Red Barn Books

Publisher info

Howdy! Red Barn Books is a small-but-mighty publisher based in Carstairs, Alberta. We partner with Alberta musicians, artists and experts to put the prairies on the page.

Founded in 2019 by former CBC / BBC news reporter Ayesha Clough, we are fuelled by one desire -- to create beautiful books that leave a lasting imprint on our readers’ hearts. Come alongside. We’d love to have you along for the ride.

Titles can be ordered at redbarnbooks.ca and amazon.ca / .com / .co.uk. Thank you!

Where to find Red Barn Books online

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Flip Flop Flapjack
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 10. Language: English. Published: May 15, 2023 by Red Barn Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » People & Places / Canada / General, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
The wild and true story behind the 100-year-old tradition of the Calgary Stampede pancake breakfast — as told by the granddaughter of the legendary founder Wildhorse Jack. Ideal for ages 4-7, this charming picture book has themes of sportsmanship, community spirit, and living life to the fullest. Yahoo!
Alberta Blue: A Prairie Sky Lullaby
Price: $6.99 USD. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2022 by Red Barn Books. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Family / New Baby, Fiction » Children’s books » Nursery Rhymes
Snuggle up with your little one and enjoy this Made-in-Alberta board book, a tribute to our big skies and wide-open landscapes. 'Alberta Blue' makes an excellent baby gift for new parents, and is the perfect little lullaby for every Albertan baby. "A lovely tribute to Alberta's captivating blue skies. The Prairies provide the most magical backdrop for endless imagination." — Amber Marshall
Howdy, I’m Flores LaDue
Price: $6.99 USD. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2022 by Red Barn Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Women, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Canada / General
Howdy, I’m Flores LaDue is a children's book about Canada's little-known rodeo queen Flores LaDue (1883-1951). A world champion trick roper and First Lady of the Calgary Stampede, her story will inspire kids to work hard, blaze their own trails, and rope the life of their dreams. Part of the award-winning Howdy Books series (see also Howdy, I'm John Ware). Ideal for ages 6-10.
Howdy, je m’appelle John Ware
Price: $6.99 USD. Language: Canadian French. Published: February 1, 2022 by Red Barn Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Canada / General, Fiction » Children’s books » Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life
"Howdy, je m'appelle John Ware" raconte la vie du plus célèbre cowboy noir du Canada. Pour enfants de 7 à 10 ans. Malgré son expérience de l'esclavage, de la guerre civile et des discriminations, ce cavalier hors-pair, reconnu pour sa bonté et sa gentillesse, est devenu un des éleveurs les plus respectés de l'Alberta.
Leadersh*t: How to Cut the Crap and Lead in the Modern Workplace
Price: $9.99 USD. Language: Canadian English. Published: November 18, 2020 by Red Barn Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Management, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Mentoring & coaching
Hi, I’m Derrick Clough, and I wrote this book about leadership because so many people get it wrong. You’ll do less, accomplish more, and your people will thank you for it. Cut down the meetings. Quit measuring everyone to death. Don’t try to implement every great idea you have. Sound crazy? Yeah, but it works.
Howdy, I'm John Ware
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 90. Language: English. Published: May 25, 2020 by Red Barn Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Canada / General, Nonfiction » Children's Books » People & Places / Canada / General
Howdy! This is the story of John Ware, Canada’s legendary Black cowboy, who blazed a trail of kindness despite adversity. Leaving behind slavery and war in the US, he travelled two thousand miles in the saddle, and became one of Alberta’s most loved and respected ranchers. Best for ages 8-12, the book contains a lesson plan, timeline and maps. Great choice for Black History Month.
Horse Woman: Notes on Living Well & Riding Better
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 68,430. Language: English. Published: May 15, 2020 by Red Barn Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Equestrian » General, Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Pets & livestock » Farm animals
Lee McLean was born to ride ... and to write. In these pages, you will enter the world of a master horsewoman and ride with her through the seasons of the year, and the ages and stages of life. The stories come from a riding journal kept for forty-five years, and the best of her Keystone Equine blogs. Features bespoke illustrations, a photo section and book club questions.
Rocky Mountain Rangers: Guardians of the Wild
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 850. Language: English. Published: March 11, 2020 by Red Barn Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » People & Places / Canada / General, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
Saddle up, little partner. You’re on patrol with the Rocky Mountain Rangers! It’s our job to protect Canada’s precious mountain parks. We wrangle grizzly bears, rescue stranded hikers, and ride up and down the trails with our horses – it’s all in a day’s work for a national park warden.