Orcas of the Salish Sea

Illustrated with stunning photographs, this nonfiction picture book introduces readers to Onyx. He’s a member of J pod, the famous family of southern resident orcas off the coast of British Columbia and Washington.

The Train

Illustrated By: Georgia Lesley

Ashley meets her great-uncle by the old train tracks near their community in Nova Scotia. When she sees his sadness, he tells her of the day when he and the other children were taken to residential school, their lives changed forever. Uncle also explains how Ashley gives him hope. She promises to wait with him in remembrance of what was lost.

Saturday at the Garage

Illustrated By: Angela Pan

A young girl spends the day at her father’s garage. There are chores to be done, help to provide and customers to look after. In this gentle story, Nancy Hundal recollects from her own experience a day spent with her father, cars and friendly customers. The relationship between the daughter and her father is patient and sweet.

Gâteau aux pommes

Illustrated By: Geneviève Godbout

Dans cette douce histoire en rimes, un enfant exprime sa gratitude envers la nature en récoltant ses trésors – noisettes, pommes, œufs et lait – pour préparer un délicieux gâteau aux pommes.

Cougar Frenzy

Illustrated By: Kasia Charko

In this illustrated early chapter book, Cricket has to convince the townspeople of Waterton, located in the heart of Waterton Lakes National Park, not to capture and relocate a cougar that they believe is being a nuisance.