Humorous Stories
Chuck in the City
By Jordan Wheeler
Illustrated by Christopher Auchter
Chuck loves a good adventure. He proved that in Just a Walk. Now Chuck and his mom are heading to the city to visit his grandmother in her new condo. He knows he shouldn't wander off, but the lure of the lively city streets proves too much for a curious little boy to resist. ... Read more
Jack and the Manger
By Andy Jones
Illustrated by Darka Erdelji
A down-to-earth version of a heavenly tale. Jack and the Manger retells the story of Jesus?s birth as if it were a Newfoundland folktale. It?s all seen through the eyes of Jack, the hero of many a story, who befriends a young couple on their walk to Bethlehem. There?s a bit of ... Read more
Jack, the King of Ashes
By Andy Jones
Illustrated by Darka Erdelji
Jack is back in a tale rich with a surprising canine sidekick, sneaky robbers, a missing princess with reward attached, a conniving sea captain, corpses, curses, kisses, and more.
Just a Walk
By Jordan Wheeler
Illustrated by Christopher Auchter
A young boy named Chuck goes for a simple walk that turns into a day of crazy adventures. Chuck encounters animals, fish and birds that lead him on a wild journey throughout their habitats.
Jordan Wheeler's whimsical rhyming will capture the young readers attention and Chuck's ... Read more
Nanny's Kitchen Party
By Rebecca North
Illustrated by Laurel Keating
***CANADA BOOK AWARD WINNER***
"Where in this racket can Nanny be?
When you get invited to a kitchen party at your grandmother’s house, there may be certain things you don’t expect to find: like moose and foxes and bears! In this exciting, playful romp through a Newfoundland ... Read more
The Puffin Problem
By Lori Doody
When a plethora of puffins head into a city by the sea, problems abound. No one is sure why the puffins have come, but what is certain is that they are underfoot and overhead and everywhere. They bother pets, and park on policemen. It takes someone small and smart to come up ... Read more
The Queen of Paradise's Garden
By Andy Jones
Illustrated by Darka Erdelji
Jack, the delightful, mischievous, big-hearted hero of so many Newfoundland tales, is worried about his parents. They aren't getting any younger; in fact, they're really quite old. So Jack and his brothers Bill and Tom decide to set out and find a magic fruit that will make ... Read more