"There was once a princess ... the most beautiful in all the land." The search is on The king determines to find a young man worthy of the hand of the princess. The knights of the kingdom endure tests and challenges to show their courage and strength. But those qualities alone will not win the king's approval or the princess's heart. The right knight must prove his kindness and character . . . And the real meaning of true love.
"There was once a princess ... the most beautiful in all the land." The search is on The king determines to find a young man worthy of the hand of...
Christy Jordan-Fenton Margaret Pokiak-Fenton Gabrielle Grimard
Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father s warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But the young girl is more determined than ever to learn how to read. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and...
Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father ...
Christy Jordan-Fenton Margaret Pokiak-Fenton Gabrielle Grimard
Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father s warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But the young girl is more determined than ever to learn how to read. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and...
Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father ...
Christy Jordan-Fenton Margaret Pokiak-Fenton Gabrielle Grimard
Margaret can t wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by evocative illustrations, Not My Girl makes the original, award-winning memoir, A Stranger at Home, accessible to younger children. It is also a sequel to the picture book When I Was Eight. A poignant story of a determined young girl s struggle to belong, it will both move and inspire readers everywhere."
Margaret can t wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemente...
Christy Jordan-Fenton Margaret Pokiak-Fenton Gabrielle Grimard
Margaret can t wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by evocative illustrations, Not My Girl makes the original, award-winning memoir, A Stranger at Home, accessible to younger children. It is also a sequel to the picture book When I Was Eight. A poignant story of a determined young girl s struggle to belong, it will both move and inspire readers everywhere."
Margaret can t wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemente...
The story of the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her grandfather how to say something in his language, Cree, he admits that his language was stolen from him when he was a boy. The little girl then sets out to help her grandfather find his language again. This sensitive, beautifully illustrated picture book explores the intergenerational impact of Canada's residential school system, which separated young Indigenous children from their families.
The story of the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her grandfather how to say something in his language,...
After moving to a new town, Lila can't wait to make friends at school. However, she's taunted by other students for her dark hair and dark skin. Every day on her way home, she sees a crow. At her lowest point of despair, a magical encounter with the crow opens Lila's eyes to the beauty of being different. Full color.
After moving to a new town, Lila can't wait to make friends at school. However, she's taunted by other students for her dark hair and dark skin. Every...