Books published by publisher 7th Generation Publishing

In Indigenous cultures, elders serve as a bridge across time: they are connected to the past, they live in the present and they offer wisdom for the future. In these fascinating biographical essays, twelve First Nation and Native American elders share stories from their lives and tell what it was like to live in a time before television, cell phones and video games. Their stories explain how their humble childhoods shaped the adults they became and the lessons they share as elders. All the elders profiled work to ensure that their Native culture is passed down to members of their tribe. Settle in with this book and "listen" to the stories of these elders' lives. As you take in their history, you just might gain wisdom that could make a difference in your own life.

Flo has everything a budgie could want-a comfortable life and lots of toys. So it is a horrible shock when she has to leave her home and go to live in an aviary full of other budgies. Can Flo learn to live with others when she is such a very special budgie? With the help of Fred and his budgie choir, she just might find a new place to call home. This beautifully illustrated story is perfect for young children. Joan M. Wright is an English-born author and illustrator who immigrated to Canada in 1952, where she pursued a career in librarianship. Taking early retirement, she resumed a hobby of botanical art and children's book illustration. She lives in Toronto with two dogs and two budgies.

Millie has a special gift - she can talk to the animals. And luckily for her she lives on a farm with a host of chatty creatures, including Mazie the pot-bellied pig and Daisy the cow, not forgetting her beloved West Highland Terrier, Lucky. But with her new pet hamster and two pygmy goats arriving, Millie has her hands full...much to Lucky's dismay! A beautifully illustrated and informative book that every child will cherish.

Recued and brought back to good health by his friend Jack the fisherman, Ollie soon realises he isn’t quite the same as the other otters on the riverbank anymore. He’s always been a bit of a loner and rather shy but will his new orange coloured coat make him stand out and be treated differently ? Find out as you turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book which will keep your child enthralled from the very beginning.

From the melodic sounds of a classical guitar or the wailing of an electric guitar to country music and punk rock, these musicians deliver. They offer a wide selection of musical styles as diverse as the music industry itself. Read about the lives of these outstanding performers who represent the fresh new sounds from Native American today. The music of these talented artists transcends borders and cultures to speak directly to the hearts and minds of listeners. But it was not always easy for them to reach their goals. Shane Yellowbird (Cree) - Canadian country recording artist Mary Youngblood (Seminole/Aleut) - Flutist Blackfire (Navajo) - Punk rock and traditional Dine' (Navajo) music Jamie Coon (Creek/Seminole) - Singer/songwriter Gabriel Ayala (Pascua Yaqui) - Classical guitarist Mato Nanji (Nakota Sioux) - Lead guitarist and singer for Indigenous Four Rivers Drum - Vibrant drum group Leela Gilday (Dene) - Folk artist Michael Bucher (Cherokee) - Composer and vocalist Crystal Shawanda (Ojibwe) - Canadian vocalist/songwriter The Native Trailblazer Series shines a spotlight on the contributions of Native Americans and First Nation Canadians who provide inspirational role models for young readers. High interest text and easy to read format is ideal for teen and adult literacy programs.

Luigi was born on a remote island called Jan Mayen near Norway. Naturally, he is a big, really big, He is white and left handed polar bear who loves adventures and always carries a compass in his bag , just for when he needs it. He was many friends around the world but his best friend is Hedgy the Hedgehog. Hedgy has spikey brown hair and has a passion for cooking. She was born in Italy to gypsy Hedgehog parents who still travel around in a horse drawn caravan. One of Hedgy favorite thing is to have a nice cup of English tea and enjoy a jam and cream scone. James was discovered in Hawaii. He has magical powers which includes a special connection with nature and the ability to tell the weather. He can change rainy days into sunshine He is a little Bengal tiger and is two years old. Mona is a Hawaiian princess who will become the President of the United States when she is an adult. Blissfully unaware of her future she enjoys playing and dancing the Hula with her friends as much as possible. Her favorite foods are pancakes and ice cream. Duke loves the ocean and all the creatures in it. He can swim very fast like a dolphin and once swam for two days without stopping. He can talk to whales and some of his best friends are sea turtles.

Jason's lucky to be alive, but life in a wheelchair was not in his plans. Even when he was protecting his mom and siblings from his drunken father or escaping from home to be with his friends, he never imagined his future in a wheelchair.When reading a text message while driving, he is in a car accident that leaves him with a paralyzed leg. Jason sees himself only as a kid who will always be paralyzed, but when he becomes part of the Raven Canoe Family and learns to "pull" a canoe, his outlook on life begins to change.After completing a two-week tribal canoe journey with his Duwamish tribal members, Jason is proud to be a Coast Salish Indian. From the hardships and camaraderie of the journey, he gains a new sense of courage and determination to someday swim and walk again.

Chanterelle Finds a Family is an original story for children. In the Northeastern woodlands lives a carefree, independent puppy. During the day she plays with her friends Porcupine and the Beaver family, but at night she often wonders what it would be like if she had a family. One day she finds a human family hiking in the woods and secretly follows them. When an accident causes the puppy harm, will the family come to her aid? Has the puppy found a family of her own?

It's been two years and middle-school student Danny Wind is still not over his father's death. When his mom marries a white man and they move to a new "white bread" neighborhood, Danny's life changes. The school principal considers him a troublemaker, and he has to avoid Willy, the school bully, who calls him "redskin" and "Tonto." After Danny acts out and gets suspended from school, his mom decides to send him to a summer survival camp for Native American teens. Danny is sure he is in for a boring summer on the reservation, without Internet access even. Instead, he meets other Native kids, learns to ride and care for horses, and develops a relationship with his grandfather, who teaches him the ways of their tribe. And even though life on the reservation is pretty cool, never in his craziest dreams did Danny expect to become involved in rescuing bison in Yellowstone National Park!

This compendium edition of the Baltic writer Manfred Kyber's fairytales combines the three previous collections - Magic's Silvery Threads, The Gossamer Kingdom and The Further Shore. In addition, a new translation of 'Mantao the Jester King' is included for the first time. Woodland elves, a fearsome dragon, dancing mice, bespectacled men, a chattering magpie, an ice child and a lame beetle are joined by Mantao, shield-bearer of the gods and protector of the weak. Journey once more into a magical world of intriguing questions and magical adventures with this extended collection, sure to captivate readers both young and old.

After her ikusin (grandmother) dies, Kai Hunter, a part Navajo, part Stoney Nakoda sixteen-year-old, runs away to Banff, Alberta, to avoid being placed in a foster home. Kai lies her way into a new identity, a job and a safe place to live. She makes new friends and volunteers with a rapid-attack crew for the forestry service. She even meets a great guy named Rory, who’s into motorcycles, just like her―and who seems to be into her too. But Kai is scared of being found out, and she isn’t sure that she can trust all of her new friends...or that she likes the person she’s pretending to be. Meanwhile, she’s got to pay rent, figure out whether Rory is boyfriend material and assist the rap-attack crew as it faces a string of suspicious forest fires. In the thrilling conclusion to this romantic adventure, Kai’s choices become matters of life and death.