Books

Chester's Back!

2008-08-20T15:07:00Z

Written and Illustrated by Mélanie Watt

In this uproarious sequel to Chester, the battle of the picture-book makers continues. Which author-illustrator will come out on top — Chester or Mélanie Watt — is anybody’s guess!

This time, there’s no denying (in Chester’s mind) that he’s the star of the show. His already outsize ego has ballooned even more due to a spate of “fan mail” on the heels of his self-titled debut. As Chester sees it, who needs Melanie Watt when they have Chester? He’s got no shortage of his own storytelling ideas. With heavy paw and red marker, this control-freak cat does not hesitate to commit them to paper. When Chester starts acting far too Hollywood, Melanie calls an open audition to replace the high-maintenance feline. This isn’t a move that Chester will take lying down.

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This is Daniel Cook Making Honey

2008-07-02T21:07:00Z

Buzz! Buzz! Join Daniel as he visits a bee farm. Learn about different kinds of bees, how they make honey and how a beekeeper gets the honey from the hive. Lucky Daniel also gets a taste test.

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This is Daniel Cook on a Plane

2008-07-02T21:05:00Z

Up, up and away! Daniel does a flight check, gets the “all clear” and takes off into the big blue sky. Join Daniel as he soars through the clouds and learns all about planes and the history of flight.

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This is Daniel Cook on a Hike

2008-07-02T21:02:00Z

With his bug spray ready, Daniel’s off on a guided walk through the forest. Insects, animals and plants are just a few of the things to learn about on a nature hike.

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This is Daniel Cook at the Fire Station

2008-07-02T21:00:00Z

Wee-oooh, wee-oooh, wee-oooh! goes the fire alarm. The firefighters are on the move — and Daniel Cook is right by their side.

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This is Daniel Cook at the Construction Site

2008-07-02T20:58:00Z

Be careful where you walk, and don’t forget your hard hat! Join Daniel as he visits a construction site and helps workers build a sidewalk. He even gets to help operate a huge backhoe.

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This is Daniel Cook at the Farm

2008-07-02T20:34:00Z

Mmmm. Daniel gets to drink milk fresh from a cow. He also meets and learns all about sheep, floppy-eared pigs, horses and other farm animals.

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Chester

2008-06-04T18:39:00Z

Written and illustrated by Mélanie Watt

Chester is more than a picture book. It is a story told, and retold, by dueling author-illustrators.

Mélanie Watt starts out with the story of a mouse in a house. Then Mélanie's cat, Chester, sends the mouse packing and proceeds to cover the pages with rewrites from his red marker, and the gloves are off.

Mélanie and her mouse won't take Chester's antics lying down. And Chester is obviously a creative powerhouse with confidence to spare. Where will this war of the picture-book makers lead? Is it a one-way ticket to Chesterville, or will Mélanie get her mouse production off the ground?

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Touch It!

2008-05-14T19:05:00Z

Written by Adrienne Mason Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Developed with the cooperation of a science consultant, these books are a tool to teach the physical sciences to young children. Move It! and Touch It! follow science curricula in the largest Canadian provinces. Each book is loaded with surprising facts and hands-on activities designed to hold young readers’ interest and tap into their fascination with the everyday world.

Touch It! explores materials — their colour, shape, texture, size, mass, magnetism and more.

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Move It!

2008-05-14T19:02:00Z

Written by Adrienne Mason Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Developed with the cooperation of a science consultant, these books are a tool to teach the physical sciences to young children. Move It! and Touch It! follow science curricula in the largest Canadian provinces. Each book is loaded with surprising facts and hands-on activities designed to hold young readers’ interest and tap into their fascination with the everyday world.

Move It! explores the physics of why and how things move.

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Once Upon a Dragon

2008-05-14T18:58:00Z

Written by Jean E. Pendziwol Illustrated by Martine Gourbault

After a thump-bumping ride on a slide, a little girl and her dragon friend find themselves inside a fairy-tale book. The stories are familiar, and there’s lots of silly fun as the Dragon is transformed into fairy-tale characters. But danger lurks in the form of strangers — including the hungry wolf from Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White’s evil stepmother. And it’s up to the girl to keep an eye on the dragon, who walks alone through deep dark woods and takes treats from people he doesn’t know. Little by little, the girl teaches her irrepressible friend to be careful about strangers.

The winning combination of fairy-tale adventure and concrete safety information — including the Dragon’s Stranger Safety Rhyme and the checklist of rules at the end of the book — provide the perfect starting point for discussions with children about stranger safety.

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Who Likes the Snow?

2008-05-14T18:56:00Z

Written by Etta Kaner Illustrated by Marie Lafrance

Snow — it crunches when we walk on it, floats down like feathers onto our faces and makes our sleds zoom. But what is snow? And how does it transform the world around us?

With a wonderful sense of movement and colour, this unique book invites children to explore their world with delight and curiosity. Young readers will open the flaps to find the science of snow and related topics clearly explained. Inside, they will discover why snow is white, what snowflakes look like up close, how snow makes the night brighter and much more.

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Franklin's School Treasury

2008-05-14T18:53:00Z

Written by Paulette Bourgeois Illustrated by Brenda Clark

Franklin goes to the head of the class with these four popular stories, now available in one volume. Franklin Goes to School, Franklin’s School Play, Franklin’s Class Trip and Franklin’s Neighborhood are winning tales that have made the lovable turtle one of the best-known and most endearing children’s book characters.

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123 I Can Make Prints!

2008-05-14T18:51:00Z

Written and Illustrated by Irene Luxbacher

Illustrated step–by-step print–making projects include patterns, folds, relief, etched prints and more. Budding artists will proudly say, “I can make prints!”

Encouraging play and experimentation with everyday materials and tools, Starting Art unlocks the creative spirit in every young child. This excellent new series offers uniquely clear and inspiring step-by-step illustrated techniques for creating fun and appealing art projects that lead to discovery and a real sense of accomplishment.

Starting Art introduces art concepts such as colour, form and texture, reinforced and put into practice through the creative process. Each book includes a visual glossary of key art terms and a note to parents and teachers on how to ensure a good art experience every time.

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One Splendid Tree

2008-05-14T18:49:00Z

Written by Marilyn Helmer Illustrated by Dianne Eastman

With Daddy away fighting in the Second World War, Hattie, Junior and Momma have had to move to the city so Momma can take a factory job. Money is tight, and this year a Christmas tree is a luxury the family cannot afford. But Junior finds an abandoned plant in the hallway, and in his eyes, it holds the promise of Christmas magic. If he can only convince Hattie, maybe they can have a tree after all!

Marilyn Helmer’s tender story and Dianne Eastman’s richly detailed photocollage art bring this Christmas past to vivid life.

Includes instructions on how to make your own snowman decoration!

For more information, or to purchase a copy of the book, please visit Kids Can Press.