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Our Flag: The Story of Canada's Maple Leaf
The definitive guide to Canada's flag for young readers, Our Flag explores fun facts about the national banner and its provincial ones, as well as flags from around the world and throughout history. From the story behind the iconic maple leaf design to step-by-step instructions on making your own flag, this is a must-read for Canadian children.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2014
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June 9, 2014
This book caught my eye because Canada Day is coming up in a couple weeks. Plus I thought it would be interesting to read how our flag came to be.
It's a small book (36 pages) but full of information:
* History of flags
* First flags of Canada
* Our original flag (the Union Jack of Britain)
* History of our flag and how it came to be
* Guidelines for flying the flag
* Provincial flags
* Internet links
Though directed to children, I found it an interesting read as an adult. The information is in chunks and there are lots of colourful illustrations.
There are also some projects for kids ... how to make the Canadian flag and how to make code flags.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/06...
It's a small book (36 pages) but full of information:
* History of flags
* First flags of Canada
* Our original flag (the Union Jack of Britain)
* History of our flag and how it came to be
* Guidelines for flying the flag
* Provincial flags
* Internet links
Though directed to children, I found it an interesting read as an adult. The information is in chunks and there are lots of colourful illustrations.
There are also some projects for kids ... how to make the Canadian flag and how to make code flags.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/06...
July 11, 2014
Our Flag: The Story of Canada's Maple Leaf
Written by Ann Maureen Owens and Jane Yealland
Illustrated by Bill Slavin and Esperanca Melo
This book highlights the history of the flag, how the maple leaf became the symbol for the Canadian flag,the story of Joan O'Malley's flag and other interesting facts. It talks about why we respect our flags, and why we fly the flag. This book is educational, informative and a perfect asset to every child's education.
Written by Ann Maureen Owens and Jane Yealland
Illustrated by Bill Slavin and Esperanca Melo
This book highlights the history of the flag, how the maple leaf became the symbol for the Canadian flag,the story of Joan O'Malley's flag and other interesting facts. It talks about why we respect our flags, and why we fly the flag. This book is educational, informative and a perfect asset to every child's education.
June 9, 2014
Truly the definitive guide to the Canadian Flag. There were some facts in there that I didn't know, so it was a very interesting book.
It's geared towards kids, but people of any age can enjoy the illustrations and the information provided.
It's geared towards kids, but people of any age can enjoy the illustrations and the information provided.
February 16, 2020
Our Flag: The Story of Canada's Maple Leaf is a children's picture book written by the team of Ann Maureen Owens and Jane Yealland and illustrated by the team of Bill Slavin and Esperança Melo. It delves into the history of the making of the Canadian flag as it is today. As today is Flag Day (15 February), I thought it would be apropos to read this book.
Owens-Yealland's text is simplistic, straightforward, and informative. The authors start with the basic background on all the different flags that have flown over Canadian land and the reason for them and how the red maple leaf became the standard banner for the country. Slavin-Melo's brings the text to life and keeps it interesting and absorbing for young readers.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. It details the history of all the flags that flown over the country. It is a one-stop reference book about the Canadian flags, the Provincial and Territorial Flags that have flown over Canada and the reason behind them. While directed at children, it is still rather informative for anyone interested in the history of flags – particularly the Canadian ones.
All in all, Our Flag: The Story of Canada's Maple Leaf is a wonderful and surprisingly interesting reference book about the Canadian flags and their histories that is usefully for children and adult alike.
Owens-Yealland's text is simplistic, straightforward, and informative. The authors start with the basic background on all the different flags that have flown over Canadian land and the reason for them and how the red maple leaf became the standard banner for the country. Slavin-Melo's brings the text to life and keeps it interesting and absorbing for young readers.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. It details the history of all the flags that flown over the country. It is a one-stop reference book about the Canadian flags, the Provincial and Territorial Flags that have flown over Canada and the reason behind them. While directed at children, it is still rather informative for anyone interested in the history of flags – particularly the Canadian ones.
All in all, Our Flag: The Story of Canada's Maple Leaf is a wonderful and surprisingly interesting reference book about the Canadian flags and their histories that is usefully for children and adult alike.
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September 19, 2019Mommy read this to Lila for social studies.
September 18, 2022
Kiddo picked this out as her first library book from school; for her Daddy because it reminded her of him. A bit too old for a five year old but includes some neat history and other info.
June 5, 2014
Ann-Maureen Owen and Jane Yealland have packed a lot of information about the history of Canada's flag (and the history of Canada itself) into this kids' book. As an American, I don't know much about Canada's history; we have so much history of our own to teach that there isn't much time to cover Canada in school. So everything in Our Flag was new to me. I was most surprised by how young Canada's flag is; I never knew that it only became official in my parents' lifetime!
The information is presented well, in small chunks of text that are easy to process. Bright, kid-friendly illustrations throughout help separate the text and enable readers to better understand all the facts being presented. I would have appreciated a simple flag timeline for reference, perhaps at the end of the book, as I found it difficult to keep all the dates straight. (Part of that difficulty arose because the information isn't presented in an entirely chronological order.)
Kids will enjoy the activities included near the end of the book, to make their own Canadian flag and to send coded messages with flags.
Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.
The information is presented well, in small chunks of text that are easy to process. Bright, kid-friendly illustrations throughout help separate the text and enable readers to better understand all the facts being presented. I would have appreciated a simple flag timeline for reference, perhaps at the end of the book, as I found it difficult to keep all the dates straight. (Part of that difficulty arose because the information isn't presented in an entirely chronological order.)
Kids will enjoy the activities included near the end of the book, to make their own Canadian flag and to send coded messages with flags.
Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.
August 26, 2014
Although Canada's flag doesn't have quite the dramatic history behind it that Old Glory does, readers will be fascinated to read about the debate behind which design would be used for the official flag. I had no idea that the flag that now represents Canada became its official flying representative back in 1965. I must say that using the maple leaf as a symbol of this country strikes me as perfect. The book also provides some history of flags in general, flags that flew over Canada, and the proper way to display the flag. Additionally, readers can learn how to make their own Canadian flag.
October 11, 2014
The History Of Canada's Flag
This is a great book explaining the origins of Canada's flag and how it came to be selected. It also teaches about a lot of other flags also. It would he a great resource for any teacher doing a lesson on Canada or for any patriotic Canadian family to teach their children the history and origin of their national flag. I really found it interesting as well as informative and educational. I believe this is a great book to be used in a group setting.
*** This book is written at a grade school level but is appropriate for any age
This is a great book explaining the origins of Canada's flag and how it came to be selected. It also teaches about a lot of other flags also. It would he a great resource for any teacher doing a lesson on Canada or for any patriotic Canadian family to teach their children the history and origin of their national flag. I really found it interesting as well as informative and educational. I believe this is a great book to be used in a group setting.
*** This book is written at a grade school level but is appropriate for any age
September 12, 2024
Our Flag is a really cute book about the Canadian flag, with lots of evocative illustrations to show the country's historical journey from European colonial flags to the design process of the current modern flag. Although it's intended for children, it has a breadth of information that gives the reader a good overview of Canada's history, provinces and indigenous nations. My favourite illustration was the one showing the original rendition maple leaf being previewed in a turbulent wind tunnel in Ottawa, revealing how it was too complex and leading to the current simplified version!
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