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Orange Cat and Grey Cat are purrfect opposites! Orange Cat is fearless-he loves the outdoors-but Grey Cat prefers to be snuggled up and warm, inside the house. One day, when a gust of wind blows the screen door open, startling Grey...

Being beautiful was a lot of work,but Molly was never too busyfor a visit with her friends.Sometimes, they had exciting news to share.Sometimes, they had funny stories to tell.Sometimes, they were sad together,

When Rosa Grosse first ran at the Canadian National Exhibition's Athletic Day in 1923 she never imagined the heights she would reach in the sport of sprinting. Already known as a fine basketball player, she became a world record holder and arguab...

Cousins Iris and Cora love being tall. They love it so much they formed a club! Then one day, when faced with hurtful words, Iris begins to question her feelings about being tall. As Iris's confidence sinks, Cora's love for her soars - lifting them both to new heights. A fun and uplifting story for young readers that reminds us we are what we think and illustrates that when we know this, the sky's the limit!"Exuberant, funny and openhearted - delightfully illustrated and beautifully told."-Actor and award-winning lyricist, Marion Adler"A whimsical adventure ... Offering a fantasy spin, this engaging tale encourages readers to accept themselves and others."-Kirkus Reviews"Delightful and dreamy, a book that's as beautiful as it is insightful. An uplifting lesson for kids that we are what we think and knowing that is the way to success. The dual focus on family bonds and celebration of self makes this one a winner." -The Prairies Book Review

Cousins Iris and Cora love being tall. They love it so much they formed a club! Then one day, when faced with hurtful words, Iris begins to question her feelings about being tall. As Iris's confidence sinks, Cora's love for her soars - lifti...

Judique on the Job: The Long Road to My Career is a lighthearted memoir detailing the author's experiences growing up on Cape Breton Island, travelling, partying, and his never-ending trials and tribulations trying to find a career that would be...

Judique on the Job: The Long Road to My Career is a lighthearted memoir detailing the author''s experiences growing up on Cape Breton Island, travelling, partying, and his never-ending trials and tribulations trying to find a career that would be satisfying on all levels. In his search, the author had about eighty different jobs, many of them unique and interesting. With a friendly and folksy tone, the book takes the reader on a tour of his adventures in employment, including work in correctional services, automobile repossession, student recruitment, and the military. The author also gives us the inside scoop on working as a film extra, rickshaw runner, doorman, and working numerous positions in the hospitality industry. The book will inspire and reassure younger readers struggling to find success and happiness in their work lives. It will also appeal to anyone with a sense of humour and an appreciation for a good story filled with joie de vivre.The book''s unique title was inspired by a spirited local saying in Judique, Cape Breton Island: "Judique on the floor!" The expression is well known in the area, but its certain origin is not. As Judique was long thought to have the best step dancers in the area, if a Judique native stepped onto the dance floor, people would shout "Judique on the floor!" to alert other dancers they might as well throw in the towel. There is a second part to the story, where apparently Judiquers also liked to fight, so if they were not in the mood to dance, someone would sound the battle cry: "Judique on the floor! Who will dare put us off?" and one or more fisticuffs would ensue. This bit of local colour makes for an apt moniker for this unique and humorous tale.

When Rosa Grosse first ran at the Canadian National Exhibition''s Athletic Day in 1923 she never imagined the heights she would reach in the sport of sprinting. Already known as a fine basketball player, she became a world record holder and arguably the finest female sprinter Canada ever produced.Her running earned her fame and publicity she did not seek. Never comfortable in the spotlight, she was a reluctant sports hero who was celebrated and acclaimed throughout the country. By her achievements she brought women''s running from a sideshow entertainment at picnics and men''s competitions to the international stage. As such, she was a trailblazer, breaking down barriers and rousing young women everywhere to take up the sport.Her story is an inspiring one. While achieving greatness she faced a significant personal challenge. She was losing her hearing.