★ Storm Warning

Sandra Williams appears to be an ordinary teenager on vacation eager to hook up with an experienced diving partner, particularly one as handsome and wealthy as Bryan MacDonald. But Sandra’s invitation to the MacDonalds’ lakeside ... Read More »

February 12, 2004

Crazy Canadian Trivia

By Pat Hancock, Dimitrije Kostic, illus.

Bet you didn’t know that the world’s biggest pysanka – a brightly decorated Ukrainian Easter egg – is located in Vegreville, Alberta. Or that the longest covered bridge in the world is in Hartland, New ... Read More »

February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Book news

Before You Were Born: The Inside Story

By Ann Douglas, Eugenie Fernandes, illus.

Writing a meaningful book for young children about the in utero development of a human baby can be a daunting task, but author Ann Douglas masters the challenge. With an enthusiastic voice, Douglas directly addresses ... Read More »

February 12, 2004

Mommy Works, Daddy Works

By Marika Pedersen and Mikele Hall, Deirdre Betteridge, illus.

First-time authors Marika Pederson and Mikele Hall were inspired by their own children to create this picture book. Focusing on careers, they present a stereotype-free view of working moms and dads. Sixteen jobs are featured. ... Read More »

February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Peg and the Whale

By Kenneth Oppel, Terry Widener, illus.

At the outset of this exuberant sea yarn, Peg is “pushing seven” and determined to make a big splash in the world by catching herself a whale. She signs onto the whaling ship Viper and, ... Read More »

February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Waiting to Dive

By Karen Rivers

Put your ear to the ground. Hear a low rumble? The new children’s writers are afoot. All across the country they are taking courses, forming writers’ groups, joining organizations, turning up at blue pencil cafés. ... Read More »

February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction

Graveyard Girl (stories)

By Wendy A. Lewis

February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction

The Queen, the Bear and the Bumblebee

By Dini Petty, Rose Cowles, illus.

One day the Bear invites his friends, the Queen and the Bumblebee, to come with him to a magical land. There they meet the Prince of Night, who offers them three wishes. The Queen wishes ... Read More »

February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Golden Goose

By Barbara Reid

Barbara Reid is one of Canada’s most gifted and popular illustrators. Her tantalizingly tactile Plasticine pictures have inspired imitators and won her the coveted UNICEF-Ezra Jack Keats award. Her new interpretation of the golden goose ... Read More »

February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ The Market Wedding

By Cary Fagan, Regolo Ricci, illus.

Morris sells fish in Toronto’s Kensington Market; across the street, Minnie sells ladies’ hats. They fall in love and want to get married. Minnie would be happy with a little wedding but Morris, wanting to ... Read More »

February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

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