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ContentsDiscover ImagineFun

A fantastic Fall from Owlkids!We’re pleased to present our Fall 2011 list featuring all that we do best at Owlkids. From picture books with beloved characters, to chapter books that motivate beginning readers, to activity books and non-fiction books that engage and inspire, this catalog will show you how our list has something for everyone. Here are some highlights:

Sure to be a bedtime favorite with the preschool set, award-winning author

and illustrator Roslyn Schwartz presents The Vole Brothers. Giggles are

guaranteed as readers follow the silly antics of these ravenous rodents in

search of their next meal.

For middle-grade readers, we’ve got Book Two in the alliterative adventure

series Sir Seth Thistlethwaite by author Richard Thake. In Sir Seth Thistlethwaite

and the Kingdom of Caves, errant knights Sir Seth and Sir Ollie are off on an

imaginative quest to stop the takeover of the Queendom of Claire. The

delicious wordplay and memorable characters will have kids reading aloud.

Following up on the highly praised Learn to Speak Music is Learn to Speak

Dance by Ann-Marie Williams. Dancers and fans alike will enjoy getting the

inside spin on dance and experimenting with their own moves, while learning

the art of choreography, costume design, lighting, promotion, and how to

stage a show.

In On an American Day, Vol. 1, talented writer Rona Arato does it again. Like

her previous books in the On a Day Story Voyages series, Arato transports

readers back in time with short pieces of historical fiction. In this book,

her setting is the United States between the years 1750–1899. Readers will

follow along as the nation grows from a small, colonial outpost to a unified

country that stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Celebrating our 35th anniversary, our Fall books reflect the wide range of

talent the authors, illustrators, editors, and designers at Owlkids possess.

Let us know what you think!

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Fall 2011 Ages 2 – 5 Wonder LaughExplore

Key features• Vicky Metcalf Award winner

Roslyn Schwartz marries her mastery of the picture book form with an innovative comic-book approach in this follow-up to her successful Mole Sisters series

• The engaging comic-book style treatment of text and illustrations helps emerging readers read independently — and makes them love to read

• Communication happens at multiple levels through:- lovable, mischievous characters

that engage kids- a story told through facial

expressions, gestures, intonation, and sound effects, all of which reflect the experience of face-to-face interactions

- minimal text that is loaded with familiar repetition and fun onomatopoeia

- reinforcing the conventions of reading by allowing a child to easily follow the flow of text, from left to right and top to bottom

- Schwartz’s ability to convey a complex and multi-faceted story with characteristic intelligence

• The optimism, perseverance, and imaginative approach of the Vole Brothers, complemented by a healthy dose of preschool silliness, offers a great role model for kids

• The Vole Brothers appear monthly in Chirp Magazine

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

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

“Roslyn Schwartz is a virtuoso of the picture book form. In all her books, but most especially in the Mole Sisters stories, she demonstrates how minimal text, tiny pictures, and hilariously unambitious images can convey worlds of meaning and character. Playful, intelligent, and peopled with unforgettable characters, Schwartz’s titles are a significant, inimitable contribution to Canadian children’s literature.”

~ Vicky Metcalf Jury

TheVoleBrothersBy Roslyn Schwartz

From the creator of the beloved Mole Sisters comes an irresistible tale about two ravenous rodents, wanted for snacking on too many strawberries, daisies, and other garden plants. And after these rodents chomp and chew all the plants they can find around their new home — a drainpipe in an urban alley — they’re still hungry! So hungry, in fact, they could even eat a cat!

Using an imaginative paper bag disguise and a natural talent for tunneling, this mischievous pair sets off in pursuit of a feline-sized feast — and finds a slice of pepperoni pizza. But the vagrant voles are left empty-handed — and 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. And readers will celebrate along with them when the Vole Brothers’ perseverance pays off when they are tossed into a garden full of luscious strawberries — a very happy ending if you’re a hungry vole!

ROSLyN SCHWARTz is the author of the internationally acclaimed Mole Sisters series. In addition to the ten titles in the Mole Sisters series, she has published two other picture books, three adult books, and released two animated films with the National Film Board. In 2003, Schwartz received the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work. She lives in Montreal.

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Fall 2011 Ages 4+ Wonder LaughExplore

Key features• More than 150 activities in

each title for hours of fun

• Unique and appealing aesthetic

• Wide variety of drawing, coloring, and cut-out activities to fuel kids’ creativity

• Easy-to-follow instructions and thought-provoking scenarios build confidence in artistic abilities

• High-quality paper with no bleed-through at a great price

June 2011

160 PAGES • 9.5 x 10.625 • AGES 4+

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

CURRICULUM VisualArts: Creating

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

MyBeastlyBookofTwistedTales

150WaystoDoodle,Scribble,ColorandDrawBy Bérengère Delaporte

With more than 150 new doodle and scribble activities for budding artists, this latest addition to the My Beastly Book series will fuel kids’ creativity and inspire their minds. My Beastly Book of Twisted Tales is full of twisted takes on childhood fairy tale favorites like the Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Sleeping Beauty, and features scenarios starring ogres, goblins, dragons, and princesses, too. Kids will dirty Cinderella’s ballgown, decide what ingredients would go into their own magic potion, give a sunbathing Snow White a sunburn, transform a prince into a toad, and more! After all, not all fairy tales have to end happily-ever-after!

BéRENGèRE DELAPORTE works part-time at an advertising agency as an illustrator and devotes the rest of her time to illustrating books. She especially loves personifying animals in her work. She lives in France.

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MyBeastlyBookofHilariousHeroes

150WaystoDoodle,Scribble,ColorandDrawBy Vincent Boudgourd

In this incredible addition to the My Beastly Book series, kids will help — or hinder — dozens of made-up heroes and heroines in their efforts to save the day. Balance a mountain of cars on a strongman’s pinky finger, design a hero’s mask and costume, fill a superhero’s shopping cart, choose the real hero in a lineup of ordinary people, turn a family into a family of superheroes, and more! With more than 150 new and crazy scenarios to try, My Beastly Book of Hilarious Heroes will keep budding artists amused for hours.

VINCENT BOUDGOURD is the art director at a publicity agency. He enjoys posters and illustrations from the 1950s through 70s, traveling, waves, wide open spaces, and meat and potatoes. He lives in Rennes, France.

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About My Beastly Book This new collection of doodling, scribbling, coloring, and drawing activity books let children do all the silly things they dream of. With more than 150 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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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!

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96 PAGES • 5.125 x 7.625 • AGES 6–9

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

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CURRICULUM Geography: Maps LanguageArts: Reading SocialStudies: Community; History; Canada

READING LEVELS Grade: 3 Fountas & Pinnel: N

HalifaxExplodes!By Frieda WishinskyIllustrated by Patricia Ann Lewis-MacDougall

Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily’s attic, Matt and Emily have outrun dinosaurs in the Alberta badlands,

evaded slave catchers on the Underground Railroad, and seen the last spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway. In Halifax Explodes!, Emily and Matt land on Citadel Hill in Halifax, Nova Scotia — just as the Mont Blanc, a ship laden with explosives, explodes in the harbor!

In the chaos that follows, the two friends find a small dog wandering around with Tim, a dazed young soldier who has just returned from fighting overseas in World War I. Can Emily and Matt help Tim find the dog’s owner, his niece, Carolyn? What if she’s been hurt in the blast and needs help? And what is Tim and Carolyn’s connection to Hilda Slayter, the Canadian woman Matt and Emily met aboard the Titanic?

FRIEDA WISHINSKy has written many beloved and bestselling 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; Each One Special; and What’s the Matter with Albert? among others. Originally from New york, she now lives in Toronto.

PATRICIA ANN LEWIS-MACDOUGALL has storyboarded the children’s television shows Little Bear and Franklin the Turtle. She lives in Stoney Creek, ON.

Teacher Resource Guides available at mapletreepress.com/canadianflyeradventures

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160 PAGES • 5.5 x 8 • AGES 7–10

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READING LEVELS Grade: 4 Fountas & Pinnel: Q

Praise for Book One “If alliteration and good-humored adventure are what you seek, look no further than this book.”

~ Quill & Quire

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.

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BookTwoSirSethThistlethwaiteandtheKingdomoftheCavesBy Richard ThakeIllustrated by Vince Chui

Having recently returned from their journey to Thatchwych in book one of this series, Sir Seth and Sir Ollie are doing some well-

deserved relaxing on a raft in the local pond. That’s when they notice the water level is suspiciously low. And there’s a strange bubbling coming from the pond, too. Could it be a sea serpent? A strange spell? Or is someone stealing the water?

What follows is the second animated, alliterative adventure for this knightly duo, which takes the boys underground to the Queendom of Claire. Claire, they discover, has a much bigger problem than just a leaky waterhole. It is being held hostage by the evil Ooz and his dino Grak; they have blocked off the only river in the realm and, unless Ooz is named ruler of the land, Claire will go bone-dry.

Our Mighty Knights leap into action, but is this queendom due to become a kingdom? With their new ally, the impulsive princess of Claire, Sundra Neeth, looking like she may play right into Ooz’s hands, it just might.

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.

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2Have you ever wondered what’s hidden deep under the ground?What starts as a seemingly simple mission to plug up leaky Puddlewater Pond becomes a journey that takes Sir Seth Thistlethwaite and Sir Ollie Everghettz—the Mighty Knights of Right & Honor—deep, deep underground to the Queendom of Claire. Turns out an ugly, ogrely elf named Ooz and his pet Snactisaurus rex, Grak, want the whole country for themselves! Can the Mighty Knights, along with the pugnacious Princess Sundra Neeth, save Claire from total dino domination? Or will the evil Ooz turn this quaint queendom into his own kingdom of the caves?

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Key features• Follow-up title to the bestselling

Learn to Speak Music

• Author Ann-Marie Williams is a longtime dancer and certified ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance

• Appeals to kids interested in all areas of the dance industry: whether choreographing, dancing, staging, or designing costumes

• Features different dance styles from around the world

• Quotes from industry experts — everyone from principal dancers to reality TV judges to choreographers — offer great tips and anecdotes

• “Step-by-Step” sidebars suggest live-action examples that readers can check out on their own

Experience—andbeinspiredby—theworldofdanceasneverbefore!

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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

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

Praise for Learn to Speak Music“Crossingham provides the tinder for rock ’n’ roll dreams to ignite, and budding garage bands will pick up some sound (pun fully intended) advice.”

~ Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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 we all know how to dance. After all, dance is just a mashup of everyday movement and imagination. And while a musician might learn how to play piano or guitar, a dancer’s instrument is the human body. We just need to explore the unique, artistic voice inside that instrument — and Learn to Speak Dance is all about helping kids do just that!

Drawing upon years of experience as a dancer and dance teacher, author Ann-Marie Williams exposes every aspect of the world of dance — from different dance styles from around the world to tips on choreography, costume design, performance, staging, and even managing a potential career. She’s also brought along the expert opinions of a number of other dancers, set designers, choreographers, and reality TV judges, and all of them share great tips and anecdotes throughout. But there’s no need to get stage fright — Learn to Speak Dance isn’t an audition, a lecture, or even a class. It’s simply a revelation of just how far your own two feet can move you…if you let them.

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.

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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OfftoClassIncredibleandUnusualSchoolsaroundtheWorldBy Susan Hughes

When North American kids picture a school, odds are they see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum-tiled

hallways. They probably don’t picture boats, tents, or train platforms — but there are schools on boats, and in tents, and on train platforms. There are green schools, mobile schools, and even treehouse schools. There’s a whole world of unusual schools out there!

But the most amazing thing about these schools isn’t their location or what they look like. It’s that they provide a place for students who face some of the toughest environmental and cultural challenges, and live some of the most unique lifestyles, to learn. Education is not readily available for kids everywhere, and many communities are strapped for the resources that would make it easier for kids to go to school. In short, it’s not always easy getting kids off to class — but people around the world are finding creative ways to do it.

In Off to Class, readers will travel to India, Burkina Faso, and Brazil; to Russia, China, Uganda, and a dozen other countries, to visit some of these incredible schools, and, through personal interviews conducted by author Susan Hughes, meet the students who attend them, too. And their stories aren’t just inspiring; they’ll also get you to think about school and the world in a whole new way.

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.

September 2011

64 PAGES • 9 x 8.5 • AGES 9–13

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

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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

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September 2011

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

READING LEVELS Grade: 5 Fountas & Pinnel: U

OnanAmericanDayVolume1StoryVoyagesthroughHistory1750–1899By Rona Arato Illustrated by Ben Shannon

What better way for young readers to truly understand another era than to spend a day in the life of

another child? On an American Day Volume 1 uses nine extraordinary pieces of historical fiction — covering American history from 1750–1899 — to give young readers an intimate look at life in another place and time.

On an American Day Volume 1 contains stories that are bound to be both familiar and surprising to readers. They will meet characters living through commonly referenced historical events like the Civil War, the California gold rush, and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. But author Rona Arato also sheds light on some lesser-known milestones and achievements. From the early days of Berea College to the opening of the Perkins School for the Blind and the story of Chicago’s Hull House, the book speaks to the broad and mysterious catalog of America’s history.

Through these carefully researched and engaging stories, a complex and fascinating portrait of a nation emerges, told through a child’s everyday life activities. Detailed backgrounder pages accompany each story, using facts, maps, photos, and illustrations to bring readers further into history.

RONA ARATO, a former teacher, is an award-winning children’s author with a strong interest in the field of human rights. From 1994 to 1998, she was an interviewer for Survivors of the Shoah, a Steven Spielberg project that recorded the histories of Holocaust survivors. She is the author of Ice Cream Town, Courage and Compassion, and On a Canadian Day, among others. She lives in Toronto.

BEN SHANNON’s illustrious career extends from magazines and newspapers to advertising and television to books and comics. He has done work for Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, Adidas, American Eagle Outfitters, Motown Records, and DC Comics among others. He lives with his wife and young daughter in Toronto.

Teacher Resource Guides available at mapletreepress.com/onaday

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. The compelling stories open up a window onto places and times vastly different in so many ways from a modern child’s world — yet with many familiar emotions, too. Each story is accompanied by factual information about the historical period.

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ThePirateandthePenguinBy Patricia Storms

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

MyThink-a-ma-jinkBy Dave Whamond

It’s Jack’s sixth birthday and he couldn’t be more...bored? Model airplanes, stuffed dinosaurs — not even a talking robot can break him out of his bad mood. Enter a mysterious gift from the equally mysterious Uncle Doug. Within an ordinary-looking brown box glows the Think-

a-ma-jink, a bizarre contraption that will allow Jack to discover a wild new universe of possibilities and the special power of his own imagination.

DAVE WHAMOND has a syndicated cartoon strip called “Reality Check,” which appears in daily papers across North America. He lives in Calgary.

SmallWondersBabyAnimalsintheWildBy Marilyn BaillieIllustrated by Romi Caron

In Small Wonders, children will journey from mountains to prairie grasslands and visit 14 Canadian baby animals in their natural habitats to learn about the environment in which each animal lives, feeds, plays, and learns.

MARILyN BAILLIE is an award-winning children’s author and a former editor of chickaDEE Magazine. She lives in Toronto.

ROMI CARON studied painting and drawing in the Czech Republic before making her home in Gatineau, QC.

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32 PAGES • 8.25 x 10.25 • AGES 4+

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Blue Spruce Award, Finalist Ontario Library Association 2011

32 PAGES • 9 x 12 • AGES 3–7

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

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

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

Editor’s Choice Science Books & Films 2007

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192 PAGES • 8 x 10 • AGES 3–7

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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

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

Best Books Science Books & Films 2002

Top 25 Great Books Canadian Toy Testing Council 2002

32 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.25 • AGES 3–5

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

“Moore’s bright, blocky cartoon illustrations will hold the interest of those learning their letters...”

~ Kirkus Reviews

Why?TheBestEverQuestionandAnswerBookaboutNature,ScienceandtheWorldaroundYouBy Catherine Ripley 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 moo? Curious kids want to know, and no adult has all the answers. This special edition of Why? celebrates the book’s 10th anniversary and provides kid-friendly explanations for nearly one hundred everyday mysteries for a whole new generation of children.

CATHERINE RIPLEy is a former editor of chickaDEE Magazine. She lives in Edmonton.

SCOT RITCHIE is an award-winning illustrator of over 30 books for children. He lives in Vancouver.

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

Unable to find her beloved Bear as her family packs for their cross-Canada roadtrip, Sophie must brave traveling

without her trusted companion. But when Bear emerges from under the bed and realizes what has happened, he sets off on an adventure of his own — chasing after Sophie. The cat-and-mouse, or rather bear-and-girl, game that ensues is a madcap ABC adventure across Canada that takes the two separated pals through all 13 provinces and territories. From a bowl of chowder in Nova Scotia to a polar bear in Nunavut, the whole country is in on the trip!

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.

Backlist Ages 4+

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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 • 9.25 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 • 9.25 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

38 PAGES • 9.25 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

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.

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.

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MyBeastlyBookofSillyThings150WaystoDoodle,Scribble,ColorandDrawBy Vincent Boudgourd

What objects will kids draw to throw into the garbage? And what will they decide is about to be hit by the little man’s massive

club? Well, that’s all up to them! In My Beastly Book of Silly Things, the ridiculous possibilities are endless. The loose, exaggerated aesthetic not only perfectly sets up each crazy scenario, it pushes kids’ creativity into curious, new, and fun directions.

VINCENT BOUDGOURD is the art director at a publicity agency. He enjoys posters and illustrations from the 1950s through 70s, traveling, waves, wide open spaces, and meat and potatoes. He lives in Rennes, France.

MyBeastlyBookofMonsters150WaystoDoodle,Scribble,ColorandDrawBy Arnaud Boutin

Who’s afraid of some big, bad monsters? Not kids, thanks to this fun book! Tie a monster’s shoes together or make him cry,

draw a creature that’s part monster and part pickle, or scare a monster with a mouse! Each amusing scenario motivates kids to use their imaginations and their budding artistic skills to explore a monstrously fun world.

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.

160 PAGES • 9.5 x 10.625 • AGES 4+

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



160 PAGES • 9.5 x 10.625 • AGES 4+

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



“Kids should enjoy the simple, imaginative activities offered by this zany menagerie.”

~ Publishers Weekly

Activity Book, Games, Arts and Crafts Category, Gold Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2010

About My Beastly BookThis new collection of doodling, scribbling, coloring, and drawing activity books let children do all the silly things they dream of. With more than 150 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 owlkids.com/beastlybook

Backlist Ages 3+

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Wonder LaughExplore

24 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3+

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

ISBN 978-2-89579-081-5

24 PAGES • 8.5 x 8.5 • AGES 3+

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

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Comprehension

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

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!

TangerineandKiwiVisittheAppleOrchardBy Laïla Héloua Illustrated by Nathalie Lapierre

ISBN978-2-89579-114-0

Ages 3 – 6 Backlist

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Discover ImagineFun

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

PB • $6.95 CDN / $4.95 USISBN978-2-89579-113-3

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Understanding Informational Text


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

The Chirp Book

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

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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

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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


64 PAGES • 9 x 12 • AGES 3–6

HC • $19.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-09-6

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: ReadingMathematics: Counting Science: Life Science

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

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

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

32 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 3–6

PB • $19.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-08-9

CURRICULUM LanguageArts: Reading; Word Recognition Strategies

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

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


TheRumorAJatakaTalefromIndia

The Rumor is a retelling of the classic “the sky is falling” story, set in the lush landscape of India, and features endangered animals as the main characters. Nature leaps off the pages of this magnificant book,

which pairs the award-winning titles The Wildlife ABC and The Wildlife 123, creating a collection where children can explore simple learning concepts through familiar animals.

TheWildlifeABC&123ANatureAlphabet&CountingBook

Before&AfterABookofNatureTimescapes

Beautifully detailed painting puzzles depict nature’s subtle and dramatic changes over spans of time.

This 19th-century rhyme is revived by Jan Thornhill’s unique digital artistry. Thornhill has created a world made up of everyday objects. Whether it’s a beaver dam of pretzels or a dragonfly with paperclip wings, children will enjoy picking out the familiar objects in the illustrations as much as they will enjoy listening to this delightful folk rhyme.

OverintheMeadow

FolktailsAnimalLegendsfromAroundtheWorld

These nine beautifully illustrated animal legends transport readers around the world and celebrate a tradition of shared stories.

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

PictureBooksbyJanThornhill

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112 PAGES • 8.25 x 10.25 • AGES 4–13

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


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

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

160 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 4+

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



Our Choice Selection Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2003

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



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.

ICanMakeThat!FantasticCraftsforKidsBy Mary Wallace

The ultimate collection for kids who are just developing craft skills, I Can Make That! will show readers how to transform common household

materials into costumes, puppets, toys, games, and more. Simple step-by-step instructions and photographs make this book perfect for home, the classroom, or outdoors.

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

TheNatureTreasuryAFirstLookattheNaturalWorldBy Lizann Flatt Illustrated by Allan Cormack, Deborah Drew-Brook

In this beautifully illustrated book, curious children will discover the extraordinary animals, plants, and environments of our planet. Detailed nature scenes take readers to many fascinating places — from the African savanna to the Arctic tundra — and each landscape illustration is

paired with the perfect amount of text to keep children engaged.

LIzANN FLATT is an award-winning magazine writer and a former editor of chickaDEE Magazine. She lives in Baysville, ON.

ALLAN CORMACK lives in Barrie, ON. DEBORAH DREW-BROOK lives in Barrie, ON.

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Up,UpandAwayARound-the-WorldPuzzleAdventureBy Scot Ritchie

Six lucky kids have won first prize in a geography competition and are off on a trip around the world by hot air balloon! Readers get captivating shots of

a dozen different countries as they use their detective skills to find all six kids and their teacher, who end up scattered as they land at each destination.


Let’sGo!TheStoryofGettingfromTheretoHereBy Lizann Flatt Illustrated by Scot Ritchie

From snowshoes to streetcars, steamboats to spaceships, Let’s Go! is a charming introduction to the history of transportation. Readers journey

across land, sea, and sky to discover the many different ways we’ve used to get from one place to another.

LIzANN FLATT is an award-winning magazine writer and a former editor of chickaDEE Magazine. She lives in Baysville, ON.


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

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

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


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.

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160 PAGES • 7 x 7 • AGES 5+

PB • $14.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-2-89579-208-6

EBOOK • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-49-8



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

~ School Library Journal

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, tongue twisters, and brain teasers, but between the laughs, Mish and Mash realize the mischievous Mush is out to sabotage their fun! It’s up to readers to save the day by sorting out scrambled punchlines, solving cryptic codes, and creating their own silly jokes.

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

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

YouCrackMeUp!ChickandDee’sBigBookofFunBy Jay Stephens, Steven Charles Manale

Full of comics, puzzles, games, and jokes, readers will laugh themselves silly with Chick and Dee in You Crack Me Up! Bonus features

include character profiles of the Chick and Dee gang, step-by-step instructions on how to draw the feathered friends, plus an animated flipbook.

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.

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AmazingThingsAnimalsDoBy Marilyn BaillieIllustrated by Romi Caron

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.


ROMI CARON studied painting and drawing in the Czech Republic before making her home in Gatineau, QC.

chickaDEEAnimalAdventuresDiscovertheWorld’sAmazingAnimalsBy Stéphanie Ledu

Featuring more than 150 creatures, chickaDEE Animal Adventures crosses all continents and habitats to give

children a rich understanding of animal characteristics and behaviors. Packed with hundreds of stunning photographs and intriguing facts, this book is a must-have reference guide for any child curious about the animal kingdom.

STéPHANIE LEDU lives in Paris, France.

128 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • 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

Outstanding Children’s Book, Winner Animal Behavior Society 2004

Children’s Category, Best Books Science Books & Films 2005


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


“Provides the reader with an abundance of unusual facts that will fascinate and inform even a knowledgeable adult.”

~ Quill & Quire

Children’s Products Competition, Honor Book National Parenting Publications Awards 2008

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Backlist Ages 7 – 12 Wonder LaughExplore

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

Juvenile Non-fiction Category, Finalist ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year 2008

Non-fiction Honor List VOYA 2008

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


“A fascinating repository for young readers ages 7–12 who are eager to learn more about these amazing extinct animals…Highly recommended.”

~ Midwest Book Review

AnimalsattheEDGESavingtheWorld’sRarestCreaturesBy Jonathan Baillie, Marilyn Baillie

Inspired by the EDGE of Existence program (Zoological Society of London), which aims to conserve the world’s most

endangered species, Animals at the EDGE profiles eleven of the world’s most extraordinary creatures facing extinction today. Readers will also meet some of the intrepid scientists working for a safe future for these animals and follow them on their adventures around the world.

DR. JONATHAN BAILLIE is the founder of the EDGE of Existence program, an intiative of the zoological Society of London. He lives in London, England.


Dino-Why?TheDinosaurQuestion&AnswerBookBy Sylvia Funston

Is it possible to clone a dinosaur? Did dinosaurs sit on their eggs to hatch them? What would have

happened if dinosaurs hadn’t died out? Dino-Why? answers the best of the more than 11,000 questions sent in by kids. Quizzes and activities complete the book and make Dino-Why? the most appealing and up-to-date dinosaur book for kids.

SyLVIA FUNSTON is a founding editor of OWL Magazine and lives in Lydbrook, England.

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Smart-opediaJuniorTheAmazingBookAboutEverything

This rich and lively “un”cyclopedia gives young readers an extraordinary and eye-opening broad basis of general

knowledge. From a tour of the human skeleton and the five senses 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.

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

Informative, diverse, and fun, Eat It Up! celebrates chickaDEE Magazine’s 30th birthday with over 55 recipes and tons

of original Chick and Dee comics. These cartoons create a unique kids’ cookbook — one that will be treasured as much for its hilarious characters as its mouthwatering food! Careful attention to nutrition, different diets, and food allergies teaches kids that nothing stands in the way of cooking a great meal.

ELISABETH DE MARIAFFI is a freelance writer who loves to cook with kids. She 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.

184 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 5–8

HC • $24.95 CDN / $24.95 USISBN978-1-897349-30-4

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


Non-fiction Picture Book Category, Gold Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2009

Non-fiction Picture Book Category, Finalist CYBILS 2009

96 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 6–12

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



“…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

See page 53

Also available:PB • 978-1-897349-09-0

HC • 978-1-897349-03-8

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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


“…combines magic and history to whisk young readers away on adventure…A fun way to learn about Canada’s past.”

~ BC Parent

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

PB • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-897066-99-7

HC • $16.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-98-0

EBOOK • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-926818-58-0

Pioneer Kids #6Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

PB • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN 978-1-897349-05-2

HC • $16.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897349-04-5

EBOOK • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-926818-62-7

Danger,Dinosaurs!#2Illustrated by Dean Griff iths

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

HC • $16.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-81-2

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


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.

AboutCanadianFlyerAdventuresTransported 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!www.mapletreepress.com/canadianflyeradventures

BooksbyFriedaWishinsky

Canadian Flyer AdventuresTransported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, an antique red sled,

The past is nearer than you think!

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Ages 6 – 9 BacklistDiscover ImagineFun

AllAboard!#9Illustrated by Leanne Franson

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897349-39-7

HC • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-38-0

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-54-2

StopthatStagecoach!#13Illustrated by Jean-Paul Eid

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897349-63-2

HC • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-62-5

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-63-4

LostintheSnow#10Illustrated by Leanne Franson

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897349-41-0

HC • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-40-3

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-60-3

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

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897349-78-6

HC • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-77-9

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

HC • $16.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897349-14-4

EBOOK • $6.95 CDN / $6.95 USISBN978-1-926818-59-7

Far from Home #11Illustrated by Leanne Franson

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN 978-1-897349-43-4

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

PB • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-897349-99-1

HC • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-897349-98-4

EBOOK • $7.95 CDN / $7.95 USISBN978-1-926818-19-1

ArcticStorm#16Illustrated by Patricia Ann Lewis-MacDougall

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

HC • $17.95 CDN / $17.95 USISBN978-1-926818-09-2

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

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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.”


Diamond Willow Award, Finalist Saskatchewan Young Readers’ Choice Awards 2006

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

Recommended Books Canadian Toy Testing Council 2003

Daniel’sDinosaursATrueStoryofDiscoveryBy Charles Helm

Daniel’s Dinosaurs is the true story of what happened when Daniel, age eight, stumbled upon impressions near

Flatbread Creek that looked a lot like dinosaur footprints! Readers will follow Daniel as he works alongside Dr. Philip Currie, the famous paleontologist who helped found the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta.

DR. CHARLES HELM is a keen outdoorsman and the father of Daniel of Daniel’s Dinosaurs. He has published a highly regarded natural history and exploration guide of Tumbler Ridge. He lives in Tumbler Ridge, BC.

What’stheMatterwithAlbert?AStoryofAlbertEinsteinBy Frieda WishinskyIllustrated by Jacques Lamontagne

This fascinating look at the life of Albert Einstein is seen through the eyes of a young boy interviewing the scientist for

his school paper. A timeline and chronology of important events in Einstein’s life complete this picture book–biography.


JACQUES LAMONTAGNE is a freelance illustrator who lives in St. Etienne-de-Lauzon, QC.

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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

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


About Sir Seth ThistlethwaiteThis chapter-book series chronicles the adventures of 10-year-old buddies Seth Thistlethwaite and Ollie Everghettz, who’ve dubbed themselves the Mighty Knights of Right & Honor. Out to save the world — or solve even smaller dilemmas — the boys embark on 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 • 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

Best Books Science Books & Films 1997

Information Book Award, Finalist Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada 1997

BookOneSirSethThistlethwaiteandtheSoothsayer’sShoesBy Richard ThakeIllustrated 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. Can these gallant adventurers brave the dangers of dog-eating bog frogs, fire-breathing bats, and invisible voices to save the day?

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.

YouAsked?Over300GreatQuestionsandAstoundingAnswersThe Editors of chickaDEE and OWL Magazines

You Asked? is a giant collection of over 300 of the best questions submitted by years worth of OWL Magazine readers. Why are

feet so ticklish? Can animals get sunburned? OWL and chickaDEE’s savvy editors provide answers to these tough questions — because if one thing never changes, it’s the fact that inquisitive kids (and stumped parents) have questions about the world around them.

OWL MAGAzINE is an award-winning magazine for kids ages 9–13 with more than 415,000 readers every month.

chickaDEE MAGAzINE is an award-winning magazine for kids ages 6–9 with more than 400,000 readers every month.

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64 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 8+

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+

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.”


TheInuksukBook

Found throughout Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, an Inuksuk is a stone structure that can

communicate essential information to Arctic travelers. In consultation with Inuit elders and other experts, Mary Wallace provides a captivating introduction in words, pictures, and paintings to the Inuksuk and its place in Inuit life and culture.

MakeYourOwnInuksuk

Clear, inspiring text and beautiful step-by-step photographs combine to make this book the perfect guide to

creating your own Inuksuk. Bring the beauty and magic of this ancient Inuit tradition into your home or garden!

BooksbyMaryWallace

Mary Wallace shares her Arctic adventures.

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

InuksukJourneyAnArtistattheTopoftheWorld

Inuksuk Journey is a visually stunning chronicle of Mary Wallace’s summer journey to

the Arctic, showing a land few people will ever experience. Illustrated with photographs, sketches, and artifacts this journal includes dramatic encounters with Arctic wildlife, tales of hunting and fishing, and accounts of visits to relics of Inuit life dating back thousands of years.

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

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

“…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

IisforInuksukAnArcticCelebration

This acrostic poem, complemented by beautiful paintings, celebrates the Arctic

landscape, its people, culture, and traditions. Children will delight in searching for the Inuksuk hidden in each painting and in seeing how words are written in Inuktitut symbols.

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64 PAGES • 8.5 x 9.5 • AGES 8–12

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

HC • $21.95 CDN / $21.95 USISBN978-1-897066-66-9

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


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

FearThisBookYourGuidetoFright,Horror,&ThingsThatGoBumpintheNightIllustrated by Ramón Pérez

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.

RAMóN PéREz has illustrated for Marvel, DC Comics, and OWL Magazine. He lives in Toronto.

TheyDidWhat?!YourGuidetoWeird&WackyThingsPeopleDoIllustrated by Dave Whamond

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.


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.

MICHAEL CHO is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design. He lives in Toronto.

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


BooksbyJeffSzpirglas

One part MADMagazine, one part experienced teacher, and one part grown-up kid all mixed together for some potent fun!

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

JustaMinute!ACrazyAdventureinTimeIllustrated by Stephen MacEachern

What can happen in just a minute? Readers will follow David (who is almost five million minutes old) through his crazy day to find out. A myriad of facts about what can happen in a minute

in the world fill every page of David’s adventure. A special section at the back of the book presents a brief history of time devices, from sundials to atomic clocks.

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

YouJustCan’tHelpIt!YourGuidetotheWildandWackyWorldofHumanBehaviorIllustrated by Josh Holinaty

Have you ever been scared and felt the hairs on your neck stand up? Or been unable to hold back a yawn? The thing is, you just can’t help yourself! Part Desmond Morris’s The Naked Ape, part MAD

Magazine, 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.

JOSH HOLINATy is an internationally exhibited artist who has done work for The Globe and Mail and Broken Pencil magazine. He lives in Edmonton.

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


“The key here lies in relating time to everyday events, and Just a Minute! is packed with examples that young readers will understand and enjoy.”

~ Quill & Quire

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

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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 USISBN978-2-89579-121-8

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

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? Max Finder and Alison Santos — amateur detectives at Central Meadows Junior High — are on the case! Volume 1 features ten graphic mysteries plus bonus puzzles to help readers hone their sleuthing skills.


Who’s trying to keep Andrea from running in the cross-country meet? And is someone poisoning the geese by the Gander River? Max Finder and Alison Santos return to solve ten more tough mysteries. Plus, readers get to peek inside illustrator Michael Cho’s sketchbook to see some of the first-ever drawings of Max Finder.

LIAM O’DONNELL is an award-winning author and elementary school teacher. He lives in Guelph, ON. CRAIG BATTLE is the 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

Graphic Novel Category, Winner Association of Educational Publishers’ Award 2007

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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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

Graphic Novel Category, Finalist 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

“Clues are laid out for the sharp eye and clever reader in everything from dialogue to art details in the background, which the clean, inviting art by Pérez makes a pleasure to search for.”

~ Publishers Weekly

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


Who sabotaged Basher’s costume for the holiday pageant? And 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. Bonus material includes tips for writing your own comics from series creator Liam O’Donnell.

MaxFinderMysteryCollectedCasebookVolume4By Liam O’Donnell and Craig BattleIllustrated by Ramón Pérez

Who swapped the famous painting at the gallery with a fake? And who’s dumping garbage illegally during a city strike? Max Finder and Alison Santos will solve these two mysteries — and eight others — in Volume 4. Three short story-style mysteries are also included.

MaxFinderMysteryCollectedCasebookVolume5By Liam O’Donnell and Craig BattleIllustrated by Ramón Pérez

Who defaced the town with graffiti? And who sabotaged the school magic show tryouts? Max Finder and Alison Santos return to the halls of Central Meadows Junior High to reveal the culprits in 10 new cases. Includes tips and tricks from Max and Alison for readers looking to develop their own eagle eyes and other sleuthing skills!

96 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 • 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

READING LEVELS Grade:4 Fountas & Pinnel: Q

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


What’stheBigIdea?InventionsThatChangedLifeonEarthForeverBy Helaine Becker Illustrated by Steve Attoe

From the wheel to the spinning wheel, from paper to steam engines to plastic, the internet, and more, Helaine Becker examines over thirty

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

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

SecretAgentY.O.U.TheOfficialGuidetoSecretCodes,Disguises,SurveillanceandMOREBy Helaine Becker Illustrated by Dave Whamond

This playful training manual for aspiring spies, cryptologists, and surveillance experts teaches kids how to conduct espionage, write in code,

improve reflexes to dodge counterspies, and create artful disguises.


AreYouPsychic?TheOfficialGuideforKidsBy Helaine Becker Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Chock-full of intriguing activities to try with family and friends, Are You Psychic? will spark interest in skeptics and believers alike,

providing the tools readers need to become their own psychic investigators.

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


BooksbyHelaineBecker

Sneaking in science while tickling kids’ funny bones, Helaine Becker lets them laugh and

learn one book at a time!

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TheInsecto-filesAmazingInsectScienceandBugFactsYou’llNeverBelieveIllustrated by Claudia Dávila

Fully 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. Each (cruelty-free!) activity can be performed safely at home and explains the science at work behind each experiment.

ScienceontheLooseAmazingActivitiesandScienceFactsYou’llNeverBelieveIllustrated by Claudia Dávila

Let your inner scientist loose! Whether it’s testing density in fruit, determining dominant genes, or making slimy goo, 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 USISBN978-1-897349-76-2

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


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

READING LEVELS Grade: 4 Fountas & Pinnel: R

MagicUpYourSleeveAmazingIllusions,Tricks,andScienceFactsYou’llNeverBelieveIllustrated by Claudia Dávila

The world of science is often described as magical — but is magic itself scientific? You bet! Helaine Becker uses dozens of activities to 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.

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


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

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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 USISBN978-1-926818-49-8

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 / $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


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

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


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


BoredomBlastersBrainBogglers,AwesomeActivities,CoolComics,TastyTreats,andMore…Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

With recipes, riddles, optical illusions, tons of facts, and so much more, boredom will be a thing of the past.

LikeaPro101SimpleWaystoDoReallyImportantStuffIllustrated by Claudia Dávila

This handy guide puts know-how at kids’ fingertips with instructions for things like how to change a bike tire, write a perfect thank you note, and make an awesome speech like a pro.

FunnyBusinessClowningAround,PracticalJokes,CoolComedy,Cartooning,andMore…Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Funny Business shows kids how to prepare a comedy routine, draw comic strips, and become a great clown!

MotherGooseUnpluckedCrazyComics,ZanyActivities,NuttyFacts,&OtherTwistedTakesonChildhoodFavoritesIllustrated by Claudia Dávila

In this collection of twisted takes on childhood favorites, readers will meet the residents of the land of Happilyeverafter.


BooksbyHelaineBecker


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Lights,Camera,Action!MakingMoviesandTVfromtheInsideOutBy Lisa O’Brien Illustrated by Stephen MacEachern

Lights, Camera, Action! gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at making movies and television. From the

business of show business to the technical world of the silver and small screens, this book is chock-full of interesting facts, fun activities, “Popcorn Quizzes,” and good acting advice.

LISA O’BRIEN is a writer, producer, and creator of children’s television shows for the likes of the Disney Channel and Fox Kids. Originally from Fredericton, NB, she lives in Los Angeles.

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

Ha!Ha!Ha!AndMuchMoreTheUltimateRound-UpofJokes,Riddles,Facts,&PuzzlesBy Lyn Thomas Illustrated by Dianne Eastman

This complete compilation of facts and funnies leaves no joke without a punchline and no question without an answer. Ha! Ha!

Ha! And Much More is a brilliant blend of Lyn Thomas’s award-winning Ha! Ha! Ha! and What? What? What? It’s filled with impressive information about animals, the human body, wild weather, crazy inventions, and — you guessed it — much more.

LyN THOMAS worked for many years with OWL and chickaDEE magazines. She lives in Victoria, BC.

DIANNE EASTMAN lives in Maynooth, ON.

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


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

READING LEVELS Grade:5 Fountas & Pinnel: U

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

~ Resource Links


64 PAGES • 10 x 8.5 • AGES 8–12

CURRICULUMScience: 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

Silver Birch Award, Finalist Ontario Library Association 2006


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

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 become 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.

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.

BooksbyKeltieThomas

Get 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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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


PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-65-2

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

EBOOK • $9.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-926818-38-2


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.

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.

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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

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

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.


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

Blades,Boards&ScootersBy Keltie Thomas

Take a look at the popular mechanics behind some of today’s coolest sports: scootering, skateboarding, snowboarding, and rollerblading. Readers will learn how today’s

wheels came to be, drop in on the Xtreme scene to find out how pro riders and skaters defy gravity, and learn how to keep their own wheels in top riding condition.


BooksbyKeltieThomas

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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.

TheKids’HorseBookBy Sylvia Funston

The Kids’ Horse Book is packed full of information about pony and horse breeds, useful advice on

grooming and basic riding techniques, fascinating facts, and more. Parents and children alike will enjoy this helpful and entertaining book about one of the world’s best-loved animals.

SyLVIA FUNSTON is a founding editor of OWL Magazine and lives in Lydbrook, England.

56 PAGES • 9.125 x 12.25 • AGES 8+

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

72 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • 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


“This colorful and fun-filled book is the perfect gift for any young horse fancier.”

~ Quill & Quire


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112 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 9–13

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.

DR. ELIN KELSEy lives in Pacific Grove, CA.

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.

VIVIEN BOWERS lives in Nelson, BC.


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Ages 8+ BacklistImagineFunDiscover

WowCanadaCelebrate 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+

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.


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 one hundred incredible questions about Canada’s wildlife, geography, and culture — sent in by kids across the country!



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

AboutWowCanada!Richly 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.

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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

Children’s Products Competition, Gold National Parenting Publications Awards 2006

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


Children’s Products Competition, Gold National Parenting Publications Awards 2007

IFoundaDeadBirdTheKids’GuidetotheCycleofLifeandDeath

The death of a bird is the jumping-off point for this wide-ranging look at the cycle of life. From lifespans

to how things die, from what happens after death to how people grieve, Jan Thornhill guides young readers through difficult territory with grace, sensitivity, and touches of humor. The book’s lively design and rich imagery reinforce Thornhill’s pragmatic, positive tone.

ThisIsMyPlanetTheKids’GuidetoGlobalWarming

In this intelligent, comprehensive look at global warming, Jan Thornhill gives young readers the

tools to understand the crisis and empowers readers to take action in their own lives. This Is My Planet answers questions about how our planet works and takes an in-depth look at how climate change is affecting different environments and people around the world.

BooksbyJanThornhill

Uniquely insightful books about big issues kids want to understand.

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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


“No child — nor uninformed adult, for that matter — should be able to read Who Wants Pizza? without rethinking their relationship with food.”

~ Quill & Quire, starred review

JAN THORNHILL is an award-winning writer and illustrator who has always had a strong interest in nature and the environment. Several of her books have been translated into different languages and published in countries around the world. Her books include the 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.

WhoWantsPizza?TheKids’GuidetotheHistory,Science&CultureofFood

Combining interesting facts with photos and illustrations that support and expand her information, Jan

Thornhill takes kids on a journey through the world of food: past, present, and future. Ranging from digestion to etiquette in different cultures, from animal domestication to food preservation and the variety of foods eaten around the world, the book gives readers a great idea about how important food really is.

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64 PAGES • 8.5 x 10.5 • AGES 9+

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

HC • $21.95 CDN / $19.95 USISBN978-1-897066-55-3

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



64 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 9–12

PB • $12.95 CDN / $9.95 USISBN978-1-897066-44-7

HC • $21.95 CDN / $16.95 USISBN978-1-897066-43-0

CURRICULUM Science: Life Systems; Human Body; Animals; Light and Sound; Structure and Function SocialStudies: Critical Thinking; Problem Resolution


“Such an inventive combination of information and image makes this a kind of comic book that you can’t help learning from.”

~ Quill & Quire

Science in Society Award, Winner Canadian Science Writers’ Association 1995

CrimeSceneHowInvestigatorsUseSciencetoTrackDowntheBadGuysBy Vivien Bowers Illustrated by Martha Newbigging

This book takes readers to the scene of the crime, into the forensics lab, and into the heads of investigators. From the collection

and methodical matching of evidence to high-tech computer profiling, Crime Scene grants a behind-the-scenes look at how police use science to solve crimes and catch the bad guys.

VIVIEN BOWERS is the author of Crazy About Canada! and lives in Nelson, BC.

MARTHA NEWBIGGING’s illustrations have appeared in numerous magazines and even on T-shirts. She lives in Toronto.

It’sAllinYourHeadAGuidetoYourBrilliantBrainBy Sylvia Funston, Jay Ingram Illustrated by Gary Clement

It’s All in Your Head introduces readers to the mysteries and wonders of the brain and its connections to the outside world through the senses, emotions, memory, and thought.

SyLVIA FUNSTON is a founding editor of OWL Magazine and lives in Lydbrook, England.JAy INGRAM is the host of Daily Planet on the Discovery Channel. He lives in Toronto.

GARy CLEMENT lives in Toronto.

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OnaCanadianDayNineStoryVoyagesthroughHistoryIllustrated by Peter Ferguson

In On a Canadian Day, Rona Arato introduces nine fictional characters, and through their stories, situates young readers perfectly in nine pivotal moments in Canadian history. 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 20th century, complete with archival photos and more information to place the story in historical context, this book takes a groundbreaking look at Canada’s past.

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

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


“The author skillfully weaves a wealth of historical information into each story, painting a detailed picture of daily life and the social context of the time.”

~ Canadian Teacher

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; Mythology SocialStudies: Cultures and Societies; History; Geography; Map/Globe Skills; Medieval European Societies


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

~ Quill & Quire

OnaMedievalDayStoryVoyagesaroundtheWorldIllustrated by Peter Ferguson

Contrary to the common Euro-centric associations of the word “medieval,” On a Medieval Day visits cultures from Japan to Mali and spans nearly 700 years of world history. From Viking explorers and

religious persecution in Spain to medical advances in Baghdad and early ball sports in the Mayan Civilization, this book enlightens young readers to the complex and fascinating societies that have all shaped our world.

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

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

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. The compelling stories open up a window onto places and times vastly different in so many ways from a modern child’s world — yet with many familiar emotions, too. Each story is accompanied by factual information about the historical period.

Teacher Resource Guides available at mapletreepress.com/onaday

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96 PAGES • 8.75 x 8 • AGES 8+

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

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

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.

HowMonkeysMakeChocolateUnlockingtheMysteriesoftheRainforestBy Adrian Forsyth

Renowned biologist Adrian Forsyth traces the origins of everyday products like chocolate, cola, aspirin,

and rubber to the world’s rainforests and offers intriguing glimpses into discoveries yet to be made, instilling readers with a deep appreciation for rainforests’ webs of life.

ADRIAN FORSyTH is a renowned ecologist and conservationist. He lives in Washington, DC.

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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.

DR. 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.

StrangeNewSpeciesAstonishingDiscoveriesofLifeonEarthBy Elin Kelsey

Scientists are discovering new species every day as advancements in technologies allow scientists to study

remote parts of the world that were previously impossible to visit. In Strange New Species, readers will meet scientists from around the world who search for “new” species on our planet — that is, they’re new to readers, new to science, and sometimes even new to Earth! Elin Kelsey’s outstanding narrative draws readers right into the field, and into a world of wondrous and surprising forms of life.

DR. ELIN KELSEy lives in Pacific Grove, CA.

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


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)


“Kelsey’s infectious eagerness and her eye for the kid-friendly detail may have what it takes to convert the most confirmed science-phobes.”

~ Kirkus Reviews

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Money,Money,MoneyWhereItComesFrom,HowtoSaveIt,SpendIt&MakeItBy Eve Drobot Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Who started the first bank? How does an ATM really work? From ancient barter systems to today’s digital transactions, Money, Money, Money explains the story of currency in

kid-friendly language and a wide array of photographs and illustrations.

EVE DROBOT is a former literary columnist for The Globe and Mail. She lives in Toronto.


TheQuiltofBelongingStitchingTogethertheStoriesofaNationBy Janice Weaver

Based on the remarkable Quilt of Belonging exhibition — Canada’s largest textile art project — this unique book highlights dozens of individual patches and tells the

fascinating stories behind them. The Quilt of Belonging represents every nationality in Canada including 70 different First Nations, Métis, and Inuit groups. This book, like the quilt itself, celebrates the patchwork of people who make up the fabric of Canada.

JANICE WEAVER is an award-winning author and lives in Toronto.

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


“Detailed text combined with credited photographs and clever illustrations create a book that is both informative and entertaining.”

~ ForeWord Magazine

Red Maple Award, Finalist Ontario Library Association 2007

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.”


Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award, Finalist Atlantic Library Association 2007

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Smart-opediaTheAmazingBookAboutEverything

From ancient mythology to modern technology and everything in between, Smart-opedia is a new breed of “un”cyclopedia that makes knowledge meaningful and cool.

Richly illustrated, this comprehensive text delivers stimulating and educational information like never before.

216 PAGES • 8.5 x 11 • AGES 8–12

PB • $24.95 CDN / $22.95 USISBN978-1-897349-09-0

HC • $34.95 CDN / $29.95 USISBN978-1-897349-03-8

CURRICULUM Science: Life Science; Animals; Plants; Reproduction; Heredity; Energy; Electricity; Environment; Conservation; Weather; Human Impact; Human Body; Biodiversity; Ecological Relationships; Solar Systems; Geology; Chemistry SocialStudies: History; Early Humankind; Ancient Civilizations; Key Figures; International Connections; Government; Citizenship; Exploration; Technology; Geography


Middle Grade YA Category, Finalist CYBILS 2007

Editor’s Choice, Top 25 Books for Tweens and Teens Amazon.ca 2007

Best of the Year Resource Links 2007

Top 5 Non-fiction THE Magazine 2007

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. 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

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Also available:HC • 978-1-897349-30-4

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Index Wonder LaughExploreTITLE PAGE

AAll Aboard! (CFA #9) 27Amazing Things Animals Do 23Animal Babies 14Animal Tales 18Animals at the EDGE 24Animals on Parade 18Annie Bizzanni 16Arctic Storm (CFA #16) 27Are you Psychic? 38ARTastic! 21

BBefore & After 19Beware, Pirates! (CFA #1) 26Blades, Boards & Scooters 42Boredom Blasters 36

CCanadian Dinosaurs 44chickaDEE Animal Adventures 23Chirp Book, The 17Coming to Canada 44Courage and Compassion 45Crazy About Canada! 45Crazy for Gold (CFA #3) 26Crime Scene 48CTON’s Super A-maze-ing year of Crazy Comics! 43

DDanger, Dinosaurs! (CFA #2) 26Daniel’s Dinosaurs 28Dino-Why? 24

EEarth and Sky 14Eat It Up! 25

FFar from Home (CFA #11) 27Fear This Book 32Flying High! (CFA #5) 26Folktails 19Funny Business 36

GGrandmother for Christmas, A 16Gross Universe 32

HHa! Ha! Ha! And Much More 39Halifax Explodes! (CFA #17) 6Hilarious Adventures of Mish and Mash, The 22How Baseball Works 40How Basketball Works 40How Figure Skating Works 41How Football Works 41How Hockey Works 41How Monkeys Make Chocolate 50How Soccer Works 41

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Human Body, The 14

Hurry, Freedom (CFA #7) 27

II Can Make That! 20I Found a Dead Bird 46I is for Inuksuk 31Insecto-files, The 37Inside Hockey! 42Inuksuk Book, The 30Inuksuk Journey 31It’s All Fun and Games 20

It’s All in your Head 48

JJust a Minute! 33

KKids’ Horse Book, The 43

LLaugh with Chirp 17Learn to Speak Dance 9Learn to Speak Music 53Let’s Call It Canada 44Let’s Go! 21Lights, Camera, Action! 39Like a Pro 36

Lost in the Snow (CFA #10) 27

MMagic Up your Sleeve 37Make It Fair (CFA #15) 6, 25Make your Own Inuksuk 30Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Volume 1 34Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Volume 2 34Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Volume 3 35Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Volume 4 35Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Volume 5 35Money, Money, Money 52Mother Goose Unplucked 36My Beastly Book of Hilarious Heroes 5My Beastly Book of Monsters 15My Beastly Book of Silly Things 15My Beastly Book of Twisted Tales 4

My Think-a-ma-jink 12

NNature Treasury, The 20

Not your Typical Book about the Environment 51

OOff to Class 10On an American Day 11On a Canadian Day 49On a Medieval Day 49

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On the Case (CFA #12) 27Over in the Meadow 19

PPioneer Kids (CFA #6) 26Pirate and the Penguin, The 12Play with Chirp 17

QQuilt of Belonging, The 52

RRead with Chirp 17Rumor, The 19

SScience on the Loose 37Secret Agent y.O.U. 38Sir Seth Thistlethwaite and the Kingdom of the Caves 7Sir Seth Thistlethwaite and the Soothsayer’s Shoes 29Small Wonders 12Smart-opedia 53Smart-opedia Junior 25SOS! Titanic! (CFA #14) 27Stop that Stagecoach! (CFA #13) 27Strange New Species 51

TTangerine and Kiwi Visit the Apple Orchard 16Tangerine and Kiwi Visit the Bread Baker 16Tangerine and Kiwi Visit the Cheese Maker 16Tangerine and Kiwi Visit the Sugar Bush 16That’s Very Canadian! 44They Did What?! 32This Is My Planet 46Time for Bed 16Travel with Chirp 17Try This at Home 50

UUp, Up and Away 21

VVole Brothers, The 3

WWhale Tale, A (CFA #8) 27What’s the Big Idea? 38What’s the Matter with Albert? 28Where Are you, Bear? 13Who Wants Pizza? 47Why? 13Wildlife ABC & 123, The 19Wow Canada! 45

Yyikes! Vikings! (CFA #4) 26you Asked? 29you Crack Me Up! 22you Just Can’t Help It 33

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