Written by Dan Bar-el Illustrated by David Huyck Tundra Books 2014 Dan Bar-el brings his strength as a storyteller to audiences of young children to his work as an author. He works magic captivating young listeners. Max, the main character of his story, is every bit as verbal as the author but less successful atContinue reading “Book Review: Nine Words Max By Dan Bar-el”
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Book Review: A Brush full of Colour: The World of Ted Harrison
By Margriet Ruurs and Katherine Gibson Pajama Press 2014 In the foreward of this gorgeous book, Ted Harrison urges his readers to keep on reading, writing and painting to make the world a happier and more creative place. Katherine Gibson and Margriet Ruurs tell the story of Ted Harrison’s life and inspiration for his work. Continue reading “Book Review: A Brush full of Colour: The World of Ted Harrison”
Book Review: Taan’s Moons A Haida Moon Story
By Alison Gear Felt Illustrations by Kiki van dee Heiden with the Children of Haida Gwaii mckellar & martin Publishing Group Ltd. 2014 This book made me want to go back to the Haida Gwaii. It is a beautiful book and a celebration of the children of the Haida Gwaii who helped to make it. Continue reading “Book Review: Taan’s Moons A Haida Moon Story”
Book Review: My Granny Loves HOCKEY
Written by Lori Webber Illustrations by Eliska Liska Simply Read Books 2014 Lori Weber is from Pointe-Claire, Quebec and a hockey enthusiast, as many little girls in Canada are. In this charming book, the grand daughter is able to help her grandmother to live out her dream of playing hockey. It’s a nice addition toContinue reading “Book Review: My Granny Loves HOCKEY”
Smart Change by Art Markman
Art Markman is not only an academic but personable and hence able to convey his message. If the truth be known, I also like him BECAUSE he brought his mother to his presentation and book signing at The Learning and the Brain Conference in New York on Mother’s Day. Every mother of a son realizesContinue reading “Smart Change by Art Markman”
Canada Reads The Orenda
The Orenda by Joseph Boyden was a perfect pick for the 2014 Canada Reads selection. It appeals to me both as a reader and a history major. It brings a greater depth to the inter-relationship between the Huron, the Iroquois, the French explorers/traders, and the Jesuit missionaries during the 17th century. You come face toContinue reading “Canada Reads The Orenda”
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