Best Books in BC

Sammy Squirrel & Rodney Raccoon – A Stanley Park Tale has been chosen by B.C. elementary school teachers as one of the top 100 recommended books for kids. Thank you, B.C. teachers! Search: BCTF Best Books


An excerpt from the first story…

Chapter One – The Surprisingly Dangerous Nut Haul Sammy Squirrel awoke to the sound of a long, deep howl and leapt out of bed. Rushing to the window, he looked out to see what had made such a terrible noise. The large branches of his giant fir tree swooshed and swayed in every direction. It… Continue reading
An excerpt from the first story…


Interview with CTV

Teacher Duane Lawrence, the author of “Sammy Squirrel and Rodney Raccoon: A Stanley Park Tale,” shares how he’s getting into the Canada Day spirit by setting a song to our national anthem and having some students perform. The interview took place in the CTV Studios in Vancouver on July 1, 2019.