Maple Leaves: Titles available for sale at Maple Tree Publications - your Canadian Charlotte Mason Resource Supplier

Dear Friends,

 

I have been talking to so many of you wonderful homeschoolers over the past few months at homeschool conferences, meetings, Newby workshops, and virtually by email, on the phone, or by Facebook.  I realize that chatting one on one with so many people has kept me from sharing with you what I have been telling all of them: we have so many new and exciting products at Maple Tree!

 

This became very evident at a recent conference: I was talking to one sweet mama at my little booth when she noticed the new Life of Fred Language Arts books on my table. The conversation went a little something like this:

 

Lovely Customer: Life of Fred Language Arts!  I didn’t know there was a Life of Fred Language Arts!

 

Me: Yup.  It’s brand new.  I just got it in stock recently.

 

Lovely Customer: But I didn’t know about it!  You have to tell your customers about it.  I want to buy it but I didn’t plan for it.  If you’d told me I could have planned to buy it.  Your customers want to know what you have in stock and what you sell.  You have to put these things on your blog.

 

Me: I wish I had time to do more blogging. Maybe you need to come and help out because working between 10pm and 2am is just not getting it all done anymore!

 

If you have come and chatted with me at a conference, you might think that I am quite the saleswoman since I am so enthusiastic about the books that we carry at Maple Tree.  On the contrary, I don’t want to clog up your mailboxes with tons of unwanted sales pitches.  Judging by the number of conversations that I have had recently with friends and customers though, I realize that I am not doing a very good job of letting you know how I can help with your homeschooling needs. 

 

So, here below, I am adding a brief list of all of the books that I currently carry.  Thanks for your grace, as you will see that many of these books are not currently listed on my website.  I so appreciate being a part of the homeschooling community and that you are all so understanding of the fact that things like home and school tend take away a lot of the time that I would like to devote to growing this little sapling into a giant forest. 

 

If there is a resource on this list that you would like to order and it is not yet listed on my website then please email me at mapletreepublications@sympatico.ca and I can help you to complete your order.  Remember that, as always, taxes are included in my prices and shipping to anywhere in Canada is only 15% (though you are welcome to save the shipping and pick up your order if you are close by our little store in Bradford, Ontario.)  I do also do special orders about once a month for items that are not a part of our regular stock on the list below.  Please let me know if I can be of any help as you prepare for the upcoming school year.

 

Blessings,

 

Cori

 

Maple Tree Publications

www.mapletreepublications.ca

mapletreepublications@sympatico.ca

905.778.9412

 

 

Maple Leaves….

 

Books Published by Maple Tree:

Come Sit By Me Volume One - $49

Come Sit By Me Volume Two - $49

Add Two Cups of Laughter - $16

My Reading Journal - $9.99

The Canadian Kids’ Daily Journal - $7

The Gloriously Groovy Girls’ Daily Journal - $7

Awesome Adventurous Boys’ Daily Journal - $7

The Nature Nuts’ Daily Journal - $7

The Great Canadian ArtPak - $49

Early Canadiana ArtPak - $24

Famous Canadian Painters ArtPak - $18

Group of Seven ArtPak - $24

The Ultimate Lapbook Handbook - $30

A Bunny, a Case and a World of Taste - $12

Working Together - $28

 

Parent-Teacher Resources

Educating the WholeHearted Child - $23.50

Read for the Heart - $18

A Charlotte Mason Companion - $21.50

For the Children’s Sake - $16.50

The Three R’s - $12.95

You Can Teacher Your Child Successfully - $15

A Biblical Home Education - $16

Honey for a Child’s Heart - $14

Pocketful of Pinecones - $18

Lessons at Blackberry Inn - $18

Original Homeschooling Series  - $62

Beyond Survival - $14

Reaping the Harvest - $14

The Living Page - $19

 

Other Resources

Do Hard Things - $19

Ministry of Motherhood - $17

Mission of Motherhood - $17

Raising a Modern Day Joseph $14

Dancing with my Father - $16

Desperate - $18

One Thousand Gifts - $18

Margin - $18

Fool Proofing - $9

 

Bible

Hero Tales Volume One - $16.25

Jesus Storybook Bible w/CDs - $28

Jesus Storybook Bible - $19

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 1: Genesis - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 2: Exodus - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 3: Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 4: Joshua, Judges & Ruth - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 5: 1 & 2 Samuel - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 6: Kings & Chronicles - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 7: Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 8: Psalms, Proverbs & the Writings - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 9: Isaiah, Jeremiah & the Prophets  - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 10: Matthew, Mark, Luke & John - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 11: Acts - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible?  – Volume 12: Romans through Philemon - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Volume 13: General Epistles & Revelation - $15

Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? – Christmas - $15

 

Life of Fred Elementary Math 

Apples

Butterflies

Cats 

Dogs

Edgewood

Farming

Goldfish

Honey 

Ice Cream 

Jelly Beans

$18 each or $170 for the set of 10 books

 

Life of Fred Intermediate Math

Kidneys

Liver

Mineshaft

$18 each or $52 for the set of 3 books

 

Life of Fred Before Highschool Math

Fractions  - $21

Decimals & Percents  - $21

Elementary Physics - $32 (This has been renamed Pre-Algebra 0 with Physics but is the exact same book)

Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology  - $32

Pre-Algebra 2 with Economics  - $32

$133 for the set of 5 books

 

Life of Fred Highschool Math

Beginning Algebra Expanded - $42

Zillions of Practice Problems: Beginning Algebra  - $32

 

Advanced Algebra Expanded - $42

Zillions of Practice Problems: Advanced Algebra  - $32

 

Geometry  - $42

Geometry Answer Key  - $8

 

NEW! Trigonometry Expanded - $42

NEW LOWER PRICE! $234 for the set of 7 books

 

Life of Fred: Financial Choices  - $21

 

Life of Fred College Math

Calculus $42

Calculus Answer Key $8

 

Linear Algebra $53

Linear Algebra Answer Key $8

 

Statistics $42

Statistics Answer Key $8

College Set of 6 books $157

 

NEW LOWER PRICE! Full Set of Life of Fred Math books $757

(includes Financial Choices; does not include Chemistry or Language Arts)

 

NEW! Life of Fred Language Arts:

Australia 

Begin Teaching

Classes

Dreams

$21 each or $80 for the set of four books

 

Learning Language Arts Through Literature

Blue Kit (Grade 1) - $105 includes teacher book, student book, readers and other material

Blue Student Book - $29

Red Kit (Grade 2) - $94 includes teacher book, student book, readers and other material

Red Student Book - $29

Yellow Teacher (Grade 3) - $29

Yellow Student - $23.75

Orange Teacher (Grade 4) - $29

Orange Student - $23.75

Purple Teacher (Grade 5) - $29

Purple Student - $23.75

Tan Teacher (Grade 6) - $29

Tan Student - $23.75

Green Teacher (Grade 7) - $29

Green Student - $23.75

Gray Teacher (Grade 8) - $29

Gray Student - $23.75

Gold American Lit (High school)- $29

Gold British Lit (High school) - $29

 

Other Language Arts

Simply Grammar - $27.50

Story Starters - $37.50

 

Canadian Authors

Janis Cox:

Tadeo Turtle - $13

 

Carolyn J Morris:

Mourning Dove - $13

Barn Swallows - $13

Pine Warbler - $13

NEW (Available August 21^st!) Chickadees at Christmas $13

Set of four books $40

 

Exploring Creation Series by Apologia

Elementary Series

 

Astronomy - $43

Astronomy Notebook (~Grades 4-6) - $26

Astronomy Notebook Junior (~K- Grade 2) - $26

 

Botany - $43

Botany Notebook (~Grades 4-6) - $26

Botany Notebook Junior (~K- Grade 2) - $26

 

Zoology 1 – Flying Creatures - $43

Zoology 1 – Flying Creatures Notebook (~Grades 4-6) - $26

Zoology 1 – Flying Creatures Notebook Junior (~K- Grade 2) - $26

 

Zoology 2 – Swimming Creatures - $43

Zoology 2 – Swimming Creatures Notebook (~Grades 4-6) - $26

Zoology 2 – Swimming Creatures Notebook Junior (~K- Grade 2) - $26

 

Zoology 3 – Land Animals - $43

Zoology 3 – Land Animals Notebook (~Grades 4-6) - $26

Zoology 3 – Land Animals Notebook Junior (~K- Grade 2) - $26

 

Human Anatomy - $43

Human Anatomy Notebook (~Grades 4-6) - $26

Human Anatomy Notebook Junior (~K- Grade 2) - $26

 

NEW! Chemistry & Physics - $43

NEW! Chemistry & Physics Notebook (~Grades 4-6) - $26

NEW! Chemistry & Physics Notebook Junior (~K- Grade 2) - $26

 

Middle School Series

Exploring Creation – Gen’l Science w/tests-$95

Exploring Creation – General Sci Ntbk - $37

General Science Comp CD - $19

 

Exploring Creation – Phys’l Science w/tests-$95

Exploring Creation Physical Sci Ntbk - $37

 

High School Series

Exploring Creation – Biology w/tests - $95

 

Exploring Creation – Chemistry w/tests - $95

 

Exploring Creation – Physics w/tests - $95

 

Reasonable Faith - $11

 

YAY! BACK IN PRODUCTION! Jonathan Park

Jonathan Park, Volume 1: The Adventure Begins - $25

Jonathan Park, Volume 2: No Looking Back - $25

Jonathan Park, Volume 3: The Winds of Change - $25

Jonathan Park, Volume 4: The Hunt for Beowulf - $25

Jonathan Park, Volume 5: The Explorers Society - $25

Jonathan Park, Volume 6: The Journey Never Taken - $25

Jonathan Park, Volume 7: The Voyage Beyond - $25

Jonathan Park, Volume 8: The Copper Scroll - $25

Jonathan Park, Volume 9: The Whispering Sphinx - $25

 

NEW! Life of Fred Science!

Life of Fred: Chemistry - $32

 

Mystery of History

Mystery of History Volume 1 - $55

Mystery of History 1 Companion CD - $23

Mystery of History Volume 2 - $55

Mystery of History 2 Companion CD - $23

Mystery of History Volume 3 Student $65

Mystery of History Volume 3 Companion $44

Mystery of History 3 Companion CD - $30

 

Story of the World

Story of the World Volume 1  - $18

Story of the World Activity Book Vol 1 - $37

Story of the World 1 CD - $42

Story of the World Volume 2  - $18

Story of the World Activity Book Vol 2 - $39

Story of the World 2 CD - $47

Story of the World Volume 3  - $18

Story of the World Activity Book Vol 3 - $39

Story of the World 3 CD - $52

Story of the World Volume 4  - $18

Story of the World Activity Book Vol 4 - $40

Story of the World 4 CD - $57

 

NEW!!! Finally Available in Canada:

Simply Charlotte Mason

Learning and Living DVDs & book - $150

Delightful Reading Kit - $62

My Word Book - $4

Delightful Handwriting Teacher - $14.50

Delightful Handwriting Copybook - $17

Child’s Copywork Reader Vol 1 - $9.50

Child’s Copywork Reader Vol 2 - $9.50

Child’s Copywork Reader Vol 3 - $9.50

Print to Cursive Proverbs - $17

Hymns in Prose Print Copybook - $12

Hymns in Prose Cursive Copybook - $12

Hymns in Prose for Children - $14

Hymns in Prose Teacher w/CD - $18

Mathematics $19

Genesis – Deuteronomy - $21.50

Discovering Doctrine - $14

Ancient Egypt - $18

Boy of the Pyramids - $16

Jashub’s Journal - $18

Visits to Africa - $18

Stuff They Left Behind – Egypt - $20

106 Days of Creation - $18

Laying Down the Rails - $30

Laying Down the Rails Children Set - $56

Laying Down the Rails DVD - $14

Early Years book- $21

Early Years book and DVD - $36

Planning Your CM education - $21

Handicrafts – Woodworking - $21.50

Handicrafts – Knitting - $21.50

Picture Study – Michelangelo - $20

Picture Study – Rembrandt - $20

Picture Study – Botticelli - $20

Picture Study – Van Gogh - $20

Picture Study – Monet - $20

Picture Study – Giotto - $20

 

A New "Come Sit By Me"!

It's been a while since I wrote to you all last and this is why!  I have been busily at work on some exciting new developments here Under the Maple Tree.  Take a look at the preface to the newly revised edition of Come Sit by Me:

 

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It was over ten years ago that I found myself, for the first time, in the living room at Cyndy Regeling’s house for a “Newby Meeting” as my hubby and I were just beginning to consider educational options for our then three year old and soon to be newborn.  Mark and I really hadn’t considered homeschooling but I had a few friends that were looking into it and so I decided to join them for a fun evening out.  I’m sure that if I had known then what an incredible world homeschooling and Maple Tree would open to my family and to me, I would not have believed it.

That evening we had a cozy visit with yummy treats, hot tea and great conversation and it wasn’t until weeks later that I found out that I had been in the home of a nationally loved and respected author and educator.  Cyndy is a humble woman but so gifted to have produced resources that have become something of a household name among Canadian homeschoolers.

I guess you can imagine that, in time, we did decide that homeschooling was the right route for our family and when we finally make that leap, Come Sit by Me was a natural first learning tool for our little ones.  After all, what child doesn’t love a good picture book and this teacher-mama’s heart was certainly pleased with the caliber of the books selected and absolutely delighted that they were all products of “the True North strong and free”.  We knew that, for our family, we didn’t just want Christian content but we were looking for materials which were built on a worldview that was foundationally biblical and Come Sit by Me also fit the bill here.  Add to these the fact that we had just gone into full-time ministry, and therefore had severely restricted our pocket book, the general availability of the books at our small local library was impressive.  I didn’t have to make a large investment.  Smiles-per-dollar, Cyndy’s curriculum was a great deal compared to other boxed curriculums which were likely also of spectacular quality but out of our price range.  What a treat to know that home educating my children didn’t need to cost an arm and a leg but that armed with a few good books we could learn so much together.  Finally, feeling like a fish out of water, Come Sit by Me was a gentle introduction to being both the teacher and the mama at the same time.  The curriculum was thorough and yet very simple. 

            Well, over the years, several young ladies at the exclusive all-girls’ school that we call home have begun their learning with Come Sit by Me and, in the meantime, I had the privilege of working alongside Cyndy here and there, doing a bit of editing and chattering over writing ideas and outlines.  So it seemed a natural transition, in 2008, when Cyndy’s boys had finished their homeschooling journey and she had taken on a teaching position in a local Christian school, for me to take over Maple Tree Publications.  Cyndy’s books remained popular but she just couldn’t keep up with the demand.  It was a perfect fit as I had books and articles that were bubbling up, wanting to be printed, and had already begun to be involved in speaking to groups of homeschoolers and to lead workshops.  Maple Tree was a perfect fit for our little family, allowing me to make a few pennies to cover the costs of piano lessons and the occasional field trip while still being with my children fulltime.

            I have loved every aspect of being involved with Maple Tree as I have been able to interact with customers, to deal with the printing and publishing end and to travel across the country speaking at homeschool conferences and in local support groups.  In the wee hours of the night I even have fun writing books, articles and blog posts.  All in all, what I love the best is getting to know people coast to coast and hearing your stories, why you’ve chosen the educational route that you have, what makes your family unique and what you love to do together.

            Consistently, over the years, the people I run into have shouted their praises for Cyndy’s books and for Come Sit by Me in particular.  So many of you feel the way that I do!  It was with this in mind that I embarked on the task of updating and improving this resource so that it can be enjoyed all the more by the next generation of homeschoolers. 

 

So What’s New?

            You may be saying, “I know the old Come Sit by Me.  It’s great!  What needed changing?”  Well, not much, but lots.  Not much because the books that were covered in the unit studies are no less great now than they were when they were chosen years ago and the unit study format remains a fun, popular and effective way to start out schooling your young ones.  The general layout hasn’t changed but here is what is new:

• 6 new book studies.  It has always been our goal at Maple Tree to make sure that the books that you are looking for to do these unit studies are accessible.  With the advent of the digital age and so many websites that sell both new and used books, as well as the widespread availability of interlibrary loan, even books that are out of print are often quite close to your fingertips.  Even so, we did replace a few books to make sure that the books that are studied are the most available. 
• Dozens of new activities.  Besides the new activities that accompany the new books studies, you will find lots of other updated, freshened and added activities.  You’ll even find that a few books that weren’t previously available and now are in print again have returned with new activities.
• Expended additional reading lists.  Let’s face it, I could write a book of good books alone so this is still a very limited list.  I couldn’t resist, however, a few additions – especially some scrumptious Canadian offerings.
• New photography and graphics.  With all of this new material came the need for a new look.  Everyone likes a new outfit every so often and Come Sit by Me wanted to celebrate its new look with a new jacket and some bling on the inside too.  Crystal Hounsome, at Crystal Xpressions Photography (www.crystalxpressions.com) was the creative genius behind the new look and style.  She would love to hear your kudos.  Stop on by her site and show her some love. 
• Updated Bible verses.  Come Sit by Me has always used the New International Version for Bible verse quotations and now both the NIV and Come Sit by Me  have been updated so we made sure that wording will match your newer copy of the NIV Bible (copyright 2011).  If you find the wording of some verses slightly different than your NIV Bible at home then the difference is probably due to a different copyright date.  As always, you are welcome to use whichever version of the Bible your family chooses to study.  
• Updated charts and planners.  You asked me to make them better and I’ve taken your suggestions.
• Lots of little tweaks and fixes that you suggested.  Let’s face it, everyone makes mistakes and some of you have graciously shared your time and energy in making those fixes that will make Come Sit by Me even better.  Thanks to many independent editors, parents, friends and Maple Tree fans for proof reading over and over.  I’m sure you will still find typos and errors here and there and I appreciate your help in tracking them down.  If you find an error in the text then please send me a note and, as your prize, I will send you a list of the corrections that we have accrued to date.  If you have a contribution to make to this prize please email me at mapletreepublications@sympatico.ca.  I am always glad to hear from you. 

 

I certainly hope that you enjoy this new edition of Canada’s classic homeschool curriculum for your younger children and more than that, I hope that you enjoy the activities and adventures that it helps you along with.  I look forward to hearing about some of your adventures.

 

Enjoy!

 

Cori

 

P.S. - In the next day or two you should be able to check out the new cover under "Product Catalogue" on our website at www.mapletreepublications.ca!