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Chinook Regional Library
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BOOK NEWS
April/May/June 1998
CAT AND MOUSE IN THE RAIN
by Tomek Bogacki
With his expressive and richly textured illustrations, the author shows
that keeping an open mind and being willing to learn can save the day!
Ages: 3-5
FREDERICKS FABLES
by Leo Lionni
Presented is a treasury of 16 of Lionni's simple and elegant stories
in honour of the 30th anniversary of the publication of FREDERICK.
Ages: 4-8
The Final Game
by William Roy Brownridge
In the sequel to THE MOCCASIN GOALIE, "the wimps" finally get a chance
to show what they can do to help the team.
Saskatchewan author. Ages 4-8
ESCAPE FROM THE BIG MUDDY
by Eric Wilson
Liz Austen, private detective, recalls her first big case that began
on a Greyhound bus en route to Saskatchewan.
Canadian author. Ages 8-12.
PORTRAITS OF LITTLE WOMEN
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
A new series capturing the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters
at age 10, the beloved characters created by Louisa May Alcott. The first
four titles are: MEG'S STORY, JO's STORY, BETH'S STORY, and AMY's STORY.
Ages 8-12
NO EASY ANSWERS
edited by Donald R. Gallo
A collection of 16 short stories about teenagers in situations that
test their character.
Ages: 12+
PASSPORT ON A PLATE
by Dianne Simmone Vezza
Here's a cookbook that offers more than 100 recipes while teaching
youngsters about food customs from around the globe.
Ages 9+
ART FUN!
by Kim Solga and others.
Well illustrated, the book provides step-by-step instructions for creating
a wide variety of art projects through painting, drawing, print-making,
and sculpture.
Ages: Pre-school+
SPACE EXPLORATION
by Carole Scott
Younf space enthusiasts will learn about the exciting history and future
of space travel and even follow a day in the life of an astronaut.
Eyewitness Book. Ages 10+
WILD FEASTS
Favourite recipes from Ducks Unlimited members range from the simple Gramp's
Roast Wild Duck to the exotic Baked Squirrel with Cream Sauce.
NATURAL BEAUTY
by Gail Duff
Heare are easy-to-follow, step=by-step instructions on pampering yourself
with nearly 200 home-made, environmentally friendly, nature-based lotions,
potions, creams, and salves.
THE ART OF PERENNIAL GARDENING
by Patrick Lima
Attractive and useful, the author offers hundreds of solutions and
options for the perennial garden, suggesting plant combinations for every
phase of the growing season.
