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by Bruce McBay illustrated by Kim La Fave The Graveyard Hounds and Zachary start a club called Angels Inc., but their good Wendy by Vi Hughes all deeds illustratedgoby awry! ChristinaThen Leist a couple of sneaky thieves show up in their Vancouver neighbourhood. Will the Angels outwit the crooks or will mystery yet? that’s sure to send biggest disaster theirHalloween thisAbespooky goosebumps up the spines of young readers! • 6” x 8.75” • 72 pp • ages: 6-8 • paperback chapter book • $7.95 • ISBN 978-1-896580-30-2

Thank you! The publisher thanks the Canada Council for the Arts for its support. The publisher also wishes to thank the Government of British Columbia for the financial support it has extended through the Book Publishing Tax Credit Program and the British Columbia Arts Council. The publisher also aknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Book Publishing Industry Development Program (BPIDP), a part of the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Association for the Export of Canadian Books (AECB). cat_2008.indd

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Consisting of word puzzles and reflections, 2007 Noveldiary, in the format of an adolescent boy’s 24 ! work page The Year I Was Grounded is the latest by William New, recipient of the Order of Canada for his contributionsShu-Li to Canadian and Tamara literature. by Paul Yee illustrated Shaoli Wang • 6” x 8.75” • 104 pp • ages: 11-15 • paperback poetry by • $12.95 • ISBN 978-1-896580-35-7 07 20 Governor General’s June Broken Novel Award winning author ge 25 ! Harvey-Fitzhenry by pa Alyxandra Paul Yee writes his first chapter Ash Perrault her book. father Honey Cake is a modern day Cinderella with a twist. After remarries, she is mystified to find glass shattering everywhere she goes. Teen by Joan Betty Stuchner readers will empathize with the very real life problems she faces at school and illustrated by Cynthia Nugent at home. An engrossing tale for high school girls and boys alike. “A well constructed novel, October 2007 • 5.5” x 8.25” • 168 pp • ages: 13-16 • paperback novel • $12.95 • ISBN 978-1-896580-41-8 with some finely developed Novel images and motifs.” page 26 ! Siena Summer –Quill & Quire, July 2007 by Ann Chandler The Heretic’s Tomb Set in Italy, this adventure weaves by Simon Rose together romance, intrigue, a passion for and the Simon Rosehorses brings his celebrated Palio horse race. Angela, a Canadian audience back toheart the and girl summering in Tuscany, risks her once more, her life to save the fieryMiddle horseAges Tempesta. Great this time during the appeal for girls grades 7 and up. June 2007 Black Death! Poetry • 5.5” x 8.25” • 176 pp • ages: 12-15 • paperback novel • $12.95 page 3 1 ! • ISBN 978-1-896580-17-3

TheThe Graveyard Eco-DiaryHounds of Kiran Singer by VibyHughes illustrated Sue Ann Alderson by Christina Leist illustrated by Milliestrikes Ballancethe school playground, Annie’s dog loses When lightening “Kiran’s diary (is)Annie accompanied her bark. Mike and discoverby… thatillustrations the schoolthat custodian is draw the reader deeper into the world (of the bog).” caught up in the curse of The Graveyard Hounds who have the power–The to bring disaster on the entire town. A spooky mystery sure Globe and Mail to send goosebumps up the spines of young readers • 6” x 8.5” • 168 pp • ages: 8-11 • hardcover novel • $16.95 • ISBN 978-1-896580-27-2

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• 9.5” x 11.5”• 32 pp • ages: 3-6 • colour • hardcover • Can $19.95 US $16.95 UK £8.50 • published in June 2008 ISBN 978-1-896580-22-7

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“Jovanovic’s clear telling elucidates the detailed plot (and)Beha’s mixed-media collages brightly blend photographic elements, Chagall-esque, white-faced figures waxycolourful layers of Philippeand Béha’s color.” illustrations give this —Kirkus September 15, 2008 ancientReviews tale a modern feel. “This is an ageless folktale that will joyfully engage today’s young readers while offering a worthy but not heavy-handed moral.”

The King Has Goat Ears by Katarina Jovanovic illustrated by Philippe Béha In this retelling of an ancient Serbian folktale, each barber who cuts the king’s hair ends up being kept prisoner in his palace. One day, a young apprentice named Miro bravely —4 star review in Canadian Materials accepts the challenge to cut the king’s hair. When he discovers the king’s dangerous secret, Miro is careful to tell no one. September 12, 2008 But secrets have a way of being found out! Katarina Jovanovic is a writer, teacher, journalist and award-winning poet. She worked for many years in children’s broadcasting and now lives in Vancouver. Acclaimed artist Philippe Béha has illustrated more than 100 books for children. He has won many awards including the Mr. Christie’s Book Award and the Governor General’s Award. .

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“Heidbreder’s bouncy ISBN 978-1-896580-48-7 verse (and) the mayhem and imagination of Maté’s energetic illustrations will leave (kids) joyous with laughter”—The Toronto Star All Aboard for Dreamland! by Melanie Harby illustrated by Geraldo Valério Destination Dreamland! Hop aboard for a topsy-turvy ride through Wiggletown, Giggletown and Groggy Grove! Geraldo Valério’s fanciful illustrations and Melanie Harby’s engaging rhymes deliver a trainload of read-along fun to sleepy children, Crocodiles transportingsay... them safely to the land of their dreams. by Robert Heidbreder illustrated by Rae Maté Melanie Harby lives in California with her husband and two Parents, children and teachers will all laugh atsons. the She sillyhas written lyrics for CDs produced by Walt Disney Records and Warner Bros. Records. antics of the crocs in this wonderful book by the poet and This is her first children’s book. teacherValério Robert Illustrations by Rae Maté will Geraldo has Heidbreder. illustrated many picture books published in his native Brazil as well as Portugal, the United charm and flatter crocodiles everywhere!

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• 32 pp • ages: • colour • hardcover • 8.5” 11” x x9”10.25” • 32 pp • ages: 4-7 • 3-6 colour • hardcover UK £9.95 • published in 2008 • $16.95 Can $22.95 UK £9.95 • published in 2005 1-896580-89-0 ISBN 1-896580-76-9

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short-listed for: • The Christie Harris Illustrated Book Award (BC Book Prizes) 2006 nominated for • The Chocolate Lily Award 2007 Resource Links-Best of the Year 2005 Recommended by The Canadian Toy Testing Council

“Wang's folk-art-style paintings layer scenes of traditional, rural home life against strikingly composed landscapes, contributing to the story's magical dimension.”—Booklist

Bamboo by Paul Yee illustrated by Shaoli Wang When Bamboo goes to the New World to seek his fortune, his new wife Ming is left behind to till the fields. Ming soon discovers that the bamboo she brought as a gift to her new husband is magic. Governor General’s Award-winning author Paul Yee has written many books about Chinese-Canadian Crocodiles Play!history and numerous children’s books. Raised in Vancouver, he now lives in Toronto. by Robert Heidbreder illustrated ny Rae Mate´ Born in China, Shaoli Wang now lives in British Columbia. She has won great Children will be excited tofirst seebook whatforthese silly crocodiles acclaim for her paintings. This is her children.

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Crocodiles say... by Robert Heidbreder illustrated by Rae Maté Parents, children and teachers will all laugh at the silly antics of the crocs in this wonderful book by the poet and teacher Robert Heidbreder. Illustrations by Rae Maté will charm and flatter crocodiles everywhere! Robert Robert Heidbreder Heidbreder lives lives in in Vancouver Vancouver where where for for many many years years he he was was aa primary primary school school teacher. teacher. He He isis the the author author of of many many books books for for children. children. Crocodiles Crocodiles say say isis his his first first book book for for Tradewind. Tradewind. Rae Rae Maté Maté teaches teaches art art to to preschoolers preschoolers when when she she isis not not painting painting in in her her garden garden studio. studio. She She lives lives with with her her husband husband and and three three children children in in Vancouver. Vancouver.

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• 10”x 10”• 32 pp • ages: 4-7 • colour • hardcover • Can $22.95 US $16.95 UK £9.95 • published in 2006 ISBN 1-896580-86-6

Abby’s Birds by Ellen Schwartz illustrated by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin Abby makes an unlikely friend in her new neighbourhood— her elderly Japanese neighbour, Mrs. Naka. Her new friend teaches Abby how to make origami birds, and this skill comes in handy as Abby conjures up a surprise to comfort the ailing Mrs. Naka. Besides being an accomplished writer, Ellen Schwartz has been a special education teacher, a dancer and an environmentalist. She lives in Burnaby, BC. Sima Elizabeth Shefrin lives and paints on Gabriola Island. She is especially interested in the ways that art brings together people of different cultures.

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• 11” • 10”x x 9”10”• • 3232 pp pp • ages: • ages: 4-74-7 • colour • colour • hardcover • hardcover • Can $22.95 UK • Can £9.95 $22.95 • published US $16.95 in 2004 UK £9.95 ISBN • published 1-896580-62-9 in 2006 ISBN 1-896580-86-6 For Sure! For Sure! by Hans Christian Andersen translated by Mus White illustrated by Stefan Czernecki This new translation of an old story by Hans Christian “Elizabeth Shefrin’s cut-paper Andersen is about gossip and small-town values. Both illustrations – ingenious and children and adults will love the tale of an insignificant event turning into a hugeto scandal. most appealing the eye –

are the perfect medium for this exquisitely subtle picturebook.”—The Globe and Mail

Hans Christian Anderson is Denmark’s most highly acclaimed writer. His works are known and translated around the world. Born and raised in Copenhagen, Mus White now lives in Los Angeles. Stefan Czernecki has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for children. Much of his work is inspired by folk art.

• 10”x 10”• 32 pp • ages: 3-6 • colour • hardcover • Can $22.95 US $16.95 UK £9.95 • published in 2005 ISBN 1-896580-39-4

Abby’s Birds by Ellen Schwartz illustrated by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin Abby makes an unlikely friend in her new neighbourhood— ZIGZAG her elderly Japanese neighbour, Mrs. Naka. Her new by Robert San Souci illustrated by Stefan Czernecki friend teaches Abby how to make origami birds, and this When a doll maker creates strange-looking ZIGZAG skill scraps, she promises him, “Some child will love you.” Butcomes in handy as Abby conjures up a surprise to comfort the ailing Mrs. Naka. the other dolls and stuffed animals in the shop don’t Nominated for the Chocolate Lily Award 2006

want such an ugly toy around. They force ZIGZAG to Besides being an accomplished writer, Ellen Schwartz has been a special education leave, and he sets out to find a child that will loveteacher, him. a dancer and an environmentalist. She lives in Burnaby, BC. Sima Elizabeth Shefrin lives and paints on Gabriola Island. She is especially Robert San Souci is the author of many award-winning retellings interested of in the ways that art brings together people of different cultures. legends and folktales for children. He also wrote the screen story for the Walt Disney animated feature Mulan. He lives in San Francisco. Stefan Czernecki has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for children. Much of his work is inspired by folk art.

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• 7” x 11.75” • 32 pp • ages: 6-9 • colour • new paperback edition printed in 2007! • Can $9.95 US $7.95 UK £4.95 • ISBN 978-1-896580-72-2

A Special Mention White Raven Book-selected by the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany Nominated for the Chocolate Lily Award 2006 A Telling Time by Irene N. Watts illustrated by Kathryn Shoemaker A grandmother tells her granddaughter how, as a little girl in 1939, she heard the story of Queen Esther. But when soldiers came to arrest the rabbi and the children turned to wave goodbye, they saw that he had vanished in the snowflakes, saved by a miracle. Irene Watts came to England from Germany in 1938 as a Kindertransport child. She moved to Vancouver many years ago and has written many plays and books for children. Kathryn Shoemaker has illustrated many books for young people. She teaches illustration at Langara College and lives in Vancouver, BC.

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Shulamith Oppenheim is the award-winning author of many books. Albert Einstein was a family friend and the best man at her wedding! The late George Juhasz was an acclaimed artist, designer, sculptor, filmmaker and illustrator. Born in Hungary, he lived for many years in Montreal and Vancouver.

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Rescuing Einstein’s Compass by Shulamith Levey Oppenheim illustrated by George Juhasz One day, a boy named Theo is called into the living room by his parents to meet “the most famous man alive.” When Theo and Professor Einstein go out for a sail on Theo’s small boat, the Professor unexpectedly loses his compass overboard and Theo has to rescue it.

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• 8.25” • 10”xx 10”• 10.5”• 3232 pppp • ages: • ages: 4-7 4-7 • colour • colour • hardcover • hardcover • Can $15.95 US• Can $15.95 $22.95 UK £9.95 US $16.95 ISBN UK1-896580-07-6 £9.95 • published in 2006 ISBN 1-896580-86-6 The Jade Necklace by Paul Yee illustrated by Grace Lin Set in Vancouver's Chinatown at the turn of the “Elizabeth 20th century, thisShefrin’s story followscut-paper the life of a servant girl from China who longs to bring her mother and illustrations – ingenious and brother to join her in the New World.

most appealing to the eye – are the perfect medium for this exquisitely subtle picturebook.”—The Globe and Mail

Governor General’s Award-winning author Paul Yee has written many books about Chinese-Canadian history and numerous children’s books. Raised in Vancouver, he now lives in Toronto. Grace Lin grew up in upstate New York and now lives in Boston. She has written and illustrated many acclaimed children’s books.

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Nominated for the Chocolate Lily Award 2005 Abby’s Birds by Ellen Schwartz illustrated by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin The Sea King Abby makes an unlikely friend in her new neighbourhood— by Jane Yolen and Shulamith Oppenheim illustrated by Stefan Czernecki her elderly Japanese neighbour, Mrs. Naka. Her new The Sea King lives deep under the sea in an exquisite friend teaches Abby how to make origami birds, and this crystal palace. One day, he does a very big favour for askill kingcomes in handy as Abby conjures up a surprise to from the land above. In return, the king from the comfort land the ailing Mrs. Naka. promises the Sea King his newborn son.

Besides being an accomplished writer, Ellen Schwartz has been a special education teacher, Two-time Newbery Award-winning author Jane Yolen has written over 200 a dancer and an environmentalist. She lives in Burnaby, BC. Sima Elizabeth Shefrin lives and paints on Gabriola Island. She is especially books for young people. She lives in Massachusetts and St Andrews, Scotland. interested in the ways that art brings together people of different cultures. Shulamith Oppenheim is the award-winning author of many books for young people. She lives in Massachusetts. Stefan Czernecki has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for children. Much of his work is inspired by folk art.

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Pacific Tree Frogs by Leslie E. Owen illustrated by George Juhasz Discover a year in the life of the Pacific tree frog, whose habitat reaches from San Diego to British Columbia. Spectacularly illustrated, this book is perfect for parents, teachers and children of all ages. Leslie Owen worked as an editor and agent in children’s publishing in New York City and Vancouver. She now lives in Florida with her children and many tree frogs. The late George Juhasz was an acclaimed artist, designer, sculptor, filmmaker and illustrator. Born in Hungary, he lived for many years in Montreal and Vancouver.

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Karen Needham is the curator of the Spencer Entomological Museum and teaches biology at the University of British Columbia. Launi Lucas is a biological illustrator at the University of British Columbia. Her work appears in many science journals and books.

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Strange Beginnings by Karen Needham illustrated by Launi Lucas Discover the amazing story of these insects who live underwater for most of their lives. Children will be fascinated by the illustrations which show how these fantastic creatures transform into adults.

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Short-listed for The Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver ISBN 1-896580-86-6 Award for Illustration 2002 Huevos Rancheros by “Elizabeth Stefan Czernecki Shefrin’s cut-paper Marcelina lived in a cage on the balcony of Señor illustrations ingenious Raul’s cantina. Every–day she would lay and eggs and Señor Raul wouldappealing turn them intotodelicious huevos most the eye – rancheros for his customers. Every night Marcelina would dream thewhen perfect medium forin a cage. ofare the day she would no longer live

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Stefan Czernecki has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for children. Much of his work is inspired by folk art.

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In its 4th printing! Sold nearly 30,000 copies!

Abby’s Birds by Ellen Schwartz illustrated by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin Mr. Belinsky’s Bagels Abby makes an unlikely friend in her new neighbourhood— by Ellen Schwartz illustrated by Stefan Czernecki Mr. Belinsky's bagel shop, frequented by a her elderly Japanese neighbour, Mrs. Naka. Her new colourful group of loyal neighbourhood friend teaches Abby how to make origami birds, and this skill comes in handy as Abby conjures up a surprise to customers, is threatened with competition. comfort the ailing Mrs. Naka. When Mr. Belinsky tries to keep up by making cookies and fancy cakes, he nearly forgets Besides being an accomplished writer, Ellen Schwartz has been a special education how to bake his wonderful bagels. teacher, a dancer and an environmentalist. She lives in Burnaby, BC. Sima Elizabeth Shefrin lives and paints on Gabriola Island. She is especially Besides being an accomplished writer, Ellen Schwartz interested in the ways that art brings together people of different cultures. has been a special education teacher, a dancer and an environmentalist. This was her first picture book. Stefan Czernecki has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for children. Much of his work is inspired by folk art. 18 8 16

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Nominated for the Chocolate Lily Award 2004 Aziz the Storyteller by Vi Hughes illustrated by Stefan Czernecki In this enchanting tale set in the Middle East, all the stories of the world are woven into a magic carpet waiting to be told. When young Aziz learns that he is to become the new storyteller, his father’s displeasure turns to pride. A former primary school principal in Vancouver, Vi Hughes has written several children's books. This was her first picture book. Stefan Czernecki has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for children. Much of his work is inspired by folk art.

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• also in paperback! • Can $9.95 US $7.95 UK £4.50 ISBN 1-896580-74-2

Chosen by the BC Ministry of Education for its early literacy initiative: Ready, Set, Learn

R. David Stephens is a professional writer, actor and director. He was born in Los Angeles and presently is living in Vancouver, BC. This is his first children’s book. Kathryn Shoemaker has illustrated many books for young people. She lives and teaches illustration in Vancouver, BC.

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My Animal Friends by R.David Stephens illustrated by Kathryn Shoemaker This sweet little rhyming book reveals what every child knows – that animals are our special friends. Young children will love to guess the names of the animals in this charming book.

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The Girl Who Lost Her Smile by “Elizabeth Karim Alrawi illustrated by Stefan Czernecki Shefrin’s cut-paper “Stefan Czernecki’s pictures sparkle. His simple, precise illustrations and strokes set the tone of–aingenious fairy tale, and his colorful hoopoe an inviting andto memorable mostis appealing the eyeguide. – Just as important, his colors perfectly capture changing moods. perfect medium Inare theirthe elegant simplicity, the picturesfor carry the story.” —The New York Times

this exquisitely subtle picturebook.”—

Karim Alrawi has written many plays and won many awards for his work, Globe and He Mail including best new The Canadian playwright. grew up in Egypt, and has lived in England, Canada and the United States. Stefan Czernecki has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for children. Much of his work is inspired by folk art.

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Abby’s Birds by Ellen Schwartz illustrated by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin Mama God, Papa God Abby makes an unlikely friend in her new neighbourhood— by Richardo Keens-Douglas illustrated by Stefan Czernecki her elderly Japanese neighbour, Mrs. Naka. Her new An original Afro/Caribbean creation story, featuring a friend teaches Abby how to make origami birds, and this humorous dialogue between Mama God and Papa God skill comes in handy as Abby conjures up a surprise to as they busy themselves with the task of creating the comfort the ailing Mrs. Naka. universe. Besides being an accomplished writer, Ellen Schwartz has been a special education A native of Granada, award-winning author Richardo Keens-Douglas teacher, a dancer and an environmentalist. She lives in Burnaby, BC. has appeared on radio, television and stage. Sima Elizabeth Shefrin lives and paints on Gabriola Island. She is especially Stefan Czernecki has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for interested in the ways that art brings together people of different cultures. children. Much of his work is inspired by folk art.

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Lucy and the Pirates by Glen Petrie illustrated by Matilda Harrison Lucy sets off on an adventure to find her father, who has been captured by pirates. Lucy and the Pirates is a rollicking, rambunctious adventure story set in the 18th century. It will appeal to both girls and boys of all ages. Glen Petrie was born in Glasgow and currently lives in London. He has published many historical novels and mysteries for adults. This is his first book for children. Matilda Harrison lives and paints in London. This was her first children’s book.

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Short-listed for the International Children's Book Award by the Foundation Espace-Enfants (Switzerland)

An accomplished television writer, Paulette Sarmonpal lives in London with her daughter. Silvia Vignale lives in Genoa, Italy with her husband and daughter. She has illustrated many books for children.

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Where Are My Onions? By Paulette Sarmonpal illustrated by Silvia Vignale This charming story is based on a real-life onion peddler from France who has been selling onions from his bicycle in London for many years. In this story, Quizz the cat steals the onions and everyone in the neighbourhood joins a search to find them!

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most appealing to the eye – are the perfect medium for this exquisitely subtle picturebook.”—The Globe and Mail

Michael Rosen is the current Children’s Laureate of Great Britain. As well as being a broadcaster, he has written many acclaimed books of stories and poems for children and young people. Bee Willey has illustrated over 20 children’s books. She lives in London, England.

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Nominated for the Chocolate Lily Award 2003 Abby’s Birds Pigmalion by Ellen Schwartz illustrated by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin by Glenda Leznoff illustrated by Rachel Berman Abby makes an unlikely friend in her new neighbourhood— This amusing tale, told in tongue-in-cheek fashion, her elderly Japanese neighbour, Mrs. Naka. Her new features the lovable character of Juliet, friend teaches Abby how to make origami birds, and this a shy piglet who gets the part ofskill Elizacomes in handy as Abby conjures up a surprise to Piglittle in the play Pigmalion. comfort the ailing Mrs. Naka. Glenda Leznoff teaches screen writing at Besides being an accomplished writer, Ellen Schwartz has been a special education Kwantlen College and has teacher, a dancer and an environmentalist. She lives in Burnaby, BC. had work produced in theatre, animation Sima BC. Elizabeth Shefrin lives and paints on Gabriola Island. She is especially and television. She lives in Vancouver, interested in the ways that art brings together people of different cultures. This is her first children’s book. Rachel Berman is an acclaimed Canadian artist living in Toronto. Her work has been shown in Toronto, New York, Dublin and London. This is her first children’s book. 822 20

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Maudie and the Green Children by Adrian Mitchell illustrated by Sigune Hamann Maudie Hessett discovers two green children from another world hiding in the village wolf pit. The children are treated cruelly by the villagers, and decide to return to their own land. “Suffolk dialect gives Maudie and the Green Children an echoing timbre. Sigune Hamann illustrates this retelling of a folk tale in a pointy style that owes quite a bit to Edward Lear.”—William Feaver-London Times Educational Supplement Adrian Mitchell is a playwright and poet as well as the author of many popular books and plays for young people. He lives in London. Sigune Hamann is a freelance illustrator, set designer and filmmaker. She studied in Berlin and in London, where she now lives.

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Wherever Bears Be by Sue Ann Alderson illustrated by Arden Johnson The charming story of two sisters on a berry-picking outing in bear country. Picture Books

Sue Ann Alderson lives in Vancouver, BC. She taught creative writing at the University of British Columbia and has written many books for young people. Arden Johnson has illustrated several highly acclaimed books for children. She lives with her daughter and husband in Berkeley, California.

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A storyteller, and teacher, now has years. Bruce McBay librarian lives in Vancouver, BCJoan and Betty taughtStuchner English for many four books in print. She lives in Vancouver with her family. He co-wrote Nannycatch Chronicles with James Heneghan. Cynthia Nugent is an award-winning children’s bookbooks. author/illustrator. Kim La Fave has illustrated over a dozen children’s He has She lives in Vancouver won many awards including the Governor General’s Award, the Ruth with her little Schwartz Children’s Book Award and the Amelia Frances Howarddog, Emma. Gibbon Award. He lives in Gibsons, BC with his family.

Siena Summer by Ann Chandler It’s summer in Siena, Italy. The fiery horse Tempesta has been written off by his owners. Angela is determined to save him, convinced that if he races in the Palio he can win. But time is running out.Is Tony, the handsome jockey, friend or foe? Angela risks her heart, and eventually her life, to reach the finish line in this high-stakes, high-speed adventure.

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Angels Inc. Honey Cake by Bruce McBay Illustrated by Kim La Fave by Joan Betty Stuchner illustrated by Cynthia Nugent Wendy and Zachary decide to form a club, Angels Inc., It is 1943 in the beautiful city of Copenhagen. Nazi to help their neighbors. All their missions somehow end soldiers roam the streets. Young David Nathan, the in disasters. Then one day on their mission to mow son of a baker, is asked to make a very special delivery. Mrs. Creech’s front yard, they notice a suspicious looking This errand will change David’s life forever. Based on man and woman snooping around, who turn out to be historical events, this is a story of friendship, honour thieves. Finally, after a chase, an Angels Inc. venture and bravery. turns out right.

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The£8.50 Graveyard Hounds UK ISBN 1-896580-27-2

by Vi Hughes illustrated by Christina Leist The Graveyard Hounds time when restless souls It is the end of October—a by Vi Hughes illustrated by Christina Leiststrikes the school roam the earth. When lightning It is the end of October—a timeher when restless playground, Annie’s dog loses bark. Mike souls and roam the earth. When lightning strikes the school Annie discover that the school custodian, Mr. Duffy, playground, dog loses herGraveyard bark. MikeHounds— and is involved inAnnie’s the mystery of The Annie discover that with the school custodian, Duffy,on disembodied howls the power to bringMr. disaster is in the mystery of The Graveyard Hounds— theinvolved entire town. disembodied howls with the power to bring disaster on A former school principal in Vancouver, Vi Hughes has written several the entire town. children's books. This is her first novel. Born and raised in Germany, Christina Leist now lives in Vancouver. A former school principal in Vancouver, Vi Hughes has written several This is her third book for young people. children's books. This is her first novel. Born and raised in Germany, Christina Leist now lives in Vancouver. This is her third book for young people.

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Shu-Li Tamara US $7.95 and UK £3.95 ISBN 978-1-896580-93-7 by Paul Yee illustrated by Shaoli Wang Shu-Li Tamara Shu-Li’sand family moved to Canada two years ago. They by Paul Yee illustrated Shaoli now run a Chinesebydeli inWang Vancouver’s Commercial Shu-Li’s family moved to Canada years ago. They Drive area. Her classmate, Tamara,two recently moved now a Chinese deli inThe Vancouver’s into run the neighbourhood. two girls Commercial become good Drive area. Her classmate, Tamara, recently moved friends, but an ugly rumour threatens their relationship. into the neighbourhood. The two girls become good Governor General’s Award-winning author Paul Yee has friends, but an many ugly children’s rumour books. threatens relationship. written Raisedtheir in Vancouver, he

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Broken Honey Cake by by Alyxandra Joan Betty Harvey-Fitzhenry Stuchner illustrated by Cynthia Nugent Ash can beautiful explain why so upset: herNazi dad’s It is Perrault 1943 in the cityshe’s of Copenhagen. fiancée moving their house, her best friend soldiersisroam the into streets. Young David Nathan, the Mouse hidingisaasked secrettofrom shespecial has detention son of aisbaker, makeher, a very delivery.on the committee, andlife herforever. relationship Thisschool erranddance will change David’s Based with on her boyfriend, Seth, often hurtful. historical events, thisisisconfusing a story of and friendship, honourBut Ash explain why the glass around her keeps breaking and can’t bravery. without her even touching it. Her power to break glass A storyteller, librarian and teacher, Joan Betty Stuchner now has is not only eerie,Sheit’s dangerous. shefamily. find a way to four books in print. lives in Vancouver Can with her Cynthia Nugent is an award-winning children’s book author/illustrator. control it?

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Honey Cake by Joan Betty Stuchner illustrated by Cynthia Nugent It is 1943 in the beautiful city of Copenhagen. Nazi soldiers roam the streets. Young David Nathan, the son of a baker, is asked to make a very special delivery. This errand will change David’s life forever. Based on historical events, this is a story of friendship, honour and bravery.

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The Heretic’s Tomb by Simon Rose While exploring an archaeological site, Annie discovers the tomb of Lady Isabella Devereaux, who was condemned to death as a heretic. When Annie picks up a mysterious amulet that she finds in the tomb, she is hurtled back to the Middle Ages, encountering sorcery, treason and the Black Death. The author of five titles for Tradewind, Simon Rose was born in Derbyshire, England and has lived in Canada since 1990. Simon and his two children live in Calgary, Alberta.

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Won Special Mention from the Alcuin Society of Canada for the Best Designed Canadian Children's Book 2006 Nominated for the Red Cedar Award 2008 Nannycatch Chronicles by James Heneghan and Bruce McBay illustrated by Geraldo Valério A bit of black humour for primary school age kids who will appreciate the tongue-in-cheek tales of Uncle Possum in the Nannycatch Meadows. Poor Uncle Possum! In the spirit of Uncle Remus, young readers will delight in these cheeky tales. Award Award-winning author James Heneghan is one of Canada’s foremost writers of books for young people. He lives in North Vancouver, BC. Bruce McBay recently retired after a long career as a high school teacher. Geraldo Valério has illustrated many picture books. He lives in Vancouver, BC. 26

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What Happened This Summer by Paul Yee What Happened This Summer takes us into the turbulent lives of Chinese-Canadian teenagers. “The collection is poignant, and points to a serious problem of isolation and discontent in ChineseCanadian teen culture, sadly offering no remedy other than the act of storytelling itself.”—The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books Governor General’s Award-winning author Paul Yee has written many books about Chinese-Canadian history and numerous children’s books. Raised in Vancouver, he now lives in Toronto.

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Nominated for the Red Cedar Award 2006 The City of Vancouver Book Award nomination 2004 Chosen by Resource Links as one of Canada's best books for children 2004. The Bone Collector’s Son by Paul Yee Two ghosts haunt Bing-wing Chan and his bone-collector father after they dig up the bones of a murdered Chinese worker.

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The Alchemist’s Portrait by Simon Rose A school trip to the museum turns out to be a nightmare when Matthew meets Peter Glimmer, a 17th-century Dutch boy trapped in his own portrait. Encountering magic, mayhem and murder, Matthew travels hundreds of years into the past in a race to save the future. The author of five titles for Tradewind, Simon Rose was born in Derbyshire, England and has lived in Canada since 1990. Simon and his two children live in Calgary, Alberta.

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The Clone Conspiracy by Simon Rose Emma and Luke solve the mystery of why Emma's brother Patrick has disappeared and rescue him from the clutches of the powerful LennoxGen bio tech empire. Through their courageous sleuthing, they uncover an insidious cloning experiment and must bring the perpetrators to justice in order to save their own lives.

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Nominated for the Silver Birch Award 2005 Nominated for the Diamond Willow Award 2005 The Sorcerer’s Letterbox by Simon Rose In a hidden drawer, located in the base of an old wooden box, Jack discovers a letter from a boy calling himself Edward. Traveling back in time, Jack rescues Edward and his brother from a grim death, and is soon fighting for his life in the terrifying London of 1483.

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The Emerald Curse by Simon Rose Charles Kelly was the world's greatest comic book artist until he disappeared without a trace. Years later, his grandson Sam discovers a mysterious pen in Kelly's studio and is propelled into a deadly dimension where supervillains are disturbingly real.

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New releases: The Eco-Diary of Kiran Singer Image by Yayo, If I Had a Million Onions

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“Kiran’s diary (is) accompanied by … illustrations that draw the reader deeper into the world (of the bog).”—The Globe and Mail

The Eco-Diary of Kiran Singer by Sue AnnYear Alderson illustrated by Millie Ballance The I Was Grounded Kiran SingerNew is worried. What can a kid do to help preserve by William the Geordie earth? Her grandmother introduces her toplaying the wonders likes baseball, crunching carrots, the trumpet in the school band and anything to of Vancouver’s Camosun Bog. Richly by Millie do with water. Not quite telling theillustrated truth earns: “You’re grounded!” And then things change. Ballance,Over Sue the Annyear Alderson’s poems a celebration of life that follows, theareworld’s truths turn out to be much more interesting than andGeordie of our ability to make a Some difference. ever imagined. discoveries are comic, some are exciting, some upsetting, some sad. AndAlderson some lives things are puzzling. Sue Ann in Vancouver, BC. She taught creative writing at the University Consisting of British Columbia and has written many books young people. of word puzzles, a series offorpoems and a diary, Millie Balance studied art in London. She now lives and paints in Vancouver.

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ISBN 1-896580-36-X Chosen for Vancouver Chose forTranslink’s Vancouver Translink’s Poetry in Transit (2007-2008) Poetry in Transit (2007-2008) Chose for Vancouver Translink’s Poetry in Transit (2007-2008) Baad Animals by Tiffany Stone illustrated Christina Leist say they don’t “Evenbykids who You’re gyaranteed to giggle at the naughty capers of the like poetry will change their critters Tiffanywho Stone’s of silly poems. “Eveninkids saysecond theybook don’t minds when they read or and Christina Leist’s cheeky drawings bring the animals like poetry will change their their antics deliciously to life. hear this collection.”—Dave

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Baad Animals by Tiffany Stone illustrated by Christina Leist You’re guaranteed to giggle at the naughty capers of the ISBN 1-896580-58-0 critters in Tiffany Stone’s second book of silly poems. Baad Animals Christina Leist’s cheeky drawings bring the animals and Nominated for the Chocolate Lily Award 2006 by Tiffany Stone illustrated by Christina Leistto life. their antics deliciously

You’re guaranteed to giggle at the naughty capers of the Tiffany Stone is a children’s poet who loves animals, even the really Floye the Flamingo and his flock of friends critters in Tiffany Stone’s book ofwith silly bad ones. She lives second in British Columbia her poems. husband and three children, who are very, very good—most of the time. by Tiffany Stone illustrated by Kathryn Shoemaker Christina Leist’s cheeky drawings bring the animals and Born and raised in Germany, Christina Leist now lives in Vancouver. Sneezing birds, complaining flamingo, warrior Vikings their and anticsShedeliciously to life. as an art director and graphic designer. has worked in advertising radioactive cats! All these entertaining characters and more This is her third book for young people. Tiffany Stone is a children’s poet who loves animals, even the really appear in the pages of Floyd the Flamingo and his flock of She lives in British Columbia with her husband and three bad ones. friends. Catchy rhymes and clever word-play make this an who are very, very good—most of the time. children, Born and raised in Germany, Christina Leist now lives in Vancouver. 32 amusing read under a quilt, in the bath or under engaging, She has worked in advertising as an art director and graphic designer. a tree. This is her third book for young people.

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“(Like Dennis Lee’s first the reader deeper into the “Kiran’s diary accompanied book) Floyd the(is) Flamingo world (of the bog).”— The Globe by ...prove illustrations that draw might to have been and Mail the reader deeper another calling cardinto intothe world (ofchildren’s the bog).”lit.—Bernie Canadian —The Globe and Mail Goedhart-Montreal Gazette

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Winner of ASPCALily Henry Bergh Nominated forthe the2008 Chocolate Award 2006 award, established to honor books that promote the humane ethic of compassion and respect for all living things “Kiran’s diary (is) accompanied Shortlisted for the 2008 Norma Fleck award Canadian non-fiction by …forillustrations that draw

Floyd the Flamingo and his flock of friends The Eco-Diary of Kiran Singer by Tiffany Stone illustrated by Kathryn Shoemaker by Sue Ann Alderson illustrated by Millie Ballance Sneezing birds, complaining flamingos, warrior Vikings Kiran Singer is worried. What can a kid do to help preserve and radioactive cats! All these entertaining characters the earth? Her grandmother introduces her to the wonders and more appear in the pages of Floyd the Flamingo of Vancouver’s Camosun Bog. Richly illustrated by Millie and his flock of friends. Catchy rhymes and clever Ballance, Sue Ann Alderson’s poems are a celebration of life word-play make this an engaging, amusing read under and of our ability to make a difference. a quilt, in the bath or under a tree.

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Sue Ann Alderson lives in Vancouver, BC. She taught creative writing at the Tiffany Stone is a children’s poetand whohas loves animals. livesfor in young Britishpeople. University of British Columbia written manyShe books Columbia with her husband and three children, who are very, very Millie Balance studied art in London. She now lives and paints ingood— Vancouver. most of the time. Kathryn Shoemaker has illustrated many books for young people. She teaches illustration at Langara College and lives in Vancouver, BC.

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“A delight from first line to last, these poems—each featuring small, whimsical colored-pencil sketches—show consistent sensitivity to the sound and flow of language.”—Kirkus Reviews If I Had a Million Onions by Sheree Fitch illustrated by Yayo This exciting collection of poetry by Sheree Fitch will tickle the funny-bones of children and adults alike. Yayo’s delightful illustrations perfectly match the whimsy of these capricious poems. Sheree Fitch is one of Canada’s finest poets for young people. Her poetry has won many awards. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband. Award-winning Yayo has illustrated eight children’s books. Originally from Columbia, he now lives with his wife and son in Montreal.

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A White Raven Book—Selected by the International Youth Library—Munich, Germany

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Fairy Tale Feasts by Jane Yolen recipes by Heidi E.Y. Stemple illustrated by Philippe Béha “Children’s book author Jane Yolen doesn’t much like to cook, but her daughter Heidi E. Y. Stemple loves to spend time in the kitchen. The two collaborated on Fairy Tale Feasts, a book filled with fairy tales and folklore from around the world.”—School Library Journal

“A winter warmer for the soul and stomach, with cosy retellings of tales from Brer Rabbit to Cinderella, each with a thematic recipe inviting participation by young souschefs!”—The London Times

Two-time Newbery Award-winning author Jane Yolen has written over 200 books for young people. She lives in Massachusetts and St Andrews, Scotland. Heidi Stemple is the author of many children’s books and enjoys cooking with her daughter, Maddison Jane. Acclaimed artist Philippe Béha has illustrated more than 100 books for children. He has won many awards including the Mr. Christie’s Book Award and the Governor General’s Award.

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“With strong, bold and dramatic illustrations by Blair Drawson, these exhilarating tales…come alive. This is a wonderful introduction to the myths for both teens and adults.” —The Times Colonist

Island of the Minotaur by Sheldon Oberman illustrated by Blair Drawson This illustrated book of Greek myths presents the epic history of the Minoan civilization. It connects famous myths such as Ariadne and the Minotaur and Jason and Medea with little-known tales of the Bronze Giant and the Ash Tree Spirits. Author, storyteller and teacher, the late Sheldon Oberman was one of Canada’s most-loved writers for children. He lived in Winnipeg. Blair Drawson has written and illustrated many children’s books. He lives and teaches art in Toronto.

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