Books published by publisher Whitecap Books, Canada

Bears combines the work of some of North America's leading wildlife photographers with the writing of Daniel Wood, a leading nature writer. This celebration of the bears of North America covers black bears, brown bears, and polar bears. Through photographs, text, and extended captions, the earth's largest terrestrial carnivore is revealed in intimate detail. Wood explores social interaction, hunting and hibernation patterns, mothering behaviour, and the consequences of human contact with these magnificent creatures. He also follows a year in the life of a bear and, in the process, dispels many common myths about this misunderstood animal. Catch a glimpse of migrating polar bears hunting and frolicking in Churchill, Manitoba, as they wait for Hudson Bay to freeze. Follow the black bear as it scrounges for salmon, insects, berries, and garbage. Discover why the grizzly bear can strike terror in the hearts of hikers and campers. Bears enters the wild domain of this fascinating animal and presents an in-depth portrait of it at work, rest and play.

Tails for swimming, tails for balancing, tails like flags that lead the way. In Whose Tail Is This? some of the world's most fascinating tails are on display in all their bushy, scaly, or waggly glory. Following the same formula children loved in the previous seven books in his animal series, in Whose Tail Is This? Wayne Lynch asks children to identify everything from beluga whales to chameleons from up-close pictures of just their tails. With each turn of the page, a vivid color photograph of the entire animal is revealed. Accompanied by fun-filled facts and intriguing text, Whose Tail Is This? captivates young readers and introduces them to birds, animals, and reptiles from around the world. About the Whose? Animals series: Author and photographer Wayne Lynch reveals the world of wild animals. Each creature is introduced by showing a photo highlighting one feature and some clues. Then the complete animal is pictured along with more facts.

A Bloom of Friendship is the true story of a princess whose birth in Canada heralded a long-lasting friendship between the Netherlands and Canada. During the Second World War, Canadian troops played a key role in liberating the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. Early in the war, when Dutch Crown Princess Juliana and her family had to flee their homeland, Ottawa provided a safe haven for them. After the family returned home at the end of the war, Juliana, who had given birth to her daughter Margriet in an Ottawa hospital, presented Canada with 100,000 tulip bulbs in a gesture of gratitude. Every year in May, a festive floral display colors Canada's capital city in honour of this gift. An incredible sight to behold, the 18-day festival features over 300,000 tulips with an astonishing 60 varieties. May 2015 was the 70th anniversary of Canada's Liberation of the Netherlands A Bloom of Friendship commemorates the story of Canada and the Netherlands during the Second World War, and explains the history and origins of the Canadian Tulip Festival. Complemented by poignant stories of individual experiences and 90 archival photographs, this book vividly brings to life a troubled time in history and is an inspiring account of national (and personal) friendships and generosity.

Dianna Bonder's whimsical alphabet picture books have been capturing the hearts and minds of our earliest readers for over 10 years. Now, in this all-new picture book, Dianna illustrates the ocean, capturing the spirit and beauty of sea creatures throughout the world. A, B, Sea moves and grooves as it brings a whole underwater orchestra to life -- blowfish blowing bassoons, flounderfish with flutes, a percussionist pike that pounds through the night . . . it's a medley of color, sound and rhythm. With detailed jam-packed illustrations of dozens of ocean creatures and a myriad of musical instruments, accompanied by alphabet verse that is both educational and entertaining, A, B, Sea is sure to engage children who are learning to read as well as the older folk who read to them. This is an alphabet book that children will want to open while mastering their ABCs and to keep in their collection long after they've made reading a way of life.

Rediscover the joy of eating with delicious, easy-to-digest recipes and meal planning tips. Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provides delectable, easy-to-digest dishes that appeal to family and guests who have food limitations that simply must be met. Unlike other gluten-free cookbooks, Jodi Bager and Jenny Lass offer whole-foods, refined-sugar-free, low-lactose versions of traditional favorites such as waffles, spinach gnocchi, tiramisu, and many others. Moreover, this book is ideal for anyone who wants or needs to improve their health through diet, including those with lactose intolerance, celiac disease, Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. The benefits of a whole-foods diet are addressed in special sections of the book: The Specific Carbohydrate Diet, Fats, and Menu Planning. The authors also include important and useful information on kitchen tools and equipment, food storage and a list of health-related resources.

Kids love to cook and help in the kitchen. That's why Jennifer Low has created this book of 100 no-knives, no-flame, from-scratch recipes that kids can easily make with the help of a caring adult. Each recipe has been tested by kids aged four and up and each dish is beautifully photographed From Paddy Thai Noodles (an oven backed take on traditional Pad Thai) and One-Potato-Two Bread to Baby Lemon Meringue Pies and Strawberry-Fudge Striped Cake, the author shows how to organize a safe and fun kitchen for kids to learn cooking and to create yummy dishes.

The barnyard antics of eleven lazy llamas. Once again, Dianna Bonder creates an imaginative world for young readers' delights. Dale and Sheila own a farm full of chattering chickens, snorkeling pigs and lazy llamas. All day long the llamas rest in the sun, flick their long lashes and sleep. Yet when the moon rises and all the other animals are asleep, the lazy llamas lift their heads, jump to their feet and a secret party begins. One night, the lazy llamas find a chicken running around in a frenzy. Find out what happens when the llamas discover the baby chicks are missing. It's trouble in the henhouse and llamas to the rescue. Dianna Bonder's skill with words will leave children requesting repeated readings, and adults enjoying the task. Her illustrations are rich and vivid and bursting with colorful detail.

The night sky is a treasure trove of stories filled with heroes, wild animals, and adventure. It's just a matter of knowing where to look. In this new edition of the Dot to Dot in the Sky series, Joan Marie Galat explores the legends and facts of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Like the rest of the books in this series, Stories of the Aurora contains all the scientific facts a child should know about this beautiful phenomenon in the night sky. Beautifully illustrated by Lorna Bennett, it also chronicles the many legends surrounding the event including tales of the afterlife from the Inuit, a European and Mi'kmaq fairy tale and even a story from the ancient Romans on what an Aurora could possibly mean. These tales and more make this a one-of-a-kind book on this incredible phenomenon in the Canadian sky. 2017/2018 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award nominee in the English Non-fiction category.

From the author of the international bestseller Kitchen for Kids comes an all-new cookbook that encourages kid power in the kitchen. Everyday Kitchen for Kids makes every kind of recipe possible for when kids feel like cooking. The re-engineered cooking methods in the recipes help kids make amazing dishes they couldn't make otherwise. And with Everyday Kitchen for Kids, it's safety first all the way. None of the methods call for sharp knives, stovetop cooking or small motorized appliances. All the recipes are kid tested and approved, and accompanied by a full-color photograph. Whether your children choose to make a savory snack or a sweet treat, with this book you'll soon be saying to them, Wow! You made this?