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Picture Books

By Sheila McGraw

Sheila McGraw, author of Papier Maché for Kids and illustrator of the best-selling Love You Forever, makes full use of her established artistic talents in her new foray into writing fiction. This vibrantly illustrated picture ... Read More »

February 16, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

By Loris Lesynski

Comic verse for children is a well-practised art in Canada these days, and Loris Lesynski’s Dirty Dog Boogie is a jolly, child-friendly addition to the genre. Lesynski has not only supplied funny drawings to bounce ... Read More »

February 13, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

By Marie Day

Marie Day’s story and illustrations throw light on a subject relatively rare in picture books – human prehistory. In this imaginative recreation of a prehistoric community, Day combines speculative and factual material to describe how ... Read More »

February 13, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books