Books published by publisher Blue Barn Books

Howdy! This is the story of John Ware, Canada’s legendary Black cowboy, who blazed a trail of kindness despite adversity. Leaving behind slavery and war in the southern U.S., he travelled two thousand miles in the saddle, and became one of Alberta’s most loved and respected ranchers. Ideal for ages 8-12, the book contains a lesson plan for educators, timeline, and maps. With eye-catching illustrations by comic book artist Hugh Rookwood, and a kid-friendly retelling of John Ware's real-life story by journalist Ayesha Clough, this book will delight and entertain children, but also teach them about the settlement of Western Canada and establishment of the cattle industry in Alberta. A wonderful resource for teachers and homeschoolers when covering Black History or marking Black History Month in February.

'That ugly red fungus killed all the wheat for flour, killed all the oat, and sugar cane for sugar and golden syrup, along with all the grass for cows and butter. Killed just about every ingredient that me and Dad used to use when we made Anzac bickies. I don't think I'll ever see another Anzac bickie in my whole life.' Ella and her brother Emery are alone in a city that's starving to death. If they are going to survive, they must get away, upcountry, to find Emery's mum. But how can two kids travel such big distances across a dry, barren and dangerous landscape? Well, when you've got a few big doggos, the answer is you go mushing. When Emery is injured, Elle finds herself suddenly responsible for safely navigating the wheeled dog-sled through rough terrain, and even rougher encounters with desperate people. As with 'How to Bee', Bren MacDibble has set 'The Dog Runner' in an all-too-possible dystopian future Australia where climate change has taken hold. Her compelling adventure underlines the depth of ancient knowledge and the human ingenuity which will ultimately give tomorrow's generations hope of averting ultimate global disaster.

"Stomp your feet. Squash the ground. It's time to explore all around. March to the garden. Listen to the beat. Get ready to find something wild to eat!" .... Tasting new vegetables can be an exciting adventure, especially when trying foods like dragon tongue beans, dinosaur kale, fairy tale eggplant and candy cane beets. Journey from A to Z in this award-winning book and enjoy beautiful color photography of exciting farm foods—everything from awesome Asparagus to green tiger Zucchini! This is the book parents have been waiting for. Kids will want to be brave eaters if it means trying these fun veggies. The ebook version is the perfect companion for kids when visiting the grocery store or farmers market, and helping in the kitchen. This visual field guide is a meal-time game changer! 56 pages of full-color photography of fun foods 50+ Midwest farms and gardens featured Winner of 3 international book awards

The Why Series is a collection of funny, fantasy stories for children (and grown-ups too). Each story tells the tale of why something should be the way that it is, all in amusing verse and fully colour illustrated.There is a game - "Find the Owl" - that you can play in each book.5 titles are currently available. You can choose from -Book 1 Why Owls Are The Wisest BirdsBook 2 Why There Are Waves On The SeaBook 3 Why Stars Come Out At NightBook 4 Why Animals Don't TalkBook 5 Why Zebras Have Black And White StripesPlease enjoy my stories.

What happens when you find yourself turning into the thing you despise? Becoming a sprite has come with the consequence of learning how to be tricky, a trait Nathanial has never respected but now relies on for his survival. He must use this skill to navigate the castle walls in which young sprites are learning how to properly dominate the planet.Having come here to free Aliya, Nathanial must now save her from a fate worse than her imprisonment, but she may not be the only one in need of a rescue. A voice is calling to him from within the diamond veins of the volcanic walls, and if he isn’t careful, Nathanial could find himself trapped within the diamond forever.Join Nathanial on this third exciting book in the Nathanial Thatcher Series

A non-fiction picture book. How do animals sleep? Some alone, some in packs, some upside-down, some in the daytime...Kate Prendergast takes a close look at the sleeping habits of a wide range of animals, birds and fish. Includes meerkats, bats, horses and dogs - and who knew that fish slept with their eyes open? A first information book, illustrated with beautiful close-ups of the animals featured, the book ends with a question - do animals dream? and four pages of curious animal facts.

The Why Series is a collection of funny, fantasy stories for children (and grown-ups too). Each story is the tale of why something should be the way that it is, written in amusing verse and fully colour illustrated.There is a competition - "Find the Owl" - in each of these books.5 titles are currently available with many more stories coming soon. You can choose from -Book 1 Why Owls Are The Wisest BirdsBook 2 Why There Are Waves On The SeaBook 3 Why Stars Come Out At NightBook 4 Why Animals Don't TalkBook 5 Why Zebras Have Black And White Stripes