Dr. Posen reads The Christmas Canoe
$24.99
Back in print for 2026 after more than a decade out of reach, The Christmas Canoe is a heartwarming Ottawa Valley holiday classic! Written by renowned Canadian folklorist Dr. I. Sheldon Posen and charmingly illustrated by Magdalene Carson, this rhyming Christmas tale reimagines French-Canadian folklore with a festive twist.
When a crew of homesick lumberjacks finds themselves snowbound on Christmas Eve, Père Noël arrives not in a sleigh, but in a magical flying canoe paddled by elf voyageurs! Packed with music, feast foods, and holiday cheer, this story is a celebration of Canadian folklore, lumber camp history, and the spirit of the season.
This is a presale, with delivery expected by December 1, 2026.
Available for the first time in over ten years, this special 2026 reprint of The Christmas Canoe brings one of Canada’s most delightful holiday tales back to families, readers, and folklore lovers everywhere. Written by distinguished Canadian folklorist Dr. I. Sheldon “Shelley” Posen and beautifully illustrated by Magdalene Carson, this story captures the warmth, humor, and rich heritage of winter in the Canadian bush.
Deep in an Ottawa Valley lumber shanty on Christmas Eve, a crew of lumberjacks sits snowbound, homesick, and far from their families. Just when spirits hit their lowest, a surprising sight appears in the starry winter sky: Père Noël, gliding over the treetops in a giant, magical flying canoe paddled by energetic elf voyageurs!
Instead of a quiet night in the woods, Père Noël delivers a lively réveillon—a traditional French-Canadian Christmas Eve feast complete with delicious treats, fiddles, and music. Drawing inspiration from La Chasse-galerie (The Flying Canoe), French Canada’s famous legend, Dr. Posen trades devilish bargains for holiday magic, creating a joy-filled story centered on generosity, community, and tradition.
Rich Regional History: Grounded in authentic 19th-century Ottawa Valley lumber camp culture, celebrating the shared Franco-Ontarian, Québécois, and Irish-Canadian heritage of the region.
Engaging Rhyming Prose: Dr. Posen’s lively verse makes this an unbeatable holiday read-aloud for kids, parents, and grandparents alike.
Vibrant Illustrations: Magdalene Carson’s detailed artwork brings the cozy lumber camp, snowy woods, and magical flying canoe to life on every page.
A Collector’s Item: Out of print for over a decade, this long-awaited 2026 reissue makes a wonderful holiday gift or addition to any Canadian book collection.
This is a presale, with delivery expected by December 1, 2026.
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