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Kirkus described \u003cem\u003eTurn On the Night\u003c\/em\u003e as “a magical tale … a treat from a masterful artist,” and the very same words could be said of this book.\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003eThe story looks at a frightening situation that proves not to be frightening at all, suggesting that our worst fears and expectations do not necessarily come true!\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003eWordless picture books can encourage pre- and early reading skills, including prediction, comprehension, sequencing, inferring and visual literacy; they can also be used to help English-language learners develop their vocabulary and other language skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Review_0":"\u003cp\u003eA cheering tale of peace and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_0_Src":"Wall Street Journal","OtherText_Review_1":"\u003cp\u003eAnother offbeat charmer that harnesses the spirit of childhood in its logic, surprises, and kidlike artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"Booklist","OtherText_Review_2":"\u003cp\u003eThe full-colour illustrations are eye-catching, and the animals are cheerful and friendly … A simple and whimsical book that would entertain young children and reinforce the concepts of kindness and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"CM: Canadian Review of Materials","OtherText_Review_3":"\u003cp\u003eCheering tale of peace and harmony. \u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Wall Street Journal","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pack of wolves chases a stag through the woods, but what seems scary proves surprising in this magical wordless picture book by Geraldo Valério.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","ProductFormDescription":"Kindle, Fixed Layout","PublicationDate":"2022-10-04","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pack of wolves chases a stag through the woods, but what seems scary proves surprising in this magical wordless picture book by Geraldo Valério.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","Width":"9","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Night Runners
A pack of wolves chases a stag through the woods, but what seems scary proves surprising in this magical wordless picture book by Geraldo Valério.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Weekend Dad
A little boy spends the weekend at his dad’s new apartment in this picture book about how things change when parents separate — and the important things that stay the same.
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Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White
A child’s joy on a snowy day finally helps her mother feel at home in their new country.
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Lake: A See to Learn Book
Lake: A See to Learn Book, the second book in the See to Learn series, is designed to inspire scientific curiosity, appreciation of beauty and connection to the natural world, through gentle questions and vibrant illustrations.
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Clear Skies
As the US\/Soviet Space Race heats up in 1961, eleven-year-old Arno finds his dreams of becoming an astronomer exploding like an extragalactic supernova.
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ages 12
and up
/ grades 7
and up
The Maestro
Young Burl Crow doesn't get many breaks but his meeting with Nathaniel Orlando Gow, the Maestro, changes Burl's life forever.
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It is well worth adding to any collection...","OtherText_Review_7_Src":"Resource Links","OtherText_Review_8":"...a great story-time read...four stars.","OtherText_Review_8_Src":"Sarah's Stars","OtherText_Review_9":"...a wealth of information on Inuit culture, both past and present...","OtherText_Review_9_Src":"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"These stories, drawn from the lives of four Inuit artists, offer young readers a glimpse into this rich, remote culture, past and present.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_1":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_2":"Commended","PrizeCode_0":"03","PrizeCode_1":"03","PrizeCode_2":"03","PrizeName_0":"Quill \u0026 Quire Best Books of the Year","PrizeName_1":"USBBY Outstanding International Books","PrizeName_2":"CCBC Best Books for Kids \u0026 Teens (Starred Selection)","PrizeYear_0":"2007","PrizeYear_1":"2008","PrizeYear_2":"2008","ProductFormDescription":"hardcover","PublicationDate":"2007-06-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"These stories, drawn from the lives of four Inuit artists, offer young readers a glimpse into this rich, remote culture, past and present.","teachersguide_0":"https:\/\/biblioshare.org\/BNCservices\/BNCServices.asmx\/Samples?token=fcf85c1c1b298e99\u0026amp;ean=9780888997142\u0026amp;SAN=\u0026amp;Perspective=teachersguide\u0026amp;FileNumber=0","Width":"8.5","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 6
to 9
/ grades 1
to 4
Arctic Adventures
These stories, drawn from the lives of four Inuit artists, offer young readers a glimpse into this rich, remote culture, past and present.
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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
Lessons from Mother Earth
A gentle, beautifully illustrated story demonstrating the First Nations' tradition of taking care of Mother Earth.
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ages 5
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
I Wish I Could Draw
A funny story about the wonderful things you can create if you refuse to limit (and label) yourself.
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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
I Love You, One to Ten
How many reasons are there for a mother to love her child?
