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Mazo de la Roche, author of the acclaimed Jalna series, is revealed in the writings of two luminaries on the subject: author Heather Kirk, and Mazo herself.

In 1927, Mazo de la Roche was an impoverished writer in Toronto when she won a $10,000 prize from the American magazine Atlantic Monthly for her novel Jalna.

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.

In this dark and moving young adult novel, sixteen-year-old Naomi’s best friend has moved away, and Naomi herself is starting at a new high school.

Eva is a seventeen-year-old from Edmonton in 1979 who is experiencing a world of trouble at home.

Presenting five titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history.