Ottawa Rewind: A Book of Curios And Mysteries
$19.95
"Ottawa Rewind: A Book of Curios And Mysteries" is as much a mystery as a history book. Whimsical and researched, it is the creative work of a restless and curios mind.
Andrew King is an artist, cartoonist and detective. The detective part doesn’t get mentioned often, but Andrew is a history sleuth, someone who loves to solve historical mysteries. Where exactly is the first house built in Ottawa? Was there really a nuclear reactor once at Tunney’s Pasture? And what in the world happened to Ottawa’s once famous tiki bar at the Talisman Inn?
Andrew has been seeking answers to questions like these since launching the popular website Ottawa Rewind in 2013. In Ottawa Rewind Andrew has set out to find the location of shipwrecks in the Ottawa River, the playboy bunnies that once worked the Riverside Hotel in Vanier and every last Free Mason or Knight Templar symbol built into Canada’s Parliament Buildings.
Measures 6" x 9" / 137 pages
Author: Andrew King
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
With every purchase we make a donation to #CraftChange.
Canada ABC Book
$14.99
A is for Arctic, B is for Beaver, C is for... Canada! What better way to learn the alphabet than with this gorgeous, colourful book. This book pairs perfectly with the Canada 123 book.
Measures 22 cm x 22cm x 2 cm, 30 pages
Made by Paul Covello, an illustrator and designer from Toronto, Ontario.
With every purchase we make a donation to #CraftChange.
Great Canadian Cottage Puzzle Book (Final Sale)
$16.95 $18.95
Perfect for long afternoons and rainy days, The Great Canadian Cottage Puzzle Book is packed with family fun: word searches, crosswords, word ladders, quizzes and much more. Puzzles feature Canadian clues and use Canadian spelling and references. With trivia, unique Canadian place names, and tips to make the most of a cottaging day, The Great Canadian Cottage Puzzle Book is a must for every Canadian family.
378 pages of puzzle fun
Measures approx 9" x 7.75" x 1"
Made by Collins in Toronto, ON
With every purchase we make a donation to #CraftChange.
Animals on Bikes (Jungle to Sea) Colouring Book (Final Sale)
$12.95 $15.95
The Jungle to Sea 'Animals' on Bikes' Colouring Book is whimsical fun. It is filled with animals going from the the deep dark jungle, to the open waters - with animals such as a fox, roosters, raccoons, seagulls and many more!
Colour away with the Haida Colouring Pencils by Native Northwest.
Size: 8 x 8 inches (20.32 cm x 20.32 cm), 18 pages
Made by Amelie Legault in Montreal, Quebec.
Canada Animals Book
$14.99
The latest title in Paul Covello’s winning Canada board-book series features wondrously detailed illustrations for the very young, highlighting some of Canada’s most beloved and iconic creatures.
Makes a great combo with the Canada 123 and Canada ABC books in the same series.
Measures 22 cm x 22cm x 2 cm, 30 pages
Made by Paul Covello, an illustrator and designer from Toronto, Ontario.
With every purchase we make a donation to #CraftChange.
Canada 123 Book
$12.99
Teach your mini-me's how to count using Canadian images, like our flag, polar bears and all the provinces! The Canada 123 children's book makes a great pair with the best-selling Canada ABC book.
Measures 22 cm x 22cm x 2 cm, 30 pages
Made by Paul Covello, an illustrator and designer from Toronto, Ontario.
With every purchase we make a donation to #CraftChange.
Colouring Our Drums Colouring Book (Final Sale)
$9.95 $12.95
We are all born to the beat of a drum, it is within us. Our drum beat is what leads us to find our own path through our journey in life. - Doug Horne, Coast Salish
Colour the drums of the Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest and find your own creative rhythm. Engage the Northwest Coast culture and tradition through 32 drawings by First Nations and Native American artists. Features the indigenous art work of over 20 contributing artists.
Printed in Canada using non-toxic, vegetable based ink, and water based coating on paper sourced from sustainable forests.
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32 pages; measures 8.5" x 11"
Contributing Artists Allan Weir, Haida Chad Leon, Coast Salish Corey Bulpitt, Haida Corey W. Moraes, Tsimshian Doug Horne, Coast Salish Dylan Thomas, Coast Salish Ernest Swanson, Haia Francis Horne Sr., Coast Salish Fraser Williams, Haida Gordon White, Haida Jared Kane, Tlingit Joe Wilson-Sxwaset, Coast Salish Kwiaahwah Jones, Haida lessLIE, Coast Salish Maynard Johnny Jr., Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw Mervin Windsor, Haisla, Heiltsuk Mike Dangeli, Nisga'a, Tlingit, Tsimshian Morgan Green, Tsimshian Paul Windsor, Haisla, Heiltsuk Ryan Cranmer, Namgis Simone Diamond, Coast Salish Stan Hunt, Kwakwaka'wakw Terry Starr, Tsimshian Trevor Angus, Gitxsan William Wasden Jr., Namgis
Native Northwest products are guided by the following principles:
- 100% of the art featured on Native Northwest products is designed by Indigenous artists
- All artists have provided consent and contractual permission for their art to be featured on Native Northwest products
- Artist names are acknowledged on all product packaging
- Cultural traditions are honoured by acknowledging cultural affiliation on product packaging
- Artists are paid fairly in fees and royalties
Made by Native Northwest in Vancouver, British Columbia
Ottawa Road Trips: Your 100-km Getaway Guide Book
Sold Out - $24.95
More and more people are discovering the joys of vacationing closer to home.
This book is a comprehensive guide to day-tripping around Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais, From the Mill of Kintail in Almonte and a great place to kayak in Renfrew to the log-palace splendour of Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, the charming boutiques of Merrikville and a quite picnic spot near Rockland, this book is your go-to resource for travelling around the National Capital Region and beyond.
Starting from the base of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, the book is organized by distance, making it easy to plan any day trip - from a one-hour cycling excursion to a full-on car trek. Or use it to plan a theme trip - Girl's Day Out; Historic Taverns; Gardens of Eastern Ontario.
Author Laura Byrne Paquet has written the popular Ottawa Road Trips (https://ottawaroadtrips.com) blog since 2014, and these are her favourite local destinations.
Many are accessible to both cyclists and motorists.
None are more than 100 km away. All are worth the trip.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
This Is That: Travel Guide To Canada
$19.95
From the creators of CBC radio's This is That; Pat Kelly, Chris Kelly and Peter Oldring. From CBC Radio's most beloved satirical comedy team comes This is That: Travel Guide to Canada, a hilariously outrageous parody of the travel guide genre and what it means to visit Canada. Searching for a weekend away with the kids? This is That: Travel Guide to Canada will teach you how to navigate the twelve petting zoos of Etobicoke and how to avoid pickpockets in Kamloops. Planning your summer holiday? Keep in mind that the city of Brandon, Manitoba, is closed for annual maintenance between July 12 and August 19 and that tipping your server in Swift Current is offensive. Presented in the familiar casing of a traditional travel guidebook, à la Lonely Planet or Rough Guide, This is That: Travel Guide to Canada takes readers on a farcical - and unbelievable - journey from coast to coast to coast to coast to coast. This faux guide also includes essential travel tips, such as useful Canadian phrases to locate the bathroom, best places to portage, and most spectacular malls above sea level.
This guide aims to help those unaccustomed to life in Canada discover the majesty of what the Internet calls:
“One of North America’s Top Three Must-Visit Nations."
Measures 5.25 x 8" / 142 pages
Distributed by Raincoast Books from Richmond, British Columbia.
With every purchase we make a donation to #CraftChange.
National Parks of Canada Colouring (Final Sale) Book
$16.99 $18.99
Colour your way through Canada’s stunning and beloved national parks, including Gros Morne, Fundy, Point Pelee, Jasper, Banff, Auyuittuq, Ivvavik and Pacific Rim. Grab the Canada to Colour colouring book to complete the set.
Measures 30 cm x 20 cm x 1 cm, 128 pages
Made by Leor Boshi, an illustrator and designer from Toronto, Ontario.
Canada to Colour Colouring Book (Final Sale)
$16.99 $18.99
From Newfoundland to British Columbia and everywhere in between, this colouring book will transport you all over Canada. Grab the National Park of Canada colouring book to complete the set.
Measures 30 cm x 20 cm x 1 cm, 128 pages
Designed by Paul Covello and Leor Boshi, illustrators and designers from Toronto, Ontario.
Ottawa Rewind 2: More Curios And Mysteries (Final Sale)
$19.95 $24.95
"Ottawa Rewind 2: More Curios And Mysteries" is as much a mystery as a history book. Whimsical and researched, it is the creative work of a restless and curios mind.
The sequel to Andrew King's much loved Ottawa Rewind has arrived and is filled with more entertaining stories about all things Ottawa.
Andrew has been seeking answers to questions like these since launching the popular website Ottawa Rewind in 2013. In Ottawa Rewind 2 Andrew has set out to discover the world's oldest maple tree, our very brewery, and what's up with that little island behind Parliament Hill. You'll have to pick up your very own copy to get all these answers!
Measures 6" x 9" / 135 pages
Author: Andrew King
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
With every purchase we make a donation to #CraftChange.
Animals on Bikes (Forest to Town) Colouring Book (Final Sale)
$12.95 $15.95
The Forest to Town 'Animals' on Bikes' Colouring Book is exactly what you need right now. It is filled with animals going from the Gatineau forest, straight to our city streets - with animals such as a fox, roosters, raccoons, seagulls and many more!
Colour away with the Haida Colouring Pencils by Native Northwest.
Size: 8 x 8 inches (20.32 cm x 20.32 cm), 18 pages
Made by Amelie Legault in Montreal, Quebec
The Little Red Shed Book
Sold Out - $14.95
Once upon a fine morning, a little red shed awakens to discover she isn’t quite the same as she used to be. Uncertain and feeling as if she no longer fits in, she decides to leave home and sets out to sea. All alone on the wide, wide ocean, she meets an extraordinary new friend who sees how special she really is, and with newfound confidence, the little red shed returns home and inspires everyone to cherish their differences.
This sweet paperback children's book is written by Adam & Jennifer Young with artwork by Adam Young. It's a heartfelt story about accepting yourself for you are.
Pages: 36
Dimensions: 7.5 x 9 x 1 in
Written by Adam & Jennifer Young in Fogo Island, Newfoundland.
Colouring Gift Set (1) (Final Sale)
$24.95 $29.95
Do you have a super cute kid (or adult) in your life that you want to surprise with a special gift? Look no further! This gift box has been lovingly curated with some of our vendors best goodies.
Included in this gift box you will find:
- Animals on Bikes (Forest to Town) Colouring Book by Amelie Legault in Montreal, QC
- Haida Colouring Pencils by Native Northwest in Vancouver, BC
Click here to add a card to your order. If you do add a card to your order LET US KNOW IN NOTES AT CHECKOUT WHAT MESSAGE YOU'D LIKE TO SAY IN THE CARD AND WE WILL FILL OUT THE CARD ON YOUR BEHALF (max 200 characters).
No substitutions please. Want different items? Click on Custom Gift Box Creation and follow the directions for your personalized Gift Box!
Lovingly put together by Maker House Co., right here in Ottawa!
The Pink Flamingos Colouring Book (Final Sale)
$12.95 $15.95
A very pink coloring book with a lot of flamingos!
The Flamingos are going on a road trip! Synchronized swimming and pedal boat rides, they enjoy the summer by the water. Fall is the time to get ready for school, a little dancing in the rain and getting dressed up for Halloween. When winter arrives, they practice their favorite sports, alpine skiing and snowmobiling and getting the Christmas lights ready. And let’s not forget when spring comes around, it’s Rosie's birthday!
Colour away with the Haida Colouring Pencils by Native Northwest.
Size: 8 x 8 inches (20.32 cm x 20.32 cm), 18 pages
Made by Amelie Legault in Montreal, Quebec
Climate Change For Babies
Sold Out - $14.95
Teach toddlers about current events with this colorfully simple explanation of the science behind climate change.
The perfect gift for environmentally conscious kids and families!
Climate Change for Babies is an engaging, basic introduction for youngsters (and grownups!) to the complex questions of what climate change is and what we can do about it.
Full of scientific information and written by experts, this timely installment of the Baby University board book series is perfect for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!
Climate Change for Babies begins the conversation to teach even the littlest environmental activists about the earth, its atmosphere, and what is currently happening to it"-The Tiny Activist
Written by Chris Ferrie and Katherina Petrou.
Published by Raincoast Books
Nibi Emosaawdang/The Water Walker
Sold Out - $14.95
Nokomis – our grandmothers – walk to protect our water, and to protect all of us.
The dual language edition, in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English, of the award-winning story of a determined Ojibwe Nokomis (Grandmother) Josephine-ba Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). Nokomis walked to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all the Great Lakes from the four salt waters, or oceans, to Lake Superior. The walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine-ba invites us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water, the giver of life, and to protect our planet for all generations.
“Josephine Mandamin has inspired countless adults to care passionately about protecting the waters of the earth. Now through Joanne Robertson's magical book, Josephine will inspire children to know they can change the world.” - Maude Barlow, The Council of Canadians and Water Activist
Written and Illustrated by Joanne Robertson
Translated by Shirley Williams and Isadore Toulouse
Published by Second Story Press in Toronto, ON
Nibi is Water/Nibi Aawon Nbiish
$10.95
Nibi is water and water is life.
A first conversation about the importance of Nibi—which means water in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)—and our role to thank, respect, love, and protect it. Babies and toddlers can follow Nibi as it rains and snows, splashes or rows, drips and sips. Written from an Anishinaabe water protector’s perspective, the book is in dual language—English and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe).
Written and Illustrated by Joanne Robertson
Translated by Shirley Williams and Isadore Toulouse
Published by Second Story Press in Toronto, ON
Kids Gift Box (C)
$49.95
Do you have a super cute kid in your life that you want to surprise with all the best things? Look no further! This gift box has been lovingly curated with some of our vendors best kids goodies.
Included in this gift box you will find:
- Good Morning World Board Book, written by Paul Windsor. Made by Native Northwest in Vancouver, BC
- Beaver Wool Puppet by Cate & Levi in Toronto, ON
- Wooden Hand Helicopter by Thorpe Toys in Waterloo, ON
Click here to add a card to your order. If you do add a card to your order LET US KNOW IN NOTES AT CHECKOUT WHAT MESSAGE YOU'D LIKE TO SAY IN THE CARD AND WE WILL FILL OUT THE CARD ON YOUR BEHALF (max 200 characters).
No substitutions please. Want different items? Click on Custom Gift Box Creation and follow the directions for your personalized Gift Box!
Lovingly put together by Maker House Co., right here in Ottawa!
Colouring Gift Set (2) (Final Sale)
$24.95 $29.95
Do you have a super cute kid (or adult) in your life that you want to surprise with a special gift? Look no further! This gift box has been lovingly curated with some of our vendors best goodies.
Included in this gift box you will find:
- Colouring Our Drums Colouring Book by Native Northwest in Vancouver, BC
- Haida Colouring Pencils by Native Northwest in Vancouver, BC
Click here to add a card to your order. If you do add a card to your order LET US KNOW IN NOTES AT CHECKOUT WHAT MESSAGE YOU'D LIKE TO SAY IN THE CARD AND WE WILL FILL OUT THE CARD ON YOUR BEHALF (max 200 characters).
No substitutions please. Want different items? Click on Custom Gift Box Creation and follow the directions for your personalized Gift Box!
Lovingly put together by Maker House Co., right here in Ottawa!
Bookbinding DIY Kit
$64.95
Thanks to this bookbinding kit, you'll have the opportunity to learn how to make books the traditional way and create 2 beautiful and modern notebooks along the way.
Everything you need is included:
- A booklet with detailed instructions
- 1 set of floral covers
- 1 set of tropical covers
- 40 lined sheets
- 40 blank sheets
- 2 spools of waxed thread
- 1 pair of small sewing scissors
- 2 smoothers
- 4 sewing needles
- 2 metal clips
- 1 punch
- 1 metal ruler of 15 cm
Made by Baltic Club in Montreal, QC
Upcycled Notebooks - "The Bobbsey Twins" Series (Final Sale)
$19.95 $26.95
These notebooks have been repurposed from old kids books. These ones specifically were from a fun series from the 1960's called The Bobbsey Twins. They've been turned into these cool notebooks by adding blank pages (but still keeping some of the story in them as well!).
Can be used as a notebook, sketchbook, bullet journal, or for your daily to-do list!
Approx. 7.5" x 5"
Made by Margi Laurin in Ottawa, Ontario.
Upcycled Notebooks - Medium (Final Sale)
$19.95 $24.95
It's okay to carry your favourite childhood book around with you as an adult! The books have been turned into notebooks by adding blank pages (but still keeping some of the story in them as well!).
Can be used as a notebook, sketchbook, bullet journal, or for your daily to-do list!
Approx. 7.5" x 5.5"
Made by Margi Laurin in Ottawa, Ontario.