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Happy Birthday, Canada!<\/p>\n

Our country has so much to celebrate, and this year we are delighted to help you find some of those stories. As one of the largest countries in the world, Canada is incredibly diverse. With its beginnings during the time of the industrial revolution and its infancy through the scientific advances of the modern age, Canada has seen change happen very quickly, and as it was maturing it kept up with the times.<\/p>\n

The expansive landmass boasts magnificent mountain ranges, rolling prairies, and frozen tundra. The bounty of this land allows its people to live well by way of its resources, farming, fishing, and more.<\/p>\n

Honoring this diversity while keeping unity has not always gone smoothly, or without grave error. We don\u2019t want to tell only those stories that make us feel good. We need to share some of the stories that will help us to understand what it is that went so wrong and caused so much grief and trauma.<\/p>\n

The following are some of the stories that we have to share with you. If you have suggestions on what to add to these stories please let us know! You can find all these titles and more on our website under the new category: Canadian Heritage.<\/a><\/p>\n

Picture Books<\/a><\/h2>\n

These are just a few little books to include in our selections for our very young. These books are about young Canadians, or they take place in a Canadian location.<\/p>\n

A Morning to Polish and Keep <\/a>
\n A Salmon for Simon <\/a>
\n How Summer Came to Canada <\/a>
\n Maple Moon <\/a>
\n Selina and the Bear Paw Quilt <\/a>
\n The Sugaring-Off Party <\/a><\/p>\n

Historical Fiction<\/a><\/h2>\n

One of the best ways to remember something is to read a story about it. Stories help us to identify with the characters so we can easily find ourselves with feelings that relate to the situation in the story. Literary friends are hard to forget. So here are some suggestions for new friends in Canada\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Discovery and Early Settlements:<\/strong>
\nViking Quest<\/a>
\nLeif the Lucky<\/a>
\nBeyond the Sea of Ice<\/a>
\nDespite All Obstacles<\/a>
\nHudson Bay<\/a>
\nMadeline Takes Command<\/a>
\nThe King\u2019s Daughter<\/a><\/p>\n

Exploration:<\/strong>
\nThe Nor\u2019Wester<\/a><\/p>\n

Upper Canada Rebellion:<\/strong>
\nFlight<\/a>
\nMeyers\u2019 Rebellion<\/a>
\nMeyers\u2019 Creek (coming soon)<\/a><\/p>\n

Lower Canada Rebellion:<\/strong>
\nSophie\u2019s Rebellion<\/a>
\nSophie\u2019s Treason<\/a>
\nSophie\u2019s Exile<\/a><\/p>\n

War of 1812:<\/strong>
\nThe Bully Boys<\/a>
\nWith Wolfe in Canada<\/a><\/p>\n

Underground Railway
\n<\/strong>Elijah of Buxton<\/a>
\nUnderground to Canada<\/a><\/p>\n

Please share your favorites with us!<\/p>\n

Historical Non-Fiction<\/a><\/h2>\n

Old diaries and journals can be more interesting than fiction sometimes. Here are some of our suggestions for great reads using some original texts:<\/p>\n

Champlain\u2019s Dream <\/a>
\nJean de Br\u00e9beuf <\/a>
\nLife in Acadia <\/a>
\nMrs. Simcoe\u2019s Diary
\n<\/a>The Firebrand <\/a>
\nOtherwise<\/a>
\nCurve of Time<\/a><\/p>\n

Literature<\/a><\/h2>\n

Have you ever felt the thrill of reading a story and recognizing the landmarks it was referring to as those in your neighborhood? Something stirs in us to read a story in this<\/em> place, not just a<\/em> place. So here are our favorite stories set in Canada.<\/p>\n

Anne of Green Gables<\/a> – (Or catch the whole series here)<\/a>
\nCanadian Summer: The Mitchells \u2013 Vol 2 <\/a>(The first volume<\/a> does not take place in Canada.)
\nFriendly Gables: The Mitchells \u2013 Vol 3 <\/a>
\nOwls in the Family <\/a>
\nLost in the Barrens <\/a>
\nThe Curse of the Viking Grave <\/a>
\nShadows On the Rock <\/a>
\nThe Dog Who Wouldn\u2019t Be <\/a><\/p>\n

Canadian Fairy Tales <\/a>
\nCanadian Wonder Tales <\/a>
\nEvangeline<\/p>\n

Of course, we have the perfect book for your Morning Basket that covers a wonderful selection of Canadian literature, poetry, and folk song: The Spirit of Canada.<\/a><\/p>\n

Authors<\/a><\/h2>\n

Canada has boasted some great writers, and we are excited to be featuring some of them on our website. Here are just a few:<\/p>\n

Lucy Maud Montgomery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

L.M. is best known for her series Anne of Green Gables. But she didn\u2019t stop there. She published prolifically and wrote stories about everyday life that were filled with wonder and romance. Her stories take place in Prince Edward Island and mildly echo her own childhood story. We recommend all of her books as literary delights, but also as a way to enjoy stories from our place, our country.<\/p>\n

Farley Mowat<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mowat is known the world over as an excellent writer. Some of his works of fiction are autobiographical, and all of his fiction is motivated by his activist inspiration. But it\u2019s not just his stories that are Canadian. He was a man of this country, aware of its dangers, disasters, and dilemmas and he actively worked to make life better for Canadians. It\u2019s no surprise that his most effective tool was his stories.<\/p>\n

Connie Brummel Crook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Connie lives in Ontario as a retired teacher. It was when she was teaching ninth grade that she realized that there had to be a better way to teach history. She began to do extensive research on subjects that she had to teach, and the result was captivating stories. My favorite story, Laura\u2019s Choice, is no longer in print. When I told Connie about it, she reminisced on how she had traversed that very walk that Laura had taken in the dark. Connie\u2019s books are some of the best Canadian histories for the classroom. But then, that\u2019s the reason why she wrote.<\/p>\n

Stephan Leacock<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Leacock is one of the more obscure Canadian authors, but that is not because he couldn\u2019t write. As an economist, humorist, historian, and political scientist, he offers a variety in his writings that every Canadian student needs to enjoy. His fictitious works are important to understanding small-town Canada. Leacock\u2019s writings can communicate more than usual because he uses humor. That literary device can help us to understand even the most complex.<\/p>\n

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