Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale

By William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray, Audrey Colman, illus.

Even after all of their various gifts and excellences have been tallied up, the overwhelming popularity of some children's books remains mysterious. What's so interesting about the Baudelaire orphans? Why that particular boy wizard?And then ... Read More »

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Crazy for Horses

By Karen Briggs,Shawn Hamilton, photog.

Finding a horse book rich with glossy photos presents no problem. Finding a book that offers clear, well-organized information to equine enthusiasts is about as rare as a 14-hand racehorse.Crazy for Horses contains 16 full-colour ... Read More »

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

My First Canadian: Bodies

Two new concept books appear in the My First Canadian series, which introduces toddlers to language. These full-colour photographic board books are attractive, sturdy, and just the right size for tiny hands. A cast of ... Read More »

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

My First Canadian: Opposites

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Dream Songs, Night Songs 2/Dodo La Planète Do 2

By Roland Stringer, Sylvie Bourbonnière, illus.

While it can never replace a mom or dad's own singing, recorded music that amuses and lulls a child to sleep is a precious gift for parents. Too often, alas, lullaby recordings are more than ... Read More »

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

D-Day: Juno Beach, Canada’s 24 Hours of Destiny

By Lance Goddard

Beginning with the First World War, the recollections of the common soldier have been given increasing credence as primary source material for Western military history. The obvious benefit of this inclusion is additional material to ... Read More »

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: History

Juno Beach: Canada’s D-Day Victory: June 6, 1944

By Mark Zuehlke

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: History

The Memory Orchard

By Tim Bowling

Poet Tim Bowling’s first book of poetry, Low Water Slack, was published in 1995. In the nine years since, Bowling has proved himself to be extremely prolific, publishing five subsequent books of poetry, two novels, ... Read More »

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: Poetry

Mad About the Bay

By John Fraser and Elizabeth MacCallum, William Harris, illus.

The sound of lapping water always sends me into a delicious stupor. Add to that the persistent ding of sailboat masts and you have a moment of perfect communion. At its best, that’s the feeling ... Read More »

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: Art, Music & Pop Culture

Parts Unknown: Wrestling, Gimmicks and Other Works

By Michael Holmes

Any collection of poetry that centres on a subject as atypical as professional wrestling risks alienating poetry’s core audience. In Parts Unknown, Michael Holmes opts to spread his wrestling expertise throughout each piece – answering ... Read More »

May 12, 2004 | Filed under: Poetry

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Quill and Quire

Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale

Crazy for Horses

My First Canadian: Bodies

My First Canadian: Opposites

★ Dream Songs, Night Songs 2/Dodo La Planète Do 2

D-Day: Juno Beach, Canada’s 24 Hours of Destiny

Juno Beach: Canada’s D-Day Victory: June 6, 1944

The Memory Orchard

Mad About the Bay

Parts Unknown: Wrestling, Gimmicks and Other Works

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