Acorn Press Canada – Prince Edward Islands Premier Publisher

Flitt’s Call Activity Guide
The Island Nature Trust
This activity guide will accompany Flitt’s Call. The intention is to encourage young people to foster their keen observation, to…
$9.95
Flitt’s Call
Kara Griffin, KShawn Larson
Flitt is a little bank swallow who returns to his beloved Prince Edward Island every spring to nest in the…
$12.95
My Mi’kmaq Mother
Julie Pellissier-Lush
Some people collect stamps while other collect cards and if they have loads of money, they may even collect cars…
$19.95

Kira’s Crossing
Orysia Dawydiak
Five years had passed since Kira discovered that she was a mermaid adopted by a fisherman and his wife. Her…
$14.95

Epekwitk
Julie Pellissier-Lush
The highly anticipated debut poetry collection of Mi’kmaq poems by Prince Edward Island’s Poet Laureate, Julie Pellisier-Lush. This collection will…
$24.95

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Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island
Julie Pellissier-Lush, Laurie Ann Marie Martin
The Mi’kmaq people have been here since the ice began to melt over this great land. They learned the medicines…
$13.95

Broken Crayons
Marla Lesage, Patsy Dingwell
When Ms. Gillis, a preservice teacher on Prince Edward Island, decides to complete her International Teaching Practicum in Kenya, sponsored…
$14.95

What If?
Doretta Groenendyk
Anxiety. It’s tough. It’s tough for kids. It’s tough to parent. That deep-rooted fear of what might happen, the atmosphere…
$22.95
Thank You for My Bed
Doretta Groenendyk
Doretta Groenendyk’s whimsical illustrations bring this lyrical bedtime story to life. Cuddle up for a cozy adventure as we see…
$9.95
You Make Me Happy
Doretta Groenendyk
With Doretta Groenendyk’s whimsical illustrations and narrative style, Small Things Make Me Happy explores the joys of everyday wonders and…
$16.95
Truck
Doretta Groenendyk
It’s pedal to the metal reading fun with this vibrantly illustrated, road-tripping adventure story. When the school bus is late,…
$13.95
I’m Writing a Story
Doretta Groenendyk
Mother of three young children, Doretta Groenendyk teaches art to young people, is active in her children’s school, and participates…
$12.95
Snow for Christmas
Doretta Groenendyk
Mother of three young children, Doretta Groenendyk teaches art to young people, is active in her children’s school, and participates…
$12.95

The Little Book of Prince Edward Island
John Sylvester
Award-winning photographer John Sylvester is back with a new book of stunning photography. Sylvester captures Prince Edward Island like no…
$19.95
Fixer-Upper
Lorne Elliott
Funnyman Lorne Elliott’s take on Island life. When Bruno MacIntyre decides to rent his ramshackle cottage to summer tourists, the…
$16.95
A Photographer’s Guide to Prince Edward Island
John Sylvester, Stephen DesRoches
New by award-winning photographer team. There are very few places as photogenic as Prince Edward Island. With its sweeping landscapes,…
$24.95
What Really Happened is This
Dianne Hicks Morrow
This collection of moving poetry puts into words the heartbreak and triumphs of looking after ailing parents.What Really Happened is…
$18.95
An Island Christmas Reader (Updated edition)
Dale McNevin, David Weale
An Island Christmas Reader is a book about Christmas past and present on Prince Edward Island. In 22 stories and…
$17.95
Riptides
Richard Lemm
A call was sent out asking writers to submit unpublished short stories for a fiction anthology featuring newer writers with…
$21.95

Treasures to Find
Dale McNevin
Dale McNevin is a much beloved PEI illustrator who has illustrated numerous books including Crosby and Me, Everything That Shines,…
$12.95
The Year Mrs. Montague Cried
Susan White
Susan White was born in New Brunswick and moved from one New Brunswick city to another. As a teenager her…
$12.95
Bubba Begonia and the Bully
Dale McNevin, Gerry O'Brien
It was the first day of school and Bubba Begonia felt great. Then -SPLAT! Bubba meets his new classmate Stinky…
$8.95
Ten Thousand Truths
Susan White
A moving story of losing family but finding a new one. Thirteen-year-old Rachel is bad news, or so her foster…
$12.95
Bubba Begonia, You’ll Be Sorry
Brenda Jones, Gerry O'Brien
Bubba Begonia is a young boy who desperately wants to make a good impression on the first day at his…
$8.95
Love You More than Anything
Doretta Groenendyk
This colourful new picture book by Doretta Groenendyk is filled with whimsical images of love from many different backgrounds. It…
$19.95

Featured
Mi'kmaq Writers

1 published books

4 published books

2 published books

3 published books

My Mi’kmaq Mother
Julie Pellissier-Lush
Some people collect stamps while other collect cards and if they have loads of money, they may even collect cars…
$19.95
L’Nu’k Ghost Stories of Prince Edward Island
Julie Pellissier-Lush, Sheri Bernard, Tee Sock
$19.95
Epekwitk
Julie Pellissier-Lush
The highly anticipated debut poetry collection of Mi’kmaq poems by Prince Edward Island’s Poet Laureate, Julie Pellisier-Lush. This collection will…
$24.95
Ancient Land, New Land
A.J.B. Johnston, Jesse Francis
The Mi’kmaq have inhabited Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) for millennia. At this site, known in Mi’kmaq as Skmaqn, or “waiting…
$24.95
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Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island
Julie Pellissier-Lush, Laurie Ann Marie Martin
The Mi’kmaq people have been here since the ice began to melt over this great land. They learned the medicines…
$13.95

Maritime Seafood Chowders, Soups and More
Paul Lucas
Prince Edward Island Chef Paul Lucas is back with another book that’s chock full of new ways of cooking old…
$19.95
The Keto Solution
Angela Doucette
At the age of 40, Angela Doucette was seriously overweight and starting to show signs of metabolic disease. She had…
$19.95
Prince Edward Island Seafood : Local Fare, Global Flavours
Paul Lucas
Paul Lucas is the executive chef of a world-famous seafood restaurant on the Charlottetown waterfront. He draws on local, classical,…
$12.95
Eating Well with Karin
Karin Laronde Antolick
Eating well has never tasted so good! Karin Antolick brings her experiences from her catering and farmer’s market business to…
$24.95