Takaya Lone Wolf (#1 Bestseller! BC)

Released in Fall 2020, this new book provides an enchanting and evocative look at the unique relationship between a solitary, island-dwelling wolf and a renowned wildlife photographer.

A lone wild wolf lives on a small group of uninhabited islands in British Columbia’s Salish Sea, surrounded by freighter, oil tanker and other boat traffic and in close proximity to a large urban area. His name is Takaya, which is the Coast Salish First Nations people’s word for wolf. Cheryl Alexander studied and documented this unique wolf for years, unravelling the many mysteries surrounding his life. Her documentation of Takaya’s journey, his life on the islands and the development of their deep connection is presented alongside a stunning collection of her photography. Through journal entries, interviews, and photographs, Takaya: Lone Wolf addresses a number of profound questions and tells a story that is certain to inspire, enlighten, and touch the heart. It is the story of a wild animal, alone yet at peace.

Story and photos by Cheryl Alexander

With a provocative foreword by Carl Safina

Published by Rocky Mountain Books.

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Takaya’s Journey (6-8yr)

Entertaining and informative, Takaya’s Journey is written for pleasure, but also aligns with basic school curriculum needs of dealing with natural history and human encounters with wildlife in urban settings.

Using beautiful photography and charming, accessible text, Cheryl Alexander and Jenaya Copithorne take elementary school readers (6-8 years) into Takaya’s world.

Along the way many questions are answered:

• Who is Takaya?
• Where did Takaya come from?
• What does Takaya need?
• What is Takaya’s home like?
• What does Takaya eat?
• Who keeps Takaya company?
• What will Takaya do?

Published by Rocky Mountain Books.

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Good Morning, Takaya (0-8yr)

Takaya, the lone wolf, wakes up on a quiet bluff and sets out to discover the calm, gentle beauty of his coastal home. Encountering a variety of colours and other wildlife, and witnessing the beauty of the natural world, Takaya spends his day wandering, hunting, eating, howling, resting, and sleeping.

This charming book, available as both a board book (ages 0–3) and a picture book (ages 4–8), features poetic text and stunning photos that illustrate the natural splendour of Takaya’s island refuge.

Published by Rocky Mountain Books.

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