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Aussie Six in Australia, The by Paul Zann This novel is the second in The Aussie Six series. Kitty Kangaroo, Cuddles the Koala, Polly Platypus, Jack Kookaburra, Emma Emu, Spiny Ant-Eater and Donnie Dingo are back home. Their Canadian animal friends have been captured by a cruel Australian circus owner. The Aussie Six help them escape. The friends are now on the run from the Owner and his evil henchman Gustave. Crafty Crocodile, Shubert Shark, Wendy Wombat, Cocky Cockatoo and Wally Wallaby help them during their flight. But will their pursuers catch them?
Aussie Six in Canada, The by Paul Zann The Aussie Six, seven (!) animals — Kitty Kangaroo, Cuddles the Koala, Polly the Platypus, Jack Kookaburra, Emma Emu, Spiny Ant-eater, and Donnie Dingo — are forced to leave a fiery summer day in Australia and drift on a yacht to wintery Canada. Paul Zann´s novel tells how the animals learn to cooperate and respect each other.
Aka’k story and illustrations by Marjorie Kendall Aka’k the wolf protects his family from human
predators when oil exploration intrudes on their arctic habitat. Ages to
8.
Albert the Talking Rooster
The effect on the family of a beautiful red rooster
with the gift of talking on critical occasions.
Angelina and Giorgio
An Italian-Canadian story of the language of friendship
between an young girl and a squirrel.
Big Max I - Adventure in the Forest by Diana Bergelt
Big Max II - Adventure on the
Water
Big Max and his family, on vacation on a house
boat on a lake in British Columbia.
Big Max III - Adventure at the
Ranch
Big Max and his family, on vacation on a range
in the Caribou country of British Columbia.
Bird No One Noticed, The
Illustrated story that captures the spirit and
some of the folklore of Maritime Indians in relation to the world of nature.
Blue: Little Cat Come Home to Stay
Blue, a small tabby cat,
must choose between the rough and dirty farm where he was born but is neglected and
a quiet and clean farm that draws him through the love, need, and quiet dignity
of a gentle woman retaining her independence by continuing to run the farm while
growing old.
Bronty
A dinosaur family forced to move have an exciting
race with the tyrannosaurus who wants them for dinner.
Cricket Christmas
Stalky the cricket stays out in the fields when
winter comes but manages to get into the warmth of a family hearth for
Christmas. Ages to 8.
Dreadful Dragon of Dismal Rock,
The
Dillingham the Dragon and his friend Mouse little
know that their Hallowe’en adventure will lead to a boy’s recovery from
illness and the fulfillment of their own dreams.
Heroes Three
Irma, Ura, and Heza Gunkie are threatened by an
enormous black cat.
Mouse Who Came to Dinner, The
Beau Mouse calls on Deidre Hen.
Noreen and the Amazing No-Good Horse
Noreen plans to enter their family horses (Darnley and Wally) as Pegasus and the fire-breathing monster in the Sports Day Silly Pet Parade.
No Ordinary Pig
The energetic little pig on Old MacDonald’s farm
manages to drive a train.
Ogopogo
Children’s novel in which two boys succeed in
saving the wounded monster of Okanagan Lake.
Pollywog Who Didn’t Believe He’d
Be a Frog, The
A very young pollywog just wouldn’t believe, until
experience proved, that what his elders had told him was really so.
Robin Who Wouldn’t Fly, The
A young robin unable to fly south with his parents
in the Fall.
Rory and the Whooping Crane
An adventure story of the preservation of wild-life,
against a background of interesting technical and documentary information.
Silly Sally and the Picnic with
the Porpoises
Sally visits the sea-side and has a beautiful
adventure with porpoises.
Tizard the Fastest Mouse on Earth
Story of a mouse and the other animals in his
circle.
Tom Mouse
Tom Mouse from the marketplace in Ottawa visits
his cousin Elmer Mouse on the farm.
Tommy and the Ladybug
Tom’s temper makes him shrink in size until he’s
smaller than the ladybug who begs him for help. Told in verse.
Tommy in the Land of the Caterbees
and the Bumble-Pillars
An illustrated story and colouring book for the
child under six years, about the bumble-pillars and caterbees who have
kidnapped the rainbows of the world and hold them hostage until Tommy,
with the help of the very last rainbow, gets them all loose again.
Tribe of Star Bear
A black bear, a golden eagle, a red squirrel, and a human girl, are those legendary warriors caught in an epic adventure that captures the spirit of a new millennium.
Tuppence and the Canoolicant
A little animal with heads at both ends finds
it hard to walk until a little boy finds just the right way.
Willy Won’t Fly
Willie the sparrow learns how to leave the family
nest and live his own life on the airways.
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Black Hat and the Willie Chronicle by Mary Ann Lipscombe, illustrations by Ineke Standi When Black hat the witch casts her terrible spell
over Tarrynot Forest, and the happy Myna escapes from the zoo and gets
caught in her magic, strange and wonderful things happen.
Escape from Grand Pré
Acadia in 1755 and the consequences to ten year
old André and his family of the expulsion of the Acadians.
Finnish Fairy Tales and Stories
for Children
Tales in English of Finnish folk-lore and myths;
an interesting addition to the multicultural literature of Canada.
Grandpapa’s Cherries
A Slovak tale set in the Tatres mountains.
Hungarian and Transylvanian Folk
Tales
For children of all ages. Hungarian and Transylvanian
folk tales translated by Emöke de Papp Severo.
Inuk
Every Inuit boy’s only ambition is to someday
become the greatest hunter of them all; and the hero of Inuk is
no exception.
Kaki Wahoo: The Little Indian
Who Walked On His Head
Beautifully illustrated by Airdre. (A Yearling
Press book).
The Little Star
A naughty Udluriapik (little star in Inuit) leaves
his home high in the night heavens to investigate the joys and mysteries
of a far snow-bound planet called “Earth.”
Fairy Tales
Isabella Valancy Crawford is known primarily as
the author of Malcolm’s Kate but should be equally know for her
beautiful fairy tales.
Silverwolf, Son of the Iroquois
Silverwolf, Son of the Iroquois gives you and your children a unique opportunity
to share the joys, hardships, adventures and traditions of a young Mohawk boy
growing up on a contemporary reserve.
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Girl Who Could See Around Corners, The by A. P. Campbell, illustrated by Neil Sonnermann The problems arising for a girl whose wish to
be able to see around corners is granted. Ages to 8.
Little Bell Maker, The
A boy counteracts the spells cast on the people
and land of his home.
Little Red Cart, The
30 pp., 1979. ISBN 0-88887-038-8, paper: $8.95. Martin’s Starwars
Richard tries out his new space suit, meets Martin
the spaceboy, and has several strange journeys to planets never before
visited by earth people.
Rainsploosh
The little raindrop “Rainsploosh” learns to live
in the land of the clouds and of the earth.
Silly Sally and Captain G. Rumpy
Sally flies to the sea, and in a remarkable adventure,
saves the stranded Captain G. Rumpy, his ship, and his crew.
Silly Sally and the Golden Pail
Sally finds that the golden pail for drawing moon
water from the well has been stolen by the Mud Snouts and helps the Moon-People
get it back.
Silly Sally and the Little Pumpkin
30 pp., 81/2” x 10”. 1978. ISBN 0-919594-93-X paper: $12.95. Silly Sally and the Moon Baker
Sally's adventures on the moon and the gigantic
birthday cake whose candles are the stars. Ages up to 10. 64 pp.,1981.
Silly Sally and the Picnic with
the Porpoises
Sally visits the sea-side and has a beautiful
adventure with the porpoises.
Silly Sally and the Snowman
Sally visits the mysterious world of the snowman.
Silly Sally, the Tire, and Mrs.
Corrigan
Sally’s fun with an old tire gets her into trouble,
but her dog saves the day.
Tom’s Lost Shadow
Tom suddenly loses his shadow until he funds the
recipe to regain it.
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My Cake´s On Fire
by Diane Dawber, illustrations by Pat Wilkinson My Cake´s on Fire provides inspiration for discussing and celebrating special moments in life.
How Do You Wrestle a Goldfish?
This is the third book of poems for younger readers
from Pat.
Oatmeal Mittens
Witty and practical informal presentation, including
many happy illustrations by Pat Wilkinson, to help young people enjoy themselves
and write poetry about everyday concerns.
Missing Numbers
A learning-to-count aid, in which the numbers
get lost and are then found, one by one.
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by Rita Baruss A contemporary, well-paced adventure story involving tree spirits, spirited children and a worldwide computer network of Kids Involved with the Wild World.
Twelve Tales of Christmas, The
About Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and friends and
helpers.
Woodland Fairy Fun Book
A games and puzzle book, suitable also for colouring,
for the under six year olds.
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