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Author: Monica Kulling (on JOMB) Illustrator: Bill Slavin Published: 2009 Tundra Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780887768811 Rome wasn t built in a day and neither was the compact camera. This sprightly tale of curiosity and determination puts the spotlight on the inventive young man who made photographers of all of us, one improvement at a time. On this date, September 4, in 1888, George Eastman registered the trademark Kodak. You can learn more here. Other books mentioned: One Beetle Too Many — The Extraordinary Adventures of Charles Darwin Neo Leo (the Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci) The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau The Value of Believing in Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487, so we can include your audio in our show.

Author: Gene Barretta (on JOMB) Illustrator: Gene Barretta Published: 2009 Henry Holt and Co (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780805087031 Playful, edge-to-edge illustrations and cheerily worded nuggets of history, mystery, physics, and biology paint a thrilling picture of a brilliantly curious and creative man that will tickle the scientist in all of us. Right now, you can test out over 60 of Leonardo da Vinci s prototypes at Leonardo da Vinci: Man Inventor Genius. Mentioned in this chat: Now and Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin Wind Engineering Pioneer, Alan Davenport (palm tree observations) More intriguing lives on JOMB: One Beetle Too Many — The Extraordinary Adventures of Charles Darwin The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau Marco Polo Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum Buffalo Music Priscilla and the Hollyhocks The Value of Believing in Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487, so we can include your audio in our show.

Author: Bob Crelin (on JOMB) Illustrator: Leslie Evans (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Charlesbridge (on JOMB) ISBN: 9781570917851 New, crescent, quarter, gibbous and full then all the way back to new, this ingeniously illustrated poem gives us a solid understanding and new appreciation for our revolving neighbour. UNESCO has designated 2009 as International Year of Astronomy. You can get excited and get involved in IYA2009 here. More science on JOMB: Astronaut Handbook Animals at the EDGE (Saving the World’s Rarest Creatures) Nic Bishop’s Frogs One Beetle Too Many — The Extraordinary Adventures of Charles Darwin The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau Bubble Homes and Fish Farts The Snow Show — with Chef Kelvin We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487, so we can include your audio in our show.

Author: Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illustrator: Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Published: 2009 Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781585364176 Doey eyes, gangly legs and silent, tangible devotion make this true tale of rescue, regret and release a thought provoking look at the value of life and freedom. Other books mentioned: Saving Samantha: A True Story We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487, so we can include your audio in our show.

Author: Gregory Tang (on JOMB) Illustrator: Harry Briggs (on JOMB) Published: 2002 Scholastic (on JOMB) ISBN: 0439210445 Catchy, four-line rhymes and an energetic animal cast aim to take the sting out of multiplication long before the onset of Times Table Torture. More math on JOMB: On the Scale, a Weighty Tale Missing Math (A Number Mystery) A Very Improbable Story Full House: An Invitation to Fractions Interview with David Schwartz Pop over to Critique de Mr. Chompchomp for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A. We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487, so we can include your audio in our show

Author: Dan Yaccarino (on JOMB) Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino Published: 2009 Knopf Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0375855734 Chapters.ca Colour drenched, stylized illustrations, carefully selected quotes and simple, informative text open our eyes and imaginations to the creativity, curiosity and commitment of this explorer, inventor, filmmaker extraordinaire. More eye-opening biographies on JOMB: One Beetle Too Many — The Extraordinary Adventures of Charles Darwin Marco Polo Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum Buffalo Music Priscilla and the Hollyhocks The Value of Believing in Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487.

Author: Eva Ibbotson (on JOMB) Published: 2002 Penguin (on JOMB) ISBN: 033039715X Chapters.ca Amazon.com Today, our 9 year old daughter, Lucy, tells us why she absolutely adores this beautifully written and inspiring Amazon adventure. Click here to listen to our chat with Eva Ibbotson on her 83rd birthday. Other beloved books by Eva Ibbotson: Which Witch? The Great Ghost Rescue The Secret of Platform 13 The Star of Kazan The Beasts of Clawstone Castle Dial-a-Ghost Island of the Aunts (a.k.a. Monster Mission) Click here for other Eva Ibbotson book reviews by Lucy and click here to see the postcard Eva sent to Lucy and Bayla earlier this year in response to their 84th birthday cards. LISTENER HOTLINE: Chuck Stanley enjoys sharing his childhood love of Fox in Socks (by Dr. Seuss) with his own children. We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487.

Author: Fiona Bayrock (on JOMB) Illustrator: Carolyn Conahan (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Charlesbridge (on JOMB) ISBN: 1570916705 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Quick! What s used for communication, transportation, self defence, sound-dampening, warmth, entertainment and hatching and doesn t cost a cent? If you didn t say bubbles - and even if you did - you will be blown away (how could we resist?) by this beautifully illustrated and light hearted look at the ingenious uses of suds in the wild. More fascinating animal facts on JOMB: There’s a Babirusa in My Bathtub Animals at the EDGE (Saving the World’s Rarest Creatures) Where in the Wild? Nic Bishop’s Frogs A Horse in the House Over in the Ocean … in a Coral Reef HOTLINE VOICES: Chel Pixie recalls a colourful favourite, The Very Hungry Caterpillar (by Eric Carle). We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487.

Author: Maxine Rose Schur (on JOMB) Illustrator: Michael Maydak (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Dawn Publications (on JOMB) ISBN: 1584691182 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Startling facts, silly poems and the thrill of a hidden picture hunt make this warmly illustrated smorgasbord of strangeness a sly and slippery segue from fiction to non-fiction. More amazing animals on JOMB: Animals at the EDGE (Saving the World’s Rarest Creatures) Where in the Wild? Nic Bishop’s Frogs A Horse in the House Over in the Ocean … in a Coral Reef Pop over to Mommy s Favourite Children s Books for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A. HOTLINE VOICES: Author/Illustrator Peggy Collins makes a good case for Sleepyhead (by Karma Wilson and John Segal) as a great last-read-aloud-before-bedtime book. We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487.

Author: Jane Goodall (on JOMB) Illustrator: Julie Litty (on JOMB) Published: 1999 North-South Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0735818681 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Gentle, realistic illustrations and intriguing text tell the true tale of an adorable stray dog that restored health to critically ill children in a London hospital and hope to those who cared for them. You can take a closer look at our long awaited (and long resisted) new family member, Phaedra, here. Working dogs on JOMB: How Smudge Came Rosie: A Visiting Dog’s Story Heroes of Isle aux Morts More dogs on JOMB: Doggie in the Window Owney the Mail-Pouch Pooch Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog Stella, Unleashed! Little Lions, Bull Baiters s books here. HOTLINE VOICES: Katrina Morse of FamilyReading.com explains how one of her favourite books, the 1948 classic Blueberries for Sal (by Robert McCloskey), shows that children can have more common sense than grown-ups. We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487.

Author: Nic Bishop (on JOMB) Illustrator: Nic Bishop Published: 2008 Scholastic (on JOMB) ISBN: 0439877555 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Don t judge this Cybils 2008-2009 NonFiction Picture Book category winner by its cover. This gorgeously photographed and casually narrated ramble through the often mindboggling traits, anatomy, actions, stats and abilities of the humble frog family will change your view of frogs forever. Be sure to check out the complete list of 2008-09 Cybils winners in all nine categories. HOTLINE VOICES: Librarian Peggy Northcraft believes that part of who she is as an adult, today, is because of the Anne of Green Gables series (by Lucy Maud Montgomery).  Be sure to listen to our documentary, Before Green Gables and the 100th anniversary of Anne Shirley. We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487.

Authors: Jonathan Baillie (on JOMB) and Marilyn Baillie (on JOMB) Published: 2008 Maple Tree Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 1897349335 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Fabulous photos of scarce, strange and, often, sweet-looking animals and intimate glimpses of the young scientists who are working to save them make this exciting look at work of the Zoological Society of London s EDGE of Existence Program an engaging introduction to the science of conservation. HOTLINE VOICES: Mrs. Incredible talks about the poetic devotion she and her three year-old son share for A Light in the Attic (by Shel Silverstein). We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487.

Author: Oliver Jeffers (on JOMB) Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers Published: 2007 Harper Collins (on JOMB) ISBN: 0007182325 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Cheery, matter-of-fact narration and gorgeous fridge-door worthy art give us a mind s eye view of one whopping lunar adventure in this beautiful tale of space travel, spunk and solidarity. HOTLINE VOICES: Victoria Long fondly remembers her mother reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (by Laura Joffe Numeroff and Felicia Bond) to her. 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.

Author: Brian Cleary (on JOMB) Illustrator: Brian Gable (on JOMB) s Blog for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

Author: Kathryn Lasky (on JOMB) Illustrator: Matthew Trueman (on JOMB) Published: 2008 Candlewick Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 076361436X Chapters.ca Amazon.com Wonderfully wonky, earth-toned images and casual, lilting narration treat us to the antics, adventures, achievements and apprehension of Charles Darwin, the curious young collector who changed our view of the world. Other books mentioned: Marco Polo The Value of Believing in Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur The Lamp, the Ice and the Boat Called Fish More inspiring biographies on JOMB: Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum Buffalo Music Priscilla and the Hollyhocks Be sure to make Esme Raji Codell’s Biography Break blog a regular stop on your great book gathering rounds. HOTLINE VOICES: Michelle Brownlow of My Semblance of Sanity tells sings the praises of Hooway for Wodney Wat (by Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger) 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.

Author: Carolyn Fisher (on JOMB) Illustrator: Carolyn Fisher Published: 2008 Harcourt (on JOMB) ISBN: 0152060197 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Hoopla, bloopers and the rantings of temperamental talent turn a lesson in the science of snow into a boisterous blast of behind-the-scenes TV-making lunacy who knew deposition, sublimation, sectored plates and radiating dendrites could be so much fun? Other books mentioned: The Scrambled States of America Talent Show Do Unto Otters HOTLINE VOICES: Author and Professor of Library Science at Texas Woman s Universit, Sylvia Vardell explains why Diamond Willow (by Helen Frost) is one of her current favourite books. 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.

Author: Laura Leuck Illustrator: S. D. Schindler (on JOMB) Published: 2003 Walker Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 0802777295 Chapters.ca Amazon.com A ghastly cast of grinning graveyard neighbours pool revolting resources to concoct (and consume) an oozing, gurgling, gruesome stew in this superbly illustrated Hallowe en counting rhyme. Other books mentioned: The Ghost of Nicholas Greebe Pop over to Big A, Little A for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A. HOTLINE VOICES: Thanks to Todd Melby of 2 Below Zero for telling us about The Witches (by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake). 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.