Books by Julia Gukova

An authoritative one-volume chronicle of Canada from its earliest times. First published in 1987, the 4th edition is fully updated and includes contemporary material on the rise of small government, Native land claims and Canada's post-Cold War role.

This book tells the story of a proud but foolish mole and his wiser daughter. Father Mole is full of matrimonial ambitions for her; not content with a mere mole as her suitor, he sets his sights on the most glorious wooer that can be found. First, Father Mole approaches the great... sky, who arches over all the earth. But the sky, while assuring the mole that he is honored, points out that he can be easily defeated by the sun, who blots him out merely by dipping below the horizon. Father Mole ponders this, feels the force of his argument and moves on. Next, of course, must be the sun, but he feels the same way... The last potential suitor to be interviewed is the mighty wind, who reduces the whole mole family to contemplating a dusty old stone wall: the only thing able to withstand him. When a handsome young mole burrows up from underneath it, the daughter gently points out his superiority, and wins her desire -- and appropriate -- mate.
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One day when a child goes swimming in the sea he has a magical encounter with another boy who, although possessing a beautiful angelic face, has a badly scarred body. This original story has its roots in the history of slavery.

A stunning picture book that deals gently with the themes of identity, making choices and following one's destiny. A forgotten doll learns about the world and finds a friend and a happy new home.

Every evening the animals gather in a clearing in the forest to tell stories , fairy tales, myths and legends. One evening as Hedgehog heads for the gathering, he sees a unicorn drinking from a stream. But when he tells the other animals, they assure him that he is mistaken. Ages... 4+ years.
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