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 Idol Ambition: The Fisherman and the Turtle
from Just One More Book!!
August 13, 2008
Author: Eric Kimmel (on JOMB) Illustrator: Martha Aviles (on JOMB) Published: 2008 Marshall Cavendish (on JOMB) ISBN: 0761453873 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Cheery, stylized illustrations and friendly, informal narration breath new life into this traditional tale of fish, wishes and contentment. You can read more about Tenochtitlán and Aztec gods here and here. More greed on JOMB: Rumplestilskin’s Daughter Greedyanna Sanji and the Baker The Three Fishing Brothers Gruff The King of Capri Pirate Bob
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Loss, Laughs and Loony-Proof Love: My Dad’s A Birdman
from Just One More Book!!
June 18, 2008
Author: David Almond (on JOMB) Illustrator: Polly Dunbar (on JOMB) Published: 2007 Candlewick Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 0763636673 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Airy illustrations, playful, British dialogue and sprightly dipping, gliding narrative give flight to a zany father-daughter adventure that dances delicately between tenderness, tomfoolery, hope and despair landing lightly in the comfort of allied abandon. You can read the first three chapters of this book here. More dreams of flying on JOMB: Fly, Eagle, Fly I Can Hear the Sun Tudley Didn’t Know Chopsticks Today I Will Fly!
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Looking For Me: Ruby the Copycat
from Just One More Book!!
June 13, 2008
Author: Peggy Rathmann Illustrator: Peggy Rathmann Published: 1991 Scholastic (on JOMB) ISBN: 0590474235 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Spare, natural dialogue, carefully chosen details and keenly expressive illustrations keep us alternately giggling and cringing at the delicate shifts of sentiment from uncertainty and admiration through flattery, imitation, loss of self and then frustration in this celebration of selfhood found. Other books mentioned: Suki’s Kimono
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Truth, Tyranny and Teamwork: The Mysterious Benedict Society
from Just One More Book!!
June 11, 2008
Author: Trenton Lee Stewart Illustrator: Carson Ellis Published: 2006 Little, Brown and Co. (on JOMB) ISBN: 0316003956 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Creativity, dexterity, integrity and retentivity are raised to the rank of super-power as four stray eleven year olds battle mind-numbing media, personal misgivings and the elaborate scheming of a mind-sweeping megalomaniac in this puzzle-filled, cleverly hilarious page-turner. You can watch a great little documentary about Carson Ellis s album art fame here.
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Reading Frenzy: Fire Up With Reading!
from Just One More Book!!
May 03, 2008
Author: Toni Buzzeo Illustrator: Sachiko Yoshikawa Published: 2007 Upstart Books ISBN: 1602130191 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Arm-waving exuberance and ear-to-ear grins explode from every page of this energizing literary extravaganza. Other books mentioned: Our Librarian Won t Tell Us Anything R is for Research
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Sun, Snubs and Striving: My Best Friend
from Just One More Book!!
April 16, 2008
Author: Mary Ann Rodman Illustrator: E. B. Lewis (on JOMB) Published: 2005 Puffin (on JOMB) ISBN: 0142408069 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Sunshine bounces from dancing water on every page of this gorgeously captured exploration of poolside politics and the prevalent pain of unrequited attentions.
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Slime, Crime and Greediness: The Three Fishing Brothers Gruff
from Just One More Book!!
March 26, 2008
Author: Ben Galbraith Illustrator: Ben Galbraith Published: 2007 Hodder & Stoughton (on JOMB) ISBN: 0340893427 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Stubble, nastiness, dead fish and debris transform foul fishing tactics into a riveting affair in this gloriously disagreeable cautionary tale. You can learn more about the real Poverty Bay (home of author/illustrator, Ben Galbraith) and Bay of Plenty here and here.
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 Slime, Crime and Greediness: The Three Fishing Brothers Gruff
from Just One More Book!!
March 26, 2008
Author: Ben Galbraith Illustrator: Ben Galbraith Published: 2007 Hodder & Stoughton (on JOMB) ISBN: 0340893427 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Stubble, nastiness, dead fish and debris transform foul fishing tactics into a riveting affair in this gloriously disagreeable cautionary tale. You can learn more about the real Poverty Bay (home of author/illustrator, Ben Galbraith) and Bay of Plenty here and here.
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The Sting of the Sidelined Sibling: Chloë’s Birthday. . . and Me
from Just One More Book!!
March 21, 2008
Author: Giselle Potter (on JOMB) Illustrator: Giselle Potter Published: 2004 Atheneum/Anne Schwartz (on JOMB) ISBN: 068986230X Chapters.ca Amazon.com In minty blues, greens and creams stirred with rich reds and chocolates, like childhood drawings brought magically to life, fabulous folk-art illustrations combine with perfectly picked childhood details to relay a true tale of envy, endurance and a sibling s special day. Other books mentioned: The Year I Didn t Go to School You can learn more about Chloe and Giselle s father and the family puppet troupe that brought them to Europe in the 1970 s here.
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 The Sting of the Sidelined Sibling: Chlo??’s Birthday. . . and Me
from Just One More Book!!
March 21, 2008
Author: Giselle Potter (on JOMB) Illustrator: Giselle Potter Published: 2004 Atheneum/Anne Schwartz (on JOMB) ISBN: 068986230X Chapters.ca Amazon.com In minty blues, greens and creams stirred with rich reds and chocolates, like childhood drawings brought magically to life, fabulous folk-art illustrations combine with perfectly picked childhood details to relay a true tale of envy, endurance and a sibling s special day. Other books mentioned: The Year I Didn t Go to School You can learn more about Chloe and Giselle s father and the family puppet troupe that brought them to Europe in the 1970 s here.
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 Plotting a Perfect Parent: Mama Robot
from Just One More Book!!
March 19, 2008
Author: Davide Cali Translator: Marcel Danesi Illustrator: Anna Laura Cantone Published: 2008 Tundra Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0887768733 Chapters.ca Amazon.com The cheeky mother-replacement schemings of a disgruntled son and a crackerjack combination of collage, paint and cleverly carefree scrawling make this hilarious showdown between the delights of imagined control and the irreplaceable affection of a loving mom a pore-over-each-page favourite. Books and Resources mentioned: National Film Board of Canada (NFB) The Incredible Book Eating Boy
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Plotting a Perfect Parent: Mama Robot
from Just One More Book!!
March 19, 2008
Author: Davide Cali Translator: Marcel Danesi Illustrator: Anna Laura Cantone Published: 2008 Tundra Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0887768733 Chapters.ca Amazon.com The cheeky mother-replacement schemings of a disgruntled son and a crackerjack combination of collage, paint and cleverly carefree scrawling make this hilarious showdown between the delights of imagined control and the irreplaceable affection of a loving mom a pore-over-each-page favourite. Books and Resources mentioned: National Film Board of Canada (NFB) The Incredible Book Eating Boy Tags:Anna Laura Cantone, childrens book, Davide Cali, Mama Robot, Marcel Danesi, Podcast, reviewAnna Laura Cantone, childrens book, Davide Cali, Mama Robot, Marcel Danesi, Podcast, review
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 Plundering Unplugged: Pirate Bob
from Just One More Book!!
February 27, 2008
Author: Kathryn Lasky (on JOMB) Illustrator: David Clark (on JOMB) Published: 2006 Charlesbridge (on JOMB) ISBN: 1570915954 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Surprisingly descriptive, thought-provoking text and a cast of goofy, grinning hooligans provide a peek into a career in nautical crime as a reflective rogue ponders pillaging its logistical details, dangers and doldrums and grapples with issues of greed, freedom, friendship and distrust. Other books mentioned: Tough Boris
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Plundering Unplugged: Pirate Bob
from Just One More Book!!
February 27, 2008
Author: Kathryn Lasky (on JOMB) Illustrator: David Clark (on JOMB) Published: 2006 Charlesbridge (on JOMB) ISBN: 1570915954 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Surprisingly descriptive, thought-provoking text and a cast of goofy, grinning hooligans provide a peek into a career in nautical crime as a reflective rogue ponders pillaging its logistical details, dangers and doldrums and grapples with issues of greed, freedom, friendship and distrust. Other books mentioned: Tough Boris Tags:childrens book, David Clark, Kathryn Lasky, Pirate Bob, Podcast, reviewchildrens book, David Clark, Kathryn Lasky, Pirate Bob, Podcast, review
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 Skill, Suspense and Standing Tall: Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer
from Just One More Book!!
February 23, 2008
Author: Bill Wise Illustrator: Bill Farnsworth Published: 2007 Lee Low Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 1584302690 Chapters.ca Amazon.com This riveting roller coaster of taunts, talent and tenterhooks relays a true story of suffering and success and invites us to examine the troubling shadow of racism and the resiliency of those who rise above it. Check out the full list of non-fiction picture books nominated for the 2007 Cybils Awards here.
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Skill, Suspense and Standing Tall: Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer
from Just One More Book!!
February 23, 2008
Author: Bill Wise Illustrator: Bill Farnsworth Published: 2007 Lee Low Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 1584302690 Chapters.ca Amazon.com This riveting roller coaster of taunts, talent and tenterhooks relays a true story of suffering and success and invites us to examine the troubling shadow of racism and the resiliency of those who rise above it. Check out the full list of non-fiction picture books nominated for the 2007 Cybils Awards here. Tags:Bill Farnsworth, Bill Wise, childrens book, Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer, Podcast, reviewBill Farnsworth, Bill Wise, childrens book, Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer, Podcast, review
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 Of Lack and Levity: Up
from Just One More Book!!
February 15, 2008
Author: Jim LaMarche (on JOMB) Illustrator: Jim LaMarche Published: 2006 Chronicle Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0811844455 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Dreamy, maritime seascapes and homespun charm are brushed lightly with a glimmer of the extraordinary in this magical story of sibling belittling and the delight of possibilities. Other books mentioned: Matilda
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Of Lack and Levity: Up
from Just One More Book!!
February 15, 2008
Author: Jim LaMarche (on JOMB) Illustrator: Jim LaMarche Published: 2006 Chronicle Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0811844455 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Dreamy, maritime seascapes and homespun charm are brushed lightly with a glimmer of the extraordinary in this magical story of sibling belittling and the delight of possibilities. Other books mentioned: Matilda Tags:childrens book, fishing, Jim LaMarche, Podcast, review, Up, whalechildrens book, fishing, Jim LaMarche, Podcast, review, Up, whale
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 Criticism, Confidence and Caring: A Very Unusual Dog
from Just One More Book!!
February 08, 2008
Author: Dorothy Joan Harris Illustrator: Kim LaFave (on JOMB) Published: 2004 Scholastic Canada (on JOMB) ISBN: 0439937183 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Hazy, gold and red, retro artwork and snappy, all-too-familiar bickering make this simple yet surprisingly stirring tale of rivalry and resilience a memorable reminder of a decided route to happiness. Other books mentioned: Suki????????s Kimono More Dogs on JOMB: Good Dog ???????Let????????s Get a Pup!??????? said Kate The Pound from the Hound Poodlena The Trouble with Tilly Trumble The Outside Dog Dogs???????? Night I Want A Dog
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