Canada Kids

The Wendigo is one scary monster that kills and eats its victims. Stories of the Wendigo haunt Canadians until today. The older people must have used the myth to teach the young not to be greedy and weak. That’s the beauty of myths. They are creative means to tell lessons, of course, with a side serving of fear, too.

Flat Stanley goes north! Stanley Lambchop and his family are in British Columbia, Canada, for some skiing and winter fun. But when Stanley and his new friend Nick go snowboarding - with Stanley as the snowboard, of course - they take a midair tumble just as the wind picks up...and find themselves floating in an amazing Canadian cross-country journey that might just be Stanley's wildest adventure yet!

Daphne Odjig was a self-taught visual artist who showcased her originality, social awareness, and feminism to create masterpieces that are reflective of he Anishinaabe culture. Daphne gave the indigenous people of Canada a voice to the foreground of contemporary art. See the world through Daphne Odjig’s eyes.

Gord Downie was more than just a musician. His music told stories of Canada. His lyrics celebrated myths. Through his songs, Canadians slowly realized the richness of their historical and cultural backgrounds. Gord Downie made his countrymen proud of being Canadians. Listen about his life story and learn from it. Begin today.

How did Tom Longboat use his skills as a distance runner to campaign for the cultural awareness of the indigenous people of Canada? Know the answer by listening to this educational book that has been adapted for kids. Listening about the extraordinary lives of extraordinary people will help improve cultural and historical awareness. Get a copy now.

Rosemarie Kuptana is no ordinary woman. She is a Canadian politician and an Inuit rights activist. She is also a broadcaster and a journalist. But did you know that she was born on an igloo while her parents were out hunting? Her birth into the world is the best introduction to her story of great will and greater actions.

Stories about Hiawatha come in many versions. This educational book tells the tale of Hiawatha as an important precolonial figure who united the Five Nations. Listening to Hiawatha’s tale will open the eyes to the way of living of the early Canadian tribes as well as their customs, beliefs, and traditions. A lot can be learned about early Canada from the life of Hiawatha.

Nada en el miserable y desértico planeta de Jakku podría despertar la esperanza en una pobre huérfana que lucha por sobrevivir cada día, ¿o tal vez sí? Cuando Rey se encuentra con el droide BB-8 su mundo da un vuelco y emprende una sorprendente aventura por la galaxia. Junto al exsoldado de asalto Finn y otros amigos, tendrá que alejar al droide de la Primera Orden, la terrible heredera del Imperio. Después de todo, este simpático compañero astromecánico guarda una información vital: el lugar donde se encuentra el famoso Luke Skywalker.

Chino loves the scarf that her mama ties around her hair at night. But when Mama leaves for the day, what happens to her scarf? Chino takes it on endless adventures! Peeking through the colorful haze of the silky scarf, Chino and her toy bunny can look at her whole family as they go through their routines.

Nellie McClung dared to challenge the status quo. When she was still alive, women were not allowed to vote and were treated unequally. Together with the “Famous Five”, Nellie petitioned the Supreme Court to allow women to vote and be eligible for public office. Nellie’s story was one of strength, determination, courage, and bravery.

Positive Affirmations for Black Families: Discover a world where every word touches the heart, every affirmation uplifts the soul, and every family member—kids, men, and women—feels seen, heard, and inspired.

Have you ever seen the Thunderbird? You probably wouldn’t have because it’s discussed only in myths. According to legends, the Thunderbird are large birds that produce thunder and lighting. They were so huge, they hunt whales! How do Canadians ancestor come up with such wild stories? Blame imagination and a desire to explain natural phenomena, too.

Discover a world where every word speaks to the heart, where every affirmation fuels the soul, and where every child feels seen, heard, and inspired. Positive Affirmations for Black Kids is a transformative book designed to uplift and empower black children at every stage of their journey.

How scary it would be to see the gigantic wolves of the Canadian North! The reputation of these wolves precede them that’s why a valley, where they are said to hang out, has been named The Valley of the Headless Men. Listen about the meaning these gigantic wolves bring into Canadian culture and tradition.

In Canadian history, there was a hero who could breathe life. That hero is known as Nanabozo, also called the Trickster. Nanobozo is neither male nor female. Its appearance is changing, each representing the many phases and conditions of life. Listen about Nanabozo, and examine its hidden lessons. Begin today.

Alanis Obomsawin used the art of documentary film making to bring into public consciousness the plight of the indigenous people of Canada. As a member of the Abenaki Nation herself, Alanis encountered bullying and the promotion of European cultural superiority in her community.

Clara Hughes is famous for being the only Canadian to have won medals at the Olympic Summer and Olympic Winter Games. You can say that Clara was born to be an athlete, but it was her undying dedication to better her skills that made her a champion. If you want an inspiration to do better and to never give up, look up to Clara.

Did you know that based on a Canadian myth, you can turn into a werewolf if you fail your Easter duty? This educational book features the story of the Loup-Garou, which can also be in the form of a calf, a pig, a small ox, a cat, and an owl. Study the historical, cultural, and traditional contexts of the myth of Loup-Garou. Get a copy today.

The Adlets have a curious origin. They are said to have been born from the union of a woman and a big red dog. The Alonquin tribes believed in the Adlets, and the myth has been passed from generation to the next using oral traditions. What about you? Do you believe in the Adlets?

Let’s learn from the story of Sir Frederick Banting, who was never satisfied with knowledge. It was Sir Frederick who first mentioned a bodily substance that might be the cure for diabetes. He spent years looking for an answer until he, together with his lab partners, discovered insulin. Sir Frederick’s story is that of an unrelenting pursuit for knowledge. Listen to his story today.