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  January-April  2001

STELLA, QUEEN OF THE SNOW by Marie-Louise Gay.
The book captures the relationship between an older sister and her little brother as Stella and Sam explore the
wonders of playing in the snow.  Canadian.  Ages:  2-5.

THE RAIN CAME DOWN by David Shannon.
In this simple, funny picture book, the renowned author/illustrator captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour. Ages:  3-7.

DR. POMPO’S NOSE by Saxton Freymann.
A hearty stock of sculptural talent andgraphic ability, mixed with the sense of humour and wit of kids has created a delightful pumpkin stew.  Ages:  3-7.

TUNNELS OF TIME by Mary Harelkin Bishop.
Young Andrea scoffs at the tunnels beneath Moose Jaw and the legends surrounding them- until she finds herself
transported back in time to a dangerous underground filled with gangsters and crooks. Ages:  8-12.  Saskatchewan author.

TURNABOUT by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
A project of eternal youth gone wrong, two elderly participants are now unaging through their youth and soon will no longer be able to care for themselves.  Ages:  12-16.

A DINOSAUR NAMED SUE by Pat Relf.
From her discovery in the hills of South Dakota in 1990 to her study by scientists and her reconstruction, this T. rex skeleton has been a major archaeological find.  Ages:  7-10.

NATURE’S FURY by Carole G. Vogel.
Earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, blizzards - the book chronicles the experiences and words of survivors as they faced nature’s fury.  Ages:  8-12

HOW TO MEDITATE by Paul Roland.
An illustrated guide to calming the mind and relaxing the body.

IN THE SWEET KITCHEN by Regan Daley.
This comprehensive guide to the world of baking will serve the expert with reference to ingredients from basic to rare and an incredible collection of unique flavourings and the novice as a practical and palatable guide to the mysteries of baking.  Canadian.

CENTURY OF HOCKEY.
A Hockey News production, lavishly illustrated, provides the reader with the ultimate tribute to hockey in the twentieth century.

WILD RIDE by David A Poulsen.
Rodeo stars Monica Wilson (barrel-racing champion), Kelly Armstrong (bull rider), and Duane Daines (bronco rider who is now a paraplegic) share their darkest hours and their glory days and help us understand why they would never want to do anything else.  Canadian.

THE PALLISER TRIANGLE by J. F. Garden.
The book is about the ice ages, indigenous peoples, homesteaders, farmers, ranchers, scientists, politicians and the land that John Palliser explored in 1857-1860- southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and southwestern Manitoba.  anadian.



 
 
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