The Dreadful Truth: Confederation(The Dreadful Truth)By Ted Staunton, Illustrated by Graham Pilsworth2005 - Winner - Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice SelectionThis irreverent and light-hearted illustrated book focuses on a topic no child in school can avoid: Confederation. |
Explosion in Halifax HarbourThe illustrated account of a disaster that shook the worldBy David B. Flemming2005 - Short-listed - Evelyn Richardson Prize for Non-FictionThis book offers a definitive account of the Halifax explosion and its aftermath, and the most extensive collection of images - many in colour - available in print. |
2005 - Short-listed - Dartmouth Book Award (Non-Fiction)In Fastest in the World, John Boileau tells the story of the naval architects and engineers, excited by the prospect of developing high-speed submarine chasers, who built the world-class hydrofoil craft, HMCS Bras d'Or. |
2004 - Winner - Best Atlantic Published BookBest published book of the year! This is the first full-colour book on Nova Scotia's heritage homes. It features beautiful buildings from across the province. Heritage Houses of Nova Scotia explores eastern Canada's rich cultural heritage. |
2004 - Winner - Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice SelectionWhen Morgan meets his friend Charlie's golden retriever pup, he is a little envious, and a little allergic. |
Fred on the Ice Floes(Formac First Novels)By Marie-Danielle Croteau, Illustrated by Bruno St-Aubin, Translated by Sarah Cummins2003 - Winner - Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice SelectionWhen Fred goes ice fishing, he finds himself alone on an ice floe, floating away from dry land and his dad. |
Fred's Halloween Adventure(Formac First Novels)By Marie-Danielle Croteau, Illustrated by Bruno St-Aubin, Translated by Sarah Cummins2003 - Winner - Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice SelectionFred is going to spend Halloween with his friend William and they are going to be part of the pumpkin festival. |
2003 - Winner - Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice SelectionLilly has a robot puppy who can do anything-- as long as he never gets wet. When a real dog gets stuck out on the ice, should Lilly risk ruining the robot by letting it attempt a rescue? |
Maddie Needs Her Own Life(Formac First Novels)By Louise Leblanc, Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay, Translated by Sarah Cummins2003 - Winner - Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice SelectionMaddie finds herself looking up to an older kid. Her troubles begin when she creates a cover-up for her after-school activities. |
Maddie's Millionaire Dreams(Formac First Novels)By Louise Leblanc, Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay, Translated by Sarah Cummins2003 - Winner - Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice SelectionMaddie needs some money, enough money to live like a millionaire. Nicholas has a plan to get lottery tickets at his family's grocery store if she will give him the money. |




