Robert Borden

At his busiest time of the year, Santa has a difficult new gift request, and the elf who defies the odds-and saves the day-is the North Pole's "most misunderstood elf". Read How Zigfree The Elf Saved Christmas and find out how believing in yourself (and helping others, too) is what's in the heart of real heroes. Elves, Santa, reindeer, teamwork, and a little magic are at work throughout this heartwarming tale of the holiday season. This beautifully illustrated children's Christmas book is perfect to read to your young ones at Story Time. Its message is wonderful without being preachy, and its characters help make this a fantastic adventure.

Robert Laird Borden, Prime Minister of Canada from 1911 to 1920, was born in the village of Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, in 1854. He practiced law in the province before entering politics. In 1896 he was elected to the House of Commons, and in 1901 was chosen leader of the Liberal-Conservative party. After his retirement in 1920, Sir Robert kept on the sidelines of the political debate, although he was often consulted by those in power and was frequently tempted to express his views on current issues. During the last four years of his life, 1933 to 1937, he recorded some of his thoughts and experiences in the form of ‘Letters to Limbo.’ Some of these he read over and revised, others he left as dictated. The wide range of his interests is revealed in the topics: union government for Canada? / reminiscences of household pets / inaccuracy of the press / bestowal of honours in Canada / business conditions in the United States / Dean of Canterbury and Social Credit / appraisal of Sir Arthur Currie / King Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson. All the letters but four are presented in this volume. They reveal some of the inner thoughts and strongest beliefs of Sir Robert, giving an insight into the man and his times. Whimsical and humourous, or serious and well-argued, these letters paint a portrait in words of one of the greatest figures in Canadian history.