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Oh, Canada! by Per-Henrik Gürth. Book Review.

Per-Henrik Gürth’s illustrations always remind me of Ted Harrison’s. They are both bright and boldly outlined. Gürth’s better suit the preschooler and kindergarten type of books that he produces while Harrison’s could go with any text. Gürth’s books often feature a bear, moose, and beaver in anthropomorphic situations. How Canadian is that? This book is … Continue reading Oh, Canada! by Per-Henrik Gürth. Book Review.

Coming to Canada: Building a Life New Land by Susan Hughes. Book Review.

  This is a nonfiction history book is organized into easy-to-read sections. Is quite up to date and inclusive. It begins with the arrival of the aboriginal peoples. It follows through with the Acadians and the Great Expulsion, an example of how prejudice and politics can destroy the lives of ordinary people. Throughout the book, … Continue reading Coming to Canada: Building a Life New Land by Susan Hughes. Book Review.

Author Rita Blockman – Three Random Questions Interview

Rita Blockman is the co-author of Listen to the Wisest of All. Men and women aged 88 to 104 years old were interviewed for the inspirational stories in this book. They were from differing backgrounds but all were willing to share their life stories, values, and accumulated wisdom. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Rita. You spent 2 … Continue reading Author Rita Blockman – Three Random Questions Interview

Colossal Canada – 100 Epic Facts and Feats by Elizabeth McLeod and Freda Wishinsky. Book Review.

  buy link – Colossal Canada: 100 Epic Facts and Feats This pocketbooks style nonfiction paperback is jampacked with interesting tidbits and photographs. The content chapters are: uniquely Canadian extremely Canadian unforgettable Canadian moments highflying Canada who put the can in Canada Canada did it colossal Canada monsters myths and mysteries things that make you … Continue reading Colossal Canada – 100 Epic Facts and Feats by Elizabeth McLeod and Freda Wishinsky. Book Review.

Good night, Canada by Andrea Beck. Book Review.

This is a simple picture book that pictures the provinces and territories from East to West through a child’s eyes. It begins with a child looking out the window toward a harbour. It reads: I’m in bed in my house, where the land meets the sea. If I sit at my window, will you look … Continue reading Good night, Canada by Andrea Beck. Book Review.

Find It! Canada: A Search and Find Activity Book by Jeff Sinclair.

  This is a search and find book in 8 x 10 paperback format. Each double page spread is full of Canadian items and icons to find. Some are hard and some are easy. Each double-page has a list of 20 items. For example, the first spread is titled The Wonderful West Coast. Some of … Continue reading Find It! Canada: A Search and Find Activity Book by Jeff Sinclair.

Canada Day – 150 Years

  If you are not Canadian, you may not know that this Canada Day, July 1, 2017, is a special anniversary. It has been 150 years since Confederation. I remember the excitement of our Centennial celebration in 1967. I was 14 years old and 100 years seemed an imaginatively long time to even. Looking back, … Continue reading Canada Day – 150 Years

Janoose the Goose by J.D. Holiday. Book Review.

The story begins immediately with an interesting dilemma. Janoose the goose, who wears glasses and has a job, panics when geese fly overhead and she realizes she has less time before she has to leave than she thought. She is on holiday at the farm and has only one more opportunity to catch a flight … Continue reading Janoose the Goose by J.D. Holiday. Book Review.

Prince Preemie by Jewel Kats. Illustrated by Claudia Marie Lenart. Book Review.

  This is a fairy tale featuring anthropomorphized dogs. The Queen dog gives birth to a premature puppy. Unfortunately, the craftsman has not had time to create a crown for the puppy. Without this item, the King’s subjects will not acknowledge the pup as a member of the royal family. Instead of wearing a crown … Continue reading Prince Preemie by Jewel Kats. Illustrated by Claudia Marie Lenart. Book Review.

Women in War and More – Author Joan Leotta Three Random Questions Interview

Joan Leotta has been playing with words on page and stage since childhood in Pittsburgh. She is a writer, story performer and lifelong beachcomber whose own dad got up early to hunt shells with her. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Joan. You seem to be a rather eclectic author, romance, mystery, essay, poems, short stories, and children’s … Continue reading Women in War and More – Author Joan Leotta Three Random Questions Interview