Performing Arts

A Great Big Night

By: Kate Inglis (CA)

When three travelling frog musicians roll through the forest the grumpy old grouse is sure they are nothing but riffraff making a foolish racket. But when a storm makes a mess of the grouse’s home, he may find that… Read More

C pour cirque

By: Elena Martinez (CA)

A thousand wonders are gathered under a magnificent old-fashioned big top: an Acrobate Agile (agile acrobat), an Élégant Équilibriste (elegant tightrope walker),… Read More

Disaster at the Highland Games

By: Riel Nason (CA)

Kate doesn’t think she needs to practice her Highland dancing to get ready for the Highland Games. Practicing at home isn’t as much fun as dancing in class. She’s good enough already, and everything will be… Read More

I’s the B’y

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For kids who love to sing and dance: this vibrant picture book shares lyrics from a classic folk song about community, culture, and the… Read More

The Mystery of the Portuguese Waltzes

By: Richard Simas

Tamara struggles to play her accordion in front of an audience. When her father encourages her to play for an elderly accordion player, Tamara becomes inspired by stories of Stoyles and his musical friendship years… Read More

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund for this project, as well as the Province of New Brunswick’s Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture, the Province of Newfoundland’s Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation, the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, and the Province of Prince Edward Island’s Innovation PEI Arts, Culture, and Heritage Department.