3.
Series: O Canada Crosswords
O Canada Crosswords Book 23
Paperback
Gwen Sjogren
9780889714342
$18.95
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 08, 2022
75 All-New CrosswordsOver 250,000 O Canada Crossword books sold in 20 years!In this latest instalment of O Canada Crosswords, author Gwen Sjogren mines the national landscape to unearth a wealth of witty wordplay, a motherlode of puns and a bonanza of Canadiana in 75 large-sized puzzles. Book 23 strikes gold with new themes including big tech, fashion and tea. Sports fans will score with six thematic puzzles. And for solvers who dig a challenge, 10 non-themed Canada Cornucopia grids will test your mettle… since several have no three-letter answ...
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4.
Series:
Canada's Food Island
A Collection of Stories and Recipes from Prince Edward Island
Hardcover
Farmers and Fishers of Prince Edward Island
9781773271965
$38.95
COOKING
Sep 06, 2022
Prince Edward Islanders are famous for hosting family and friends in the kitchen. Canada's Food Island invites you to celebrate the Island's farm-to-table cooking and meet the farmers, fishers and artisans who make those delicious dishes possible. From preparing the perfect lobster roll in spring and galettes filled with sweet fresh-picked strawberries in summer to making savory potato pizza in fall and roast turkey with an oyster, bacon and wild mushroom stuffing in mid-winter, you're sure to find a favourite recipe to delight guests and s...
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5.
Series:
10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada
Paperback
Aaron W. Hughes
9781772126327
$27.99
HISTORY
Aug 15, 2022
Revisiting ten notable days from recent history, Aaron W. Hughes invites readers to think about the tensions, events, and personalities that make Canada distinct. These indelible dates interweave to offer an account of the political, social, cultural, and demographic forces that have shaped the modern nation. The diverse episodes include the enactment of the War Measures Act, hockey’s Summit Series, the patriation of the Constitution, the Multiculturalism Act, the École Polytechnique Massacre, victories for gay rights, Quebec’s second referendu...
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14.
Series: O Canada Crosswords
O Canada Crosswords, Book 20
Paperback
Gwen Sjogren
9780889713598
$15.95
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 05, 2019
O Canada Crosswords just keeps on giving to thousands of solvers who like their crosswords Canadian. Nightwood Editions is proud to celebrate O Canada Crosswords’s milestone twentieth anniversary with Gwen Sjogren’s ninth book in the series, which features one hundred larger-sized grids and over 2,600 Canadian clues. With themes that touch on art, geography, Olympics and hockey—plus some music and magic mixed in for good measure—this instalment brings a cornucopia of CanCon to the table. Thirty-three Canadian-themed puzzles include “Breakout Hi...
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15.
Series: Canadian Concepts
Canadian Animals in Colour
Board book
Geraldo Valério
9781771473880
$11.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 3
Sep 15, 2019
Discover creatures of all colours in this Canadian concept bookHere they come…orange foxes, blue whales, red cardinals, and many more Canadian animals in colour! New from the creator of board books Canadian Animals ABC and Canadian Animals 123, the third book in this Canadian trio introduces young readers to the concept of colour. Each spread features one of 10 different colours along with a Canadian animal brightly rendered in Geraldo Valério’s simple yet sophisticated paper collage. Each spread also features a lively descriptiv...
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16.
Series: Pocket Precincts
Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts
A Pocket Guide to the City's Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
Paperback
Patricia Maunder
9781741176247
$21.50
TRAVEL
May 07, 2019
Cosmopolitan and effortlessly bilingual, Montreal is the largest city in Canada's French-speaking province of Québec. This UNESCO City of Design offers everything from the arts to ice-hockey, the maple harvest to craft beer, and world-renowned jazz and comedy festivals. Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to these cities' best cultural, shopping, eating and drinking experiences. As well as detailed reviews and maps for major attractions through to hidden gems, this guide includes a selection of 'field trips' encouragin...
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17.
Series:
The Nature of Canada
Paperback
Colin M. Coates
9780774890366
$29.95
NATURE
May 01, 2019
Snow-capped mountains. Pristine lakes. Crystalline glaciers. Big-sky sunsets. “Canada” is synonymous with nature, and throughout history people have been drawn to it for its bounty – from fish and furs to gold, wheat, and lumber. Intended to delight and provoke, these short, beautifully crafted essays, enlivened with photos and illustrations, explore how humans have engaged with Canadian nature and what those interactions say about the nature of Canada. Tracing a path from the Ice Age to the Anthropocene, some of the foremost stars in the field...
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18.
Series:
My Canada
An Illustrated Atlas
Paperback
Katherine Dearlove
9781771473774
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Apr 15, 2019
The essential bestselling kids’ map book of Canada, now available in paperbackThis picture book atlas of Canada is a whimsical, informative introduction to our country from sea to sea to sea. Each province and territory is featured on its own spread, with icons and labels indicating the capital city, other major cities, key lakes and rivers, iconic landmarks, animals, and plants, significant national and provincial parks, and more. Each map is lively and colorful with plenty of details to discover. Simple labels make key places and landmarks ea...
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19.
Series: Slanguage
Newfoundland Slanguage
Paperback
Mike Ellis
9781423651925
$14.99
HUMOR
Apr 02, 2019
A fun way to learn how to understand and talk like a bona fide Newfoundland native.Before heading off on holiday to Canada’s Atlantic seaboard with the notion that the natives speak the same English language that you do, be sure to pick up this fun pronunciation guide to nearly 300 words and phrases heard only in Newfoundland and Labrador. Like other books in the Slanguage series, simple English words and syllables are used along with clever illustrations. So don’t be a jinker (someone who brings bad luck) or a scut (a dirty, mean person)—learn...
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20.
Series: Row, Row, Row Your Boat Regional Board Books
Row, Row, Row Your Boat in Canada
Board book
Forrest Everett
9781641701167
$18.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 5 - 8
Apr 01, 2019
Row, row, row your boat . . . in Canada! The sights and scenery of Canada spring to life in this adorable twist on the favorite children's song. Each die-cut page of the layered board book reveals an imaginary boat sailing past Niagra Falls, the Canadian Rockies, Parliament Hill, Banff National Park, and more! A delightful children's introduction to the iconic places of Canada. And when you're done with your journey? Row, row, row your boat back around the bend. If you love Canada, sing the song again!Â
21.
Series: Canadian Concepts
Splish, Splash, Foxes Dash!
Canadian Wildlife in Colour
Hardcover
Geraldo Valério
9781771472906
$18.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2018
Discover creatures of all colours in this Canadian concept bookHere they come…orange foxes, blue whales, red cardinals, and many more Canadian animals in colour! New from the creator of bestsellers Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! and Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!, the third book in this Canadian trio introduces young readers to the concept of colour. Each spread features one of 10 different colours along with a Canadian animal brightly rendered in Geraldo Valério’s simple yet sophisticated paper collage. Each spread also features a lively descri...
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22.
Series: Canadian Concepts
Canadian Animals ABC
Board book
Geraldo Valério
9781771473460
$11.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 1 - 3
Aug 15, 2018
Learn the ABCs with Canadian wildlife in this playful board bookThis bestselling introduction to the alphabet and Canadian wildlife from A to Z is now available in board book format. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a Canadian creature rendered playfully in Geraldo Valério’s signature paper collage style: beavers, loons, polar bears and more!
23.
Series: Canadian Concepts
Canadian Animals 123
Board book
Geraldo Valério
9781771473477
$11.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 1 - 3
Aug 15, 2018
Count to 10 with Canadian wildlife in this new board bookThis bold and colorful introduction to numbers from 1 to 10 with Canadian wildlife is now available in board book format. Each number is shown alongside a matching quantity of Canadian animals rendered playfully in Geraldo Valério’s signature paper collage style: bighorn sheep, grebes, mantids, and more!
24.
Series: Canadian Concepts
Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!
A Canadian Wildlife 123
Hardcover
Geraldo Valério
9781771472890
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2017
Count to ten with Canadian wildlife in this playful counting book. Here they come… one bighorn sheep jumping, two grebes dancing, three mantids hunting, and many more Canadian critters to count! Each spread presents a number from 1 to 10, along with a playful depiction of the corresponding amount of Canadian wildlife. Each number is shown as a figure, a word, and a quantity of dots to support comprehension. Every spread also includes a lively phrase with an action verb and one other element to count. Featured wildlife includes mammals, ...
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25.
Series:
An Insider's Guide to Canada's Capital
Hardcover
Wingd Inc.
9781772160963
$19.95
TRAVEL
Mar 25, 2017
Based on an undying love for their city, this book features the creative depiction of Canada’s Capital city as perceived by the young people living in it, as well as a compilation of heartfelt and inspiring stories of locals who call the Capital city home. An Insider’s Guide to Canada’s Capital began as a journey led by creator & editor, Zainab Muse, after connecting with the city of Ottawa and calling it home due to its similarities with the city she was born and raised in, Kano, Nigeria. The book provides a creative depiction of the Capital a...
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26.
Series: Night-Night
Night-Night Canada
Board book
Katherine Sully
9781492647690
$14.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 1 - 4
Jan 01, 2017
A special way to spend bedtime, perfect for parents looking for unique goodnight books for toddlers and books about Canada for kids!It's bedtime in Canada! Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including:Calgary ZooParliament HillCN TowerMontreal BiosphereSaddledomeCanadian Museum for Human RightsTelus World of ScienceCap-de-Rosiers LighthouseCentre BellCanada's WonderlandRoyal Tyrrell MuseumHigh ParkNo matter where you are, now you can say night-night and wish sweet dreams to all your favorite Canadian sights and landmarks with this ad...
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27.
Series:
This is That
Travel Guide to Canada
Paperback
Chris Kelly
9780995258907
$19.95
HUMOR
Oct 25, 2016
From the creators of CBC radio's This is That; Pat Kelly, Chris Kelly and Peter Oldring. From CBC Radio's most beloved satirical comedy team comes This is That: Travel Guide to Canada, a hilariously outrageous parody of the travel guide genre and what it means to visit Canada. Searching for a weekend away with the kids? This is That: Travel Guide to Canada will teach you how to navigate the twelve petting zoos of Etobicoke and how to avoid pickpockets in Kamloops. Planning your summer holiday? Keep in mind that the city of Brandon, Manitoba, is...
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28.
Series:
How to Move to Canada
A Discontented American's Guide to Canadian Relocation
Paperback
Andre du Broc
9781492647331
$14.99
HUMOR
Oct 04, 2016
"That's it, I'm moving to Canada." It's been threatened before, but maybe this time it's for real.If you or someone you know is discontented, distressed, or downright disturbed, maybe the Great White North is right for you, eh. But how much do you really know about Canada?Can you do a job that Canada needs (do you play hockey, drill for oil, or make poutine?)?Can you identify the best Canadian province for your lifestyle (lots of tundra or just some tundra?)?Can you master the proper pronunciation of "sorry"?What strange wizardry is the Canadia...
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29.
Series: Canadian Concepts
Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose!
A Canadian Wildlife ABC
Hardcover
Geraldo Valério
9781771471749
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2016
A bestselling introduction to the alphabet and Canadian wildlife from A to Z, and a great gift for little ones – perfect for ages 2 to 5 Between the beaver building branch by branch, the loon laughing on the lake, and the powerful, playful polar bear, Canada is home to a spectacular array of animals. This concept book celebrates the country’s diverse wildlife by presenting each letter of the alphabet alongside a representative mammal, insect, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or invertebrate. The creatures portrayed hail from coast to coast to...
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30.
Series:
Native Trees of Canada: A Postcard Set
Postcard set with 30 postcards
Hardcover
Leanne Shapton
9781770462137
$16.95
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Sep 08, 2015
"An artistic ode to Canada's majestic foliage." —National PostLeanne Shapton's bold, vibrant watercolor portraits of the trees of Canada come to new life in this postcard set. The lively hues of the garry oak and the simple elegance of the staghorn sumac are perfectly presented in a beautiful keepsake box, great as a gift for a friend or yourself!Native Trees of Canada: A Postcard Set collects thirty of Shapton's spirited and singular drawings of the native trees of Canada.
31.
Series:
Where Are You, Bear?
A Canadian Alphabet Adventure
Hardcover
Frieda Wishinsky
9781897349915
$18.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 01, 2010
Four-year-old Sophie is about to leave her home in Newfoundland on a cross-Canada trip with her dad to visit her grandma in British Columbia. She’s so excited, except for one little problem — she can’t find Bear anywhere! Forced to leave Bear behind, Sophie sets out to travel across the country without her beloved companion. But when Bear emerges from under the bed and finds Sophie gone, he sets off on his own adventure — chasing after Sophie! The cat-and-mouse, or rather bear-and-girl, game that ensues is a madcap ABC adventure that takes the ...
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32.
Series: Wow Canada!
Wow Canada!
Exploring this Land from Coast to Coast to Coast
2nd edition
Paperback
Vivien Bowers
9781897349830
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Jan 01, 2010
The multi-award-winning Wow Canada! is an original, witty, and fabulously informative cross-country excursion, done scrapbook style. This 10th anniversary edition is sure to win over new audiences, who will treasure this celebratory look at all things Canadian. Join 12-year-old Guy, his younger sister Rachel, and their parents as they dip their toes in the Pacific Ocean, hop in their car, and set off to see the country from west to east. The family's surprise-filled travels take them from one end of the country to the other, even up to Nunavut....
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33.
Series:
How to Be a Canadian
Even If You Already Are One
Paperback
Will Ferguson
9781553653110
$19.95
HUMOR
Jun 01, 2007
When Margaret Atwood suggested Will Ferguson follow up his runaway best-seller Why I Hate Canadians with a "tongue-in-cheek guidebook for newcomers on how to be Canadian," Will thought it was a swell idea, and he quickly recruited his brother, comedy writer Ian Ferguson, creator and executive producer of the television series Sin City. Together, the Ferguson brothers have created the ultimate guide to Canadian cultural quirks. This is a hilarious inside look at that unique species, the Canadian, and their thoughts on such diverse subjects as be...
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34.
Series:
So, You Want to Be Canadian
All About the Most Fascinating People in the World and the Magical Place They Call Home
Paperback
Kerry Colburn
9780811845359
$12.95
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Reading age from 13
Sep 15, 2004
So, you want to be Canadian? Who doesn't these days? Canucks are enjoying a major renaissance in attention, from their enlightened social policies to their wild and wooly pop culture. This playful, trivia-packed book is a long-overdue celebration of all things Canadian, from the mysteries of "eh?" to the difference between an Ogo Pogo and a Windingo to how to prepare moose stroganoff (mmm!). Featuring a dreamy list of Canadian hotties, a toe-tapping roundup of Canadian smash hit songs,a handy CanadianAmerican translator, and pointers on how to ...
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