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Great Canadian Scientists

In his introduction, author Barry Shell (research communications manager at the Centre for Systems Science at Simon Fraser University), talks about his own route to science. “In university I majored in organic chemistry because of ... Read More »

December 1, 2003 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction

Have You Seen Dogs?

By Joanne Oppenheim, Susan Gardos, illus.

When C.S. Lewis was a child he had an insect phobia. He says that their “angular limbs, their jerky movements, their dry, metallic noises” suggested to him “either machines that have come to live or ... Read More »

November 30, 2003 | Filed under: Picture Books

What’s That Bug? Everyday Insects and Their Really Cool Cousins

By Nan Froman, Julian Mulock, illus.

When C.S. Lewis was a child he had an insect phobia. He says that their “angular limbs, their jerky movements, their dry, metallic noises” suggested to him “either machines that have come to live or ... Read More »

November 30, 2003 | Filed under: Picture Books

Rescuing Einstein’s Compass

By Shulamith Levy Oppenheim, George Juhasz, illus.

Rescuing Einstein’s Compass recounts a memorable day in the life of a young boy named Theo when he meets “the most famous man alive.” Theo’s parents introduce him to Albert Einstein and suggest the pair ... Read More »

November 30, 2003 | Filed under: Picture Books

Windy

By Robin Mitchell and Judith Steedman

Using photographs of homemade dolls posed in scenes of a simple story, Vancouver graphic designers Robin Mitchell and Judith Steedman have begun a series of engaging books for preschoolers. The first, Windy, follows a little ... Read More »

November 30, 2003 | Filed under: Picture Books

Sunny

By Robin Mitchell and Judith Steedman

Using photographs of homemade dolls posed in scenes of a simple story, Vancouver graphic designers Robin Mitchell and Judith Steedman have begun a series of engaging books for preschoolers. The first, Windy, follows a little ... Read More »

November 30, 2003 | Filed under: Picture Books

Bagels from Benny

By Aubrey Davis, Dusan Petricic, illus.

Benny’s Grandpa bakes the best bagels but refuses to accept his customers’ thanks. When Benny wonders why, Grandpa explains that God deserves the credit. After thinking about how he can best thank God, Benny puts ... Read More »

November 30, 2003 | Filed under: Picture Books

Safe and Sound

By Barbara Nichol, Anja Reichel, illus.

Two young dogs named Safe and Sound decide that they want to see the world. But they are the most naïve travellers imaginable: they panic when their airplane flies too high and when the buses ... Read More »

November 30, 2003 | Filed under: Picture Books

Old Bird

By Irene Morck, Muriel Wood, illus.

Irene Morck’s new book, her seventh for children, strikes out against the ignominy of being put out to pasture. Too small and old to pull a plough, Bird is a horse charged with the task ... Read More »

November 30, 2003 | Filed under: Picture Books

The Paint Box

By Maxine Trottier, Stella East, illus.

Maxine Trottier and Stella East’s latest collaboration is as much about the power of giving as it is about artistic expression in Renaissance Venice. Marietta is the beloved daughter of the great painter Tintoretto, who ... Read More »

November 30, 2003 | Filed under: Picture Books

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