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Aussie Six in Australia, The
by Paul Zann

This novel is the second in The Aussie Six series. Kitty Kangaroo, Cuddles the Koala, Polly Platypus, Jack Kookaburra, Emma Emu, Spiny Ant-Eater and Donnie Dingo are back home. Their Canadian animal friends have been captured by a cruel Australian circus owner. The Aussie Six help them escape. The friends are now on the run from the Owner and his evil henchman Gustave. Crafty Crocodile, Shubert Shark, Wendy Wombat, Cocky Cockatoo and Wally Wallaby help them during their flight. But will their pursuers catch them? 
108 pp., 2004. ISBN 0-888872-23-2, paper: $15.95 CAD $11.95 US.


Aussie Six in Canada, The
by Paul Zann

The Aussie Six, seven (!) animals — Kitty Kangaroo, Cuddles the Koala, Polly the Platypus, Jack Kookaburra, Emma Emu, Spiny Ant-eater, and Donnie Dingo — are forced to leave a fiery summer day in Australia and drift on a yacht to wintery Canada. Paul Zann´s novel tells how the animals learn to cooperate and respect each other. 
93 pp., 2003. ISBN 0-888872-28-3, paper: $15.95 CAD $11.95 US.


Aka’k
story and illustrations by Marjorie Kendall

Aka’k the wolf protects his family from human predators when oil exploration intrudes on their arctic habitat. Ages to 8. 
20 pp., 1978. ISBN 0-919594-54-9 paper: $8.95.

Albert the Talking Rooster
by A.P. Campbell, illustrations by Andrea Campbell

The effect on the family of a beautiful red rooster with the gift of talking on critical occasions.
40 pp., 83/4”x 11”1974. ISBN 0-919594-24-7, paper: $12.95.

Angelina and Giorgio
story and illustrations by Gabrielle Kirschbaum

An Italian-Canadian story of the language of friendship between an young girl and a squirrel.
20 pp., 1979. ISBN 0-88887-036-1, paper: $8.95.

Big Max I - Adventure in the Forest

by Diana Bergelt
A story of a big-hearted shepherd dog and his family on vacation in the forest in British Columbia. 36 pp., 1977. ISBN 0-919594-64-6, paper: $8.95.

Big Max II - Adventure on the Water
by Diana Bergelt

Big Max and his family, on vacation on a house boat on a lake in British Columbia.
47 pp., 1977. ISBN 0-919594-85-9, paper: $8.95.

Big Max III - Adventure at the Ranch
by Diana Bergelt

Big Max and his family, on vacation on a range in the Caribou country of British Columbia.
63 pp., 1977. ISBN 0-919594-86-7, paper: 8.95.

Bird No One Noticed, The
by Kenneth Radu, illustrations by Diana Radu

Illustrated story that captures the spirit and some of the folklore of Maritime Indians in relation to the world of nature.
30 pp., 81/2”, 10”. 1975. ISBN 0-919594-43-3, paper: $12.95.

Blue: Little Cat Come Home to Stay
by Donna L. Richards, illustrations by Jesse Gentes

Blue, a small tabby cat, must choose between the rough and dirty farm where he was born but is neglected and a quiet and clean farm that draws him through the love, need, and quiet dignity of a gentle woman retaining her independence by continuing to run the farm while growing old.
95 pp., 51/2" X 81/2". 2000. ISBN 1-0-88887-160-0 cloth: $29.95; -162-7, paper: $14.95.

Bronty
by Frances Thompson, illustrated by Rosemary Kenney

A dinosaur family forced to move have an exciting race with the tyrannosaurus who wants them for dinner.
20 pp., 1979. ISBN 0-919594-91-3, paper: $8.95.

Cricket Christmas
by Heather Kellerhals-Stewart, illustrations by Lucya Yarymovich

Stalky the cricket stays out in the fields when winter comes but manages to get into the warmth of a family hearth for Christmas. Ages to 8.
26 pp., 81/2” x 11”. 1978. 0-919594-70-0, paper: $12.95.

Dreadful Dragon of Dismal Rock, The
by Bette Storin, illustrations by Ineke Standish

Dillingham the Dragon and his friend Mouse little know that their Hallowe’en adventure will lead to a boy’s recovery from illness and the fulfillment of their own dreams.
66 pp., 1983, ISBN 0-88887-959-8 cloth: $22.95;-961-X, paper: $12.95.

Heroes Three
story and illustrations by Marjorie Kendall

Irma, Ura, and Heza Gunkie are threatened by an enormous black cat.
20 pp., 1979. ISBN 0-88887-022-1 paper: $8.95.

Mouse Who Came to Dinner, The
by Kenneth Radu, illustrations by Diane Radu

Beau Mouse calls on Deidre Hen.
30 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1979. ISBN 0-919594-66-2, paper: $12.95.

Noreen and the Amazing No-Good Horse
by Marion Brooker

Noreen plans to enter their family horses (Darnley and Wally) as Pegasus and the fire-breathing monster in the Sports Day Silly Pet Parade.
88 pp., 51/2” x 81/2”. 2003,. 0-88887-200-3, paper: $12.95.

No Ordinary Pig
by Marion Ramsay, illustrations by Ina K. Lee, Albert P.

The energetic little pig on Old MacDonald’s farm manages to drive a train.
26 pp., 81/2” x 11”. 1980,. 0-88887-091-4 cloth: $19.95; -044-2, paper: $12.95.

Ogopogo
by Penny Smith

Children’s novel in which two boys succeed in saving the wounded monster of Okanagan Lake.
80 pp., 1988, ISBN 0-88887-891-5 cloth: $24.95; -893-1, paper: $12.95.

Pollywog Who Didn’t Believe He’d Be a Frog, The
by A. P. Campbell, illustrations by Andrea Campbell

A very young pollywog just wouldn’t believe, until experience proved, that what his elders had told him was really so.
31 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1975. ISBN 0-919594-40-9, paper: $12.95.

Robin Who Wouldn’t Fly, The
by A.P. Campbell, illustrations by L. Sanbom

A young robin unable to fly south with his parents in the Fall.
30 pp., 81/2” x 101/2”. 1982, ISBN 0-88887-940-7 cloth: $20.95; 7-938-5, paper: $12.95.

Rory and the Whooping Crane
story and illustrations by Heather Kellerhals-Stewart

An adventure story of the preservation of wild-life, against a background of interesting technical and documentary information.
Age 8-11. 74 pp., 83/4” x 10”. 1977. ISBN 0-919594-71-9, paper: $12.95.

Silly Sally and the Picnic with the Porpoises
by Frank M. Tierney, illustrations by Ann Crook

Sally visits the sea-side and has a beautiful adventure with porpoises.
26 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1973. ISBN 0-919594-12-3, paper: $12.95.

Tizard the Fastest Mouse on Earth
by James J. Judd, photos by Tony Perryman

Story of a mouse and the other animals in his circle.
65 pp., 81/2” x 11”. 1979. ISBN 0-88887-006-X, paper: $12.95.

Tom Mouse
by Glenn Clever, illustrations by Anne Yarymowich

Tom Mouse from the marketplace in Ottawa visits his cousin Elmer Mouse on the farm.
40 pp., 81/2” x 101/2”. 1980,. ISBN 0-88887-924-5 cloth: $12.95; -084-1, paper: $12.95.

Tommy and the Ladybug
by Glenn Clever, illustrations by Lucya Yarymowich

Tom’s temper makes him shrink in size until he’s smaller than the ladybug who begs him for help. Told in verse.
18 pp., 81/4” x 10”. 1977. ISBN 0-88887-945-8 cloth: $15.95; -82-4 paper: $12.95.

Tommy in the Land of the Caterbees and the Bumble-Pillars
by Glenn Clever, illustrations by Anne Yarymowich

An illustrated story and colouring book for the child under six years, about the bumble-pillars and caterbees who have kidnapped the rainbows of the world and hold them hostage until Tommy, with the help of the very last rainbow, gets them all loose again.
36 pp., 8” x 101/2”. 1980,. ISBN 0-88887-928-8 cloth: $19.95; -032-9 paper: $12.95.

Tribe of Star Bear
a novel by Victoria Milhalyi

A black bear, a golden eagle, a red squirrel, and a human girl, are those legendary warriors caught in an epic adventure that captures the spirit of a new millennium.
238 pp., 1999, 51/2” x 81/2”. 1998. ISBN 0-88887-830-3, cloth: $29.95; -832-X, paper: $14.95.

Tuppence and the Canoolicant
story and illustrations by Peter Camp

A little animal with heads at both ends finds it hard to walk until a little boy finds just the right way.
24 pp., 1982, ISBN 0-88887-948-2, paper: $8.95.

Willy Won’t Fly
by Jim Quixley, illustrations by Clarence Barnes

Willie the sparrow learns how to leave the family nest and live his own life on the airways.
51 pp., 81/2 x 10”. 1978. ISBN 0-919594-81-6 paper: $12.95.

 

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Black Hat and the Willie Chronicle
by Mary Ann Lipscombe, illustrations by Ineke Standi

When Black hat the witch casts her terrible spell over Tarrynot Forest, and the happy Myna escapes from the zoo and gets caught in her magic, strange and wonderful things happen.
40 pp., 1983, ISBN 0-88887-963-6 cloth: $19.95; -965-2, paper: $10.95.

Escape from Grand Pré
by Frances C. Thompson, illustrations by David Craig

Acadia in 1755 and the consequences to ten year old André and his family of the expulsion of the Acadians.
126 pp., 1966. ISBN 0-7705-1135-X, paper: $14.95.

Finnish Fairy Tales and Stories for Children
compiled by Irina Ilmokari, illustrated by various children

Tales in English of Finnish folk-lore and myths; an interesting addition to the multicultural literature of Canada.
52 pp., 1982, ISBN 0-88887-942-3 cloth: $22.95; -944-X, paper: $14.95.

Grandpapa’s Cherries
story and illustrations by Gabrielle Kirschbaum

A Slovak tale set in the Tatres mountains.
20pp., 1979. ISBN 0-88887-034-5, paper: $7.95.

Hungarian and Transylvanian Folk Tales
by Emöke de Papp Severo

For children of all ages. Hungarian and Transylvanian folk tales translated by Emöke de Papp Severo.
109 pp., 1997, ISBN 0-88887-157-0 cloth: $32.95; -159-7, paper: $17.95.

Inuk
story and illustrations by Marjorie Kendall

Every Inuit boy’s only ambition is to someday become the greatest hunter of them all; and the hero of Inuk is no exception.
20 pp., 1979. ISBN 0-88887-026-4, paper: $8.95.

Kaki Wahoo: The Little Indian Who Walked On His Head
by A. P. Campbell

Beautifully illustrated by Airdre. (A Yearling Press book).
29 pp., illus. 1973. ISBN 0-919594-00-X, paper: $8.95.

The Little Star
story and illustrations by Marjorie Kendall

A naughty Udluriapik (little star in Inuit) leaves his home high in the night heavens to investigate the joys and mysteries of a far snow-bound planet called “Earth.”
20 pp., 1979. ISBN 0-88887-024-8, paper: $5.95.

Fairy Tales
by Isabella Valancy Crawford, ed. Penny Petrone, illustrations by Susan Ross

Isabella Valancy Crawford is known primarily as the author of Malcolm’s Kate but should be equally know for her beautiful fairy tales.
85 pp., 1977. ISBN 0-919594-53-0, paper: $14.95.

Silverwolf, Son of the Iroquois
by J and A Silverwolf

Silverwolf, Son of the Iroquois gives you and your children a unique opportunity to share the joys, hardships, adventures and traditions of a young Mohawk boy growing up on a contemporary reserve.
94 pp., 51/2” x 81/2”. 1998. ISBN 0-88887-828-1 paper: $14.95.

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Girl Who Could See Around Corners, The
by A. P. Campbell, illustrated by Neil Sonnermann

The problems arising for a girl whose wish to be able to see around corners is granted. Ages to 8.
30 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1977. ISBN 0-919594-84-0 paper: $12.95.

Little Bell Maker, The
story and illustrations by D. J. Flack

A boy counteracts the spells cast on the people and land of his home.
40 pp., 1979. ISBN 0-88887-012-4, paper: $8.95.

Little Red Cart, The
by A. P. Campbell, illustrations by Andrea Campbell

30 pp., 1979. ISBN 0-88887-038-8, paper: $8.95.

Martin’s Starwars
by Joan Lyngseth, illustrations by Steven Collier

Richard tries out his new space suit, meets Martin the spaceboy, and has several strange journeys to planets never before visited by earth people.
60 pp., 81/2” x 11”. 1978. ISBN 0-919594-89-1 paper: $12.95.

Rainsploosh
by Merelyn Read, illustrations by Wendy Irvine

The little raindrop “Rainsploosh” learns to live in the land of the clouds and of the earth.
30 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1975. ISBN 0-929594-44-1 paper: $12.95.

Silly Sally and Captain G. Rumpy
by Frank M. Tierney

Sally flies to the sea, and in a remarkable adventure, saves the stranded Captain G. Rumpy, his ship, and his crew.
40 pp., 1988, ISBN 0-88887-883-4 cloth: $18.95; -885-0, paper: $12.95.
 

Silly Sally and the Golden Pail
by Frank M. Tierney, illustrations by Wendy Irvine

Sally finds that the golden pail for drawing moon water from the well has been stolen by the Mud Snouts and helps the Moon-People get it back.
37 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1977. ISBN 0-919594-79-4 paper: $12.95.

Silly Sally and the Little Pumpkin
by Frank M. Tierney, illustrations by Wendy Irvine

30 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1978. ISBN 0-919594-93-X paper: $12.95.

Silly Sally and the Moon Baker
by Frank M. Tierney, illustrations by Lucy Yuzyk

Sally's adventures on the moon and the gigantic birthday cake whose candles are the stars. Ages up to 10. 64 pp.,1981.
ISBN 0-88887-922-9 cloth: $22.95; -071-X, paper: $13.95.

Silly Sally and the Picnic with the Porpoises
by Frank M. Tierney, illustrations by Ann Crook

Sally visits the sea-side and has a beautiful adventure with the porpoises.
26 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1973. ISBN 0-919594-12-3 paper: $12.95.

Silly Sally and the Snowman
by Frank M. Tierney, illustrations by Derry Timleck

Sally visits the mysterious world of the snowman.
30 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1975. ISBN 0-919594-35-2 paper: $12.95.

Silly Sally, the Tire, and Mrs. Corrigan
by Frank M. Tierney, illustrations by Wendy Irvine

Sally’s fun with an old tire gets her into trouble, but her dog saves the day.
30 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1979. ISBN 0-88887-056-5 paper: $12.95.

Tom’s Lost Shadow
by Glenn Clever, illustrations by Le Phan

Tom suddenly loses his shadow until he funds the recipe to regain it.
36 pp., 1980,. ISBN 0-88887-926-1 cl. $19.95; -023-X pa. $12.95.
 

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My Cake´s On Fire
by Diane Dawber, illustrations by Pat Wilkinson

My Cake´s on Fire provides inspiration for discussing and celebrating special moments in life.
66pp., 2001, ISBN 0-88887-237-2, paper: $14.95.

How Do You Wrestle a Goldfish?
by Diane Dawber, illustrations by Pat Wilkinson

This is the third book of poems for younger readers from Pat.
87pp., 1997, 088887-153-8 cloth: $24.95; -155-4 paper: $14.95.

Oatmeal Mittens
by Diana Dawber

Witty and practical informal presentation, including many happy illustrations by Pat Wilkinson, to help young people enjoy themselves and write poetry about everyday concerns.
68 pp., 1987, 0-88887-875-3 cloth: $22.95; -887-X pa. $14.95.

Missing Numbers
story and illustrations by Henriette Paquette

A learning-to-count aid, in which the numbers get lost and are then found, one by one.
20 pp., 1979. 0-88887-014-0, paper: $5.95.

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Quest of Keppoch Mountain, The
by Rita Baruss

A contemporary, well-paced adventure story involving tree spirits, spirited children and a worldwide computer network of Kids Involved with the Wild World. 
60 pp., 2001. 0-88887-233-X: $14.95; paper.

Twelve Tales of Christmas, The
by Margot Sexton, illustrations by Janice Jones

About Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and friends and helpers. 
54 pp., 1994. 0-88887-135-X cloth: $26.95; paper: $11.98.

Woodland Fairy Fun Book
by Sharon Graham

A games and puzzle book, suitable also for colouring, for the under six year olds.
80 pp., 1980,. 0-88887-010-8, paper: $10.95.


 
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