And Round Me Rings: Bell Tales and Folklore

Bells are used to gather, warn, and mark significant moments in life. To celebrate their significance, CBC radio journalist Ann Spencer has gathered a trove of lore and legend, fact and fancy. But while Spencer ... Read More »

October 30, 2003

The Wild Swans

By Ken Setterington; Nelly and Ernst Hofer, illus.

Once again Toronto librarian and storyteller Ken Setterington demonstrates his storytelling savvy in his retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. And once again, the scherenschnitt (cut paper) black-and-white illustrations by Nelly and Ernst ... Read More »

October 30, 2003

A Forest of Stories: Magical Tree Tales from Around the World

By Rina Singh, Helen Cann, illus.

Trees are the oldest living things on earth, says Toronto writer Rina Singh in the introduction to her engaging collection of seven magical tree tales. Respect for trees, and for what they contribute to human ... Read More »

October 30, 2003

★ Boy O’Boy

By Brian Doyle

It’s the summer of 1945, in Lowertown, Ottawa, and Martin O’Boy’s beloved Granny has just died. It’s the first of a number of hurdles that Martin – who doesn’t like his nickname Boy O’Boy – ... Read More »

October 30, 2003

An Alien in My House

By Shenaaz G. Nanji, Chum McLeod, illus.

When his grandfather moves in, Ben tells his friends that an alien has invaded his house. By the way he describes the old man’s removable teeth and hair, taste for greens, and apparent fixation on ... Read More »

October 30, 2003 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Picture Books

The Subway Mouse

By Barbara Reid

Nib is a mouse who lives in a subway tunnel. One day he decides to leave his nest, family, and friends to try to find the legendary “Tunnel’s End.” Some mice say it is only ... Read More »

October 30, 2003 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Picture Books

In Abby’s Hands

By Wendy A. Lewis, Marilyn Mets & Peter Ledwon, illus.

In Abby’s Hands is a poignant story about a young girl and her pregnant dog, by Toronto area author Wendy A. Lewis. Abby, who is still mourning the loss of her beloved grandmother, bites her ... Read More »

October 30, 2003 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

Hidden Buffalo

By Rudy Wiebe, Michael Lonechild, illus.

Hidden Buffalo, based on a Cree buffalo legend, is another good read-aloud addition to the growing body of native literature for children. It takes place during the Moon of Changing Leaves (autumn), a time when ... Read More »

October 30, 2003 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

★ Pippin the Christmas Pig

By Jean Little, Werner Zimmermann, illus.

Not-very-good stories are wrung out of Christmas so often it’s hard to imagine a new one – a good one, that is. Acclaimed children’s author Jean Little (Orphan at My Door) turns the exhaustion of ... Read More »

October 30, 2003 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

Paul Martin: The Power of Ambition

By John Gray

The first thing that strikes you about John Gray’s biography of Paul Martin is just how well written it is. Open the book at random, read any paragraph, and be prepared to be amazed. For ... Read More »

October 30, 2003 | Filed under: Memoir & Biography

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And Round Me Rings: Bell Tales and Folklore

The Wild Swans

A Forest of Stories: Magical Tree Tales from Around the World

★ Boy O’Boy

An Alien in My House

The Subway Mouse

In Abby’s Hands

Hidden Buffalo

★ Pippin the Christmas Pig

Paul Martin: The Power of Ambition

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