At Maple Deer, we create books that bring together storytelling, culture, nature, and meaningful life lessons. Our stories are inspired by family traditions, personal experiences, and the beauty of life on Vancouver Island. Each book is created with care to help children and families connect through imagination, kindness, and shared reading.
Perfect for:
Families living abroad or between cultures
Educators teaching about belonging and heritage
Anyone who treasures stories that feel like home
Featured Books
The Tale of Strong Roots
A heartwarming story about belonging, family roots, and finding home in a new place. Mariyka discovers that true roots are not only found in the ground, but also in family, memories, and love.
A magical story about curiosity, patience, and the wonders hidden in nature.
When a child discovers Grandma's mysterious garden, an unexpected adventure begins—one that reveals the importance of caring for living things and appreciating the world around us.
A collection of illustrated stories celebrating family wisdom, cultural traditions, nature, and personal growth.
Each book explores a unique theme while sharing the same values of kindness, belonging, and connection across generations.
Current titles: The Tale of Strong Roots and The Secret of Grandma's Garden.
A proud Grandma — a Ukrainian grandmother — who grew up in a village, listening to her own Baba’s stories filled with kindness, wisdom, and deep family roots. After moving to Canada with her family, she felt how important it was to keep those memories and traditions alive.
Tales with Strong Roots is her way of passing them on — to her granddaughters, and to children everywhere.
Rebeckah is deeply invested in sharing family stories and learning from other cultures. For her, art is all about meaningful connection and finding joy in those connections! She grew up homeschooled on a farm, loves gardening, and has a special connection to Ukraine through her grandparents, who shared stories and sent handmade gifts each Christmas while they lived there — making this project especially meaningful.
