Canadian, Aboriginal

Moisionier (Culleton) Beatrice. 1999. In Search of April Raintree – Critical Edition. Winnipeg, MB: Portage & Main Press. ISBN: 1-894110-43-9
Age: 16+
Language: English
Subject: Adult; Fiction; Metis

This version of the well-known novel includes the complete text of the novel and ten original essays. The essays address issues such as racism, truth telling, Native history and the search for identity.

Canadian, Aboriginal

Moisonier (Culleton), Beatrice. Illustrator/Terry Gallagher. 1996. Christopher’s Folly. ISBN: 0-921827-51-2
Age: 6 - 12
Language: English
Subject: Children; Fiction; Metis

In a dream, Christopher learns he must show respect and love for the animals and for the land on which they live. The dream ensures that in his everyday life, he and his pet dog, Princess, will have a happier future.

Canadian

Munsch, Robert 2004. Smelly Socks. Scholastic Canada Ltd. ISBN: 0-439-96707-4
Age: Pre-school – 8
Language: English
Subject: Children; Fiction; Dene; NWT

This story was inspired by Tina Fabian who lives on the Hay River Reserve. When Tina wants a new pair of socks, she ends up with a pair of striped socks that she won’t take off—not even to let her mother wash them. After a while, everyone, including the animals, are affected by the smell. Finally her friends find a way to solve the problem.