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Author: Mike Downs Illustrator: David Gordon Published: 2003 Tricycle Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 1582461570 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Whirrrs, roars, thuds, clunks and dings are exposed as the expected soundtrack of a safe and exciting flight in this warm and reassuring, rhyming adventure. . This episode is dedicated to our friends and fellow children s literature authors, illustrators and enthusiasts all over North America who at this very moment are boarding planes, trains and automobiles en route to the Second Annual KidLit Conference in Portland, Oregon. Have a FABULOUS time! Pop over to The Miss Rumphius Effect for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A. HOTLINE VOICES: Kristen Chase of Motherhood Uncensored and Cool Mom Picks in Atlanta, Georgia shares her thoughts on a Canadian Classic: The Paper Bag Princess (by Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko). Thanks, Kristen! We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave us a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487. ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:00:41 -0400 Fear-free Flying: The Noisy Airplane Ride 10966260 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/connaught-plc-cnt/10966260/
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Connaught is the kind of company that no-one really ever anticipates working for but probably does. Really, how many eight-year-olds would say, 'When I grow up I want to work in health & safety compliance.' Well, someone has got to and in times like this, it might be better to don ones safety boots... ]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:55:37 -0400 Connaught Plc (CNT) 10914666 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/creative-vision-my-travelin-eye/10914666/
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Author: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw (on JOMB) Illustrator: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw Published: 2008 Henry Holt (on JOMB) ISBN: 0805081690 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Funky paint and collage artwork and breezy first person narrative provide an eye-opening peek at a young girl s experience with amblyopia and strabismus in this upbeat tale of personality, patches, perspective and pride. You can read more about eye patching treatments here and here. Other books mentioned: Carmine: A Little More Red ]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:00:22 -0400 Creative Vision: My Travelin’ Eye 10472868 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/heeding-homelessness-lily-and-the-paper-man/10472868/
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Author: Rebecca Upjohn (on JOMB) Illustrator: Renne Benoit (on JOMB) Published: 2007 Second Story Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 189718719X Chapters.ca Amazon.com Fall rain surrenders to vividly blustering snow as a young girl thinks her way from fear through curiosity, empathy and finally into action in this heartwarming tale of hardship and humanity. More books touching on homelessness on JOMB: The Cardboard Shack Beneath the Bridge I Can Hear the Sun Amelia’s Road ]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:00:45 -0400 Heeding Homelessness: Lily and the Paper Man 9360062 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/kicking-the-handout-habit-gracie-the-public-gardens-duck/9360062/
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Author: Judith Meyrick Illustrator: Richard Rudnicki Published: 2007 Nimbus Publishing (on JOMB) ISBN: 1551096455 With spring upon us and green spaces awash with waddling waterfowl, this humourous account of an outraged donation-dependent duck provides an entertaining reminder of why we resist the temptation to feed our feathered friends. Other books mentioned: Wings Chapters.ca Amazon.com ]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 01:00:47 -0400 Kicking the Handout Habit: Gracie, The Public Gardens Duck 8509021 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/canine-coastguard-heroes-of-isle-aux-morts/8509021/
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Author: Alice Walsh Illustrator: Geoff Butler (on JOMB) Published: 2001 Tundra Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0887765017 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Based on a true story and starring a Newfoundland dog, this suspenseful account of a daring maritime rescue is an inspiring reminder of the resourcefulness, generosity and pluck of an era gone by. You can read more about the Canadian Coast Guard vessel, CGCS Ann Harvey, which was named for one of the young rescuers, here. Other ships and shipwrecks on JOMB: The Killick The Lamp, the Ice and the Boat Called Fish The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell Up Pirate Bob More working dogs on JOMB: Rosie: A Visiting Dog’s Story How Smudge Came You can learn more about Newfoundland Dogs here. ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:00:36 -0400 Canine Coastguard: Heroes of Isle aux Morts 7549505 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/canine-coastguard-heroes-of-isle-aux-morts/7549505/
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Author: Alice Walsh Illustrator: Geoff Butler (on JOMB) Published: 2001 Tundra Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0887765017 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Based on a true story and starring a Newfoundland dog, this suspenseful account of a daring maritime rescue is an inspiring reminder of the resourcefulness, generosity and pluck of an era gone by. You can read more about the Canadian Coast Guard vessel, CGCS Ann Harvey, which was named for one of the young rescuers, here. Other ships and shipwrecks on JOMB: The Killick The Lamp, the Ice and the Boat Called Fish The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell Up Pirate Bob More working dogs on JOMB: Rosie: A Visiting Dog???s Story How Smudge Came You can learn more about Newfoundland Dogs here. ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:00:36 -0400 Canine Coastguard: Heroes of Isle aux Morts 7309548 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/plundering-unplugged-pirate-bob/7309548/
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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 ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:00:40 -0500 Plundering Unplugged: Pirate Bob 6900491 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/plundering-unplugged-pirate-bob/6900491/
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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 ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:00:40 -0500 Plundering Unplugged: Pirate Bob 7309636 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/keeping-all-our-fingers-may-i-pet-your-dog-how-to-guide-for-kids-meeting-dogs/7309636/
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Author: Stephanie Calmenson (on JOMB) Illustrator: Jan Ormerod Published: 2007 Clarion Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0618510346 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Three adorable dogs and plenty of vicarious petting cleverly disguise the delivery of essential, clearly stated instructions for dealing with dogs friendly and otherwise. If only instruction manuals were all so thrilling. Other safety books mentioned: No Dragons For Tea More Dogs on JOMB: 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 Check out the full list of non-fiction picture books nominated for the 2007 Cybils Awards here. ]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:00:24 -0500 Keeping All Our Fingers: May I Pet Your Dog? (How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs) 5014066 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/keeping-all-our-fingers-may-i-pet-your-dog-how-to-guide-for-kids-meeting-dogs/5014066/
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Author: Stephanie Calmenson Illustrator: Jan Ormerod Published: 2007 Clarion Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0618510346 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Three adorable dogs and plenty of vicarious petting cleverly disguise the delivery of essential, clearly stated instructions for dealing with dogs friendly and otherwise. If only instruction manuals were all so thrilling. Other safety books mentioned: No Dragons For Tea More Dogs on JOMB: 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 Check out the full list of non-fiction picture books nominated for the 2007 Cybils Awards here. Tags:childrens book, Jan Ormerod, May I Pet Your Dog?, Podcast, review, Stephanie Calmensonchildrens book, Jan Ormerod, May I Pet Your Dog?, Podcast, review, Stephanie Calmenson ]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:00:24 -0500 Keeping All Our Fingers: May I Pet Your Dog? (How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs) 4332237 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/breaking-the-silence-of-sexual-abuse-not-in-room-204/4332237/
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Author: Shannon Riggs Illustrator: Jaime Zollars Published: 2007 Albert Whitman Co. (on JOMB) ISBN: 0807557641 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Classroom shenanigans, expressive illustrations and the delicate weaving of carefully chosen details make this important story a haunting yet hopeful nudge toward breaking the silence of sexual abuse. Shannon Rigg has supplied the following resources to help start making noise about sexual abuse: Darkness to Light Center for Disease Control Sexual Violence Fact Sheet Child Help USA Tags:childrens book, Jaime Zollars, Not in Room 204, Podcast, review, sexual abuse, Shannon Riggschildrens book, Jaime Zollars, Not in Room 204, Podcast, review, sexual abuse, Shannon Riggs ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:58 -0500 Breaking the Silence of Sexual Abuse: Not in Room 204 3638196 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/life-saving-rhyme-no-dragons-for-tea/3638196/
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Author: Jean Pendziwol Illustrator: Martine Gourbault Published: 1999 Kids Can Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 1550745719 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Softly illustrated and secured in unshakable rhyme, this engaging adventure sharpens fire safety smarts with a perfect balance of silly sweetness and serious suspense. Other books mentioned: The Magic Hockey Stick Once upon a Dragon (Stranger Safety for Kids) A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me (Water Safety for Kids) Information about the National Book Festival s Young Readers Toolkit can be found here Tags:childrens book, dragon, fire safety, health, Jean Pendziwol, Martine Gourbault, No Dragons for Tea, Podcast, reviewchildrens book, dragon, fire safety, health, Jean Pendziwol, Martine Gourbault, No Dragons for Tea, Podcast, review ]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:00:24 -0400 Life Saving Rhyme: No Dragons for Tea