Friday, November 30, 2012

Snowed Under and Other Christmas Confusions by Serge Bloch


From chapters.ca:
Serge Bloch, the witty author and illustrator of Butterflies in My StomachReach for the Stars, and You Are What You Eat brings his readers a touch of happy holiday spirit. 

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright, illustrated by Stephen Gilpin


From chapters.ca:
A snowman who finds it dreadfully cold keeps doing things that cause him to melt, while the children who rebuild him each time offer clothing to keep him warm.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

If the World Were a Village: A Book About the World’s People by David J Smith, illustrated by Shelagh Armstrong


From chapters.ca:First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye- opening book has since become a classic, promoting "world- mindedness" by imagining the world's population - all 6.8 billion of us - as a village of just 100 people. 

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Animal Opposites: Smartest and Silliest by Camilla de la Bedoyere


From chapters.ca:
A new series of colourful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom.

Animal Opposites: Fastest and Slowest by Camilla de la Bedoyere


From chapters.ca:
A new series of colourful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom.

Monday, November 26, 2012

My Car by Byron Barton

From chapters.ca:
My car has wheels. My car has gas. The horn goes beep. Come take a ride.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

There was an Old Lady who Swallowed Some Leaves! By Lucille Colandro, illustrated by Jared Lee


From chapters.ca:
That wild old lady is back swallowing fall- themed items. What can you make from leaves, clothes, pumpkin and a rope? That's right, a scarecrow! 

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Where is Baby’s Yummy Tummy? By Karen Katz

From chapters.ca:
Where is baby's tummy that's oh, so yummy? Under the teddy bear! Little ones will love lifting the large, sturdy flaps in this book to reveal Baby's pretty nose, sweet feet, yummy tummy, and more! This new gem from Karen Katz is sure to be a year-round favourite for younger readers.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Share! By Anthea Simmons and Georgie Birkett

From chapters.ca:
Learning to share your favourite things with a baby brother or sister can be hard at first, but once you get used to it, it's so much fun! Not convinced? Then read to see how.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Tiny Titans: Welcome to the Treehouse by Baltazar and Franco

From chapters.ca:
You'll see what life is like for the very young heroes of Sidekick Elementary and learn what could go wrong when the kids of Sidekick Elementary spend an afternoon in the Batcave in this new graphic novel.  These all ages tales from the DC Universe, beautifully written and illustrated by Art Baltazar and Franco, will entertain new readers and seasoned fans of comics

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Over in the Arctic Where the Cold Winds Blow by Marianne Berkes, illustrated by Jill Dubin


From chapters.ca:Animals that live in the Arctic have learned to live where it is very cold and the nights are very long. Children can learn about these marvelous creatures while they count, clap, and sing to the rhythm of the whimsical tune Over in the Meadow. Each animal is identified in the back of the book along with more information about them. 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Snow Happy! By Patricia Hubbell, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

From chapters.ca:
Waking up to a snow- covered world, children dash outdoors. Follow along as they playfully romp through the freshly- fallen snow: sledding, shoveling, making snow angels, and throwing snowballs. Even the woodland animals are taking part in the winter fun! 

Counting on Snow by Maxwell Newhouse

From chapters.ca:
Maxwell Newhouse, folk artist extraordinaire, has created a unique counting book. The premise is simple. He invites children to count with him from ten crunching caribou down to one lonely moose, by finding other northern animals - from seals to wolves to snowy owls - as they turn the pages. But as the animals appear, so does the snow, until it's a character too, obliterating light and dark, sky and earth. A gorgeous exploration of the isolation and the beauty of northern winter, Maxwell Newhouse has created a deceptively simple picture book that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Where the Giant Sleeps by Mem Fox, illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky


From chapters.ca:
Do ogres snore? Do pirates have blankies? Do fairies suck their thumbs? We may never know the answers to these questions. But if we're lucky - and very observant - we might be able to catch a glimpse of some fantastic creatures, all fast asleep.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

In the Night Garden by Barbara Joosse, illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles


From chapters.ca:
Late one evening, three little girls prowl, growl, and let their imaginations soar.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Wind Flyers by Angela Johnson, illustrated by Loren Long


From chapters.ca:
Three- time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long invite readers to ponder a band of undercelebrated World War II heroes - the Tuskegee Airmen. With fleeting prose and transcendent imagery, this book by the masterful author/artist duo reveals how a boy's love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war- torn skies of Europe and into the hearts of those who are only now beginning to understand the part these brave souls played in the history of America.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Red Sled by Lita Judge

From chapters.ca:

In this almost wordless picture book, a host of woodland creatures take a child's sled for a nighttime joy ride. Their whimsical ride is gorgeously depicted in bold watercolor, complemented by humorous expressions and pitch- perfect sound effects. With a timeless tone and classic characters, Red Sled will become a wintertime favourite.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Wheels on the Bus by Jane Cabrera


From chapters.ca:
"The wheels on the bus go round and round..." Yes, but what's on the bus? Lots of adorable animals! And they're not staying quiet. The lion roars; the monkeys chatter. The hyenas think the whole scene is ridiculous and are laughing hysterically. Watch out for the crocodile, whose jaws go snap, snap, snap! This raucous rendition of a favorite song will have everyone roaring, chattering, and chomping before the animals reach their stop.

Flip, Flap, Fly! By Phyllis Root, illustrated by David Walker

From chapters.ca:
Little readers are invited to join these baby animals as they fly, swim, wiggle, and slide, all with the help of their mamas. But what these babies like best, of course, is spotting other baby animals! With the buoyant rhythms of Phyllis Root and David Walker's cheerful illustrations, here is a guaranteed favourite for babies and toddlers, who will love shouting out the rhyming word sure to come on the next spread.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth


From chapters.ca:
Percy the Park Keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter's night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them find a warm place to sleep for the night.
Percy's hut is nice and warm but Percy discovers that if you invite one animal in you'll have to invite them all in and his hut is only small - it's certainly going to be a squash!

Willow and the Snow Day Dance by Denise Brennan-Nelson, illustrated by Cyd Moore

From chapters.ca:
Mr. Larch is not a very neighbourly neighbour. He never has any visitors. His gray, gloomy house never has any decorations. He avoids everyone and everyone avoids him. But now Mr. Larch has a new neighbour. Willow and her family have moved into the bright yellow house directly across the street. Willow loves her new house and neighbourhood. She loves the summer and planting her garden. She loves the fall and sharing vegetables with her neighbours. And when winter arrives, she loves that, too. She can't wait for the first snowfall because she has found the perfect hill for sledding. And it's right behind Mr. Larch's house. Can Willow melt his cold heart in time to enjoy a snow day?

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Happy Birthday Hamster by Cynthia Lord, illustrated by Derek Anderson


From chapters.ca:
Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and New York Times bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson return with a tale chock- full of fun rhymes and hilarious artwork about Hamster's favorite day: his birthday! But is it possible that Dog and his friends have forgotton all about it? Not a chance. Join them as they plan the best surprise birthday party ever!

Monday, November 12, 2012

Storm at Batoche by Maxine Trottier, illustrated by John Mantha


From chapters.ca:
During a fierce prairie storm, James falls out of his family's wagon and his calls for help are lost in the howl of the wind. After his parents vanish into the blizzard, a man on horseback appears and takes James to the safety and warmth of his small cabin. The man will only say that his name is Louis. While he prepares an evening meal of gallette, Louis promises to teach James how to make it in the morning. When he does, James declares his mother makes the same type of bread but she calls it "bannock," not "gallette," underscoring the differences and similarities between their cultures.

This imaginary encounter between Louis Riel and a young boy brings to light how insignificant the differences between people are and the tragic consequences of not remembering how much we all share. The historical context for the story is found in the Afterword. On the last page of the book there is an easy recipe for gallette/bannock.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

One Tractor: A Counting Book by Alexandra Siy, illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers


From chapters.ca:Certain to delight young vehicle lovers, this fantastical number book perfectly balances imaginative play with instructions on counting. When one tractor in the grass runs out of gas, the backyard doesn't stay quiet for long. Soon pirates sail in to play, and the backyard races to life with airplanes, cranes, trucks, and trains. Readers can count along as the vehicles and machines soar, hoist, dig, and zoom in this fantastical number book. Young readers, boys partricularly, will love the trucks, trains, vehicles, and machines - and pirates--that spill across each page. The humorous and imaginative play portrayed in this book perfectly balances its emphasis on counting.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

The Voyage of Turtle Rex by Kurt Cyrus

From chapters.ca:
Sploosh! Fizz! Swish! The prehistoric ocean is a dangerous place for a baby sea turtle. But after she emerges from her egg, the treacherous waters are her goal. Swimming through the swirling waves and dodging larger sea creatures, she finds a resting place deep below. There she waits, until she grows into the majestic sea turtle that returns to the sand to lay her eggs and begin the cycle again.  This journey of a small creature in the oceanic world of the dinosaurs is a perfect mix of scientific integrity and dramatic storytelling.

See also Tadpole Rex

Friday, November 09, 2012

Mirror by Jeannie Baker

From chapters.ca:
Somewhere in Sydney, Australia, a boy and his family wake up, eat breakfast, and head out for a busy day of shopping. Meanwhile, in a small village in Morocco, a boy and his family go through their own morning routines and set out to a bustling market. In this ingenious, wordless picture book, readers are invited to compare, page by page, the activities and surroundings of children in two different cultures. Their lives may at first seem quite unalike, but a closer look reveals that there are many things, some unexpected, that connect them as well. Designed to be read side by side - one from the left and the other from the right - these intriguing stories are told entirely through richly detailed collage illustrations. 

Thursday, November 08, 2012

Yoko’s Show-and-Tell by Rosemary Wells


From chapters.ca: 
When Yoko's grandparents send her a beautfui antique doll all the way from Japan, Yoko couldn't be happier. She places Miki on a windowsill and brings her candy every day. On Girls' Festival Day, Yoko wants to show Miki to her class and tell them all about the Japanese holiday. In her Big No voice Mama says, "We don't trouble trouble or trouble will trouble us." But Yoko is so excited about Girls' Day that she can't resist taking Miki to school. Mama will never know.... What could possibly go wrong? Rosemary Wells brings the loveable Yoko back in a story that deftly explores cultural differences, bullying at school, and learning to forgive, with her trademark accessibility and elegance.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Snow by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Lauren Stringer


From chapters.ca:
Cynthia Rylant's lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful world created by Lauren Stringer's illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day has to offer.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Snowmen all Year by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner

From chapters.ca:
In this book, our young narrator dreams of a non- melting snowman friend who joins him for all of the year's events. They ride a roller coaster together, dive into a swimming pool in the summer, watch the Fourth of July fireworks, and trick- or- treat on Hallowe'en.
It's hilarious, happy wish fulfillment that kids will adore. 

Monday, November 05, 2012

Snow by Joan Clark, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton


From chapters.ca:
Snow falls all day. Snow falls all week. Snow falls all month! Sammy''s world is a blanket of white. As he clambers up the heaps and mountains of snow, he imagines what might lie beneath - whales and seals, a black bear and her cubs, or could there be elves mining rubies and emeralds? Finally, the weather turns warm and the snow begins to melt, and Sammy finds a green surprise.

Sunday, November 04, 2012

Pinkalicious: Pink around the Rink by Victoria Kann


From chapters.ca:
After Pinkalicious colours her white ice skates with a cotton candy pink marker, she feels ready to spin, glide, and soar with the best of them. But as the colour starts to run off of her skates, she is embarrassed. When Pinkalicious thought she was going to leave her mark on the skating rink, she didn't mean it so literally. . . .

Saturday, November 03, 2012

Snow Play: How to Make Forts and Slides and Winter Campfires plus the Coolest Loch Ness Monster and 23 Other Brrrilliant Projects in the Snow by Birgi


From chapters.ca:DIY goes outdoors, giving winter enthusiasts more than 25 new ways to play in the snow! Calling all snow lovers young and old alike! When you re surrounded by the white stuff, it's time for Snow Play! With crazy creatures to build, challenging games to play, and outrageous spaces to sculpt, author Birgitta Ralston, a Europe- based designer, has imagined the most creative ways to play in the snow. 

Friday, November 02, 2012

Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston, illustrated by Pop Mhan and Veronica Gandini

From chapters.ca:
The next chapter in the bestselling Ender saga is here! Ender Wiggin was 12 years old when he destroyed an alien race. Burdened with guilt, he wrote Speaker for the Dead and created a pseudo- religion that spanned the known worlds. Now an adult, Ender is called to investigate a murder committed by a new alien species with a seemingly gruesome nature. Can he uncover the truth before another species and more human lives are lost?

Thursday, November 01, 2012

Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons by Il Sung Na

From chapters.ca:
What do the animals do when the snow falls to the ground and all the trees are bare?  Some fly long distances, while some swim to warmer waters.  Some take a long, warm sleep where they live, while others have a thick, cozy coat and can stay in the snow!

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama, illustrated by Loren Long

From chapters.ca: In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children. Breathtaking, evocative illustrations by award- winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans and the innocence and promise of childhood. This beautiful book celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans, from our nation's founders to generations to come. It is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths. It is a treasure to cherish with your family forever.
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