by Rachel McGarry | Jul 23, 2021
Starting school can be scary when you’re little. Figuring out who we are is hard at any age. For Vanessa, her first day of school starts with choosing the perfect outfit to represent who she is. But her first day wasn’t what she expected. Vanessa doesn’t feel special....
by Rachel McGarry | Jun 24, 2021
How do you say grandfather in Cree? The little girl asks. He sadly tells her he doesn’t remember. Her grandfather’s words were stolen from him when he was taken to live at a residential school as a boy. How do we talk to young children about reconciliation? Where do...
by Rachel McGarry | Jun 10, 2021
Have you ever felt that your idea was too big, too odd, or too difficult? What will people think of your idea? What do you do with an idea? This story is about a little boy who has an idea show up in his life. The idea takes the form of a little egg with legs who...
by Rachel McGarry | May 26, 2021
Louis the trumpeter swan is different from the other swans. He’s born without a voice. He realizes that he must learn how to communicate with the other swans and find ways to overcome his difficulty. Louis’ father matter-of-factly lets him know that he is different...
by Rachel McGarry | May 11, 2021
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” asks the mole. “Kind” says the boy. The boy greets the mole, who is feeling rather small. They meet a fox who needs rescuing. Along their travels they ask each other questions about life. The answers are deep and profound....
