From chapters.ca:
Rachel's twirling streamers. Daddy blows up blue balloons. Mommy sizzles latkes as she hums a Hanukkah tune. It's Hanukkah! It's a time to celebrate family and enjoy festive traditions. As Rachel and her parents prepare the house, grandparents, cousins, and friends travel from near and far to sing and tell stories. Together, they will light candles, play games, and eat scrumptuous holiday foods... and, of course, dance the Hanukkah Hop. The stamping, the hopping, and the bim- bim- bopping is sure to go on all night!
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
A Moose in a Maple Tree: The All-Canadian 12 Days of Christmas by Troy Townsin, illustrated by Jennifer Harrington
From chapters.ca:This newly re-formatted children's book is already a favorite of people young and old around the globe and its lyrics have been sung in classrooms and assemblies across the country. The book's endearing use of iconic Canadianisms provides a great tool for young readers developing memory recognition and learning to count. Its comical ending, with all the characters in the tree, provides a captivating look- and- find.
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Canadian Author,
Christmas,
Music,
Picture Book
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Silent Night by Sandy Turner
From chapters.ca:
It's Christmas Eve. All is silent, except... Woof Woof Woof
...for one smart dog, Yap Yapp Yap... who is getting in someone''s way. Someone who has something very important to do tonight.... Yap Yap Bark... Will that dog ever be quiet? After all, it's supposed to be a Silent Night!
Monday, December 03, 2012
Home for Christmas by Jan Brett
From chapters.ca:
A wild little troll runs away from home because he doesn't want to do his chores. Rollo tries living with various woodland animals, but he finds out that there is no place like home, and returns to his family just in time for "the best Christmas ever."
A wild little troll runs away from home because he doesn't want to do his chores. Rollo tries living with various woodland animals, but he finds out that there is no place like home, and returns to his family just in time for "the best Christmas ever."
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Hanukkah: A Counting Book in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish by Emily Sper
From chapters.ca:With colourful artwork and die- cuts in the shape of candles, this beautiful book explains the story of Hanukkah and teaches young children to count from one to eight in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish. "The strength of the book is its use of simple, bold illustrations and coloured fonts against solid backgrounds.
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123s,
Dual Language Text,
Hanukkah,
Jewish Content,
Picture Book
Saturday, December 01, 2012
Where is Baby’s Christmas Present? By Karen Katz
From chapters.ca:
Baby is looking everywhere for the Christmas present - but where can it be? Little ones will love lifting the large, sturdy flaps to reveal special, holiday surprises: Christmas cookies, candy canes, ornaments, and more! Babies are sure to love this Christmas treat!
Baby is looking everywhere for the Christmas present - but where can it be? Little ones will love lifting the large, sturdy flaps to reveal special, holiday surprises: Christmas cookies, candy canes, ornaments, and more! Babies are sure to love this Christmas treat!
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Babies,
Board Book,
Christmas,
Picture Book,
Pop-up or Lift the Flap
Friday, November 30, 2012
Snowed Under and Other Christmas Confusions by Serge Bloch
From chapters.ca:
Serge Bloch, the witty author and illustrator of Butterflies in My Stomach, Reach for the Stars, and You Are What You Eat brings his readers a touch of happy holiday spirit.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright, illustrated by Stephen Gilpin
From chapters.ca:
A snowman who finds it dreadfully cold keeps doing things that cause him to melt, while the children who rebuild him each time offer clothing to keep him warm.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
If the World Were a Village: A Book About the World’s People by David J Smith, illustrated by Shelagh Armstrong
From chapters.ca:First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye- opening book has since become a classic, promoting "world- mindedness" by imagining the world's population - all 6.8 billion of us - as a village of just 100 people.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Animal Opposites: Smartest and Silliest by Camilla de la Bedoyere
From chapters.ca:
A new series of colourful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom.
Animal Opposites: Fastest and Slowest by Camilla de la Bedoyere
From chapters.ca:
A new series of colourful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom.
Monday, November 26, 2012
My Car by Byron Barton
Sunday, November 25, 2012
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed Some Leaves! By Lucille Colandro, illustrated by Jared Lee
From chapters.ca:
That wild old lady is back swallowing fall- themed items. What can you make from leaves, clothes, pumpkin and a rope? That's right, a scarecrow!
Labels:
Fall,
Music,
Picture Book,
Revisionist Fairy Tales
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Where is Baby’s Yummy Tummy? By Karen Katz
From chapters.ca:
Where is baby's tummy that's oh, so yummy? Under the teddy bear! Little ones will love lifting the large, sturdy flaps in this book to reveal Baby's pretty nose, sweet feet, yummy tummy, and more! This new gem from Karen Katz is sure to be a year-round favourite for younger readers.
Where is baby's tummy that's oh, so yummy? Under the teddy bear! Little ones will love lifting the large, sturdy flaps in this book to reveal Baby's pretty nose, sweet feet, yummy tummy, and more! This new gem from Karen Katz is sure to be a year-round favourite for younger readers.
Labels:
Babies,
Board Book,
Body,
Pop-up or Lift the Flap
Friday, November 23, 2012
Share! By Anthea Simmons and Georgie Birkett
From chapters.ca:
Learning to share your favourite things with a baby brother or sister can be hard at first, but once you get used to it, it's so much fun! Not convinced? Then read to see how.
Learning to share your favourite things with a baby brother or sister can be hard at first, but once you get used to it, it's so much fun! Not convinced? Then read to see how.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Tiny Titans: Welcome to the Treehouse by Baltazar and Franco
From chapters.ca:
You'll see what life is like for the very young heroes of Sidekick Elementary and learn what could go wrong when the kids of Sidekick Elementary spend an afternoon in the Batcave in this new graphic novel. These all ages tales from the DC Universe, beautifully written and illustrated by Art Baltazar and Franco, will entertain new readers and seasoned fans of comics
You'll see what life is like for the very young heroes of Sidekick Elementary and learn what could go wrong when the kids of Sidekick Elementary spend an afternoon in the Batcave in this new graphic novel. These all ages tales from the DC Universe, beautifully written and illustrated by Art Baltazar and Franco, will entertain new readers and seasoned fans of comics
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Over in the Arctic Where the Cold Winds Blow by Marianne Berkes, illustrated by Jill Dubin
From chapters.ca:Animals that live in the Arctic have learned to live where it is very cold and the nights are very long. Children can learn about these marvelous creatures while they count, clap, and sing to the rhythm of the whimsical tune Over in the Meadow. Each animal is identified in the back of the book along with more information about them.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Snow Happy! By Patricia Hubbell, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata
From chapters.ca:
Waking up to a snow- covered world, children dash outdoors. Follow along as they playfully romp through the freshly- fallen snow: sledding, shoveling, making snow angels, and throwing snowballs. Even the woodland animals are taking part in the winter fun!
Waking up to a snow- covered world, children dash outdoors. Follow along as they playfully romp through the freshly- fallen snow: sledding, shoveling, making snow angels, and throwing snowballs. Even the woodland animals are taking part in the winter fun!
Counting on Snow by Maxwell Newhouse
From chapters.ca:
Maxwell Newhouse, folk artist extraordinaire, has created a unique counting book. The premise is simple. He invites children to count with him from ten crunching caribou down to one lonely moose, by finding other northern animals - from seals to wolves to snowy owls - as they turn the pages. But as the animals appear, so does the snow, until it's a character too, obliterating light and dark, sky and earth. A gorgeous exploration of the isolation and the beauty of northern winter, Maxwell Newhouse has created a deceptively simple picture book that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Maxwell Newhouse, folk artist extraordinaire, has created a unique counting book. The premise is simple. He invites children to count with him from ten crunching caribou down to one lonely moose, by finding other northern animals - from seals to wolves to snowy owls - as they turn the pages. But as the animals appear, so does the snow, until it's a character too, obliterating light and dark, sky and earth. A gorgeous exploration of the isolation and the beauty of northern winter, Maxwell Newhouse has created a deceptively simple picture book that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Where the Giant Sleeps by Mem Fox, illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky
From chapters.ca:
Do ogres snore? Do pirates have blankies? Do fairies suck their thumbs? We may never know the answers to these questions. But if we're lucky - and very observant - we might be able to catch a glimpse of some fantastic creatures, all fast asleep.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
In the Night Garden by Barbara Joosse, illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles
From chapters.ca:
Late one evening, three little girls prowl, growl, and let their imaginations soar.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Wind Flyers by Angela Johnson, illustrated by Loren Long
From chapters.ca:
Three- time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long invite readers to ponder a band of undercelebrated World War II heroes - the Tuskegee Airmen. With fleeting prose and transcendent imagery, this book by the masterful author/artist duo reveals how a boy's love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war- torn skies of Europe and into the hearts of those who are only now beginning to understand the part these brave souls played in the history of America.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Red Sled by Lita Judge
From chapters.ca:
In this almost wordless picture book, a host of woodland creatures take a child's sled for a nighttime joy ride. Their whimsical ride is gorgeously depicted in bold watercolor, complemented by humorous expressions and pitch- perfect sound effects. With a timeless tone and classic characters, Red Sled will become a wintertime favourite.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The Wheels on the Bus by Jane Cabrera
From chapters.ca:
"The wheels on the bus go round and round..." Yes, but what's on the bus? Lots of adorable animals! And they're not staying quiet. The lion roars; the monkeys chatter. The hyenas think the whole scene is ridiculous and are laughing hysterically. Watch out for the crocodile, whose jaws go snap, snap, snap! This raucous rendition of a favorite song will have everyone roaring, chattering, and chomping before the animals reach their stop.Flip, Flap, Fly! By Phyllis Root, illustrated by David Walker
From chapters.ca:
Little readers are invited to join these baby animals as they fly, swim, wiggle, and slide, all with the help of their mamas. But what these babies like best, of course, is spotting other baby animals! With the buoyant rhythms of Phyllis Root and David Walker's cheerful illustrations, here is a guaranteed favourite for babies and toddlers, who will love shouting out the rhyming word sure to come on the next spread.
Little readers are invited to join these baby animals as they fly, swim, wiggle, and slide, all with the help of their mamas. But what these babies like best, of course, is spotting other baby animals! With the buoyant rhythms of Phyllis Root and David Walker's cheerful illustrations, here is a guaranteed favourite for babies and toddlers, who will love shouting out the rhyming word sure to come on the next spread.
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