Best Selling Books by David Bouchard

Retells the story of Qu Yuan, celebrated poet of ancient China. Wrongfully exiled to a remote island, he befriends a sea dragon disguised as a mermaid.

In true Métis fashion and in the traditional way of story telling, Bouchard introduces readers to Sky World, Earth People, Raven, Turtle Island and one clear vision as to how two-leggeds (humankind) came to be.

This collection of lyrical poems and songs from bestselling author David Bouchard gives a voice to important figures in Métis history from the 17th century to the present day. Each of the 13 selections in Proud to be Métis relates the story of a remarkable Métis individual and is accompanied by an original painting by Dennis J. Weber.

I AM NOT A GHOST tells the story of a Chinese railway worker who comes to Canada to work on the Great Canadian Pacific Railway. He, like all the others, came in search of a better life but would have died if not for the benevolence of Amelia Douglas, wife of the former governor of British Columbia. A fictional but historically accurate story with an important message, I AM NOT A GHOST describes the racism and hardship that these newcomers to Canada faced and should be required reading for anyone who wants to learn about this troubling period in Canada''s history.

Grizzly Bear and Coyote want different things. Through compromise, they are able to come to an agreement that the days and seasons will be decided by the sun and the moon. This way, they will both get what they want.

"The stories within Turtle Island Voices are told in many parts of Canada. "Turtle Island" refers to the continent of North America, based on the creation stories of many Aboriginal peoples. Though the stories vary, many tell of the continent being created on the back of a great turtle. Integrating Turtle Island Voices into the classroom not only helps to foster a sense of identity among Aboriginal students, but it also enriches all students with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit perspectives. Turtle Island Voices honours the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada''s Aboriginal communities with exciting stories, information, and graphics that will pique students'' interest in learning about Aboriginal peoples and cultures." -- pub.

The Aboriginal culture presents a variety of musical forms.

Hardcover book, teacher lesson plan, and classroom poster of the book On apprend du soleil by David Bouchard

Sara plays so many practical jokes on her friends that they no longer believe her when she tells the truth. It puts her, and others, in danger when a fire starts and no one believes her.