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A Barnyard Bestiary

By David Bouchard, Kimball Allen, illus.

The medieval bestiary was an illustrated book that described animals – many of them exotic, some imaginary and fantastic – for an insatiably curious western audience. Bouchard has adapted this concept to present a collection ... Read More »

February 10, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Great Poochini

By Gary Clement

The Great Poochini is the story of Signor Poochini, known to his human master as Jack and to the canine opera world as a world-famous lyric tenor. The book begins with Poochini set to star ... Read More »

February 10, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

When We Go Camping

By Margriet Ruurs, Andrew Kiss, illus.

The author and illustrator of A Mountain Alphabet rejoin to create this picture book featuring West Coast scenery. Waking early in a wonderful wilderness world, a sister and brother drag their canoe into the water ... Read More »

February 6, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Biggest Fish in the Lake

By Margaret Carney, Janet Wilson, illus.

Naturalist Margaret Carney and award-winning Ontario illustrator Janet Wilson make fishing the focus of their take on the popular picture-book theme of a young girl learning to appreciate nature while spending idyllic days with her ... Read More »

February 6, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz

By Verónica Uribe, Gloria Calderón, illus.

The moonlit night is quiet, and Juliana and Andrés are trying to go to sleep. But a pesky mosquito keeps buzzing, “back and forth, in and out, round about, trying to bite – bzzZZZZZzz bzzzzZZZZZZzzz ... Read More »

February 6, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Leon the Chameleon

By Melanie Watt

Writer/illustrator Mélanie Watt’s debut picture book began as a colour theory project undertaken while studying graphic design. Leon the Chameleon is not only a lesson on the interaction of colour but a celebration of being ... Read More »

February 6, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Load ’em Up Trucks

By Debora Pearson, Chum McLeod, illus.

Young children’s – more accurately, young boys’ – fascination with big machinery, cars, trucks, and “things that go” is well known in children’s book publishing, and Annick has launched a new series to cater to ... Read More »

February 6, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Prairie Summer

By Nancy Hundal, Brian Deines, illus.

Vancouver writer and teacher-librarian Nancy Hundal’s latest poetic picture book lovingly follows two city boys on a summer visit with their prairie cousins. A sensuous text captures the sounds, smells, and even mosquito bites of ... Read More »

February 6, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Pippin Takes a Bath

By K. V. Johansen, Bernice Lum, illus.

Pippin is a big, goofy yellow dog with a curly black tail who doesn’t like baths. Her attempts to escape from the tub, galloping off into the forest, mean that her loving owner, Mabel, in ... Read More »

February 6, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ The Bye-Bye Pie

By Sharon Jennings, Ruth Ohi, illus.

When Grandma announces she is going to Greenland for a year-long visit, Joey’s family plans a surprise going-away party for her. Joey and his little brother, Alfie, make presents, and Joey helps Mom bake Grandma’s ... Read More »

February 6, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

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