A Day with Nellie

Multi-talented Marthe Jocelyn, author of several novels including The Invisible Enemy and Earthly Astonishments, has created a charming new book for preschoolers. Jocelyn’s trademark collage illustrations are perfect for this age group: simple and uncluttered ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Good to Be Small

By Sean Cassidy

The first children’s book that Sean Cassidy, an art instructor in Orangeville, Ontario, illustrated was Stephanie Simpson McLellan’s The Chicken Cat. His memorable illustrations played a strong role in the success of the book, which ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Twilight Fairies

By Nancy Hundal, Don Kilby, illus.

“Once upon a summer’s memory” is the charming opener to Vancouver author Nancy Hundal’s latest picture book. A little girl named Miranda invites her friends to a twilight garden party for her midsummer birthday. She ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Sally Dog Little

By Bill Richardson, Céline Malépart, illus.

Dogs that bark for mysterious reasons may be getting the short end of the stick, at least if the story of Sally Dog Little is a reliable guide. The canine heroine of this tale is ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Down at the Seaweed Café

By Robert Perry, Greta Guzek, illus.

Down at the Seaweed Café is the third picture book collaboration by Victoria author Robert Perry and B.C. illustrator Greta Guzek. Like their previous two, The Ferryboat Ride and My Vancouver Sketchbook, this book exudes ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Solomon’s Tree

By Andrea Spalding, Janet Wilson, illus.

A rich celebration of the power and beauty of nature and family relationships, this picture book is a likely contender for national and international awards. Its contemporary setting comfortably frames a story rooted in native ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Gaggle Sisters River Tour

By Chris Jackson

Chris Jackson proved his mastery at painting whimsical pigs in his Edmund books (the China Plate Farm series) and his illustrations for Three Tales of Three (written by Marilyn Helmer). The musical geese in Jackson’s ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Salmon Creek

By Annette LeBox, Karen Reczuch, illus.

A coho salmon named Sumi travels from her birth creek to the ocean and eventually back. The bones of the story are simple enough, but Salmon Creek is a rare information book: one that engages ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Nana’s Cold Days

By Adwoa Badoe, Bushra Junaid, illus.

What do you do when your grandma from Africa comes to visit and then won’t get out of bed because it’s too cold? The children in this picture book by storyteller Adwoa Badoe (The Pot ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Victory at Paradise Hill

By William Roy Brownridge

Danny, the young hockey hero of The Moccasin Goalie and The Final Game, is back on the ice in William Roy Brownridge’s latest picture book. Although he’s unable to wear skates because he has a ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

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Quill and Quire

A Day with Nellie

Good to Be Small

Twilight Fairies

Sally Dog Little

Down at the Seaweed Café

★ Solomon’s Tree

The Gaggle Sisters River Tour

★ Salmon Creek

Nana’s Cold Days

Victory at Paradise Hill

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