by Eric Carle. Guests at Little Frog's birthday party include the red fox, the purple
butterfly, the orange cat, and other colourful animals. The illustrations
are designed to demonstrate the concept of complementary colours.
Ages: 2-6.
NIGHT AT THE FAIR
by Donald Crews. Nighttime is a wonderful time to enjoy the lights, the games, and the
rides at the fair.
Ages: 2-5.
PRAIRIE WILLOW
by Maxine Trottier. Life is difficult for a family to make a home and a decent living on
the prairies. A weeping willow becomes a living symbol of the warmth, strength
and history shared by generations of one family.
Canadian. Ages: 4-7.
A BAD CASE OF THE STRIPES
by David Shannon. The award winning writer/illustrator presents the engaging, humourous
story of a young girl who breaks out in stripes and other bizarre patterns
because she is so worried about what other people think of her.
Ages: 5-8.
WILLOW KING
by Chris Platt. Thirteen-year-old Katie, who is herself physically challenged, saves
a crippled foal from euthanasia and nurses him back to health and eventual
championships.
Ages: 10-13.
STAY TRUE: SHORT STORIES FOR STRONG GIRLS
collected by Marilyn Singer. Stories by 11 distinguished authors explore such themes as generational
differences, independence, abuse, sex roles, and relationships.
Ages: 12+.
THE GIRL WHO DREAMED ONLY GEESE AND OTHER TALES OF THE FAR NORTH
by Howard Norman. The author invites readers on a story-journey across the far north
from Siberia and Alaska to the Canadian Arctic and Greenland in a wonderfully
illustrated book of tales.
Ages: 10+.
MARBLES
by Joanna Cole and Stephanie Calmenson. In addition to learning the basics about marbles and playing, 101 different
games are described.
Ages: 10+.
DOUGAL DIXON'S DINOSAURS
by Dougal Dixon. A rich resource for dinosaur enthusiasts, the author helps young readers
understand what dinosaurs were like and imagine the kind of world they
lived in.
Ages: 10+.
THE BULFINCH ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANTIQUES
by Paul Atterbury and Lars Tharp. Focusing on the six major categories- furniture, silver, ceramics,
glass, clocks and watches, and Oriental wares- the comprehensive source
book is filled with information about the development of each type of collectible.
ROOKIE ON TOUR
by Carl Paulson and Louis Janda. The authors present an enjoyable view of the heartbreak and exhilaration
of a young golfer as he struggles to make his mark on the PGA Tour.
PLANTS FOR DRY GARDENS
by Jane Taylor. The author presents an invaluable guide to the world's most attractive
drought-tolerant trees and shrubs, succulents and bulbs, perennials and
ephemerals, as well as advice on growing, managing dry soil, and planting
for shade and shelter.
BUT IT'S A DRY COLD!
by Elaine Wheaton. The book explains basic prairie weather patterns, extremes, precautions,
and statistics, and includes stories of legendary blizzards, tornadoes,
record holders, weather and climate facts, wind chill, and infamous droughts.
Saskatchewan author.
