Shawna Thomson Knihy

Matt is excited to join Junior Rangers and go on their spring hunting trip. During drills, an older ranger, Chaz, praises Matt's skills, and he jumps at the chance to hang out with Chaz. But when Chaz and his friends start making fun of a fellow ranger with less hunting experience, Matt feels pressured to join in. Matt doesn't want to bully anyone, but he doesn't want to be called a loser either. As his new behaviour pushes another friend away, and Matt sees his actions have consequences, he learns what being a real friend actually looks like.

The story revolves around Spencer's eagerness to play basketball with his friends, particularly as he prepares for school tryouts. However, his friend Gary the Snow Goose prefers street hockey, leading to a disagreement. As Spencer learns the reason behind Gary's reluctance to play basketball, he recalls his grandmother's lessons on respect, highlighting themes of friendship, understanding, and compromise.

Iviit longs for adventure beyond her mundane camp tasks of cleaning skins. Her spirit yearns for exploration, singing, and dancing, highlighting her desire for freedom and excitement. This story captures the struggle between duty and the pursuit of one's passions.

Excitement fills Spencer the Siksik as he eagerly anticipates the arrival of the first snowfall, ready to embark on a winter adventure. Alongside his friend Gary the Snow Goose, he plans to construct an impressive snow fort, highlighting themes of friendship and the joy of seasonal activities. Their playful journey promises to capture the magic of winter and the fun of building something together.

Things are going great for Ellie--she's acing her math tests and is looking forward to the school dance. But when a classmate starts posting mean messages about her online, Ellie feels embarrassed and isolated. Before long, even more kids at school have joined in on cyberbullying Ellie. How will she regain her confidence and confront her bully without losing her friends?