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Good to Be Small

By Sean Cassidy

The first children’s book that Sean Cassidy, an art instructor in Orangeville, Ontario, illustrated was Stephanie Simpson McLellan’s The Chicken Cat. His memorable illustrations played a strong role in the success of the book, which ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Twilight Fairies

By Nancy Hundal, Don Kilby, illus.

“Once upon a summer’s memory” is the charming opener to Vancouver author Nancy Hundal’s latest picture book. A little girl named Miranda invites her friends to a twilight garden party for her midsummer birthday. She ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Sally Dog Little

By Bill Richardson, Céline Malépart, illus.

Dogs that bark for mysterious reasons may be getting the short end of the stick, at least if the story of Sally Dog Little is a reliable guide. The canine heroine of this tale is ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Down at the Seaweed Café

By Robert Perry, Greta Guzek, illus.

Down at the Seaweed Café is the third picture book collaboration by Victoria author Robert Perry and B.C. illustrator Greta Guzek. Like their previous two, The Ferryboat Ride and My Vancouver Sketchbook, this book exudes ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Solomon’s Tree

By Andrea Spalding, Janet Wilson, illus.

A rich celebration of the power and beauty of nature and family relationships, this picture book is a likely contender for national and international awards. Its contemporary setting comfortably frames a story rooted in native ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Shaken by Physics

By John MacKenzie

In his second collection of poetry, Shaken by Physics, East Coast writer John MacKenzie employs the language of science, religion, philosophy, and grammar to shake up our understanding of the landscapes we occupy and that ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Poetry

Mike’s World: The Life of Mike Myers

By Martin Knelman

Mike Myers has achieved massive success with his Austin Powers and Wayne’s World franchises, and in this quickie biography Martin Knelman feels compelled to pump up the significance of his already famous subject. How else ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Memoir & Biography

The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film

By Michael Ondaatje

Thought about film editing lately? As the guy who leaves the cuttings on the cutting room floor, Walter Murch has given the final shape to a host of seminal American movies – including The Conversation, ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Art, Music & Pop Culture, Children and YA Non-fiction

Glenn Gould: A Life in Pictures

Music critic Tim Page, who shared many an inspired late-night phone call with reclusive pianist Glenn Gould, describes a curious reaction to watching the Canadian–made film 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould. Though he enjoyed ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Memoir & Biography

Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night

By Nicholas Rogers

This brief look at the history and meaning of Halloween is an uneasy blend of academic treatise, personal observation, and pop-culture rant. York University professor Nicholas Rogers tries to cover too much material in too ... Read More »

January 12, 2004 | Filed under: Science, Technology & Environment

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