If you’ve never been to Egypt, this is the book you need to read—it’ll make you hear, see, smell, and taste Cairo like you’re really there. When Aunty Fatma comes to visit, the little girl is transported back to her homeland through all her senses, especially during the bedtime song her aunt sings. And even when Auntie has to return home, the two stay connected through their shared experiences (and video chat). The author, Zeena M. Pliska, wrote this book as a “love letter to Cairo”, her family’s homeland—and hers, though she was born elsewhere. And her love for this country shines through in ..read more

An American study by the MacArthur Foundation discovered that children moved an average of 2.5 times by age 13—needless to say, the experience of packing up your family home and moving your life to a new location is widespread. While some kids may embrace this change, others will find it more difficult… and therein lies the need for children’s literature. Addressing tough topics gets a little easier when you have a good book by your side, and that’s exactly what author Monika Ferenczy must have had in mind when she wrote Lilian and Noah’s Great Moving Adventure, a brief yet fun-packed book tha ..read more

You’ve probably had a really bad cold a few times in your life. But have you sneezed and accidentally burned a village to the ground? Such is the case for a poor baby dragon. Without any dragon parents around, he falls sick—his symptoms affect not only him, but also the townspeople who are furious at the destruction of their homes. But instead of fighting the mighty (sick) beast, thanks to the courage of a little girl, the villagers are convinced to help the dragon get better. Together, they do everything they can think of, from knitting giant sweaters to making the biggest pot of soup you’ll ..read more

We often hear parents remark “I could write a book” about all the hilarious things their kids say. But what if the kids were the ones writing? This is what we had in mind for our first ever One Story a Day Writing Contest (2018-2019) for Canadian kids from grades one to eight – and it was a huge success. After many months of tirelessly working from home, we were finally able to launch our second One Story a Day Writing Contest (2021-2022) for first to sixth graders from across the country. Once again, we couldn’t have imagined how many children would jump at the opportunity to see their storie ..read more

While some children are interested in books from a young age, others need more convincing to sit down and read. What can you do to help your kids find their love of literature? The Right Mindset First, it’s important to frame reading as a hobby rather than a chore. Telling your child to read for the next 15 minutes when all they want is to play video will lessen their concentration and increase their resentment towards books. By showing your kids that they’re lucky to have time to read, you’ll help them establish the pastime as a fun activity rather than homework. Reading, for me, is an escape ..read more

In summer 2022, we did an interview with the brilliant team behind the Ottawa Book Expo! Get to know us better and find out what we do in our field by watching the video below… The post DC Canada and the Ottawa Book Expo appeared first on DC Canada Education Publishing ..read more

What got you into teaching as a career? I enjoyed the energy and creativity of children. What’s the best part about teaching kids to read? It is wonderful to see children’s pride in their achievement and confidence in themselves grow before your eyes. Their head is a bit higher and their shoulders are a bit straighter. They discover that if they persevere, they will succeed. That realization transfers to all aspects of their development. They become involved in directing their progress and take ownership of their education for their personal advancement, rather than for an adult’s approval or ..read more

Running a small business – especially during a global pandemic – is a unique sort of challenge. Nevertheless, for over 25 years, DC Canada Education Publishing has been developing educational children’s books, games, and music to cater to Canadian and international markets. The quality of our resources and their success in classrooms and homes worldwide proves that we’re doing something right! Why We Publish Kids everywhere deserve to have books: books that inspire them, books that reflect their experiences, books that teach them to read and write and practice open-mindedness. The essential sk ..read more

Whether you have experienced the loss of a child, know someone who has, or simply want to reflect on grief and healing, this book is the one you should read. Dear Rainbow Baby by Samantha Gassman is a heartfelt letter to a future baby after the loss of a child. The book uses free verse to approach the difficult themes of sorrow, change, growth, and healing coloured by the author’s personal journey with a rainbow baby. Its message of finding hope even when dealing with grief is paralleled by the unassuming rainbows incorporated into each illustration, from the pattern on a fingernail to the co ..read more

BOOKS ABOUT ADVENTUROUS GRANDPARENTS When you think of grandparents, you might think of knitting, grey hair, and walkers. Let me tell you, the grandmother and grandfather in our 2022 bilingual series bring so much more to the table! Dive into Grandma and Grandpa’s Adventures – On the Road and In the Wild to discover what these hilariously unlucky old people are up to this time. In On the Road, Grandma and Grandpa are trying to get to their grandchildren’s place, with vehicle after vehicle letting them down. Will they make it in one piece? In the Wild, meanwhile, follows the family on their cra ..read more