Kids’ Books

Exact Fare Only 2

In a rare instance of form following function in the book world, Exact Fare Only 2 seems designed for the express purpose of being read on the subway, streetcar, or bus. Editor Ian Cockfield has ... Read More »

January 15, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Memoir & Biography

On Six Continents: A Life in Canada’s Foreign Service 1966-2002

By James K. Bartleman

If there are any kinds of hazards, mishaps, prickly encounters, or bizarre turns of event that James Bartleman did not encounter during his 35-year career in Canada’s foreign service, it’s difficult to imagine what they ... Read More »

January 15, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Memoir & Biography

Natural Light: Visions of British Columbia

By David Nunuk

In his foreword to David Nunuk’s Natural Light: Visions of British Columbia ($49.95 cloth 1-55017-273-5, 122 pp., Harbour Publishing), editor Dave Jones describes the two traditional methods of photographing the province’s bountiful scenery. The first ... Read More »

January 15, 2004 | Filed under: Art, Music & Pop Culture, Children and YA Non-fiction

The Skinny on Fat

By M. Sara Rosenthal

Prominent bioethicist and prolific author M. Sara Rosenthal promises to distill the overwhelming abundance of diet information in The Skinny on Fat. Rosenthal wants to get to the bottom of “low-fat culture” and put readers ... Read More »

January 15, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Science, Technology & Environment

A Richer Dust: Family, Memory and the Second World War

By Robert Calder

Given the vagaries of memory and historical record, there are bound to be gaps in any family history. For those with the resources and faculty, many of these gaps can be filled. Robert Calder, an ... Read More »

January 15, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Memoir & Biography

Give Maggie a Chance

By Frieda Wishinsky, Dean Griffiths, illus.

Maggie is excited about her first day in a new class. But when she is asked to read, she freezes, and scornful Kimberly makes her want to sink through the floor. The next day is ... Read More »

January 14, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ The Sea House

By Deborah Turney Zagwÿn

Illustrated in watercolours, this delightful sea story by B.C. writer and illustrator Deborah Turney Zagwÿn is the last in her seasonal series featuring a girl named Clee. Billowing sails, gusty wind, and knotted ropes decorate ... Read More »

January 14, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

The Baseball Book: A Young Player’s Guide to Baseball

By Kevin Briand

The blurb on the back – “Everything you need to know to play the greatest game in the world! ” – sums up this book’s tone and presentation perfectly. The Baseball Book, by Toronto Blue ... Read More »

January 14, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

The Jumbo Book of Paper Crafts

By Amanda Lewis, Jane Kurisu, illus.

Beginning with a half-page history of paper, Amanda Lewis, a seasoned author of children’s craft books, has compiled 68 paper crafts. The projects range in complexity from a basic folded card to intricate items like ... Read More »

January 14, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

Making Masks

By Renée Schwarz

Author, illustrator, and toy designer Renee Schwarz unmasks a new addition to the Kids Can Press series of craft books. Making Masks provides step-by-step instructions for 13 intriguing craft projects ideal for Halloween, drama class, ... Read More »

January 14, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

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Exact Fare Only 2

On Six Continents: A Life in Canada’s Foreign Service 1966-2002

Natural Light: Visions of British Columbia

The Skinny on Fat

A Richer Dust: Family, Memory and the Second World War

Give Maggie a Chance

★ The Sea House

The Baseball Book: A Young Player’s Guide to Baseball

The Jumbo Book of Paper Crafts

Making Masks

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