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Eyvindson, P. (1996). Red Parka Mary. Illustrated by R. Brynjolson. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications Inc. The little boy in this heart warming Christmas story is afraid of his elderly female neighbour. When his mother reassures him that she is a friendly and kind person, he grows to appreciate and cherish their friendship. Red Parka Mary has much to teach him, and he has much to give to her. Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm/vol3/no8/redparka.html Eyvindson, P. (1993). The Missing Sun. Illustrated by R. Brynjolson. Winnipeg, MB: Pemmican Publications. When Emily and her mother move to Inuvik, Emily has a hard time believing her mother's claim that the sun is going to disappear for many days. But her new friend Josie assures her that it is true. When they really do lose the sun, Emily has to wrestle with conflicting explanations. Her mother tells her that the earth is tilted, while Josie says Raven has stolen the sun. Emily's main concern is whether the sun ever shine again. Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm///cmarchive/vol22no3/revmissingsun.html Fitch, S. (2001). No Two Snowflakes. Illustrated by J. Wilson. Victoria, BC: Orca Book Publishers. Lou and Araba are pen pals. Lou is Canadian while Araba lives halfway around the world in Africa. In a letter to her friend, Lou shares her knowledge of snow with Araba, who has never felt it squeak beneath her feet or melt on her tongue. This book shares the beauty of snowflakes – no two snowflakes are alike, just as no two people are alike. Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm/vol8/no8/notwo.html Gay, M. (2000). Stella Reine des Neiges. Quebec: Dominique et Compagnie. “Is the snow cold?” asks Sacha. “Is it hard?” he asks. “It is as cold as a vanilla ice cream cone,” says Stella, “and as soft as a baby rabbit’s fur.” It is Sacha’s first snowstorm and he is full of wonder. He asks many questions of his big sister Stella, who seems to know all the answers. The two children go exploring in the snow to discover all the tastes, sights and sounds of winter’s first snowfall. Description (in French): http://www.collectionscanada.ca/read-up-on-it/015020-025000-f.html#e Gilmore, R. (1998). A Gift for Gita. Illustrated by A. Priestley. Toronto: Second Story Press. This is the third and final book in the series featuring Gita, a young immigrant girl from India. During a visit from Gita’s beloved grandmother, Gita’s father announces that he has received a job offer back in India. What should the family do? Grandmother wants her family to go “home” but eventually, Gita’s family decides that, although they miss India, they belong in Canada now. A Gift for Gita is a story about Indian cultures and traditions, job relocation, immigration experiences, family heritage and the meaning of "home." Publisher’s website, with teaching ideas: http://www.tilburyhouse.com/Children's%20Frames/child_gift_fr.html
Gilmore, R. (1999). A Screaming Kind of Day. Illustrated by G. Sauve. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside. This story is about a young hearing-impaired girl named Scully. Scully loves to play outside in the rain, away from her brother Leo and her busy mother as she loves the feeling of rain spattering gently on her face. After escaping briefly to the wet green trees outside, she is grounded and not allowed to leave the house for a day. As evening approaches, Scully and her mother are able to re-connect as they share a special moment together watching the stars. Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm/vol8/no1/screamingkind.html Teaching suggestions: http://www.rachnagilmore.ca/guide-scream.html Gorman, L. (2005). A is for Algonquin: An Ontario Alphabet. Illustrated by M. Rose. Chelsea, Michigan: Sleeping Bear Press. A is for Algonquin: An Ontario Alphabet introduces young readers to the beauty of the province. Written with knowledge by a life-long resident, this story describes Ontario's inhabitants, history, flora and fauna, movers and shakers. The book answers a variety of questions such as: Is the longest street in the world really in Ontario? And the world's longest skating rink? What is the Group of Seven? Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/cm/vol12/no14/aisforalgonquin.html Teacher’s guide: http://www.gale.com/pdf/TeachersGuides/OntarioGuide_gorman.pdf Gregory, N. (1995). How Smudge came. Illustrated by R. Lightburn. Red Deer, AB: Red Deer College Press. Cindy, who has Down's syndrome, lives in a group home and works as a cleaner in a hospice. One day she finds a puppy, which she hides in her room and takes to work with her. However, Cindy’s ‘secret’ is discovered and Smudge, the puppy, is whisked away to the S.P.C.A. A happy resolution is celebrated against the darker backdrop of early death (the hospice residents) and lack of freedom that living with a mental impairment can entail. Review: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm//vol3/no19/smudge.html Gutierrez, E. (2005). Picturescape. Vancouver: Simply Read Books Inc. Triggered by his imagination, a young boy's visit to the art gallery sends him on a journey across the country through some of Canada's greatest twentieth century paintings. Beginning with the work of Emily Carr, the boy travels from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland in this beautiful wordless book. Appealing to children of all ages, the book contains endnotes about each of the paintings featured in 'Picturescape' and information about the artist. Available online: http://www.picturescape.ca/ Review: https://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/cm/vol12/no7/picturescape.html
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