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 Welcome Ramadan: Night of the Moon (A Muslim Holiday Story)
from Just One More Book!!
September 03, 2008
Author: Hena Khan Illustrator: Julie Paschkis Published: 2008 Chronicle Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0811860620 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Luminous geometric patterning, spacious blue views of the changing moon and warm orange spreads of bustling celebration give us a gorgeous glimpse of the treats and traditions of Ramadan. More of Islam and the Arab World on JOMB: 52 Days by Camel My Friend Jamal The Butter Man Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up In The War The Rich Man and the Parrot Sanji and the Baker
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Desert Zest: 52 Days By Camel (My Sahara Adventure)
from Just One More Book!!
July 30, 2008
Author: Lawrie Raskin and Debora Pearson Photographer: Lawrie Raskin Published: 1998 Annick Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 1554511364 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Passion sparked by childhood reading leads us through snow, salt, sandstorms, camel spit and souks in this eye opening introduction to the wonders of the Sahara and the sensational potential of curiosity and pluck. More of the Arab World on JOMB: The Butter Man Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up In The War My Friend Jamal If we sound slightly odd in this show, it s because we recorded it during a live television appearance on Roger s Daytime.
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Putting Peckish in Perspective: The Butter Man
from Just One More Book!!
July 23, 2008
Author: Elizabeth Alalou and Ali Alalou Illustrator: Julie Klear Essakalli Published: 2008 Charlesbridge (on JOMB) ISBN: 1580891276 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Mouth-watering memories of fresh bread and butter and the crawling gnawing of famine s want make a father s reflection on childhood hunger food for thought about patience, gratitude and luck. More books touching on hunger on JOMB: Mei Ming and the Dragon’s Daughter The Painted Chest The King’s Equal Rumplestilskin’s Daughter More delicious food on JOMB: Too Many Tamales A Medieval Feast The Tortilla Cat The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza
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Picking Your Pace: The Painted Chest
from Just One More Book!!
June 14, 2008
Author: Judith Christine Mills (on JOMB) Illustrator: Judith Christine Mills Published: 2007 Key Porter Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 155263809X Chapters.ca Amazon.com Windswept bleakness and ceaseless toil surrender to light hearts and lushness as this beautifully illustrated allegory reminds us to make time for music, beauty and the nourishment of our souls. Beware of the Barrenness of a Busy Life Socrates Other books mentioned: Wild Cameron Women Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and a Happier Life
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 Continental Confide: Someday When My Cat Can Talk
from Just One More Book!!
June 06, 2008
Author: Caroline Lazo Illustrator: Kyrsten Brooker Published: 2008 Random House (on JOMB) ISBN: 037583754X Chapters.ca Amazon.com Radically textured paint and collage illustrations combine with informative rhyming text as the imagined journeys of a young girl’s cat become an upbeat introduction to the landmarks and traditions of Europe. Other books mentioned: Safe and Sound More cats on JOMB: Cat Magic The Tortilla Cat Be sure to pop over to Sarah Reinhard s blog for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.
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Superheroes, Sabayad and SUVs: My Friend Jamal
from Just One More Book!!
April 30, 2008
Author: Anna McQuinn Illustrator: Anna McQuinn and Ben Frey Published: 2008 Annick Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 1554511224 Beaming boyhood bliss pops from zesty action-packed photography-and-paint collage as a spunky seven year old proudly presents the shared adventures and intriguing details of life with his very best bud, Jamal who happens to be Somali. Chapters.ca Amazon.com
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Feudal Food, Facts & Fanfare: A Medieval Feast
from Just One More Book!!
April 19, 2008
Author: Aliki (a.k.a. Aliki Liacouras Brandenberg) Illustrator: Aliki Published: 1983 HarperTrophy (on JOMB) ISBN: 0064460509 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Generous illustrations with a fifteenth century flair combine with friendly, accessible narrative to make this well-researched account of the exhaustive preparations and extravagance of a medieval feast an engaging story time favourite.
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Love, Loss and Luxury: Taj Mahal
from Just One More Book!!
April 09, 2008
Authors: Caroline Arnold and Madeleine Comora Illustrator: Rahul Bhushan Published: 2007 CarolRhoda Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 076132609X Chapters.ca Amazon.com Strikingly intricate illustrations and lush, detailed narrative transform this four hundred year old story of tenderness, tragedy and tribute into a fascinating non-fiction fairy tale. More ancient stories and flavours of The East on JOMB: Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up In The War Red Butterfly (How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China) In the Heart of the Village Lights For Gita Mama’s Saris Sanji and the Baker A Horse in the House More architecture on JOMB: Barn Iggy Peck, Architect Thanks to Kate Heartfield of The Ottawa Citizen for joining us for this show. You can read Kate s blog here.
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 Love, Loss and Luxury: Taj Mahal
from Just One More Book!!
April 09, 2008
Authors: Caroline Arnold and Madeleine Comora Illustrator: Rahul Bhushan Published: 2007 CarolRhoda Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 076132609X Chapters.ca Amazon.com Strikingly intricate illustrations and lush, detailed narrative transform this four hundred year old story of tenderness, tragedy and tribute into a fascinating non-fiction fairy tale. More ancient stories and flavours of The East on JOMB: Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up In The War Red Butterfly (How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China) In the Heart of the Village Lights For Gita Mama???s Saris Sanji and the Baker A Horse in the House More architecture on JOMB: Barn Iggy Peck, Architect Thanks to Kate Heartfield of The Ottawa Citizen for joining us for this show. You can read Kate s blog here.
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 Lace, Lore and Laughter: Aunt Claire’s Yellow Beehive Hair
from Just One More Book!!
February 06, 2008
Author: Deborah Blumenthal Illustrator: Mary GrandPre Published: 2007 Pelican Publishing Company (on JOMB) ISBN: 1589804910 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Warmth, humour and fond remembrance waft through this beautifully worded and evocatively illustrated exploration of a young girl s family tree and the traits, trinkets and togetherness that sustain it. Other books mentioned: Seven Brave Women More family fondness on JOMB: My Great Aunt Arizona Grandma????????s Feather Bed Too Many Tamales Mama????????s Saris
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Lace, Lore and Laughter: Aunt Claire’s Yellow Beehive Hair
from Just One More Book!!
February 06, 2008
Author: Deborah Blumenthal Illustrator: Mary GrandPre Published: 2007 Pelican Publishing Company (on JOMB) ISBN: 1589804910 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Warmth, humour and fond remembrance waft through this beautifully worded and evocatively illustrated exploration of a young girl s family tree and the traits, trinkets and togetherness that sustain it. Other books mentioned: Seven Brave Women More family fondness on JOMB: My Great Aunt Arizona Grandma’s Feather Bed Too Many Tamales Mama’s Saris Tags:Aunt Claires Yellow Beehive Hair, childrens book, Deborah Blumenthal, Mary GrandPre, Podcast, reviewAunt Claires Yellow Beehive Hair, childrens book, Deborah Blumenthal, Mary GrandPre, Podcast, review
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Skill & Survival: The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish
from Just One More Book!!
February 02, 2008
Author: Jacqueline Briggs Martin (on JOMB) Illustrator: Beth Krommes (on JOMB) Published: 2001 Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 0618548955 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Soothing speculation, striking details and spellbinding scratchboard art present a gripping account of Karluk s last icy voyage and the strength and resourcefulness that beat all odds. More shipwrecks on JOMB: The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell The Killick Tags:and the Boat Called Fish, Beth Krommes, childrens book, Inupiaq, Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Karluk shipwreck, Podcast, review, the Ice, The Lampand the Boat Called Fish, Beth Krommes, childrens book, Inupiaq, Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Karluk shipwreck, Podcast, review, the Ice, The Lamp
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 Skill & Survival: The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish
from Just One More Book!!
February 02, 2008
Author: Jacqueline Briggs Martin (on JOMB) Illustrator: Beth Krommes (on JOMB) Published: 2001 Houghton Mifflin (on JOMB) ISBN: 0618548955 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Soothing speculation, striking details and spellbinding scratchboard art present a gripping account of The Karluk s last icy voyage and the strength and resourcefulness that beat all odds. More shipwrecks on JOMB: The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell The Killick
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 Earned Learning: Ruby’s Wish
from Just One More Book!!
January 23, 2008
Author: Shirin Yim Bridges Illustrator: Sophie Blackall (on JOMB) Published: 2002 Chronicle Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0811834905 Chapters.ca Amazon.com The hush of dependable peaches and greens gently gives way to a crescendo of red in this thoughtfully unfolding, true story of a young girl with a dream and the patient, respectful cracking of cultural constraints that made her dream come true. You can help make a dream come true today by joining the effort to provide schooling and stability for autistic children in China. To learn more click here.
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Earned Learning: Ruby’s Wish
from Just One More Book!!
January 23, 2008
Author: Shirin Yim Bridges Illustrator: Sophie Blackall (on JOMB) Published: 2002 Chronicle Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0811834905 Chapters.ca Amazon.com The hush of dependable peaches and greens gently gives way to a crescendo of red in this thoughtfully unfolding, true story of a young girl with a dream and the patient, respectful cracking of cultural constraints that made her dream come true. You can help make a dream come true today by joining the effort to provide schooling and stability for autistic children in China. To learn more click here. Tags:childrens book, chinese new year, education, Podcast, review, Rubys Wish, Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackallchildrens book, chinese new year, education, Podcast, review, Rubys Wish, Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackall
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 Enkindling Generosity: Wenceslas
from Just One More Book!!
December 14, 2007
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean Illustrator: Christian Birmingham Published: 2005 Random House Group (on JOMB) ISBN: 0552549096 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Richly retold with storytelling flair and depicted by enveloping impressionist artwork, the traditional carol gains depth and suspense in this inspiring demonstration of benevolence and backbone.
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Enkindling Generosity: Wenceslas
from Just One More Book!!
December 14, 2007
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean Illustrator: Christian Birmingham Published: 2005 Random House Group (on JOMB) ISBN: 0552549096 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Richly retold with storytelling flair and depicted by enveloping impressionist artwork, the traditional carol gains depth and suspense in this inspiring demonstration of benevolence and backbone. Tags:childrens book, Christian Birmingham, Geraldine McCaughrean, Podcast, review, Wenceslas The Eternal Christmas Storychildrens book, Christian Birmingham, Geraldine McCaughrean, Podcast, review, Wenceslas The Eternal Christmas Story
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 Frankincense and Mirth: Humphrey’s First Christmas
from Just One More Book!!
December 12, 2007
Author: Carol Heyer Illustrator: Carol Heyer Published: 2007 Ideals Publications ISBN: 0824955595 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Relayed with the pomp of an indignant camel and replete with starlit sandscapes, stunning, sometimes comical close-ups and loads of understated melodrama, this twist on the Christmas story is as hilarious as it is endearing. Other books mentioned: The Grandmother Doll You can view some fabulous illustrations from this book here.
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Frankincense and Mirth: Humphrey’s First Christmas
from Just One More Book!!
December 12, 2007
Author: Carol Heyer Illustrator: Carol Heyer Published: 2007 Ideals Publications ISBN: 0824955595 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Relayed with the pomp of an indignant camel and replete with starlit sandscapes, stunning, sometimes comical close-ups and loads of understated melodrama, this twist on the Christmas story is as hilarious as it is endearing. Other books mentioned: The Grandmother Doll You can view some fabulous illustrations from this book here. Tags:Carol Heyer, childrens book, Humphreys First Christmas, Podcast, reviewCarol Heyer, childrens book, Humphreys First Christmas, Podcast, review
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 Bliss, Slips and Forgiveness: Jamela’s Dress
from Just One More Book!!
November 23, 2007
Author: Niki Daly (on JOMB) Illustrator: Niki Daly Published: 1999 Farrar Straus Giroux (on JOMB) ISBN: 0374437203 Chapters.ca BN.com Gorgeously expressive illustrations capture the small pleasures of a dreamy preschooler, the chaos of failed judgments and the matchless relief of reconnection in this longtime family favourite. Other books mentioned: Jamela s Birthday Where s Jamela? Julie Smith offers some Global Diversity activities based on this book here.
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Bliss, Slips and Forgiveness: Jamela’s Dress
from Just One More Book!!
November 23, 2007
Author: Niki Daly (on JOMB) Illustrator: Niki Daly Published: 1999 Farrar Straus Giroux (on JOMB) ISBN: 0374437203 Chapters.ca BN.com Gorgeously expressive illustrations capture the small pleasures of a dreamy preschooler, the chaos of failed judgments and the matchless relief of reconnection in this longtime family favourite. Other books mentioned: Jamela s Birthday Where s Jamela? Julie Smith offers some Global Diversity activities based on this book here. Tags:childrens book, Jamelas Dress, Niki Daly, Podcast, review, South Africa, Xhosachildrens book, Jamelas Dress, Niki Daly, Podcast, review, South Africa, Xhosa
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The Might of Metaphor: The Red Thread (An Adoption Fairy Tale)
from Just One More Book!!
October 20, 2007
Author: Grace Lin Illustrator: Grace Lin Published: 2007 Albert Whitman Co. (on JOMB) ISBN: 0807569224 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Dramatic, stylized folk art, carefully worded text and a cleverly crafted story-within-a-story format combine to create an engaging story time snapshot that vividly illustrates the unwavering strength of parental devotion and the quiet power of children s books. You can read more about Robert’s Snow: Art Auction for Cancer’s Cure here. Tags:childrens book, dana farber cancer institute, fundraiser, Grace Lin, Podcast, review, Roberts Snow, The Red Threadchildrens book, dana farber cancer institute, fundraiser, Grace Lin, Podcast, review, Roberts Snow, The Red Thread
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