Health & Daily Living
Cancer is a C Word
By Sunita Pal
By (artist) Cody Andreasen
Teaching tough and scary topics to children, especially to the very young, is not easy. Dealing with Cancer is a sad reality that many families have to face and explaining it to little children can be very difficult--and hard to do without creating a Monster of Fear. Cancer ... Read more
Cuddles the Cat Goes to the Dentist
By Sean Kelly
Cuddles the cat visits the dentist, brushes her teeth twice a day, and keeps the sugar bugs away. But then there’s Cuddles’ best friend, Bob. When it comes to taking care of his teeth, he doesn’t do a great job. Bob often forgets to brush, so his teeth are turning brown, ... Read more
Eat, Run and Live Healthy
By Karen W. Olson
Illustrated by Marie-Micheline Hamelin
Nurse Ellen visits Annie Calf Robe's classroom. Through the use of Nurse Ellen's big, colorful pictures and fun activities, the children learn about the importance of healthy foods. Written for children of all backgrounds, with colorful illustrations, this story shares the important ... Read more
The Gathering Tree
By Larry Loyie
With Constance Brissenden
Illustrated by Heather D. Holmlund
The Gathering Tree is a beautifully illustrated children's book about HIV/AIDS. Written by award-winning First Nations author Larry Loyie and co-author Constance Brissenden, it is a gentle, positive story of a First Nations family facing HIV. After eleven-year-old Tyler and his ... Read more