{"product_id":"maples-garden","title":"Maple's Garden","description":"One small garden. One big voice. A story of courage, nature, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.\n\nMaple’s Garden is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that introduces young readers to the power of standing up for what’s right—and how even kids can make a difference. Inspired by a real constitutional case, this uplifting story follows Maple, a nature-loving girl whose wild, pollinator-friendly garden is threatened by city laws and a meddling mayor. But when rules clash with values, Maple discovers her voice—and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.\n\nWritten by Christine Van Geyn, a leading constitutional lawyer and civil liberties advocate, Maple’s Garden explores freedom of expression in a way children can understand, connect to, and be inspired by. Paired with enchanting illustrations by Lisa Ng, the story delivers a powerful civics lesson wrapped in the warmth of a mother-daughter bond, a love of nature, and a sweet plate of pancakes.\n\nKey Themes of Maple's Garden\n\n- True-story inspiration: Based on real Canadian legal cases defending natural gardens and expression rights.\n- Civic education for kids: Introduces core democratic principles in age-appropriate language.\n- Empowering message: Encourages kids to express themselves, respect diverse perspectives, and care for the environment.\n- Curriculum tie-ins: Perfect for classrooms teaching about Canadian rights, the Constitution, environmental studies, or social justice.\n- Family-friendly tone: Ideal for read-alouds and bedtime stories with a message that resonates long after.\n\nWhether you're a parent, teacher, librarian, or bookseller, Maple’s Garden is a timely and inspiring resource to help young Canadians understand and celebrate their freedom to express what matters most.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none;\"\u003eChristine Van Geyn Lisa Ng \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Optimum Publishing International","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":53575037190417,"sku":"9780888903730","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/9676\/3409\/files\/9780888903730.jpg?v=1780329630","url":"https:\/\/bookcentre.ca\/products\/maples-garden","provider":"The Canadian Children's Book Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}