New Releases by Teresa Schapansky

Best-selling author Teresa Schapansky, and award-winning artist, Elly Mossman have teamed up again, and are thrilled to present...One Little Coin... "Dear Journal, I signed up for the coin club, because to be honest, I really like money. Wasn't that what a coin club was about? Money? That, and how to get it, how much to keep and how much to spend? I glanced around the room, and easily saw that the class was made up of quite an assortment of kids - polar opposites, in my opinion. In the end, who could have guessed that seven totally different kinds of people would form such an unlikely bond in a coin club? Maybe one day, I'll find one little coin that will change my life, forever. Maybe I'll find it with Jacques's metal detector, or maybe it'll be stuck in some couch cushion. The possibilities are endless." Reviews... "The best children's books are engaging and captivating - they stand the test of time. That's because the best children's authors write about topics that matter. A good children's book will, in addition, typically have interesting and sometimes new language which adds to a child's listening or reading experience. One Little Coin checks all these essential boxes and in addition provides food for thought about values, a world where generosity is more important than accumulating money and the fact that first impressions can sometimes be misleading when they are based on superficial observations. Like all high-quality children's books One Little Coin is a charming story that children will genuinely enjoy while they are learning to think and wonder about their world and the people who inhabit it as well as about themselves and their place in that world - it should be in every school library." Geoff Johnson, former Superintendent of Schools "One Little Coin neatly blends subject-area content, multicultural education, biography, and social issues-all in an age-appropriate manner. The plot thread involving the teacher's challenged childhood and her life-long love of coins and numismatics generally is a brilliant hook since young readers enjoy narrative rather than purely informational texts. The illustrations are strategically positioned to engage the reader and elaborate on the text." Philip Allingham, PhD English Literature "One Little Coin easily compels the reader to turn each page, in anticipation of the next succinct and exciting segment of the story. This book knits together the diversity of our multi-cultured country and is an educational tool for all ages and every walk of life. The story is respectful, thought provoking, endearing and captures the essence of Canadian society. After having read One Little Coin, I was motivated to "go hunting" for all the universal coins that I've collected while traversing the globe during my Naval Service. Thanks to the author for a job well done. I predict that Ms. Schapansky has produced yet another best-selling book, with this marvel." Allan W. Waddy, Author/Investigator "With the skill of an experienced storyteller evident on every page, Teresa Schapansky has created an enchanting tale of compassion, personal growth and hope. One Little Coin nimbly melds several of life's important lessons within a storyline that resonates with readers of all ages. Imagine a single coin that can provide the catalyst for a yarn that speaks to the importance of sharing one's gifts with those less fortunate while bringing together a diverse group of youngsters who flourish while exploring a new avocation!" Warren Goulding, publisher, author, journalist

"We found a saloon and tied our horses up to the rail outside. Had I known what was about to happen, I would have insisted that we kept on riding to find a whole different saloon." "Grandpa, what happened?" I felt goosebumps. *** Warmest gratitude goes to www.coinsweekly.com, islamichistory.org, and Marshall Trimble, author and Official Arizona State Historian, for their invaluable and generous contributions to this project.

"There are things in this world that can't be explained. Not by words, not by history, and not by your teachers at school. Doesn't make those things not real." I nodded again, and I thought he was warming up to tell me another story. I was dead wrong. *** Warmest gratitude goes to the Bank of Canada Museum, and the Royal Mint Museum for their invaluable and generous contributions to this project. A very special thank you to the Sncəwips Heritage Museum for the countless communications and sharing of historical and cultural information.

He signed up to sail on SS Rajputana as soon as he'd heard it was bound for Canada. By the time the ship reached port in Esquimalt, British Columbia in November of 1939, his decision had already been made. He had reached the land of freedom, and if he were to ever provide a better life for his wife and children, he couldn't possibly return to Bombay. With a heart full of hope, and only four dollars in his pocket, he slipped away from his crew. This is the story of Gafoor Khan, an illegal immigrant and a courageous man - he spent nearly ten years on Canadian soil before being granted legal status. Woven from his son's memories, this story was written to chronicle times and events, to ensure that how this family came to be in Canada would not become lost over time. Carefully chosen copies of photographs and historical documents are included.

Ruthlessly torn away from his family at the tender age of three; subsequently sold as a slave, the little boy endures unbelievable brutality. Thankful for his nightly dreams about magical, faraway places, and the constant companionship of his equally neglected farmyard friends, he survives. Two agonizing years pass; he receives a mysterious message, and learns that he has a family that loves him. He also discovers that he has a name, and that his family has never given up hope of his eventual return. With resolve that he didn't know he had, the little boy puts up the fight of his life, to return to his home.