Books made with heart
We’re a small Canadian publisher of children’s books and paper goods. Written and illustrated by Canadian authors and illustrators.
A great big bear has lots of big feelings. He is worried, angry and sad. His new friend Grouse shows him simple ways to feel better. This book shares helpful tools for when you or your child are feeling overwhelmed, because everyone experiences big feelings – even bears!
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About the Author: Carley Hyder is a Registered Psychologist residing with her family in Alberta, Canada. Ensuring everyone has access to emotional well-being tools and resources while promoting mental health are fundamental to her professional practice where she helps children, adolescents, and their families navigate behaviours and emotions. Carley enjoys spending quality time with family and friends out in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
About the Illustrator: Kate Schutz is a Canadian artist and educator who is fortunate to work with kids, grown-ups, schools, art, and reading every day. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with her husband, daughter, dog and cat.
Matte-finished hard cover 9.5” square children’s book, 32 pages
Reading level: Ages 5-8
How many frogs, flowers, and dogs can you see on your neighbourhood walk? If you open your eyes there is so much to see and do! A Walk in the Neighbourhood is a charming children's book that asks young readers to play, rhyme, count, and observe nature and appreciate the world just outside your front door.
Matte-finished hard cover 9.25” square children’s book, 32 pages
Reading level: Ages 5-8
The story: An inquisitive and bushy-tailed red squirrel takes us on an adventure across Canada, sharing depictions of motherly love from twelve animal moms. Along the way, we meet a newborn horse learning to run with the herd, a butterfly bravely leaving her eggs behind, and whale matriarchs sharing their family tune, among many other heartwarming moments. This poetic story enchants with vivid expressions of the unconditional love that all mothers have for their children, beautifully illustrated by Mihaela Slabé.
Beautiful matte hard cover + endpapers, 8.5" square
32 pages of colourful illustrations & text
Printed/assembled in Canada on 30% recycled paper
Custom lettered text made special for the book that is easy to read
An educational and heartwarming story for all ages about motherly love in nature
Now published by Penguin Random House!
Best Nest has been republished as Whose Nest is Best? and can now be found North America-wide! Find the book through the links below: