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Short-listed for the 2004 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel After her marriage breaks down, shy schoolteacher Blithe Morrison takes refuge for the summer with her parents in the affluent Toronto n

Architect and single mother Emily Harada has structured a well-ordered existence around her work restoring historic houses and the parenting of her teenage son, Jesse.

The Kindergartener’s Handbook introduces 19 basic concepts.

This book introduces basic sounds and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know.

This book introduces the ABCs and develops early language skills using images of animals that every kid should know.

This book introduces basic emotions and expressions, and develops early language skills. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers.

This book introduces basic colors and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know.

This book introduces common sports and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know.

This book introduces basic numbers and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know.

The Toddler’s Handbook introduces 17 basic concepts.

The Baby’s Handbook includes 21 popular nursery rhyme songs. Black and white illustrations are essential as a newborn’s retina can only distinguish between light and dark contrasts.

The Preschooler’s Handbook introduces 18 basic concepts.

A cheating spouse sparks the creation of a monthly dinner club as the heroine attempts to have an affair of her own.