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Thumbelina is as pretty and delicate as the flower she was born in, and no bigger than her mother's thumb. She grows older, but no taller in their happy home until she awakens one morning to a terrible surpise: an ugly mother toad has kidnapped her and wants Thumbelina to marry her even more awful toad son. So begins Hans Christian Andersen's classic story of hardship, adventure, and friendship in a wild and wonderous world filled with helpful...

Opposites may attract, but can they find common ground and stay friends? Neil Curtis's stunning black-and-white illustrations make Joan Grant's whimsical story of how two unlikely soul mates overcome their differences spring to life, enchanting young readers and their parents alike.

Vancouver is one of the most architecturally striking cities in the world, but it is impossible to understand a city without understanding its builders. The city owes much of its unique beauty to the creative vision of architect Rand Iredale. A man greatly influenced by both his mathematical mind and a philosophical soul, Iredale served as mentor to some of British Columbia's most accomplished architects. Together they helped to shape architec...

Slush Mountain is a funny, loving, and irreverent tribute to winter cabin and ski culture, from hot chocolate and snowmen to daredevil show-offs and silly fashion choices. The grand illustrations follow a day in the life of the various quirky creatures who live in a remote mountain village-we witness Bruce "the Spruce" Crampon ski jumping off the roof of Lone Wolf Cabin, the ski patrol dealing with a reckless speed demon on the Goose Bump Glac...

This enchanting picture book presents a playful take on the phenomenon of mimicing, offering dueling voices a chance to find harmony. The clever story encourages young mimics to take turns, first playing the Blue Bird, then the Red Bird. Full color.

What happens when Mother Goose dresses up as a flapper, in pearls and a feather boa? She twists and turns her nursery rhymes with fun and flare. Bold blackboard illustrations by Clare Pernice keep the reader guessing who or what will show up next in this hilarious collection of alternative takes on classic rhymes. Meet a hard-boiled Humpty-Dumpty, an out-of-tune Cat and Fiddle, and a whole host of unconventional nursery rhyme characters.

First published in 1889, "The King of the Golden River" tells the story of young Gluck, a headstrong boy with two dreadful brothers who consistently mistreat him. One day, Gluck and his brothers go off to find the Golden River's source. When they do, they discover the King of the Golden River, who teaches them how to turn the Golden River into real gold. A popular children story which went through several printings in the 19th century and was ...

<, div>, A group of creatures not yet fully human and not knowing anything but Night, Winter, and Cold depart on a search for Summer so they can console one of their little ones. This version of the classic Innu legend is a slimmer adaptation of a longer story that was first encountered by European explorers in the late 19th century. Told in various forms all across North America from the Indians of the American West to the Atlantic Coast ...

A crocodile's day involves a lot more than swimming and basking in the sun! From the time they awake before the sun rises there's much to do, starting with getting dressed, eating breakfast, and brushing and flossing their many teeth. Before they're tucked safely back in bed at night, they find plenty of time for raucous reptile romps. The crocodiles' playful antics subtly reinforce the importance of good behavior and good habits. Rae Mate's w...

Now available in paperback for the first time, this stunning picture book features Stephen Parlato's acclaimed collage artwork.

Now available in paperback, this gorgeous alphabet book highlights the natural beauty of the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada.

This award-winning picture book from Jennifer Lloyd and Ashley Spires - the perfect read for a rainy day - is now available in paperback!

This adorable picture book about one hedgehog's search for a friend, is now available in paperback!

This critically acclaimed, award-winning picture book, from powerhouse talents Julie Morstad and Sara O'Leary, is now available in paperback!

Children will fall in love with this fun picture book full of strange creatures waking up in wondrous worlds - they may even start making up their own ways to say "good morning!

Award-winning Japanese artist Satoe Tone's magical illustrations shine in this story about two cats falling in love.

Italian illustrator Laura Orsolini's beautiful, vintage-style illustrations bring delight to the pages of this thoughtful story about a girl and her doll who grapple with the challenges of being apart from the ones they love.

<, div>, Matthew Porter&, #8217, s <, i>, Count the Birdies<, /i>, is a beautifully designed and crafted board book that not only helps children learn to count, but to recognize colors as well. Based on Japanese woodcuts, Porter&, #8217, s lovely illustrations picture house sparrows perched on white pear blossoms, tiny hummingbirds flitting among pink cherry blossoms, and other common birds and flowers. Refreshingly modern, y...

When a young boy visits the local art gallery, he discovers several splendid pieces of art. As he examines each one, the boy is whisked off to a different location. When the boy finally exits the exhibition, he has taken a wild globe-trotting adventure! In "Picturescape, each of the pieces the boy sees is reproduced and this wordless book encourages children make up their own story. Elisa Gutierrez's beautiful full-color illustrations help chi...

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