A Tundra anthology in words and art showing children of many backgrounds growing up in many parts of Canada.
Animals
Elephant Quest
Recounts an expedition through the Moremi Wildlife Reserve in Botswana, describing the vegetation and wildlife, and culminating in the sighting of an African elephant herd.
Mythspring
It is an anthology of original short fiction, each story inspired by a different Canadian myth or work of music. Also edited by Genevieve Kierans.
Juan Tuza And The Magic Pouch
As a reward for their good deeds and hard work in the Mexican desert, Juan Tuza the prairie dog and Pepe the armadillo receive a magic bag, which produces anything they need.
The Hummingbirds’ Gift
When Consuelo saves the hummingbirds’ lives they, in return, show her how to save her family from the drought. With straw weavings by Juliana Reyes de Silva and Juan Hilario Silva.
Private Peaceful
When Thomas Peaceful’s older brother is forced to join the British Army, Thomas decides to sign up as well, although he is only fourteen years old, to prove himself to his country, his family, his childhood love, Molly, and himself.
Journey Of A Thousand Miles
Lee has always yearned for adventure, but when his own family dicide to escape from Vietnam with 40 people crammed tightly in a rickety fishing boat, he’s not so sure.
The Adventures Of Robin Hood
Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived in Sherwood Forest as an outlaw dedicated to fighting tyranny.
Mario’s Mayan Journey
A young Mexican dreams that he meets two Mayan children and together they visit ancient ruins in the jungles of the Yucatan.
Kanu of Kathmandu: A Journey in Nepal
An eight-year-old boy who lives in the city of Kathmandu takes a tour of several small towns and villages of Nepal, observing many traditional customs and activities.