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McGugan, J. (1994). Josepha: A Prairie Boy’s Story. Illustrated by M. Kimber. Red Deer, AB: Red Deer College Press. This story, narrated by a young boy, tells of the difficulties encountered by his friend, Josepha, an immigrant from Eastern Europe in 1900. Josepha is adjusting to a new home and a new language. Because he doesn’t speak English, Josepha is seated with the very young children in school. He is initially embarrassed and wants to sit with the boys of his own age. Eventually Josepha makes some precious friends among the primary grade children, and when he has to leave school to work on the farm, the children are sad to see him go. What a wonderful friend he has been! Without a common language between them, how will the narrator ever say good-bye? What gift can he give Josepha to show how special their friendship has been? Author Profile: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/read-up-on-it/015020-6045-e.html McLellan, S. Simpson. (2004). Leon's Song. Illustrated by D. Bonder. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside. Leon is an old and rather homely frog. Other frogs in the pond are more handsome and can swim faster and leap higher, and Leon is all right with that. But when Leon hears the frog Romeo sing, his heart aches - for Romeo is the greatest singer on the pond. When Romeo opens his mouth, all the pond dwellers are spellbound. Leon's humble croak cannot compare, and while he is inspired by Romeo's beautiful voice, he dreams of making such a difference himself. Leon isn't going to have wait very long. Something is about to happen that will threaten the pond dwellers and their way of life forever. And to protect them all, Leon will find a talent than no one knew he possessed. (Written by the author.) Author's site: http://www.stephaniemclellan.com/LeonsSong.htm Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/cm/vol11/no7/leonssong.html Moak, A. (2002). A Big City ABC. Toronto: Tundra Books. Toronto, Canada’s largest city and one of the great cities of the world, means different things to different people. For some, it is the business centre of the country, with its soaring office towers and banks. For others, it is the arts capital, with its galleries, theatres, radio and television studios. However, in this book, the author sees Toronto through children’s eyes. He presents the places he feels make Toronto a wonderful city for children. (Originally published in 1984). Review; http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/cm/vol8/no21/abigcity.html Morck, I. (1996). Tiger’s New Cowboy Boots. Illustrated by G. Graham. Red Deer, AB: Red Deer College Press. Each summer, Tyler (nicknamed Tiger) takes the long bus ride to his Uncle Roy’s ranch to participate in the cattle drive. This summer, instead of wearing runners, Tyler has new cowboy boots. He is disappointed when the other riders do not notice them. After a day of riding a horse in dusty conditions, crawling after an orphan calf in the bush, and sloshing through water and mud to move the cattle across a river, Tyler’s cowboy boots are noticed by his friend Jessica. “Hey Tiger”, she says admiringly, “your boots are just like mine.” Tyler knows he is now a real cowboy.
Munsch, R. & Ascar, S. (1995). From Far Away. Illustrated by M. Martchenko. Toronto: Annick Press. Author Robert Munch writes the story of Saoussan who came to North America from Beirut when she was five years old. As co-author, Saoussan tells her story; one that grew out of a series of letters she wrote to Munsch. As she struggles to fit in to her strange new surroundings, Saoussan captures the emotions and frustrations of being a newcomer to Canada. Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/cm/vol9/no20/fromfaraway.html Author’s Website: http://robertmunsch.com/books.cfm?bookid=55 Munsch, R. (2001). Up, Up, Down. Illustrated by M. Martchenko. Markham, ON: Scholastic. Anna loves to climb, while her mother and father prefer her to come down! Although Anna is told by her parents not to climb, she continues to climb anything in and outside the house with unexpected results for the family. The book introduces elements of magic realism into a familiar family story. Teaching Guide/Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/cm/vol12/no4/teachingwithrobertmunschbooksvol2.html Author’s website; http://robertmunsch.com/books.cfm?bookid=68 Murray, B. (2004). Thomas and the Metis Sash. Illustrated by S. Dawson. Translated by R. Flamand. Pemmican Publications Inc: Winnipeg, MB. Li Saennchur Fleshii di Michif or Thomas and the Metis Sash is the third collaboration among this trio of author, illustrator and translator. In each book, Thomas is introduced to another aspect of his Metis cultural heritage. In this book, Thomas and his classmates finger weave a two colour belt in art class. When Thomas takes his blue and white belt home to show his parents, his mother says it reminds her of her Metis sash which she takes out to show Thomas. She briefly explains the sash's uses before going on to describe the significance of its pattern and colours. Thomas then asks to take the sash to school where he shares the sash and his mother's explanation with his classmates and art teacher. Quoted from the review: http://umanitoba.ca/cm/vol11/no18/thomasandthemetissash.html Nanji, S. (2000). Treasure for Lunch. Illustrated by Y. Cathcart. Toronto: Second Story Press. Where does Shaira mysteriously disappear to during lunch hour? Although Shaira is thrilled when her grandmother comes to stay with her while her parents are away, her Grandmother packs her tasty goodies for her school lunch that she is ashamed to eat in front of her friends. She manages to find interesting ways to bury the bhajias and the kebabs from her lunch as it is wintertime and there are many good hiding places in the snow. Shaira’s secret is safe until the snow begins to melt and her buried treasure is exposed! Will her friends find out where she has been going each lunch hour? This story reassures those children whose family favourites go beyond peanut butter and jelly as Nanji addresses cultural embarrassment and celebration. Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm/vol7/no20/treasure.html
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