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2009 - The Durples: Get Lost in Elkton Forest Wins Regional
Canada-West Category in Reader Views Annual Literary Awards!
**NEW The Durples team welcomes new Illustrator - the
magnificently talented Cheryl Todd-Shergold.  The
beautifully illustrated Durples: Go to School due for release
April 2010!
**NEW The Durples: Go to School expected to
be released early June 2010! You won't want to miss
this one! Cheryl Todd-Shergold has debuted her brilliant
illustrations!  There are new mookaluke songs, new
characters and new lessons to be learned for all ages!
**NEW The Durples: Get Lost in Elkton Forest
FEATURED in the British Columbia Ministry of
Education, Education Report!
**NEW The Durples: Get Lost in Elkton Forest
Wins in Regional Canada-West Category in
Reader Views Annual Literary Awards!!! Please
read this Press Release for more information.
Ashley and Kathy proudly support BullyingCanada.ca's
pursuit to introduce 'Blue Day' to our nation.  Blue Day will
be a National Anti-Bullying Awareness Day slated to occur
every December 17th. Let's all take a stand!  Please see
www.bullyingcanada.ca for details and see how you can
help make a difference!
Family Literacy Day Special Tuesday January 27th!!  
Purchase a book on this day for $10.00 ~ A savings of $2.00
per book! Happy Family Reading!
Live readings done by Ashley & Kathy at Kids Corner Nov 1 -
2 in the Studio Fair, Prince George B.C.  
Want to tell us what you think about The Durples??
Please refer to our Reviews page!
REVISED!  The Durples: Get Lost in Elkton Forest has
been revised and released!  The original version is no
longer available.    Be sure to check out the new artwork
and condensed  version - Available Now!
Wafflemania Fundraiser
Live Reading June 10: Please see our Events page
Bullying Canada writes "Must Read Book For Children!"
Click here to listen to our Interview on Inside Scoop Live
Click here to read:   The Durples Readersviews Review
Press Release June 2008
The Durples: Get Lost in Elkton Forest           
                - About the Book

Meet the Durples. Cindyloo, Mollyboo and Woodroo
invite you to join them on their adventure in Elkton
Forest where they meet many new and unique friends.
One of their new friends, an outcast named Odalee,
teaches them how to play his musical instrument; the
mookaluke.  Children will learn the importance of
acceptance and kindness as well as understand how
'cool' each and every character is despite any
differences they may appear to have.

Please read this Press Release for more information

The Durples: Get Lost in Elkton Forest is the first book of The Durples
series.  You don't want to miss out on any of these fun filled learning
adventures!
Now Available at:
Google
"I have used the
book (The
Durples) in my
class and 2 other
teachers have as
well because this
term we have
been learning
about uniqueness
and what unique
things different
people do and
have.
"
- Miss Hannaford
Grade 3 Teacher
Australia
"What a
wonderful
book and
lovely story.
I would like
to share the
book with
some of the
teachers’
and their
classes.
"
- Resource
Teacher
Calgary
"Your book has a
very good
message to it and
I think all children
should read it.
"
- Katie Neu
Bullying Canada
Counter
"Dear Kathy and
Ashley, I really
liked your book.
My favourite
characters are
CindyLoo and
Billy. Your book is
my favourite
book I’ve read so
far!
"
-Lena (7 yrs old)
Noteworthy Durples News:  
The Durples’ story has an important message, and you and your mom are wonderful advocates for
creating safe and caring communities for all children.  I can see that this colorful book will be enjoyed by
children and is an effective way for parents and teachers to talk with children about the value of
kindness, respect and acceptance.

Dave Hancock, Alberta Education Minister

Have a Wondurple Day!
For questions, bulk orders or special
orders, we'd be happy to help you. Please
refer to our
Contact Us page.
I had an
opportunity to
review your book
last winter and I
thought it was a
lovely way to bring
children vital
messages about
diversity and
acceptance, and
the importance of
creating safe and
caring
communities.

Shirley Bond, B.C.
Education Minister