When the world seems sad and family is so far away, a single butterfly can make all the difference. This is a funny and touching story of how the legendary friend and trickster created beautiful butterflies, bringing wonder and laughter to children everywhere.

In Ojibwe tradition, Nanaosho is both trickster and protector Métis writer and storyteller Joe McLellan began basing his own stories on legends when he saw the need to create fascinating Aboriginal stories for Aboriginal children.Writing often with his wife, Matrine McLellan, he frames those tales in a modern context. Yet the humour, wisdom and lessons learned draw from the riches of the best fables.

Marie was a young Métis girl who spoke French and Cree, but it was her wordless understanding with a special Canada goose that would change her life.

In Ojibwe tradition, Nanabosho is both trickster and protector. Métis writer and storyteller Joe McLellan began basing his own stories on legends when he saw the need to create fascinating Aboriginal stories for Aboriginal children. Writing often with his wife, Matrine McLellan he frames those tales in a modern context. Yet the humour, wisdom and lessons learned draw from the riches of the best fables.

This is a children's picture book about the adventures of a young Chinook wind who plays too long with his human playmates. Charlie leaves the protection of his elders and ventures out on his own.

In this picture book for young children, Bruchac retells the story of how the Creator made First Woman and First Man.

This book contains 25 traditional Native North American stories retold by Joseph Bruchac. This rich collection of stories first appeared in the best-selling book, Keepers of the Earth.

Alphabet book. From Anishanabe artists making birch bark bowls to Zuni elders saying prayers for the day that is done, the diversity of Native American cultures is simply presented in this unique and beautiful alphabet book in full colour.

In this story Raccoon was once a fast runner and he enjoyed challenging other animals to races. But he was not a good winner and he made fun of the other animals he defeated. They no longer wanted anything to do with Raccoon.

A tale of bragging and teasing by Abenaki storytellers Joseph and James Bruchac tells a traditional Woodland legend about boasting and teasing.

This is a wonderful story about intergenerational relationships and how culture is passed on to the younger generation through oral teachings.

In Ojibwe tradition, Nanabosho is both trickster and protector. Métis writer and storyteller Joe McLellan began basing his own stories on legends when he saw the need to create fascinating Aboriginal stories for Aboriginal children. Writing often with his wife, Matrine McLellan he frames those tales in a modern context. Yet the humour, wisdom and lessons learned draw from the riches of the best fables.

David is scared and full of questions when his favorite aunt is yelling. Through the love of his mommy, he understands auntie's alcohol problem and the importance of making healthy choices about smoking and drugs.

This book in the Caring for Me series discusses eating healthy, exercising and drinking plenty of water. The book begins in a First Nations classroom as the teacher welcomes the community nurse to make a presentation. Through charts and questions/answers, the nurse asks the students about making healthy choices when eating, avoiding junk foods, exercising, and drinking plenty of water each day.

The project develops materials that all children can use that will empower them to make healthy choices. This eight-page illustrated book tells the simple story of a young boy who assist his grandmother in the kitchen and in the garden.

The time is set during the Strawberry Moon and readers will view them racing across the Plains. They run over a sea of grass, chasing buffalo and antelope, and finally rest in the tall grass at day's end and sleep in the moonlight.

A young Michif girl helps her mother bake a new healthier version of bannock for Pepére (grandfather) who is diabetic. Two bannock recipes are included.

After working hard all day, it is time to clear the floor, tune up the fiddle and prepare for a lively evening of music, dance and fun - the old-fashioned way! Pepère Played the Fiddle is a joyous account of Métis joie de vivre at a house party in the late 1940's.

Alphabet book presented in the form of an acrostic poem and highlighting the traditional way of life of Inuit people. Each letter of the word "Inuksuk" is represented by another Inuktitut word.

The story explains the significance of a loon pictograph and the youth who fasted for his decision long ago. When children and adults pass this image on the flat rock, the parents explain the story of the loon image. English and Mi'Kmaq appear on each page so readers can appreciate another language.

Dreamstones is a children's picture book about the traditional Inuit stone landmarks.

Allashua is not very good at playing hide and seek with her friends. She finds too many interesting animals and insects in her environment that draws her attention from the game.One day, Allashua meets an Iijiraq, a hide and seek creature that helps children hide too well, they are never found.

This a retelling of traditional Ojibwe legend about a persistant duck that stands up to the challenges of the cold winter.

Though individual tribes differ in origin and history, each is somewhat united with others through legends, myths and ceremonies across North America. A superb teaching tool for all students. They capture and retell many of the famous legends, myths and ceremonies. The series includes 7 books: Legend of the White Buffalo, The Sun Dance, Legend of the Thunderbird, Legend of the Dreamcatcher, Legend of the Sabe, The Thirteen Moons on the Turtle's Back, Seven Grandfather Teachings