Her books include the NAPPA Gold Award–winning I Found a Dead Bird, Over in the Meadow, and the NSTA honored Before & After. She lives in Havelock, Ontario.

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144 PAGES 9.5 x 10.625 AGES 4+

PB $13.95 CDN / $12.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-55-5

CURRICULUM VisualArts: Creating


Key Features• The fifth title in the award-

winning, best-selling My Beastly Book series

• Perfectly timed for the holiday season

• Unique mix of drawing, coloring, and cut-out activities

• Easy-to-follow instructions leave room for creativity and help build confidence in artistic abilities

• High production values mean markers won’t bleed through

Praise for My Beastly Book of Twisted Tales“The silly page-by-page endeavors will amuse just about any kid.”

~ Canadian Family

MyBeastlyBookofTangledTinsel140WaystoDoodle,Scribble,ColorandDrawBy Christine Roussey

Featuring more than 140 fantastically festive scenarios, My Beastly Book of Tangled Tinsel will

provide budding young artists with hours of holiday fun. This zany take on Christmas will have kids coming up with a new suit for Santa, decorating personalized gift tags, deciding what would happen if Santa’s sleigh were to be drawn by hippos instead of reindeer, and imagining the best presents they can come up with — and the worst!

The wide variety of activities — from drawing and coloring to cut-outs and more — will help kids build confidence in their artistic skills and inspire their minds. Instructions are clear and concise but still give kids plenty of chance to make use of their active imaginations. Illustrator Christine Roussey’s loose, fantastical style sets up each impish scenario perfectly and encourages kids to respond to each page in a spontaneous and natural way.

About My Beastly BookThis collection of doodling, scribbling, coloring, and drawing activity books lets children do all the silly things they dream of. With more than 140 activities per title, the series offers readers hours of creative play using their active imaginations and honing their budding artistic skills.

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CHRISTINE ROUSSEY is an illustrator from Bagnolet, France. She graduated from École de Communication Visuelle and currently works as a freelance illustrator. She illustrates mainly children’s books, but has also done illustrations for marketing campaigns, cookbooks, catalogs, and greeting cards.

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Fall 2012 Ages 4+ Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFunAugust2012

24 PAGES 8.5 x 8.5 AGES 4+

HC $15.95 CDN / $15.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-40-1

EBOOK $9.95 CDN / $9.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-50-0

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension; Reading SocialStudies: Critical Thinking


Key Features• A graceful entry point to discuss

geriatric illness with young children

• A multi-generational family story

• Warm illustrations add humorous and empathetic touches to this sensitive subject

• Explores the universal themes of understanding and coping with illness

• An age-appropriate, yet realistic, storyline

ReallyandTrulyBy Émilie RivardIllustrated by Anne-Claire DelisleTranslated by Sarah Quinn

With tenderness, sensitivity, and humor, Really and Truly explores the effect that dementia has on a young boy named Charlie and his family.

Charlie is very close to his grandfather, who loves to tell fanciful stories about pirates, witches, and gnomes that amuse Charlie to no end. But lately, Charlie’s grandpa doesn’t have any new stories to tell — in fact, some days Grandpa doesn’t even recognize Charlie. A disease has stolen grandpa’s memories, his appetite, and even his smile.

Charlie wants so much to make his grandpa smile again that he comes up with a plan to tell him stories — the same ones that Grandpa used to tell Charlie to make him laugh! Without shying away from the inevitable heartache that comes from watching loved ones suffer, Really and Truly is a spirited book for young readers struggling to remain optimistic during troubling times.

ÉMILIE RIVARD studied creative writing at Université Laval in Quebec City and focused her writing on exploring imagination and creativity. She writes regularly for Les Explorateurs and has written several beloved children’s books in French.

ANNE-CLAIRE DELISLE has taught illustration at Cégep de Sainte-Foy in Quebec for more than twenty years. She is the illustrator of the popular French children’s series Pomme et Pépin.

October2012

48 PAGES 8.125 x 10.25 AGES 8–12

PB $12.95 CDN / $12.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-43-2

HC $16.95 CDN / $16.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-38-8

EBOOK $12.95 CDN / $12.95 US ISBN978-1-926973-49-4

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Canada; Cultures and Societies; History

READING LEVELS Grade: 5 Fountas & Pinnel: U

Key Features• An all-Canadian take on a very

popular topic for ages 8–12

• Crosses the country and visits seven different provinces and territories

• Expert interviews offer additional facts in an informative Q&A format

• Full of engaging illustrations by award-winning artist Matt Hammill and color photographs

CrypticCanadaUnsolvedMysteriesfromCoasttoCoastBy Natalie HydeIllustrated by Matt Hammill

While Canada cannot lay claim to wonders like the Great Pyramid of Egypt, Stonehenge of England, or ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, Canada is by no means lacking for stories of intrigue and adventure. From buried treasure to ice

mummies to bootleggers to shipwrecks, curious readers need look no further than Cryptic Canada to discover seven of this country’s most engaging unsolved mysteries.

Beginning with the ongoing hunt in Nova Scotia for the legendary treasure of Captain Kidd and his crew, moving to the discovery of the mummified Franklin Expedition in Nunavut by modern-day scientists, and ending with an exploration of the Great Lakes Triangle phenomenon (with several other exciting stories in between), this book has something for every adventurous reader.

Each chapter, bursting with illustrations by Matt Hammill and color photographs, ends with an interview with an expert in the field, who answers questions kids will be eager to ask after reading about each mysterious case.

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NATALIE HYDE has written over twenty nonfiction books, on topics as diverse as germ theory and the rock cycle. Her novel Saving Armpit is currently shortlisted for the Silver Birch Express Award. She lives in Cambridge, Ontario.

MATT HAMMILL is an illustrator, animator, and game designer based in Toronto. He has worked with Konami, Hasbro, Molson, JibJab, and Guru Studios, as well as for OWL and chickaDEE magazines. He is the author-illustrator of the award-winning children’s book Sir Reginald’s Logbook.

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Ages 2+ BacklistBacklist Ages 3 – 6

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Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFun

72 PAGES • 9.5 x 7.25 • AGES 3–6

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CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Understanding Informational Text; Word Recognition Strategies Science: Life Science; Animals; Environment

READING LEVELS Grade: 1 Fountas & Pinnel: D Reading Recovery: 5–6

AnimalsandTheirFamiliesBy Barbara Nascimbeni

Featuring playful illustrations and small vignettes of text, Animals and Their Families crosses continents and habitats to introduce children to nearly three dozen land-, sea-, and tree-dwelling animals. Each spread is rich with information and will help children explore the animal kingdom in many simple ways. Each new creature is introduced in silhouette, while the facing page

shows that same creature in its natural habitat, playing with, caring for, or teaching its young. Small bits of text share the sound each animal makes, where it lives, and what it eats.

BARBARA NASCIMBENI is an Italian-born illustrator who studied in Milan. She has done work for publishers internationally and her books are translated into many languages. She now divides her time between Hamburg, Germany and Sorède, France.

176 PAGES • 6 x 7.875 • AGES 3–6

HC • $18.95 CDN / $18.95 USISBN978-1-926973-30-2

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Understanding Informational Text; Word Recognition Strategies SocialStudies: Time and Chronology

READING LEVELS Grade: K–2 Fountas & Pinnel: LB

PictureMyDayBy Séverine Cordier and Cynthia Lacroix

Through simple words and hundreds of warm and contemporary illustrations, Picture My Day explores the key moments that occur in a single day for three young children. Readers will follow two sisters and their brother as they eat breakfast, get dressed, play games, take a bath, and more. Throughout the book, objects like the clothes pinned to the laundry line

and the musical instruments in the playroom are clearly labeled, inviting young readers to learn new words and to categorize objects. Plus, readers are introduced to simple concepts like flavors, colors, and seasons, too.

SÉVERINE CORDIER is the co-creator of the Emma series and has illustrated numerous books for children in her native France.

CYNTHIA LACROIX has been designing and illustrating children’s books for nearly a decade. She lives in France.

32 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 2–5

HC • $16.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-926818-83-2

EBOOK • $15.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-926818-84-9

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension; Understanding Story Elements; Word Recognition Strategies


“...illustrations are delightful, displaying a pitch-perfect sense of comedic timing.”

~ Kirkus Reviews

Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, Shortlisted Ontario Arts Council 2012

32 PAGES • 8.25 x 10.25 • AGES 4+

PB • $8.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926973-10-4

HC • $17.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897349-66-3

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-51-1



“Wonderfully expressive faces and busy illustrations will keep readers searching the scenes for more details.”

~ Kirkus Reviews

Blue Spruce Award, Winner Ontario LibraryAssociation 2011

Reuben Award for Book Illustration, Winner National Cartoonists Society 2010

TheVoleBrothersBy Roslyn Schwartz

From the creator of the Mole Sisters comes an irresistible tale about an entirely different pair of rodent

siblings — the mischievous Vole Brothers! These ravenous rodents are always hungry. So hungry, they could even eat a cat! Using an imaginative paper-bag disguise and their natural talent for tunneling, this pair sets off in pursuit of a feline-sized feast, but are left empty-tummied when a greedy crow and an army of ants invade their picnic. Chock full of silly antics and suspense, young children will root for these insatiable characters as they continue on their quest for food.

ROSLYN SCHWARTZ is the author of the acclaimed Mole Sisters series and, in 2003, received the Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work. She lives in Montreal.

MyThink-a-ma-JinkBy Dave Whamond

Since its publication in 2009, My Think-a-ma-Jink has found its way into the hearts — and imaginations — of thousands of children. It’s Jack’s sixth birthday and he’s not even excited. Model airplanes, stuffed dinosaurs…not even a talking robot can break him free of his bad mood. Enter a mysterious gift from his uncle — the

Think-a-ma-Jink, a bizarre contraption that claims to bend the laws of time and space. But when the Think-a-ma-Jink is destroyed in a shape-shifting struggle, Jack must learn to harness the power of his imagination or risk being eternally bored.

DAVE WHAMOND has a syndicated cartoon strip called “Reality Check,” which appears daily in the Miami Herald, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Chicago Sun-Times, and Calgary Herald. His work has also appeared repeatedly in the pages of chickaDEE and OWL magazines. He lives in Calgary.

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ThePirateandthePenguinBy Patricia Storms

Penguin is not your typical Antarctic bird. He’s done with the frigid South Pole. He wants adventure! Pirate, on the other hand, wants no part in his crew’s raucous ways.

Treasure? Conquest? Bah! From veteran children’s illustrator Patricia Storms comes an energetic tale about finding your place in the world.

PATRICIA STORMS is a freelance cartoonist and frequent contributor to Chirp and chickaDEE magazines. She lives in Toronto.

MartinontheMoonBy Martine AudetIllustrated by Luc Melanson

An active daydreamer, Martin can’t help his mind from wandering on the first day of school. And when his teacher gently calls him back to Earth, Martin is embarrassed about his inattention. But once his whole class laughs

along with him, Martin happily realizes that his imagination can help him make friends and have fun at school.

MARTINE AUDET is the author of many award-winning works of poetry, which have been translated into several languages, including English, Czech, German, Italian, and Spanish. She lives in Montreal.

LUC MELANSON has illustrated a number of award-winning children’s books. In 2002, his book Le grand voyage de monsieur (The Grand Journey of Mr. Man) won the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Illustration and was also selected for the IBBY Canada Honour List. He lives in Laval, QC.

32 PAGES • 10.5 x 9 • AGES 4+

HC • $17.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897349-67-0

EBOOK • $16.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-926818-43-6



32 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.25 • AGES 3–5

HC • $18.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-91-5

EBOOK • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-926818-21-4



Picture Book Category, Finalist Chocolate Lily Young Readers’ Choice Award 2011

32 PAGES • 9 x 9 • AGES 4+

HC • $16.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-926973-16-6

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension; Understanding Story Elements; Word Recognition Strategies; Reading; Poetry

READING LEVELS Grade: 2/3 Fountas & Pinnel: M Reading Recovery: 20

“No classroom clichés here. Rather, creativity and inspired teaching in full bloom.”

~ Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

28 PAGES • 8.625 x 8.625 • AGES 3–6

HC • $16.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-926973-14-2

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension; Understanding Story Elements; Word Recognition Strategies; Reading; Fables

READING LEVELS Grade: 1/2 Fountas & Pinnel: I Reading Recovery: 15–16

“A charming study in cooperation.”

~ Kirkus Reviews

32 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3–6

HC • $16.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-926973-12-8

EBOOK • $15.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-926973-13-5


READING LEVELS Grade: 2 Fountas & Pinnel: J Reading Recovery: 17

“Illustrations are full of quirky, mischievous touches sure to bring smiles...This superlatively cute look at the bond between mother and child takes a proud place next to Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson’s Owl Babies.”

~ Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

WhereAreYou,Bear?ACanadianAlphabetAdventureBy Frieda WishinskyIllustrated by Sean L. Moore

Unable to find Bear as her family packs for their cross-Canada roadtrip, Sophie must brave traveling alone. But when Bear realizes what’s happened, he

sets off on his own journey — chasing after Sophie! A madcap ABC adventure ensues as the two separated pals pass through all 13 provinces and territories.

FRIEDA WISHINSKY is an award-winning picture- and chapter-book author. Originally from New York, she lives in Toronto.

SEAN L. MOORE is the author-illustrator of Yellow Blues and Doggie Bag. He lives in Vancouver.

AllByMyself !By Géraldine ColletIllustrated by Coralie Saudo

When five hens leave the coop to go pecking for grain, five little chicks are

left all by themselves for the day. At first, the chicks cry and are afraid, but then they begin to work together to brave the day without their mothers. A beloved book in its original French, All By Myself! is a plucky tale about cooperation and independence. Told in part through mixed-media illustrations and energetic text, this picture book will inspire and entertain young readers as they approach their own growing-up milestones.

GÉRALDINE COLLET is the prolific author of many beloved children’s books in her native French. Previously a history teacher and world traveler, she began to write children’s books when she had her two daughters. She lives in Saint-Quentin, France.

CORALIE SAUDO is an innovative illustrator who began her career in web design in France. While she still works in this industry, she has found her true passion lies in creating mixed-media illustrations for children’s books. She now lives in Ireland, where she spends a lot of time on the beach, looking for treasures to bring to life with her pencils, camera, and computer mouse.

LittleLamb,HaveYouAnyWool?By Isabel Minhós Martins Illustrated by Yara Kono

Through charming dialogue and warm illustrations, Little Lamb, Have You Any

Wool? tells the story of a young child and his lamb preparing for the cold winter ahead. The boy uses his lamb’s soft wool to make himself a coat, a scarf, some socks, and everything else he needs to protect himself from the coming cold. But then, he wonders, won’t his newly shorn lamb be cold? In the spirit of cooperation and caring friendship, the boy makes another set of winter clothes for the lamb. Now they are both warm and ready to face winter together!

ISABEL MINHÓS MARTINS is the author of When I Was Born and co-founder of Planeta Tangerina, a Portuguese publisher of innovative children’s books. She lives in Lisbon, Portugal.

YARA KONO is an award-winning illustrator of numerous books for children. She lives in Lisbon, Portugal.

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192 PAGES • 8 x 10 • AGES 3–7

HC • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-926818-00-9

EBOOK • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-926818-50-4

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Understanding Informational Text Science: Life Science/Systems; Plants; Animals; Human Body; Matter; Solid, Liquid, Gas; Environment; Weather; Seasons; Technology


Best Books Science Books & Films 2002

Top 25 Great Books Canadian Toy Testing Council 2002

“…a fabulous book for kids who just can’t stop wondering about the world around them…Why? will help nurture a playful, scientific curiosity in early-school-aged children.”

~ Today’s Parent

Why?TheBestEverQuestionandAnswerBookaboutNature,ScienceandtheWorldaroundYou!Illustrated by Scot Ritchie

Everyday childhood activities, such as an excursion to the park, splashing in the bathtub, or fixing a snack in the kitchen can prompt

many questions from young children. Why is the sky blue? Why does my stomach g-r-r-owl? Why do cows mooooo? Curious kids want to know, and no adult has all the answers.

Since 2001, Why? has taken over 125,000 young readers inside the kitchen and out to the park, from the farm to the supermarket, and from bath time to bedtime. This special edition of Why? celebrates the book’s tenth anniversary and provides kid-friendly explanations for nearly one hundred everyday mysteries for a whole new generation of children.

Bright, playful illustrations complement the clear text and set the scenes for the common questions that kids ask. Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime or in a classroom setting, Why? combines the best qualities of nonfiction and picture books to delight young readers.

192 PAGES • 8 x 10 • AGES 3–7

HC • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-926973-24-1

EBOOK • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-926973-25-8

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Understanding Informational Text Science: Life Science/Systems; Plants; Animals; Human Body; Matter; Solid, Liquid, Gas; Environment; Weather; Seasons; Technology


How?TheMostAwesomeQuestionandAnswerBookaboutNature,Animals,People,Places—andYou!Illustrated by Scot Ritchie

When Oma arrives to stay with Jake, Lizzie, and their parents, they want to make her visit extra special — so off the family goes

to Jake’s birthday party, the library, the beach, and many other places! These familiar childhood excursions prompt many questions from Jake and Lizzie. How do candles stay on fire? How do librarians remember where all the books go? How does the sand get so hot? Curious kids everywhere want to know — and no adult has all the answers.

In the same style as the highly successful Why?, How? provides kid-friendly explanations for nearly 100 everyday mysteries. Bright, playful illustrations from Scot Ritchie complement the clear text and set the scenes for the common questions that kids ask. A scrapbook-style page at the end of each chapter offers additional information in snapshots and captions. How? combines the best qualities of nonfiction and picture books to delight young readers again and again.

CATHERINE RIPLEY is a former editor of chickaDEE Magazine as well as the author of several acclaimed children’s books. She contributes regularly to children’s magazines and lives in Edmonton.

SCOT RITCHIE is an award-winning illustrator of more than 30 books for children, including Let’s Go! by Lizann Flatt. He loves to travel and lives in Vancouver.

BooksbyCatherineRipley

Near the top of a lake or ocean, where there is lots of light, fish use their eyes to see. Their eyes are shaped differently than your eyes and see perfectly under water. Plus, a clear covering protects their open eyes all the time. No diving masks required! But deep in the ocean, where it is dark, dark, dark, fish “see” in other ways. They use special cells along their sides

and on their heads. These cells let fish “see” by feeling anything that is moving

nearby. Some fish even “see” by smelling or using their whiskers!

How do f ish see under water?

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Why does garbage smell?

There must be food rotting in there. That means that tiny, tiny creatures called bacteria are breaking down the food. As they work on the food, some of them let out a smell. Pee-yoo! Good thing, because eating rotten food can make you sick.

Over125,000copiessold!

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MyBeastlyBookofSillyThings150WaystoDoodle,Scribble,ColorandDrawBy Vincent Boudgourd

Scribble all over the walls of your “room,” color all the stoplights red, and get silly over 150 other scenarios.

VINCENT BOUDGOURD is the art director at a publicity agency. He enjoys posters and illustrations from the 1950s through 70s and lives in Rennes, France.

MyBeastlyBookofHilariousHeroes150WaystoDoodle,Scribble,ColorandDrawBy Vincent Boudgourd

Balance a mountain of cars on a strongman’s pinky finger, design a hero’s mask and costume, and imagine over 150 other ways to save the day!

VINCENT BOUDGOURD is the art director at a publicity agency. He enjoys posters and illustrations from the 1950s through 70s and lives in Rennes, France.

MyBeastlyBookofTwistedTales150WaystoDoodle,Scribble,ColorandDrawBy Bérengère Delaporte

Dirty Cinderella’s ballgown, give a sunbathing Snow White a sunburn, and create over 150 other not-so-happily-ever-after endings!

BÉRENGÈRE DELAPORTE works part-time at an advertising agency in France.

MyBeastlyBookofMonsters150WaystoDoodle,Scribble,ColorandDrawBy Arnaud Boutin

Tie a monster’s shoelaces together, draw a creature that’s part monster and part pickle, and scare your friends and family with over 150 other mighty activities.

ARNAUD BOUTIN is a graduate of Gobelins L’Ecole de L’Image (Goblins School of the Image), a Parisian school dedicated to the visual arts. He lives in Paris, France.

TheHumanBodyLifttheFlapandLearnIllustrated by Robert Barborini

The Human Body contains dynamic pull-tabs and flaps to help children uncover the mysteries of anatomy and physiology, and give them a rich understanding of their

own bodies. From being born to growing tall, from digesting food to getting sick and more, this book tackles a number of bodily topics about which children are naturally curious.

AnimalBabiesLifttheFlapandLearnIllustrated by Stéphanie Herrbach

This interactive book about the birth and growth of animals allows children to touch an alligator’s skin, peek at what a bear cub

noshes on, and pull a tab to help a mother giraffe have her baby. Animal Babies also features a giant pullout poster (4'6" x 3') with life-size images of baby animals in the African savanna.

EarthandSkyALift-the-FlapGuidetoOurWorldandSolarSystemIllustrated by Laurent Richard

Explore the mysteries of the Earth and the universe with action-filled flaps that make answers to questions about clouds, stars, and

space travel only a fun twist, flip, or pull away! Earth and Sky takes readers from our home planet up into the heavens and beyond, merging together the timeless subjects of geology, geography, meteorology, and astronomy.

38 PAGES • 10.5 x 10.25 • AGES 4+

HC • $22.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-86-1

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Human Body

READING LEVELS Grade: 3/4 Fountas & Pinnel: O

Doing and Learning Category, Recommended Parents’ Choice Awards 2008

38 PAGES • 10.5 x 10.25 • AGES 4+

HC • $22.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-90-8

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Animals; Environment


Pop-Up, Cut-Out Category, Gold Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2010

160 PAGES • 9.5 x 10.625 • AGES 4+

PB • $13.95 CDN / $12.95 USISBN978-1-897349-85-4



38 PAGES • 10.5 x 10.25 • AGES 5+

HC • $22.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-68-7

CURRICULUM Science: Environment; Systems; Weather; Seasons; Air, Water, Soil; Solar System; Matter; Solid, Liquid, Gas; Geology

READING LEVELS Grade: 2/3 Fountas & Pinnel: L Reading Recovery: 19

160 PAGES • 9.5 x 10.625 • AGES 4+

PB • $13.95 CDN / $12.95 USISBN978-1-926973-01-2



160 PAGES • 9.5 x 10.625 • AGES 4+

PB • $13.95 CDN / $12.95 USISBN978-1-926973-00-5



160 PAGES • 9.5 x 10.625 • AGES 4+

PB • $13.95 CDN / $12.95 USISBN978-1-897349-81-6



About My Beastly BookThis new collection of doodling, scribbling, coloring, and drawing activity books lets children do all the silly things they dream of. With more than 140 activities per title, the series offers readers hours of creative play using their active imaginations and honing their budding artistic skills.Sample pages available at www.owlkidsbooks.com

PASCALE HÉDELIN is the award-winning author of several books for children. She lives in Paris, France.

ROBERT BARBORINI lives in Strasbourg, France. STÉPHANIE HERRBACH lives in Lyon, France. LAURENT RICHARD lives in Paris, France.

BooksbyPascaleHédelin

About Lift the Flap and LearnThis amazing lift-the-flap reference series helps young children uncover the mysteries of nature, science, and the world around them. Appealing to children’s innate curiosity, the combination of interactive tabs and intriguing facts ensures that each book will be enjoyed again and again.

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JAN THORNHILL is the author and illustrator of several award-winning books for children. She lives in Havelock, ON.


AnimalTalesFavoriteStoriesfromChirpMagazine

A delightful collection of stories by internationally beloved storytellers and illustrators originally published in Chirp Magazine. Contributors include Marie-Louise Gay, David McPhail, Marthe Jocelyn, Ruth Ohi, Eugenie Fernandes, Mélanie Watt, and more!

AnimalsonParadeFavoriteRhymesfromChirpMagazine

An enchanting collection of more than 20 classic and contemporary rhymes originally published in Chirp Magazine. Contributors include Sheree Fitch, Dennis Lee, Barbara Reid, Helaine Becker, Karen Patkau, Mireille Levert, and more!

64 PAGES • 8.75 x 8.75 • AGES 3+

HC • $19.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-2-89579-174-4

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Understanding Story Elements


“…a perfect choice for bedtime reading or to calm an overexcited child…each story is brief and engaging, [and] beautifully illustrated.”

~ The Montreal Gazette

64 PAGES • 8.75 x 8.75 • AGES 3+

HC • $19.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-2-89579-119-5

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Poetry


“What a treasure! …the variation in artwork, color, and mood of the illustrations and text as the pages of the book are turned creates an enchanting reading experience.”

~ Resource Links

32 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.625 • AGES 3–6

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926973-06-7

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926973-07-4

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Reading, Word Recognition Strategies


32 PAGES • 9 x 12.5 • AGES 4+

PB • $9.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897066-28-7

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Animals; Plants; Interactions


32 PAGES • 9 x 11.5 • AGES 3–8

PB • $9.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897066-27-0

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Literature Genre; Fables


32 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 4–8

HC • $17.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-897066-75-1

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Making Connections; Understanding Story Elements SocialStudies: Community; Maps


32 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 2–5

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926973-08-1

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926973-09-8

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: ReadingScience: Life Science


“Sumptuous — The Wildlife ABC is a glorious spectacle...”

~ The Montreal Gazette

OverintheMeadow

For more than a century, “Over in the Meadow” has introduced children to counting, rhyming, and nature. Jan Thornhill reintroduces this traditional counting rhyme to young readers, constructing the imaginary setting out of everyday objects and offering a fresh take on a beloved classic.

Before&AfterDetailed paintings depict nature’s subtle and dramatic changes over spans of time.

TheRumorA retelling of the classic “the sky is falling” story, set in the lush landscape of India.

FolktailsNine beautifully illustrated and authentic animal legends transport readers around the world.

TheWildlifeABCFrom A is for Auk to Z is for Zoo, this alphabet book communicates simple information through colorful illustrations and rhyming text.

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You won’t believe the amazing things animals do — how they communicate, find food, and take care of their families. With concise text and beautiful watercolor scenes, this book provides children with a window into the fascinating world of animal behavior.

MARILYN BAILLIE lives in Toronto.ROMI CARON lives in Gatineau, QC.

chickaDEEAnimalAdventuresDiscovertheWorld’sAmazingAnimalsBy Stéphanie Ledu

Featuring more than 150 creatures, stunning photographs, and intriguing facts, chickaDEE Animal Adventures crosses all continents and habitats to give children a rich understanding of animal characteristics and behaviors.

STÉPHANIE LEDU lives in Paris, France.

128 PAGES • 8.75 x 10.25 • AGES 5–9

HC • $24.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-897066-86-7

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Animals; Reproduction, Heredity; Ecological Relationships; Life Systems; Interactions


“This book explores a number of aspects of animal behavior, all of them of interest to the young.”

~ The Globe and Mail

128 PAGES • 8.63 x 10 • AGES 5+

HC • $24.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-2-89579-173-7

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Animals; Reproduction, Heredity; Ecosystems; Structure and Function


EatItUp!Lip-smackingRecipesforKidsBy Elisabeth de Mariaffi Illustrated by Jay Stephens, Steven Charles Manale, Gabriel Morrissette, Brooke Kerrigan, Wendy Ding

With careful attention to nutrition, allergies, and different diets, Eat It Up! contains over 55 tasty recipes for kids and tons of original Chick and Dee comics. These cartoons create

a unique kids’ cookbook — one that will be referenced as much for its hilarious characters as its mouthwatering food.

ELISABETH DE MARIAFFI lives in Toronto.

JAY STEPHENS lives in Los Angeles. STEVEN CHARLES MANALE lives in Toronto. GABRIEL MORRISSETTE lives in Montréal. BROOKE KERRIGAN lives in Chamonix, France. WENDY DING lives in Toronto.

96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 6–12

HC • $22.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-56-4

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Understanding Informational Text


“…draws on savory favorites, our cultural diversity and healthy eating practices to offer young users a great introduction to a lifetime of independence in the kitchen.”

~ Elizabeth Baird, Executive Food Editor, Canadian Living

208 PAGES • 8.375 x 9.5 • AGES 5+

PB • $16.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-2-89579-140-9



Activity Book, Games, Arts and Crafts Category, Bronze Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2008

ARTastic!200+ArtSmartActivitiesBy Jochen Gerner

With more than 200 fun-filled drawing and coloring activities, ARTastic! will fuel kids’ creativity, teach them drawing basics, and inspire their minds. Kids will complete pictures by adding their own creations, learn to draw simple images themselves, explore different colors, and more!

JOCHEN GERNER’s illustrations have appeared in Le Monde and the New York Times. He lives in Paris, France.

112 PAGES • 8.25 x 10.25 • AGES 4–13

HC • $29.95 CDN / $26.95 USISBN978-2-89579-210-9


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Activity Book, Games, Arts and Crafts Category, Gold Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2009

It’sAllFunandGames230ActivitiesfortheWholeFamily!By Isabelle Bertrand Illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy, Aurélien Débat, Roland Garrigue

Containing more than 230 activities — everything from card games to crafts, magic tricks to songs to outdoor activities, and so much more — It’s All Fun and Games will keep

kids entertained for countless summer days, car rides, and rainy afternoons.

ISABELLE BERTRAND is a French author whose works have been translated into several languages. She lives in Paris, France.

JOëLLE DREIDEMY, AURÉLIEN DÉBAT, and ROLAND GARRIGUE live in France.

PickUpYourPenBy Monica Dengo

Pick Up Your Pen is an invitation to envision handwriting as an art form. The book features contemporary italic script, rather than traditional cursive, and takes a modern approach to handwriting that will appeal

to children who are used to seeing type on a screen. Each page also offers a lesson in letterforms and proportions and leaves ample room for children to doodle and experiment.

MONICA DENGO is an Italian-born artist and designer who moved to California in 1993 to study figure drawing with Eleanor Dickinson. She now divides her time between Italy and San Francisco, CA, giving workshops and teaching. She has exhibited in Belgium, Italy, Japan, Finland, Pakistan, and the United States.

112 PAGES • 11.6875 x 8.25 • AGES 6–9

PB • $14.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-1-926973-11-1

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Writing; ReadingVisualArts: Creating; Artistic Perception; Creative Expression

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144 PAGES • 5.5 x 8 • AGES 7–10

PB • $8.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897349-93-9

HC • $15.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-1-897349-92-2

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-44-3

BookOneSirSethThistlethwaiteandtheSoothsayer’sShoesIllustrated by Vince Chui

This tongue-twisting series debut introduces readers to Sir Seth and Sir Ollie, best friends and leaders of the Mighty Knights of Right & Honor, and the made-up world of Thatchwych, where the boys embark on their first quest.

RICHARD THAKE has finally found the time to write the Sir Seth series — a thinly disguised glimpse into his own childhood adventures exploring the Don River Valley and The Beach areas of Toronto. He lives in Newcastle, ON.

VINCE CHUI has worked on character design for video games for Sega, Xbox 360, and PS3. He lives in Toronto.

BookTwoSirSethThistlethwaiteandtheKingdomoftheCavesIllustrated by Vince Chui

The second animated, alliterative adventure of Sir Seth and Sir Ollie takes our Mighty Knights underground to the Queendom of Claire, which is being held hostage by the evil Ooz and his dino, Grak. Can this knightly duo save this queendom from becoming a kingdom?

BookThreeSirSethThistlethwaiteSeekstheTruthofBettytheYetiIllustrated by Vince Chui

After their adventure in the Queendom of Claire, Sir Seth and Sir Ollie eagerly head home — but too soon find themselves in yet another land: the snowy Ah Ah Kaachu. Of course, this new land has its own plagues and problems — specifically, a frightening Yeti named Betty.

About Sir Seth ThistlethwaiteThis chapter-book series chronicles the adventures of 10-year-old buddies Seth Thistlethwaite and Ollie Everghettz. The two buddies, who’ve dubbed themselves the Mighty Knights of Right & Honor, are out to save the world — or solve even smaller dilemmas — embarking on some imaginative “daily knightly” adventures. The tongue-twisting humor, action, and adventure of each story makes this series both challenging and appealing — especially to boys.

160 PAGES • 7 x 7 • AGES 5+

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READING LEVELS Grade: 3/4 Fountas & Pinnel: O

“Traditional fare that will tickle children’s funny bones.”


80 PAGES • 6 x 9 • AGES 6+

PB • $12.00 CDN / $8.95 USISBN978-2-89579-191-1

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Word Recognition Strategies

READING LEVELS Grade: 2 Fountas & Pinnel: K

TheHilariousAdventuresofMishandMashTheStoryofHowTwoMonsters—andYOU—MakethePerfectJokeBook!By The Editors of chickaDEE MagazineIllustrated by Remie Geoffroi

Monsters Mish and Mash have wandered off the pages of chickaDEE Magazine and straight

into their own joke book. The duo presents hundreds of side-splitting jokes, riddles, and tongue twisters, but the mischievous Mush is out to sabotage their fun! It’s up to readers to save the day by sorting out scrambled punchlines and solving cryptic codes.

chickaDEE MAGAzINE is an award-winning magazine for kids ages 6–9 based in Toronto.

REMIE GEOFFROI lives in Ottawa and illustrates the Mish Mash page in chickaDEE Magazine.

YouCrackMeUp!ChickandDee’sBigBookofFunBy Jay Stephens, Steven Charles Manale

Full of comics, puzzles, games, jokes, and bonus features like character profiles and an animated flipbook, readers will laugh themselves silly with Chick and Dee in You Crack Me Up!

JAY STEPHENS created the popular Chick and Dee comic for the 20th anniversary of chickaDEE Magazine. He lives in Los Angeles.

STEVEN CHARLES MANALE is the current writer and illustrator of the Chick and Dee comic for chickaDEE Magazine. He lives in Toronto.

Smart-opediaJuniorTheAmazingBookaboutEverything

This rich and lively “un”cyclopedia gives young readers an extraordinary and eye-opening broad base of general knowledge. From a tour of the human

skeleton to modern technology and inventions, from life in a desert to a day at the fire station, children will be delighted and fascinated at every turn of the page.

184 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 5–8

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CURRICULUM History: Compare and Contrast; Critical Thinking; Problem Resolution Science: Life Science; Animals; Plants; Environment; Weather; Air, Water, Soil; Seasons; Human Impact; Forces and Motion; Properties of Matter, Solid, Liquid, Gas; Solar Systems SocialStudies: Technology; Community; Roles and Responsibilities; Maps


SirSethThistlethwaite

Discover ImagineFun

160 PAGES • 5.5 x 8 • AGES 7–10

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HC • $15.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-1-926818-94-8

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-96-2

160 PAGES • 5.5 x 8 • AGES 7–10

PB • $8.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926973-26-5

HC • $15.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-1-926973-27-2

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926973-28-9

FortheSirSethThistlethwaiteSeriesCURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension;Understanding Story Elements; Word Recognition Strategies

READING LEVELS Grade: 4 Fountas & Pinnel: Q

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96 PAGES • 5.125 x 7.625 • AGES 6–9

CURRICULUM Geography: MapsLanguageArts: ReadingSocialStudies: Community; History; Canada; Early Settlers and First Nations


Beware,Pirates!#1Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897066-80-5

HC • $16.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-79-9

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-55-9

CrazyforGold#3Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

PB • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897066-93-5

HC • $16.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-92-8

EBOOK • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-926818-56-6

FlyingHigh!#5Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

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AllAboard!#9Illustrated by Leanne Franson

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StopthatStagecoach!#13Illustrated by Jean-Paul Eid

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PioneerKids#6Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

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LostintheSnow#10Illustrated by Leanne Franson

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SOS!Titanic!#14Illustrated by Jean-Paul Eid

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EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-20-7

Hurry,Freedom#7Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

PB • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897349-15-1

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FarfromHome#11Illustrated by Leanne Franson

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897349-43-4

HC • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-42-7

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926-818-80-1

MakeItFair!#15Illustrated by Patricia Ann Lewis-MacDougall

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ArcticStorm#16Illustrated by Patricia Ann Lewis-MacDougall

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-10-8

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EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-17-7

AWhaleTale#8Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

PB • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897349-17-5

HC • $16.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897349-16-8

EBOOK • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-926818-53-5

OntheCase#12Illustrated by Jean-Paul Eid

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897349-55-7

HC • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-54-0

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-61-0

Danger,Dinosaurs!#2Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897066-82-9

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EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-57-3

Yikes!Vikings!#4Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

PB • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897066-97-3

HC • $16.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-96-6

EBOOK • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-926818-64-1

FRIEDA WISHINSKY is an award-winning picture- and chapter-book author. Originally from New York, she lives in Toronto.

DEAN GRIFFITHS lives in Duncan, BC. LEANNE FRANSON lives in Montreal. JEAN-PAUL EID lives in Montreal. PATRICIA ANN LEWIS-MACDOUGALL lives in Stoney Creek, ON.

BooksbyFriedaWishinsky

HalifaxExplodes!#17Illustrated by Patricia Ann Lewis-MacDougall

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-98-6

HC • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-926818-97-9

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-99-3

About Canadian Flyer AdventuresTransported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, an antique red sled, Emily and Matt experience history firsthand. Each exciting adventure takes them to a different part of the country at a fascinating point in our past. Come along for the ride of your life!

Lesson plans available at www.owlkidsbooks.com

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Ages 8 – 12 BacklistBacklist Ages 7 – 12

64 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 9–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-08-5

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-926818-07-8

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-15-3

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Human Body; Animals SocialStudies: Community; Cultures and Societies; History


“With a breezy text supported by a lively design, [Jeff Szpirglas] again presents science in a way certain to attract middle-grade and middle-school readers…Popular science through and through, you can’t help enjoying this.”

~ Kirkus Reviews

64 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-39-3

HC • $21.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897066-63-8

EBOOK • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-33-7

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Human Body; Animals; Biodiversity; Chemistry


64 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-23-2

HC • $21.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-22-5

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Genre; MythologyScience: ChemistrySocialStudies: History; Foundation of Ideas and Philosophies; National Celebrations and Holidays

READING LEVELS Grade: 4/5 Fountas & Pinnel: S

YouJustCan’tHelpIt!YourGuidetotheWildandWackyWorldofHumanBehaviorIllustrated by Josh Holinaty

You Just Can’t Help It! is an enthralling and slightly zany exploration of the basic human biology that determines our reactions, social interactions, and the ways we communicate with one another.

From ghosts and monsters to vampires, snakes, spiders, nightmares, curses, thrill rides, and more, Fear This Book presents spine-tingling fear facts from around the world.

GrossUniverseYourGuidetoAllDisgustingThingsUndertheSunIllustrated by Michael Cho

From mucus to vomit and farts to fungus, Gross Universe proves that while gross stuff isn’t always pretty, it sure is fascinating.

TheyDidWhat?!YourGuidetoWeird&WackyThingsPeopleDoIllustrated by Dave Whamond

64 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-67-6

EBOOK • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-32-0

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Genre; Mythology; Fairy Tales; Media Literacy Science: Life Systems; Human Body; Animals; Ecological Relationships SocialStudies: Cultures and Societies

READING LEVELS Grade: 5/6 Fountas & Pinnel: V

FearThisBookYourGuidetoFright,Horror,&ThingsThatGoBumpintheNightIllustrated by Ramón Pérez

From pet rocks to turkey-and-gravy soda to three-foot-high hairdos and more, They Did What?! applauds the humor hiding within the (supposed) sophistication of humanity.

Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFun160 PAGES • 8.25 x 10.75 • AGES 7–10

PB • $16.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-1-926818-14-6

HC • $24.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-926818-13-9

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Life Systems; Environment; Electricity; Solar Systems; Structures and Mechanisms; Animals; Plants; Human Body; Weather

READING LEVELS Grade: 4/5 Fountas & Pinnel: T

“A wonderful compilation…This is fun science, well written.”

~ Canadian Book Review Annual

YouAsked?Over300GreatQuestionsandAstoundingAnswersThe Editors of chickaDEE and OWL magazines

OWL and chickaDEE’s savvy editors answer over 300 of the best questions about science, animals, space, and technology, submitted by years worth of OWL Magazine readers.

96 PAGES • 8.75 x 8 • AGES 8–12

PB • $14.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-2-89579-192-8

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-47-4

CURRICULUM Science: Environment; Conservation; Energy; Renewable and Alternative Resources


“…promises to become the go-to book for environmentally aware teachers and parents of ‘tweens everywhere.”

~ Midwest Book Review

Top 10 Canadian Children’s Books, Non-fiction Category, Best Bets List Honorable Mention Ontario Library Association 2008

TryThisatHomePlanet-friendlyProjectsforKidsBy The Editors of OWL Magazine

Try This at Home offers a unique combination of DIY activities

supported by entertaining, up-to-the-minute information on why it’s easy — and smart — to be eco-savvy. Plus, tips on living green, an eco-IQ quiz, and profiles of enviro-activists show how small actions can have big results.

OWL MAGAZINE is an award-winning magazine for kids ages 9–13. It is based in Toronto.

JustaMinute!ACrazyAdventureinTimeBy Jeff Szpirglas Illustrated by Stephen MacEachern

A myriad of facts about what can happen in a minute in the world around you accompany David on a crazy adventure through time. A special section at the back of the book presents a history of time devices, from sundials to atomic clocks.

JEFF SZPIRGLAS is a critically acclaimed author and elementary school teacher. He lives in Toronto.

STEPHEN MACEACHERN is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Erin, ON.

40 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 7–10

PB • $8.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897349-45-8

HC • $18.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-44-1

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Human Body; Animals; Life Science; Plants; Environment; Weather


BooksbyJeffSzpirglas

JEFF SZPIRGLAS is a critically acclaimed author and elementary school teacher. He lives in Toronto.

JOSH HOLINATY lives in Edmonton. MICHAEL CHO lives in Toronto. RAMÓN PÉREZ lives in Toronto. DAVE WHAMOND lives in Calgary.

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Ages 8+ BacklistBacklist Ages 8+ Wonder LaughExplore Discover ImagineFun

MaxFinderMysteryCollectedCasebooks

It’s no mystery why teachers and librarians can’t keep this series on their shelves — now

available in hardcover for longer shelf life!

FortheMaxFinderMysteryCollectedCasebookSeriesCURRICULUM LanguageArts: Mystery; Graphic Novels; Critical Analysis; Understanding Importance; Predictions Science: Processes of Science; Interpreting Observations; Making Inferences


96 PAGES • 6 x 9 • AGES 8+

PB • $11.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-2-89579-149-2

HC • $15.95 CDN / $13.95 USISBN978-1-926818-04-7

“With beautiful, eye-catching illustrations and fast paced whodunits, I was hooked from the first page.”

~ Canadian Children’s Book News

96 PAGES • 6 x 9 • AGES 8+

PB • $11.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-2-89579-121-8

HC • $15.95 CDN / $13.95 USISBN978-1-926818-03-0

“Contains enough intrigue, appeal, relevance, mystery, challenge, and fun to be the ideal travel companion for preteens setting out on a long summer road trip.”

~ CM Magazine

Graphic Novel Category, Winner Association of Educational Publishers’ Award 2008

96 PAGES • 6 x 9 • AGES 8+

PB • $11.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897349-80-9

HC • $15.95 CDN / $13.95 USISBN978-1-926818-05-4

“A lot of fun, and the addition of visual clues to the familiar minute-mystery format enhances the enjoyment.”


96 PAGES • 6 x 9 • AGES 8+

PB • $11.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-12-2

HC • $15.95 CDN / $13.95 USISBN978-1-926818-11-5

“Brightly colored comic story boards with a vast variety of characters ... will surely hook all readers in this age group.”

~ Resource Links

96 PAGES • 6 x 9 • AGES 8+

PB • $11.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926973-21-0

HC • $15.95 CDN / $13.95 USISBN978-1-926973-22-7

MaxFinderMysteryCollectedCasebookVolume1By Liam O’DonnellIllustrated by Michael Cho

Who stole Ethan’s prize basketball card? And where has the big snake from the local pet store escaped to? Volume 1 features ten graphic mysteries, plus bonus puzzles to help readers hone their sleuthing skills.


Is Old Oak Manor as haunted as some people believe it to be? Max Finder and Alison Santos are back with more solve-it-yourself fun from the pages of OWL Magazine. Get tips on writing your own comics from series creator Liam O’Donnell, too!


Who’s trying to keep Andrea from running in the cross-country meet? This graphic mystery and nine others await readers in Volume 2. Plus, peek inside illustrator Michael Cho’s sketchbook to see some of the first-ever drawings of Max Finder.

MaxFinderMysteryCollectedCasebookVolume4By Liam O’Donnell and Craig BattleIllustrated by Ramón Pérez

Who swapped the famous painting at the art gallery with a fake? And who’s dumping garbage illegally during a city strike? Max and Alison are back on the case! Three short story–style mysteries are also included.


Max and Alison return to the halls of Central Meadows Junior High to reveal the culprits in ten new cases. Includes tips and tricks for readers hoping to hone their own sleuthing skills.


Who is stealing all the bikes from the skate park? Why did someone toilet-paper the new girl’s house? Max and Alison solve these two mysteries — and eight others — in Volume 6. A how-to guide for throwing a mystery party at home is also included.

LIAM O’DONNELL is an award-winning author and elementary school teacher. He lives in Guelph, ON. CRAIG BATTLE is a former editor of OWL Magazine. He lives in Toronto.

MICHAEL CHO is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design. He lives in Toronto. RAMÓN PÉREZ has illustrated for Marvel, DC Comics, and OWL Magazine. He lives in Toronto.

96 PAGES • 6 x 9 • AGES 8+

PB • $11.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-2-89579-116-4

HC • $15.95 CDN / $13.95 USISBN978-1-926818-02-3

AboutMaxFinderMysteryCollectedCasebooksPacked with storylines and situations that preteens can relate to, the Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook series is sure to challenge and engage readers. Each volume features ten solve-it-yourself graphic stories originally published in OWL Magazine, as well as new puzzles and unique bonus content.

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32 PAGES • 9 x 10.5 • AGES 5+

HC • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-57-1

CURRICULUM Science: Structure and Function; Life Science; Animals; Environment; Seasons SocialStudies: Community; Canada


“Wallace’s illustrations are truly a celebration — hauntingly beautiful and evocative of bygone days…A stimulating look at an oft-overlooked culture.”

~ Kirkus Reviews

64 PAGES • 9 x 11 • AGES 9+

HC • $24.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-897349-26-7

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Canada; Aboriginal Cultures/First Nations; Exploration; Geography; Cultures and Societies


“…personal photos, sketches, and comments give readers an intimate portrait of life in this place…Readers will be fascinated by this firsthand account of true adventure.”


Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-fiction, Finalist Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2009

64 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 8–12

PB • $14.95 CDN / $13.95 USISBN978-1-897066-13-3

CURRICULUM Science: Geology; Rocks and Minerals; Structures and Mechanisms SocialStudies: Canada; Aboriginal Cultures/First Nations; Exploration; Mapping; Geography


White Raven Award, Winner UNESCO International Youth Library 2000

National Outdoor Book Award, Children’s Category, Winner Idaho State University 1999

32 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 8–12

PB • $9.95 CDN / $8.95 USISBN978-1-897066-14-0

EBOOK • $8.95 CDN / $8.95 USISBN978-1-926818-42-9

CURRICULUM Science: Structure and Function; Geology SocialStudies: Canada; Aboriginal Cultures/First Nations; History; Foundation of Ideas and Philosophies


“Once in a while, a very special book that quietly communicates a sense of wonder, beauty, and spiritual connectedness comes along. This is such a book.”


IisforInuksukAnArcticCelebration

This acrostic poem celebrates the Arctic landscape, people, culture, and traditions.

InuksukJourneyAnArtistattheTopoftheWorld

Using photographs, sketches, and artifacts, Mary Wallace’s journal of her summer journey to the Arctic shows a land few people have experienced.

TheInuksukBook

A captivating introduction to the Inuksuk and its place in Inuit life and culture.

MakeYourOwnInuksuk

Clear text and step-by-step photographs combine to make the perfect guide to creating your own Inuksuk.

Backlist Ages 5+ Ages 9 – 13 BacklistDiscover ImagineFunWonder LaughExplore

BooksbyMaryWallace

MARY WALLACE is an award-winning artist and author. She lives in St. Thomas, ON.

OnaCanadianDayNineStoryVoyagesthroughHistoryIllustrated by Peter Ferguson

From the story of an aboriginal boy preparing for his first buffalo hunt to that of a privileged girl in Toronto at the turn of the century, these stories introduce young readers to pivotal moments in Canadian history.

PETER FERGUSON is a popular children’s illustrator and lives with his wife in Tokyo, Japan.

96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 9–13

PB • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-51-9

HC • $29.95 CDN / $29.95 USISBN978-1-897349-50-2

EBOOK • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-926818-45-0

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Canada; Aboriginal Cultures/First Nations; International Connections; History; Compare and Contrast


96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 9–13

PB • $17.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-897349-95-3

HC • $27.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-897349-94-6

EBOOK • $15.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-926818-46-7

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Historical Fiction; MythologySocialStudies: Cultures and Societies; History; Geography; Map/Globe Skills; Medieval European Societies


RONA ARATO is a former teacher and an award-winning children’s author. She lives in Toronto.

OnaMedievalDayStoryVoyagesaroundtheWorldIllustrated by Peter Ferguson

These nine short stories visit cultures from Japan to Mali and span nearly 700 years of world history. From Viking explorers to early ball sports in the Mayan Civilization, this book introduces readers to the fascinating societies that have shaped our world.

PETER FERGUSON is a popular children’s illustrator and lives with his wife in Tokyo, Japan.

OnanAmericanDayVolume1StoryVoyagesthroughHistory1750–1899Illustrated by Ben Shannon

These nine short stories introduce readers to fictional boys and girls living through American events such as the Civil War, the California gold rush, the early days of Berea College, and the opening of the Perkins School for the Blind.

BEN SHANNON has contributed to Rolling Stone Magazine and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He lives in Toronto.

About On a Day Story VoyagesThese themed collections of historical short fiction chronicle children’s days in different time periods, in different parts of the world. Each story is accompanied by factual information about the historical period.Lesson plans available at www.owlkidsbooks.com

Praise for the Series“Smoothly written and sometimes dramatic,

the entries offer glimpses of different cultures within well-structured narratives.”

~ Booklist

“...to be savored, read aloud, and enjoyed repeatedly.”

~ Quill & Quire

ISBN 978-1-926818-92-4

$17.95 CDN/$15.95 US

Story Voyages Through History1750-1899

In the mid-18th century, the colonies in America were set to become a place of great

opportunity, wealth, and freedoms. But while some groups prospered quickly, many

others faced difficult struggles to keep their rights, their lands, and their cultures.

And throughout the next 150 years, children experienced all of these challenges.

Whether as drummer boys in the Civil War; Chinese immigrant workers on the

Transcontinental Railroad; African-American students attending school for the first

time; or families of factory workers in the industrial revolution, young boys and

girls witnessed changes that would go on to change the country.

Author Rona Arato places readers into the shoes of children who are living

in these influential times in American history. On an American Day Volume 1 allows

children to witness a pivotal day in the life of a child just like them—searching

for answers in a world that is very different from their own.

Story Voyages through History

1750-1899

ABOUT THE AUTHORRona Arato, a former teacher, is a children’s author with

a strong interest in human rights. She was an interviewer for Survivors of the Shoa, a Steven Spielberg project that

recorded the histories of Holocaust survivors. Rona is also the author of On a Medieval Day, On a Canadian Day and

Courage and Compassion. She lives in Toronto.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORBen Shannon has been illustrating for fifteen years.

His art has appeared in numerous children’s books and magazines, including The Oxford English Picture Dictionary

and National Geographic Kids. Ben lives in Toronto with his wife and daughter.

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96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 9–13

PB • $17.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-926818-92-4

HC • $27.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-926818-91-7

EBOOK • $15.95 CDN / $15.95 USISBN978-1-926818-93-1

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Historical FictionSocialStudies: America; History; Civics and Government


OnaDayStoryVoyages

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64 PAGES • 8 x 10.5 • AGES 9–13

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-97-7

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-96-0

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-31-3

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Ecological Relationships; Human Body; Animals; Plants; Environment; Conservation SocialStudies: Cultures and Societies


WhoWantsPizza?TheKids’GuidetotheHistory,Science&CultureofFood

Ranging from digestion to etiquette in different cultures, from animal domestication to food preservation, and the variety of foods eaten around the world, Who Wants Pizza? takes kids on a journey through the world of food: past, present, and future.

ThisIsMyPlanetTheKids’GuidetoGlobalWarming

This Is My Planet answers questions about how Earth works and takes an in-depth look at climate change, giving young readers the tools to understand the crises and inspiring them to take action in their own lives.

IFoundaDeadBirdTheKids’GuidetotheCycleofLifeandDeath

The death of a bird is the jumping off point for this examination of the cycle of life and death. From lifespans to how things die, from what happens after death to how people grieve, I Found a Dead Bird guides young readers through difficult territory with grace, sensitivity, and touches of humor.

64 PAGES • 8 x 10.5 • AGES 9–13

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897066-71-3

HC • $21.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897066-70-6

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Ecological Relationships; Animals; Biodiversity; Environment; Plants SocialStudies: Cultures and Societies; Community

READING LEVELS Grade: 6-Up Fountas & Pinnel: X

64 PAGES • 8 x 10.5 • AGES 9–13

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-07-6

HC • $21.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897349-06-9

CURRICULUM Science: Environment: Conservation; Life Systems; Plants; Energy; Renewable and Alternative Resources SocialStudies: Cultures and Societies; Current International Issues

READING LEVELS Grade: 4 Fountas & Pinnel: R

JAN THORNHILL is the writer and illustrator of Governor General’s Award–nominated The Wildlife ABC and The Wildlife 123 and the NAPPA Gold Award–winning I Found a Dead Bird. She lives in Havelock, ON.

BooksbyJanThornhill 160 PAGES • 6 x 9 • AGES 9–13

PB • $13.95 CDN / $13.95 USISBN978-1-926973-18-0

HC • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-926973-19-7

EBOOK • $13.95 CDN / $13.95 USISBN978-1-926973-20-3

CURRICULUM FinancialLiteracy: Education; Careers; Money Management; Business; World Currencies; Banking and Investment; Charities SocialStudies: North America; History; Civics and Government; Cultural Studies; Behavioral Studies


“This chatty guide to money works to make the subject appealing to middle-schoolers...A good guide for beginners and browsers.”

~ Kirkus Reviewss

TheSecretLifeofMoneyAKid’sGuidetoCashBy Kira VermondIllustrated by Clayton Hanmer

If discussing money is a difficult task for adults, it’s doubly so when kids are involved. Not only is the subject loaded with cryptic jargon (Mortgages? Bull markets? Huh?), but it often fails to click with how a kid sees his or her world. Many preteens and young teens do not yet have a job, and even if they do, their financial responsibilities are miles away from

grown-up money issues. In other words, not only is money a little overwhelming and mysterious for kids, it’s also seen as none of their concern.

The Secret Life of Money addresses this last point in particular. Its central message is that money affects us deeply and that kids can have an effect on it, too. This book uses odd anecdotes, engaging comics, and a wealth of surprising everyday connections to help young readers see and understand cash from an entirely different angle. From the history of different currencies to why we buy what we buy, from how charities and credit cards work to saving and investing, and a whole lot more, readers will gain not only an appreciation for the myriad ways that money changes, influences, and even betters their lives but also arrive at an understanding of the control they have over it. KIRA VERMOND is an award-winning writer with over 1000 articles to her name. She is a frequent contributor to the Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, and PROFIT, and the author of Earn, Spend, Save: The Savvy Guide to a Richer, Smarter, Debt-free Life. She lives in Guelph, ON.

CLAYTON HANMER writes and illustrates “CTON’s Corner,” a popular monthly feature in OWL Magazine. The winner of many industry awards, his work appears in such diverse publications as National Geographic Kids, the Walrus, and the New York Times. He lives in Toronto.

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OfftoClassIncredibleandUnusualSchoolsaroundtheWorldBy Susan Hughes

In Off to Class, readers will travel to over a dozen countries, visit nearly two dozen of the world’s most innovative schools, and meet the students who attend them, too. Each school featured in this book was created in answer to the question, “What do we need to do so these kids, living here in these

conditions, can learn?” From schools on boats and train platforms to schools in tents, caves, and even trees, each school in this book is an inspiring solution to problems such as gender inequality, economic disparity, and the effects of natural disasters.

SUSAN HUGHES is a writer and editor, and has been writing both fiction and non-fiction children’s books for over twenty years. Her book Canada Invents was shortlisted for the Hackmatack Award, as well as the Red Cedar Book Award. She lives in Toronto.

64 PAGES • 9 x 8.5 • AGES 9–12

PB • $13.95 CDN / $12.95 USISBN978-1-926818-86-3

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-926818-85-6

EBOOK • $12.95 CDN / $12.95 USISBN978-1-926818-87-0

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Cultures and Societies; International Connections; Rights of Individuals and Groups; Responsibility and Citizenship

“An easy to read yet detailed book that should, at the very least, be in every school library, if not every classroom and home.”

~ Quill & Quire, Starred Review

Diamond Willow Award, Finalist Saskatchewan Young Readers Choice Award 2012

NotYourTypicalBookabouttheEnvironmentBy Elin Kelsey Illustrated by Clayton Hanmer

We live in a time of heightened environmental awareness, and this knowledge is creating a generation of kids with eco-anxiety — the world is doomed, isn’t it? Maybe

not, as Elin Kelsey points out in Not Your Typical Book about the Environment. This book aims to allay kids’ fears by showing them what a remarkable time they live in: smart technologies, innovative ideas, and a growing commitment to alternative lifestyles are exploding around the world. Profiles of real people seeking viable solutions to the world’s problems and comic strips that show the hidden connections between familiar things like video games and gorillas round out this fresh, hopeful look at the environment and the future.

ELIN KELSEY is a consultant with over 20 years of experience in environmental education. She lives in Pacific Grove, CA.

CLAYTON HANMER writes and illustrates “CTON’s Corner,” a monthly feature in OWL Magazine. He lives in Toronto.

64 PAGES • 10 x 8.5 • AGES 9–13

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-84-7

HC • $24.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-79-3

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-52-8

CURRICULUM Science: Environment; Conservation; Energy; Renewable and Alternate Resources; Electricity; Production and Transmission


“A wonderful book for educating children — and adults — about the environment.”

~ Jane Goodall

Children’s Category, Honor Book Green Book Festival Awards 2010

Environmental Issues Category, Gold Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2010

Silver Birch Award, Finalist Ontario Library Association 2011

BooksbyHelaineBecker96 PAGES • 9.5 x 11 • AGES 8–12

PB • $19.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-61-8

HC • $29.95 CDN / $27.95 USISBN978-1-897349-60-1

EBOOK • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-926818-30-6

CURRICULUM Science: Structures and Mechanisms; Forces; Machines; Electricity SocialStudies: History; Early Humankind; Geography; Technology


64 PAGES • 9.5 x 8 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-19-9

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-18-2

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-28-3

CURRICULUM Science: Animals; Plants; Human Body; Energy; Conservation; Environment; Light and Sound; Forces; Chemistry; Weather; Seasons; Air, Water, and Soil; Forces and Motion; Matter; Solid, Liquid, Gas; Solar Systems


What’stheBigIdea?InventionsThatChangedLifeonEarthForeverIllustrated by Steve Attoe

Helaine Becker examines over thirty of the most important inventions in human history. Inventor biographies grant glimpses in the lives of geniuses such as Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Bill Gates, and a host of others.

ScienceontheLooseAmazingActivitiesandScienceFactsYou’llNeverBelieveIllustrated by Claudia Dávila

The experiments and activities in this book will teach kids all about accepted scientific procedure. Along the way, readers will also meet intriguing scientists and learn about their own wacky (but real!) experiments.

64 PAGES • 9.5 x 8 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-47-2

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-46-5

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-25-2

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Chemistry; Biodiversity; Chemical Compounds


Full of witty energy and wacky illustrations, The Insecto-files brings bug facts to life with simple, insightful entomological experiments that feed into kids’ natural curiosity.

TheInsecto-filesAmazingInsectScienceandBugFactsYou’llNeverBelieveIllustrated by Claudia Dávila

64 PAGES • 9.5 x 8 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-76-2

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-75-5

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-29-0

CURRICULUM Science: Chemistry; Life Systems; Human Body


MagicUpYourSleeveAmazingIllusions,Tricks,andScienceFactsYou’llNeverBelieveIllustrated by Claudia Dávila

Dozens of activities show how the world of magic manipulates simple scientific principles of illusion and perception to leave audiences baffled. A bonus Art of Performance section includes everything kids need to know to put on their own magic show.

HELAINE BECKER is the award-winning author of a number of books. Originally from New York, she lives in Toronto.

CLAUDIA DáVILA is a former art director of chickaDEE and Chirp magazines. She lives in Toronto.

STEVE ATTOE is a regular contributor to OWL and chickaDEE magazines. He lives in Calgary.

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CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Human Body; Structure and Function; Forces and Motion; Matter SocialStudies: History


PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-88-5

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-87-8

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-41-2

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-19-5

HC • $21.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897066-18-8

EBOOK • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-36-8


Our Choice Selection Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2005

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-59-5

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-58-8

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-37-5

Information Book Award, Finalist Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada 2010

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-21-2

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-20-5

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-35-1

Our Choice Starred Selection Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2005

Best of the Year Resource Links 2004

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897066-65-2

HC • $21.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897066-64-5

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-38-2


HowBasketballWorksIllustrated by Greg Hall

In How Basketball Works, readers will discover what makes a basketball perfect for high-scoring play, get tips for refining their own court skills, learn how height became a dominating force of the game, and more.

HowBaseballWorksIllustrated by Greg Hall

From how to throw a curve ball to finding the sweet spot on a bat to how to run the bases, choose the best equipment, and more, How Baseball Works has something for every baseball fan.

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-01-4

HC • $21.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897349-00-7

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-39-9

HowSoccerWorksIllustrated by Stephen MacEachern

In How Soccer Works, readers explore the balance of offense versus defense and discover techniques for delivering stellar passes, curving kicks, and perfect headers every time.

AboutHowSportsWorkCrowds go wild for the How Sports Work series. It’s a slam dunk, a home run, a breakaway! This all-out, fast-paced series offers insider tips, secrets of the pros, legends of the game, and explores the dazzling science behind each sport.

HowFigureSkatingWorksIllustrated by Stephen MacEachern

How Figure Skating Works features a catalog of the sport’s most inventive moves, stories behind the greatest partnerships and rivalries in skating, and a guide to how judges score skaters’ performances.

HowHockeyWorksIllustrated by Greg Hall

From the science behind explosive moves like the slapshot to how to improve your chances of scoring to the properties of ice, and more, How Hockey Works is full of facts and fun for fans of all ages

KELTIE THOMAS is a former editor of OWL Magazine and lives in Toronto.

STEPHEN MACEACHERN is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Erin, ON. GREG HALL lives in Oakville, ON.

HowSportsWorkGet the score on the science behind

these popular sports!

HowFootballWorksIllustrated by Stephen MacEachern

From the way the body initiates a tackle to a behind-the-locker-room-door look at how an NFL team prepares for its weekly game, How Football Works presents the facts, drama, and one-of-a-kind anecdotes that make football such a popular sport.

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CTON’sSuperA-maze-ingYearofCrazyComics!Puzzles,Mazes,Blobs,&More!By Clayton Hanmer

Clayton Hanmer brings the characters of OWL Magazine’s popular monthly feature “CTON’s Corner” to readers in this crazy collection of comics, mazes, puzzles, and all-around silliness. Join familiar characters Blob, Billy, Cee Cee, and Suzie as they navigate jam-packed comic mazes and encounter monsters. Plus, get drawing tips from CTON himself!

CLAYTON HANMER writes and illustrates “CTON’s Corner,” a monthly feature in OWL Magazine. He lives in Toronto.

56 PAGES • 9.125 x 12.25 • AGES 8–12

PB • $19.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-2-89579-209-3

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Graphic Novels


“Colorful, zany, and packed with activities, puzzles, and amusing illustrations, this is a comic-book lookalike that children will spend hours poring over…Fans of Captain Underpants are likely to appreciate this unusual character.”


Comics for Kids Award, Finalist Joe Shuster Awards 2009

InsideHockey!TheLegends,FactsandFeatsThatMadetheGameBy Keltie Thomas Illustrated by John Kicksee

This behind-the-scenes look at the good old hockey game reveals the stories behind the sport’s greatest goal scorers and craziest goalies, and its biggest jokers and most ferocious fights.

KELTIE THOMAS is a former editor of OWL Magazine and lives in Toronto.

JOHN KICKSEE is an award-winning illustrator and book designer. He lives in Toronto.

64 PAGES • 8 x 10.5 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-29-8

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-28-1

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-40-5

CURRICULUM Science: Force and MotionSocialStudies: Community


“A great introduction to the history of the game and offers information even a hockey buff may not know…this book is highly engaging and really sparks the imagination of young hockey fans.”

~ Resource Links


Red Cedar Book Award, Finalist British Columbia Library Association 2010

LearntoSpeakMusicAGuidetoCreating,Performing,andPromotingYourSongsBy John Crossingham Illustrated by Jeff Kulak

For something so familiar, music remains mysterious to many of us. But the truth is sometimes all that separates us from realizing our

musical potential is a little extra know-how. Learn to Speak Music helps kids learn the simplicity of this universal language by exposing every nook and cranny of how music is made — whether by the pros or by you! From songwriting and artwork to shooting a video and setting up a practice space, every aspect of the world of popular music is explored. JOHN CROSSINGHAM is a former member of the music collective Broken Social Scene. He lives in Toronto.

JEFF KULAK is an award-winning designer-illustrator. From his studio, a converted room in a former nunnery, he creates art for magazines and theater posters. He lives in Montreal.

LearntoSpeakDanceAGuidetoCreating,Performing,andPromotingYourMovesBy Ann-Marie Williams Illustrated by Jeff Kulak

Watching a flashy music video or an episode of So You Think You Can Dance probably makes most people a little shy about their dancing skills, but Learn to Speak Dance

reminds kids that dance is nothing to be intimidated by. From different dance styles from around the world to tips on choreography, costume design, performance, staging, and even managing a potential career, Learn to Speak Dance is a revelation of just how far your own two feet can move you. ANN-MARIE WILLIAMS is the director of the Movement Lab, a dance school for kids. She is a certified ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and often contributes to The Dance Current. She lives in Toronto.

JEFF KULAK is an award-winning designer-illustrator. From his studio, a converted room in a former nunnery, he creates art for magazines and theater posters. He lives in Montreal.

96 PAGES • 9.75 x 9 • AGES 9–13

PB • $19.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-65-6

HC • $29.95 CDN / $27.95 USISBN978-1-897349-64-9

EBOOK • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-926818-34-4

CURRICULUM Music: Artistic Perception; Creative Expression


“This book will wow anyone who is ready to recognize that creative spark within themselves.”

~ School Library Journal, Starred Review

Children’s Products Competition, Honor Book National Parenting Publications Awards 2009

Red Cedar Book Award, Finalist British Columbia Library Association 2012

96 PAGES • 9.75 x 9 • AGES 9–13

PB • $16.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-1-926818-89-4

HC • $24.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-926818-88-7

EBOOK • $14.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-1-926818-90-0

CURRICULUM Dance: Artistic Perception; Creative Expression; Historical and Cultural Context


“A sparkling addition to performing-arts sections.”


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PB • $19.95 CDN / $18.95 USISBN978-1-897066-46-1

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Cultures and Societies; Canada; History; Exploration; International Connections; Early Humankind; Understanding Perspectives


96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 8–12

PB • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897066-85-0

HC • $29.95 CDN / $29.95 USISBN978-1-897349-08-3

CURRICULUM Science: Life SystemsSocialStudies: Canada; Exploration; History; Foundation of Ideas and Philosophies; Earth History; Fossils


ComingtoCanadaBuildingaLifeinaNewLandBy Susan Hughes

Coming to Canada traces dramatic tales of immigrants who have shaped, and continue to shape, the country’s character with their contributions.

SUSAN HUGHES lives in Toronto.

CanadianDinosaursBy Elin Kelsey

Take a fascinating tour from coast to coast to coast and meet the legendary dinosaur hunters of Canada’s past, as well as present-day paleontologists on the cutting edge of science.

ELIN KELSEY lives in Pacific Grove, CA.

WowCanada!Celebrate Canada from coast to coast to coast

160 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 8–12

PB • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-83-0

HC • $24.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-897349-82-3

EBOOK • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-926818-48-1

CURRICULUM Science: Geology; Environment; Life Systems SocialStudies: Canada: Mapping; Geography


96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 8–12

PB • $19.95 CDN / $18.95 USISBN978-1-897066-48-5

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Environment; Geology SocialStudies: Canada; Aboriginal Cultures/First Nations; Geography; Research Skills


96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 8–12

PB • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-35-9

HC • $29.95 CDN / $29.95 USISBN978-1-897349-34-2

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Canada; Rights of Individuals and Groups; Government; Key Figures; Aboriginal Cultures/First Nations; Current International Issues


WowCanada!ExploringthisLandfromCoasttoCoasttoCoastBy Vivien Bowers Illustrated by Dan Hobbs, Dianne Eastman

This special edition of Wow Canada! celebrates the book’s 10th anniversary and the country’s many splendors, and has been fully updated. Join 12-year-old Guy and his family as they journey all across Canada, discovering it along the way.

VIVIEN BOWERS lives in Nelson, BC.

DAN HOBBS lives in Oakville, ON. DIANNE EASTMAN lives in Maynooth, ON.

CrazyAboutCanada!AmazingThingsKidsWanttoKnowBy Vivien Bowers Illustrated by Dianne Eastman

Award-winning author Vivien Bowers provides well-researched and witty answers to over 100 incredible questions about Canada’s wildlife, geography, and culture — sent in by kids across the country!


DIANNE EASTMAN lives in Maynooth, ON.

Meet 10 inspiring Canadians whose incredible acts of courage and compassion protected the human rights we hold most dear. From Jeanne Mance to Hannah Taylor, the book spans 400 years in our nation’s history and highlights the most important crusades of these times.

RONA ARATO lives in Toronto.

CourageandCompassionTenCanadiansWhoMadeaDifferenceBy Rona Arato

AboutRichly varied, yet intrinsically connected, the books in the Wow Canada! collection celebrate different aspects of the country’s story. Together, they weave a rich tale as diverse and exciting as the country itself.

96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 8–12

PB • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-53-3

HC • $29.95 CDN / $29.95 USISBN978-1-897349-52-6

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Canada; Provinces; Exploration


“A feast of history and incident about this country delivered in bits and illustrated bites.”


How did places like Flin Flon, Lake Cinderella, and Deception Creek get their names? Most of us don’t give much thought to place names until we stumble across one that’s really unusual, but from the naming of Canada right down to the naming of its tiniest town, there is a story to be told.

SUSAN HUGHES lives in Toronto.

CLIVE DOBSON, JOLIE DOBSON live in Toronto.

Let’sCallItCanadaAmazingStoriesofCanadianPlaceNamesBy Susan HughesIllustrated by Clive Dobson, Jolie Dobson

96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 9–13

PB • $19.95 CDN / $18.95 USISBN978-1-897066-05-8

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems SocialStudies: Canada; Government; History; Economy


“The Canadian trivia oozes like maple syrup on hot flapjacks. Guaranteed to make you stand a little taller in your toque.”

~ New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal

That’sVeryCanadian!AnExceptionallyInterestingReportaboutAllThingsCanadian,byRachelBy Vivien Bowers Illustrated by Dianne Eastman

From maple syrup to Mounties, That’s Very Canadian! examines Canada’s heritage and national identity with wit and visual verve.


DIANNE EASTMAN lives in Maynooth, ON.

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PB • $6.95 CDN / $4.95 US

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension; Word Recognition Strategies SocialStudies: Community

READING LEVELS Grade: 1/2 Fountas & Pinnel: I Reading Recovery: 15–16

TangerineandKiwiVisittheBreadBakerBy Laïla Héloua Illustrated by Nathalie Lapierre

ISBN978-2-89579-122-5

TangerineandKiwiVisittheCheeseMakerBy Laïla Héloua Illustrated by Nathalie Lapierre

ISBN978-2-89579-070-9

TangerineandKiwiVisittheSugarBushBy Laïla Héloua Illustrated by Nathalie Lapierre

ISBN978-2-89579-081-5

24 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3+

PB • $6.95 CDN / $4.95 USISBN978-2-89579-083-9

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension


24 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3+

PB • $6.95 CDN / $4.95 USISBN978-2-89579-069-3

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Community; National Holidays and Celebrations


24 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3+

PB • $6.95 CDN / $4.95 USISBN978-2-89579-115-7



AnnieBizzanniBy France Hallé Illustrated by Fil et Julie

AGrandmotherforChristmasBy Chantal Dézainde Illustrated by Fil et Julie

TimeforBedBy Andrée-Anne Gratton Illustrated by Fil et Julie

LAïLA HÉLOUA lives in Laval, QC. NATHALIE LAPIERRE lives in Laval, QC.

About Tangerine and KiwiThe Tangerine and Kiwi series follows siblings Tangerine and Kiwi on family outings where they learn more about where their food comes from. Visit an orchard, a bakery, a sugar bush, and a dairy farm, then try one of the delicious, related recipes included at the back of each book at home!

112 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3–6

HC • $19.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-2-89579-162-1

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Understanding Informational Text; Comprehension; Word Recognition Strategies


24 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3–6

PB • $6.95 CDN / $4.95 USISBN978-2-89579-139-3

CURRICULUM Science: Environment; Air, Water, Soil


“A useful resource for anyone planning long family trips with little ones.”

~ BookLoons Reviews

24 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3–6

PB • $6.95 CDN / $4.95 USISBN978-2-89579-071-6

HC • $11.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-2-89579-111-9


READING LEVELS Grade: 1 Fountas & Pinnel: F Reading Recovery: 9–10

24 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3–6

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24 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3–6

PB • $6.95 CDN / $4.95 USISBN978-2-89579-082-2

HC • $11.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-2-89579-110-2


READING LEVELS Grade: 1/2 Fountas & Pinnel: H Reading Recovery: 13–14

TheChirpBook

Since Chirp was first hatched on the pages of Chirp Magazine, hundreds of thousands of children have fallen head-over-boots for this

lovable character. The special 10th anniversary edition contains comics, stories, puzzles, jokes, and special bonus material.

BOB KAIN was the original illustrator of Chirp Magazine. He lives in Barrie, ON.

TravelwithChirpFun activities for kids on the road or at home!

LaughwithChirpFilled with knock-knock jokes and humorous illustrations.

PlaywithChirpThese age-appropriate activities are designed to make counting and reading fun.

ReadwithChirpIntroduces beginner readers to simple words.

BooksbyBobKain

TangerineandKiwiVisittheAppleOrchardBy Laïla Héloua Illustrated by Nathalie Lapierre

ISBN978-2-89579-114-0

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Ages 7 – 13 BacklistBacklist Ages 3+ Wonder LaughExplore Discover Fun Imagine

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48 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 7–12

PB • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897349-33-5

HC • $19.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897349-32-8

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Animals; Habitats; Environment; Conservation; Systems; SocialStudies: Community; Maps


“The combination of scientist profiles and excellent animal photographs may well inspire some future conservationists.”

~ Kirkus Reviews

Children’s Non-fiction Category, Silver Nautilus Book Awards 2009

72 PAGES • 8.375 x 10.875 • AGES 8–12

PB • $9.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897066-37-9

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Animals; Reproduction, Heredity SocialSciences: Community; Roles and Responsibilities VisualArts: Drawing

READING LEVELS Grade: 3/4 Fountas & Pinnel: O “This colorful and fun-filled book is the perfect gift for any young horse fancier.”

~ Quill & Quire


48 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-78-2

HC • $21.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897066-77-5

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Habitats; Ecological Relationships; Animals; Plants; Structure and Function; Biodiversity; Environment SocialStudies: Geography; Cultures and Societies


Editor’s Choice Science Books & Films 2007

96 PAGES • 8.5 x 10 • AGES 9–13

PB • $19.95 CDN / $12.95 USISBN978-1-897066-11-9

HC • $29.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897066-10-2

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: History; Compare and Contrast; Economy; Cultures and Societies


AnimalsattheEDGEBy Jonathan Baillie, Marilyn Baillie

Profiles some of the world’s most extraordinary creatures facing extinction today, as well as the intrepid scientists working to save them.

TheKids’HorseBookBy Sylvia Funston

Useful information about pony and horse breeds, grooming, riding techniques, and more.

HowMonkeysMakeChocolateBy Adrian Forsyth

Trace the origins of everyday products to the world’s rainforests.

Money,Money,MoneyBy Eve Drobot

Explains the history of currency in kid-friendly language, photographs, and illustrations.

64 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 7–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897349-25-0

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-24-3

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Reproduction, Heredity; Animals; Life Systems; Structure and Function; Adaptation; Earth History; Fossils; Geology; Rocks and Minerals


32 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 7–10

PB • $9.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897066-07-2

HC • $19.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-06-5

CURRICULUM Science: Earth History; Fossils; Geology; Rocks and Minerals SocialStudies: Canada; British Columbia


“This book will be welcomed with ‘Wows!’…a real shot in the arm for dino-daydreamers.”


Dino-Why?By Sylvia Funston

Answers the best dinosaur questions sent in by real kids.

Daniel’sDinosaursBy Charles Helm

The true story of what happened when Daniel stumbled upon dino-sized impressions near Flatbread Creek!

40 PAGES • 8.5 x 10 • AGES 5–8

HC • $19.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897349-02-1

CURRICULUM History: Compare and ContrastScience: Force and MotionSocialStudies: Technology; Early Settlers and First Nations


Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award, Finalist Canadian Library Association 2008

160 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 4+

HC • $19.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-33-1




32 PAGES • 8.25 x 10.75 • AGES 5–8

PB • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897066-60-7

HC • $17.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-59-1

CURRICULUM Science: ElectricitySocialStudies: Maps; Understanding Location


32 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 7–12

PB • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897066-15-7

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Community; Individual Contributions (scientific)


“[An] appealing, imaginatively conceived book.”

~ Quill & Quire

Our Choice Starred Selection Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2003

Let’sGo!By Lizann FlattIllustrated by Scot Ritchie

A charming introduction to the history of transportation.

ICanMakeThat!By Mary Wallace

The ultimate collection for kids who are just developing craft skills.

Up,UpandAwayBy Scot Ritchie

An illustrated puzzle book full of captivating shots of a dozen different countries.

What’stheMatterwithAlbert?By Frieda Wishinsky Illustrated by Jacques Lamontagne

A picture book–biography about the life of Albert Einstein.

32 PAGES • 9 x 12 • AGES 3–7

HC • $19.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897066-72-0

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Animals; Ecosystems; Reproduction, Heredity; Environment; Systems


Shining Willow Award, Finalist Saskatchewan Young Readers’ Choice Awards 2007

Editor’s Choice Science Books & Films 2007

48 PAGES • 9.5 x 12.75 • AGES 4+

HC • $19.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-42-3

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Ecosystems; Animals; Plants; Properties of Matter; Solid, Liquid, Gas; Environment; Air, Water, Soil; Systems



SmallWondersBy Marilyn Baillie Illustrated by Romi Caron

Visit Canadian baby animals in their natural habitats.

TheNatureTreasuryBy Lizann Flatt

Detailed nature scenes take readers to many fascinating places.

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160 PAGES • 7 x 7 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-54-6

HC • $22.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897066-53-9

EBOOK • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-26-9

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Digital Tools; Web Tools SocialStudies: Technology; Economy


Juvenile and YA Non-fiction Category, Silver IPPY Awards 2007

160 PAGES • 7 x 7 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-03-4

HC • $22.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897066-02-7

EBOOK • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-23-8

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Phonological and Phonics Awareness; Multimedia Production Science: Forces and Motion; Human Body; Machines


160 PAGES • 7 x 7 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897066-84-3

HC • $22.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897066-83-6

EBOOK • $10.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-926818-27-6

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Literature Genre; Fairy Tales; Poetry; Story Structure (Character, Setting, Plot) SocialStudies: Foundation of Ideas and Philosophies


160 PAGES • 7 x 7 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-41-6

HC • $22.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897066-40-9

EBOOK • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-24-5

CURRICULUM LanguageArts:Oral Language Skills; Presentation Skills; Fluency, Intonation, Expression; Writing; Brainstorming, Note Taking, Outlining


LikeaProBy Helaine Becker Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

101 simple ways to do really important stuff.

BoredomBlastersBy Helaine Becker Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Brain bogglers, awesome activities, cool comics, tasty treats, and more…

MotherGooseUnpluckedBy Helaine Becker Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Crazy comics, zany activities, nutty facts, & other twisted takes on childhood favorites.

FunnyBusinessBy Helaine Becker Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Clowning around, practical jokes, cool comedy, cartooning, and more…

64 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-69-0

HC • $21.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897066-68-3

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: History; Research Skills; Gathering and Presenting Information


64 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-21-8

HC • $21.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-20-1

EBOOK • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-22-1

CURRICULUM Science: Interpreting Observations, Making Inferences; Questioning, Measuring, and Reporting; Designing Experiments


SecretAgentY.O.U.By Helaine Becker Illustrated by Dave Whamond

A playful training manual for aspiring spies, cryptologists, and surveillance experts.

AreYouPsychic?By Helaine BeckerIllustrated by Claudia Dávila

Provides the tools readers need to become their own psychic investigators.64 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 9+

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-56-0

CURRICULUM Science: Chemistry; Life Systems; Geology SocialStudies: Research Skills; Information Gathering; Drawing Inferences

READING LEVELS Grade: 6+ Fountas & Pinnel: X


256 PAGES • 8 x 9 • AGES 8–12

PB • $14.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-1-897349-23-6

HC • $24.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-897349-22-9

CURRICULUM Science: Animals; Human Body; Structure and Function; Environment; Weather SocialStudies: Cultures and Societies; History; Ancient Civilizations; Critical Thinking


96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 9–13

PB • $19.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-32-4

HC • $29.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-897066-31-7

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Animals; Plants; Habitats; Life Science; Structure and Function; Biodiversity SocialStudies: Geography; Community; Individual Contributions (scientific)


64 PAGES • 9 x 12 • AGES 9–13

PB • $16.95 CDN / $14.95 USISBN978-1-897066-50-8

HC • $26.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-897066-49-2

CURRICULUM SocialStudies: Community; Multiculturalism; Canada; Aboriginal Cultures/First Nations; International Connections; Cultures and Societies; Compare and Contrast

READING LEVELS Grade: 4/5 Fountas & Pinnel: V Reading Recovery: 18

“This is a gently patriotic book that celebrates the diversity of the country’s population as well as the diversity of experience it offers.”


CrimeSceneBy Vivien Bowers

A behind-the-scenes look at how police use science to solve crimes and catch the bad guys.

Ha!Ha!Ha!AndMuchMoreBy Lyn Thomas

Filled with impressive information about animals, the human body, weather, inventions, and — you guessed it — much more.

StrangeNewSpeciesBy Elin Kelsey

Introduces scientists from around the world who search for species new to readers, science, or sometimes even to Earth!

TheQuiltofBelongingBy Janice Weaver

Highlights dozens of patches from Canada’s Quilt of Belonging Exhibition and tells the stories behind them.

64 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-34-8

CURRICULUM Science: Structures and Mechanisms; Forces


“A fun-filled, informative look at four of the most popular sports for young people these days.”

~ Quill & Quire

64 PAGES • 10 x 8.5 • AGES 8–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $10.95 USISBN978-1-897066-89-8

HC • $21.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897066-88-1

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Media Literacy


“An excellent resource for those interested in working in movies and television, but also for simply understanding the process involved.”

~ Resource Links

Blades,Boards,andScootersBy Keltie Thomas

Learn how today’s wheels came to be, how pro riders and skaters defy gravity, and how to keep wheels in top riding condition.

Lights,Camera,Action!By Lisa O’Brien

A behind-the-scenes look at how movies and television shows are made.

Discover Fun Imagine

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AAll Aboard! (CFA #9) 33All By Myself! 21Amazing Things Animals Do 28Animal Babies 24Animals and Their Families 18Animals at the EDGE 53Animals on Parade 26Animal Tales 26Annie Bizzanni 50Arctic Storm (CFA #16) 33Are You Psychic? 55ARTastic! 29

BBefore & After 27Beware, Pirates! (CFA #1) 32Blades, Boards, and Scooters 54Boredom Blasters 55

CCanadian Dinosaurs 48chickaDEE Animal Adventures 28Chirp Book, The 51Coming to Canada 48Counting on Fall 7Courage and Compassion 49Crazy About Canada! 49Crazy for Gold (CFA #3) 32Crime Scene 54Cryptic Canada 17CTON’s Super A-maze-ing Year of

Cra zy Comics! 46

DDanger, Dinosaurs! (CFA #2) 32Daniel’s Dinosaurs 53Dino-Why? 53

EEarth and Sky 24Eat It Up! 28

FFar from Home (CFA #11) 33Fear This Book 35Flying High! (CFA #5) 32Folktails 27Funny Business 55

GGrandmother for Christmas, A 50Gross Universe 35

HHa! Ha! Ha! And Much More 54Halifax Explodes! (CFA #17) 33Hilarious Adventures of Mish and Mash, The 30How? 23How Baseball Works 44How Basketball Works 44How Figure Skating Works 45How Football Works 44How Hockey Works 45How Monkeys Make Chocolate 53How Soccer Works 45Human Body, The 24Hurry, Freedom (CFA #7) 32

II Can Make That! 52I Found a Dead Bird 40I is for Inuksuk 38Insecto-files, The 42Inside Hockey! 46Inuksuk Book, The 38Inuksuk Journey 38It’s All Fun and Games 29

JJust a Minute! 34

KKids’ Horse Book, The 53

LLaugh with Chirp 51Learn to Speak Dance 47Learn to Speak Fashion 9Learn to Speak Music 47Let’s Call It Canada 48Let’s Go! 52Lights, Camera, Action! 54Like a Pro 55Little Lamb, Have You Any Wool? 21Lost in the Snow (CFA #10) 33

MMagic Up Your Sleeve 42Make It Fair! (CFA #15) 33Make Your Own Inuksuk 38Martin on the Moon 20Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook

Volume 1 36Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook





Volume 6 37Money, Money, Money 53Mother Goose Unplucked 55My Beastly Book of Hilarious Heroes 25My Beastly Book of Monsters 25My Beastly Book of Silly Things 25My Beastly Book of Tangled Tinsel 15My Beastly Book of Twisted Tales 25My Think-a-ma-Jink 19

NNature Treasury, The 52Not Your Typical Book about

the Environment 43

OOddrey 5Off to Class 43On a Canadian Day 39On a Medieval Day 39On an American Day Volume 1 39On the Case (CFA #12) 33Over in the Meadow 27

PPick Up Your Pen 29

Picture My Day 18Picture My World 10Pioneer Kids (CFA #6) 32Pirate and the Penguin, The 20Play with Chirp 51

QQuilt of Belonging, The 54

RRead with Chirp 51Really and Truly 16Rumor, The 27

SScience on the Loose 42Secret Agent Y.O.U. 55Secret Life of Money, The 41Sir Seth Thistlethwaite and the Kingdom of

the Caves (Book 2) 31Sir Seth Thistlethwaite and the Soothsayer’s

Shoes (Book 1) 31Sir Seth Thistlethwaite Seeks the Truth of

Betty the Yeti (Book 3) 31Small Wonders 52Smart-opedia Junior 30SOS! Titanic! (CFA #14) 33Stop that Stagecoach! (CFA #13) 33Strange New Species 54

TTangerine and Kiwi Visit the Apple Orchard 50Tangerine and Kiwi Visit the Bread Baker 50Tangerine and Kiwi Visit the Cheese Maker 50Tangerine and Kiwi Visit the Sugar Bush 50Tell Me about Colors, Shapes, and Opposites 11That’s Very Canadian! 48They Did What?! 35This Is My Planet 40Time for Bed 50Travel with Chirp 51Try This at Home 34

UUp Above and Down Below 13Up, Up and Away 52

VVole Brothers, The 19

WWhale Tale, A (CFA #8) 33What’s the Big Idea? 42What’s the Matter with Albert? 52What’s Up, Bear? 12Where Are You, Bear? 20Who Wants Pizza? 40Why? 22Wildlife 123, The 14Wildlife ABC, The 27Wow Canada! 49

YYikes! Vikings! (CFA #4) 32You Are Stardust 3You Asked? 34You Crack Me Up! 30You Just Can’t Help It! 35

We acknowledge the financial support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund, the Ontario Arts Council and the Ontario Media Development Corporation for our publishing activities.

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