Author: Michael Bedard (on JOMB) Illustrator: Les Tait (on JOMB) Published: 1999 Tundra Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0887765734 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Thoughtful, unhurried narrative and rich, enveloping art capture the clutter and compassion of two celebrated sculptors, a fledgling robin’s rescue and the birth of a life-changing friendship. You can learn more about sculptors Frances Loring and Florence Wyle here. [...]

Author: Hazel Hutchins & Gail Herbert Illustrator: Dusan Petricic (on JOMB) Published: 2008 Annick Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 1554511208 Chapters.ca Amazon.com A clever combination of first person illustration and third-person narrative sweep us from the bleak friendlessness of a half-built subdivision to the sunny satisfaction of a job well done in this wordless triumph of teamwork and imagination. More [...]

According to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development “Character education involves teaching children about basic human values including honesty, kindness, generosity, courage, freedom, equality, and respect.” Sharron McElmeel is a leading expert in this field and she’s done just about everything including publishing a 220-page book called Character Education: A Book Guide for Teachers, Librarians [...]

In this episode, we play listener submitted reviews recorded on the spot at PodCamp Toronto: Rob Lee (Purl Diving) - Groundsel Paul Boelen - Richard Scary books Jeff Higgins - The Cat in the Hat Mark Boudreau (Rock and Roll Report) - Treasure Island Christopher Fowler - Sun of Interflex Barb Cagley - Falling Up Vic - Grimm’s Fairy Tales Keith Burtis (Magic [...]

Author: Susan Katz Illustrator: Stacey Schuett Published: 2007 Clarion Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0618702229 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Forty-six pages of engaging illustration and thirty-four distinct, rhyme-free poems share the reluctant introduction, suspenseful separation and joyous reunion of a young boy and his surprisingly expressive new pet. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A. Tags:childrens [...]

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