Books published by Greystone Books,Canada

A book for people who believe the planet is screwed, aka those with eco-anxiety who are paralyzed with environmental despair, or who are caregivers to children who feel there is nothing we can do to save the world.According to the American Psychological Association, eco-anxiety is causing PTSD and depression on a mass scale.Contrary to the prevailing environmental doom and gloom regularly reported by the media, the author provides an evidence based argument that hope for the environment is not only warranted, but essential to addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and the full suite of environmental crises. Kelsey started the popular #OceanOptimism social media campaign, which went viral with more than 90 million tag shares.

In this funny and heartwarming picture book, a grandfather shows his love and appreciation for a grandmother as he persuades her to attend a local dance with him."Fun and feisty—these memorable characters are a delight to know and revisit.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Grandfather is tending his garden when a loudspeaker announces a dance in the local park. He asks Grandmother to join him, but she has many reasons to delay their outing: she needs to put eyeliner around her eyes—which are as sad as a moonless night—and color in her hair—which is as gray as an autumn cloud. Grandfather counters with loving arguments of his own: her sad eyes look like stars and her hair is as perfect and white as a summer cloud.Playful illustrations complement this touching banter, which culminates in a trip to the dance where Grandmother tells Grandfather, "You are as pretty as the moon.”An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

Evocative text and vibrant illustrations help readers learn about, and appreciate, different tea cultures around the world. Includes side bars with fun, unique facts about different teas and tea cultures: from Japanese tea ceremonies to American Indigenous berry teas used to treat ailments. A wonderful resource for parents and teachers to help foster curiosity about different cultures in children.LEVELINGGuided Reading Level: SCommon Core State StandardsRI.3.1,2,3,4,6,7,8W.3.1,2,3,4,7,8,10

The astonishing true story of one of the first wolves to roam Yellowstone in more than 60 years. Authored by a renowned wolf researcher and gifted storyteller, this title launches an original and bold new trilogy, which will transform our view of wolves forever..

An Aldana Libros BookWritten by one of Argentina's most celebrated children's authors A timely book, When My Father was in the Jungle advocates for the protection of the Amazon through a little boy's daydreams of his father's visit to the rainforest, highlighting the Zápara peoples' fight to protect their lands, language, and culture along the way Humorous and engaging, the book follows the little boy's journal as he discovers the similarities and differences between urban and rainforest livingEncourages children to honour the environment and respect Indigenous ways of life Inspired by the author's time assisting the Zápara people in protecting an endangered bird so that their part of the rainforest could be declared a nature reserve, and told from the perspective of his young son whom he left at home Includes a page of facts about the Amazon and the Zápara people

"A cute, sentimental tale that will appeal to those who love The Giving Tree"––School Library JournalAdults and children alike will delight in this heartwarming and visually powerful picture book, which shares a timeless story about love, connection, and finding the courage to grow tall on one's own.Every year when the wind blows, the tree’s seeds sail away to a mysterious place—until one little seed decides to stay. At first, the tree supposes the seed should leave. How else would it grow roots to rise tall and strong? But the tree is also lonely, and the mysterious place is far, far away. Will the seed be safe on its own?Stay, Little Seed celebrates the rhythms of the natural world and shares a gentle message for all of us, no matter our age: Sometimes, by letting go and being brave, we begin life’s greatest adventures."Careful nurturing begets the launch into the unknown: Valentini celebrates both as natural and fitting."—Kirkus Reviews"Both children and adult readers will identify with [Stay Little Seed’s] timeless themes, from the joy in comforting familial bonds to the growth that can only happen with independence."—Booklist"A charming and quietly profound story, Stay, Little Seed encourages readers to be courageous enough to let go and experience new adventures in life."—Books to Borrow, Books to Buy

“An accessible, concise, systematic, and comprehensive primer on wellness and healing.”—Dr. Gabor Maté, MD, author of When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden StressDo you regularly experience chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, gut issues, or other symptoms of chronic stress? The Mind-Body Cure will teach you how to manage your stress hormones and eliminate chronic stress in 7 simple steps.In The Mind-Body Cure, Bal Pawa, MD shares her own story of chronic pain following a tragic car accident. Only when she recognized how stress hormones were disrupting every system in her body, from digestion to immunity to sleep, was she able to reclaim her health. Having healed herself—and many patients since—Dr. Pawa now shares the secrets to long-lasting health and wellness in The Mind-Body Cure.Most people today are familiar with chronic stress—whether it’s family or work pressures, the anxiety we experience each day never seems to end. It may even feel like we’re always in fight-or-flight mode. As Dr. Pawa explains, the continuous and excessive release of stress hormones in our bodies are behind 75 percent of visits to a doctor's office. What if we could manage our stress and its harmful side effects with easy and affordable tools? The Mind-Body Cure teaches you to do just that.Dr. Pawa’s original REFRAME Toolkit offers 7 simple ways to reduce chronic stress, including making specific changes to your diet, sleep, exercise habits, and more tools including meditation and mindfulness techniques. Interweaving evidence-based science with practical advice to calm your mind, The Mind-Body Cure helps you move from primitive fight-or-flight mode to send healing hormones into your body instead.Praise for The Mind-Body Cure“What a wonderful combination of medical smarts with heartfelt practical wisdom! Comprehensive, full of examples, and always so useful, The Mind-Body Cure is an excellent book.”—Rick Hanson, Ph.D., New York Times-bestselling author of Budda's Brain, NeuroDharma, Just One Thing“Dr. Pawa moves mind-body medicine from the margins to the mainstream. Written with compassion, dedication, and rigorous science, this book is the definitive guide to holistic health—both for those who know the mind’s power to help heal the body and for those who have yet to discover it.”—Shimi Kang, MD, psychiatrist, and bestselling author of The Dolphin Parent and The Tech Solution“Dr. Bal Pawa is a compassionate physician who successfully integrates recommendations for the mind and body. She helps us realize that our thoughts can be our reality, especially when it comes to our health. And she explains how hormones affect our sleep, immune system, and emotions and how we can support them for optimal health.”—Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe, author of A Smart Woman’s Guide to Hormones

"Piet the squirrel feels all alone in his forest home. Luckily, Peter the Forester has the perfect plan to cheer him up: a search for tree children. You can't be lonely in a forest full of friends! As they wander, Peter shares amazing facts about trees--how they communicate and care for each other, and the struggles they endure"--

Life With Picasso, by Gilot and Carleton Lake was reissued in 2019 by NYRB Classics, introducing many more readers to the talented artist who famously said 'no' to Picasso.Intrigued readers will be interested in this book, in which Gilot reflects back on her life with and without Picasso, many years later in her 90's.Gilot will turn 99 in 2020Will appeal to people interested in the talented women who stood in the shadows of famous men, and readers of recent popular books that discuss this subject, such as Paula McLain's The Paris Wife and Therese Anne Fowler's Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald

More than 1.5 billion people around the world have chronic pain, and 1 in 5 North Americans suffer from it Gaétan Brouillard is one of North America's top experts on pain, who works acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy, and hypnotherapy into his clinical approach Originally published in French, his book has sold over 40,000 copies in Quebec alone Dr. Brouillard promotes a multifaceted approach to health centered around the person, not the problemExplores the benefits of many diverse techniques to reduce and eliminate chronic pain, including acupuncture, physical therapy, stretches and exercises, massage, injections, and surgery

An award-winning science journalist explains what Earth's frozen waters tell us about the past, present, and future of humanity."The Kingdom of Frost," or what scientists call the cryosphere, refers to all of Earth's frozen waters. Glaciers, ice caps, and fields of Arctic snow-the cryosphere is vital to our survival. It supplies us with water and helps cool cities from Bangladesh to Bangkok, Los Angeles to Oslo.In this captivating, eye-opening account, esteemed Norwegian writer Bjørn Vassnes interweaves brilliant climate reporting with the fascinating story of Earth's frozen world. He draws on cultural history and anthropology to tell us how the cryosphere once helped to spark life on Earth-and how it continues to sustain us despite its shrinking size.And he answers pressing questions such as: What will happen if it all disappears?

For seventeen years, Ian McAllister has lived on the rugged north coast of British Columbia, one of the last places on the planet where wolves live relatively undisturbed by humans. The Last Wild Wolves describes his experiences over that period following two packs of wolves, one in the extreme outer coastal islands and another farther inland in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest.The behavior of these animals -- which depend on the vast old-growth forest and its gifts -- is documented in words and pictures as they fish for salmon in the fall, target seals hauled out on rocks in winter, and give birth to their young in the base of thousand-year-old cedar trees in spring. Most interestingly, scientific studies reveal a genetically distinct population of wolves -- one that is increasingly threatened by human incursions.

A touching story of friendship and empathy celebrating the traditional way of life of the indigenous Ewenki peoples of Mongolia. Award winning artist and sculptor Jiu'er illustrates.

"... a young, brave wolf named Spur is looking for food with her brother when, suddenly, a flying beast appears in the sky. What was that thing? And where did her brother go? The next time the helicopter appears, Spur knows just what to do to save her wolf pack and reunite with her brother."--Provided by publisher.e

A walk in the park will never be the same after kids discover this awe-inspiring book. Meet Peter Wohlleben - but you can call him Peter the Forester! With his groundbreaking, internationally bestselling book 'THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES', Peter Wohlleben established himself as a global advocate for forests and our relationship with trees. Now, Peter shares his famous imagination and storytelling style with children, asking surprising questions about trees with exciting quizzes, photographs, and hands-on activities to help even the most reluctant learners discover the answers. Did you know that trees have parents, and tree grandparents with wrinkles? That tree kids go to school for hundreds of years? That there is such a thing as the forest internet? And that trees make us healthy and strong. Sometimes, even trees get sick, but we can help them heal. CAN YOU HEAR THE TREES TALKING shares the mysteries and magic of the forest in language kids will love and understand.

From an award-winning essayist and acclaimed poet comes this radiant, observant, and warmly funny memoir about childhood, family, and small-town life.Carla Funk grew up in a place of logging trucks and God, pellet guns and parables. Every Sunday, she sat with her mother and brother in the same pew at the Mennonite church while her dad stayed home with his cigarettes and a fridge full of whiskey. In these tender, humorous stories, Funk stitches together the wondrous and the mundane: making snow angels and carrying sacks of potatoes, tossing pig bladders like footballs, and vying for the Christmas pageant spotlight.Part ode to childhood, part love letter to rural life, Every Little Scrap and Wonder offers an original take on the memories, stories, and traditions we all carry within ourselves, whether we planned to or not.

The first-ever biography of "The Oprah of Afghanistan": refugee, pop singer, and champion of women's rights who continues to fight for change.

A sweeping, beautiful survey of all things winter. Brunner masterfully does in words what resilient and adventurous people have done in their lives for centuries; he finds beauty in blizzards and ice and the crystallized enchantment of snow." -Dan Egan, Pulitzer finalist and author of The Death and Life of the Great LakesIn Winterlust,

A shockingly intimate look at the world of honor killings, as seen through the eyes of both the perpetrators and the victims.