Lu & Clancy’s Spy Stuff

Lu and Clancy, the canine sleuths who introduced kids to secret codes and crime science in two earlier books, have returned with a new story and a set of activities for the junior espionage set.Lu ... Read More »

March 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Sleepy Little Mouse

By Eugenie Fernandes, Kim Fernandes, illus.

A very tired little mouse who doesn’t want to nap, no matter how much her mother tries to lull her, kicks and cries until she floods her bedroom with tears and her bed floats out ... Read More »

March 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Three Prince Charming Tales: Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel

By Marilyn Helmer, Kasia Charko, illus.

Some critics think we’ve had enough of these passive girls modelling beauty and marriage to our daughters. But there is a mysterious power in these tales of girls with memorable names who marry anonymous fellows. ... Read More »

March 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Stella, Queen of the Snow

By Marie-Louise Gay

Prolific, award-winning Montreal author/illustrator Marie-Louise Gay has delightful access to the world seen through a child’s eyes. Stella, Queen of the Snow is a wonderful picture book – child-oriented, fancifully illustrated, joyful, funny, and sweet. ... Read More »

March 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Toes Are to Tickle

By Shen Roddie, Kady MacDonald Denton, illus.

Toes Are to Tickle is a sweet new picture book for babies and toddlers that follows the rhythm of the child’s day – from waking up and eating breakfast to saying goodnight. Shen Roddie’s text ... Read More »

March 7, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Little Toby and the Big Hair

By Eugenie Fernandes, Kim Fernandes, illus.

Toby wants the longest hair in the whole world, but by the time it reaches her knees it is already creating a lot of problems.Things get caught in it, babies yank on it, it flops ... Read More »

March 7, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ The Princess Who Danced with Cranes

By Annette LeBox, Kasia Charko, illus.

How does a writer deliver a message without seeming didactic? Annette LeBox, also the author of Miss Rafferty’s Rainbow Socks, uses a strong central image and a story form built around archetypal characters. Princess Vivian ... Read More »

March 7, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Snakes and Lizards

By Dennis Bockus, Julian Mulock, illus., Simon Bell, photog.,

Both children and adults will find Snakes and Lizards a book with lots of eye appeal. The laminated pages are attractively designed with text presented in relatively short paragraphs on pastel backgrounds. In addition, colour ... Read More »

March 7, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

At Grandpa’s Sugar Bush

By Margaret Carney, Janet Wilson, illus.

This straightforward account of maple syrup making is told in first person by a boy of about seven. He and his grandfather drill holes, tap in spiles (spouts driven into the trees), hang pails, and ... Read More »

March 5, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Christopher Changes His Name

By Itah Sadu, Roy Condy, illus.

Christopher Kwame Mulamba may be a hero for all the kids who have ever railed against the injustice of the grinding banality, or excessive originality, of their given names. Christopher thinks he’s a special kid ... Read More »

March 5, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

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Lu & Clancy’s Spy Stuff

Sleepy Little Mouse

Three Prince Charming Tales: Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel

★ Stella, Queen of the Snow

★ Toes Are to Tickle

★ Little Toby and the Big Hair

★ The Princess Who Danced with Cranes

Snakes and Lizards

At Grandpa’s Sugar Bush

Christopher Changes His Name

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