New Releases by Peter Kuitenbrouwer

A forester''s enlightening journey to uncover the story behind Canada''s iconic sweet nectar. Blending history, culture, science and personal reflection, this illustrated love letter to maple syrup will appeal to fans of Canadiana and those interested in how maple syrup became Canada''s obsession. Maple syrup flows through the spirit of Canada and has done so since it was first extracted from the forests by Indigenous Peoples. In eastern Canada, especially in the heart of maple syrup country in Quebec, the arrival of sugaring off-season in spring offers an excuse for feasts with dancing in the cabanes à sucre, or sugar shacks. But behind the parties lies a high-tech, high-stakes business. A cartel controls every aspect of the syrup cycle in Quebec and decides who may make maple syrup, where and how much. To skirt this iron grip, sugar bush rebels sneak their barrels of syrup out of Quebec in the dark of night, risking crippling fines and banishment from the syrup business. In Maple Syrup, forester and journalist Peter Kuitenbrouwer leads us through the sugar maple forests, from the syrup''s semi-legendary beginnings to its commercial explosion and global conquest, weaving in his own story of tapping the forest along the way. For him, "sugaring off" is a magical season, when the days start to get longer and the snow begins to melt. It signals a time of togetherness and shared experience as his family battles the elements in the indomitable forest to produce bottles of pure, golden, delicious sweetener.

Celebrate the 150th birthday of Canada with a closer look at its majestic anthem! A new generation of young readers will experience the 100-year evolution of the Canadian national anthem, from its composition in 1880 to the moment it was proclaimed the national anthem in 1980. Line by line, in both official languages, and accompanied by sheet music, "O Canada" is brought to life by beautiful collage illustrations. A fun and lively way to learn about our country''s interesting history and the song that makes us "true north strong and free"!

Experience the 100-year evolution of the Canadian anthem; features lyrics in English and French and sheet music.

National Post journalist Peter Kuitenbrouwer canvases seven to twelve year olds from across North America on their personal recipes for success. Twenty-two kids from all different backgrounds discuss what''s important to them, and why, each child revealing her or his unique vision.