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The next morning, as she sits outside to watch the sun rise, she looks forward to spending a new day with her friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGentle illustrations accompany this portrayal of an elderly person who lives peaceably with her dog, appreciating what each moment brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003eRetell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4\u003cbr\/\u003eIdentify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7\u003cbr\/\u003eExplain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)\u003c\/p\u003e","EAN":"9781773062112","Height":"11","HeightCode":"in","Imprint":"Groundwood Books","MetaKeywords":"positive view of aging; happiness in old age; mindfulness; learning from elders; grandparents and grandchildren; neighborhood and community; daily life; appreciation; empathy; respect for others; environment; positive attitude; figurative language; imagery; determining importance; connecting; Common Core aligned; CC Literature Key Ideas and Details; CC Literature Craft and Structure; CC Literature Integration of Knowledge and Ideas; grade one; grade three; picture book; beautiful illustrations","NumberOfPages":"36","OtherText_Back_cover_copy_0":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTown Is by the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Joanne Schwartz, received five starred reviews and won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. It was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book, was a finalist for the Governor General’s Award and received the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award. It has been named to many lists, including New York Times \/ New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books, the Horn Book Fanfare, CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens, and Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNahid Kazemi has made a stunning debut in North America, publishing several books in rapid succession with nominations for the Governor General’s Award and the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe story features someone who could be a child’s grandmother, great aunt or neighbor, providing a glimpse into the world of someone who is very different from themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt provides a positive view of old age, avoiding stereotypes and encouraging children to think about what it might be like to be old. Recent blogs on this subject:\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/2018\/10\/19\/using-picture-books-to-change-attitudes-to-aging\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/2018\/10\/19\/using-picture-books-to-change-attitudes-to-aging\/\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.leeandlow.com\/2016\/05\/05\/diversity-102-ageism-in-childrens-literature\"\u003e https:\/\/blog.leeandlow.com\/2016\/05\/05\/diversity-102-ageism-in-childrens-literature\/\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCurriculum connections: Language arts \/ reading; Health \/ human development; Science \/ nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Review_0":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a joy it is to read.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_0_Src":"Sal’s Fiction Addiction Blog","OtherText_Review_1":"\u003cp\u003eKazemi’s exquisite chalk-and-pastel illustrations are the perfect medium for this gentle story.\u003cem \u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"Globe and Mail","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"The Old Woman is a beautiful portrait of an old woman who lives contentedly with her dog, from award-winning author Joanne Schwartz and illustrator Nahid Kazemi.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_1":"Commended","PrizeCode_0":"03","PrizeCode_1":"03","PrizeName_0":"Quill \u0026amp; Quire Books of the Year — Books for Young People","PrizeName_1":"Globe 100 Favourite Books","PrizeYear_0":"2020","PrizeYear_1":"2020","ProductFormDescription":"hardcover jacket","PublicationDate":"2020-09-29","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"The Old Woman is a beautiful portrait of an old woman who lives contentedly with her dog, from award-winning author Joanne Schwartz and illustrator Nahid Kazemi.","Width":"8.125","WidthCode":"in"}
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The Old Woman
The Old Woman is a beautiful portrait of an old woman who lives contentedly with her dog, from award-winning author Joanne Schwartz and illustrator Nahid Kazemi.
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/ grades K
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The One and Only Question
It's Zeke's first day at a new school and his head is filled with one question: what will he do when they call him the N-word like at his old school?
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The Outlaw
A small town lives in terror of the Outlaw, but one day, he disappears – and a mysterious stranger rides into town …
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ages 3
and up
/ grades P
and up
The Pet Store Window
Ana looks out the pet store window with the store’s last remaining animals for sale—a dog, a hedgehog and a mouse. What are they waiting for?
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ages 4
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
The Playgrounds of Babel
From two world-renowned creators, this picture book is about the power of song, inspired by the story of the Tower of Babel.
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A girl and her mother watch an unusual friendship develop between a solitary starling and a lonely pony.
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The Promise Basket
From award winning author Bill Richardson, a beautiful story about the love between a mother and daughter where a promise makes the perfect gift.
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Pendziwol's \u003cem\u003eSkating Wild on an Inland Sea\u003c\/em\u003e (illustrated by Todd Stewart; Groundwood; 2023) won the Governor General's Literary Award, the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, among many other honors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHERE DOES OUR FOOD COME FROM? Food security and accessibility are important issues in our modern world. \u003cem\u003eThe Quiet Hunt\u003c\/em\u003e connects our contemporary physical and environmental considerations with the foraging and plant identification of our ancestors, encouraging young readers to consider where their food comes from. It is NOT a field guide or reference text, but does provide examples of food that can be foraged in urban locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA DIVERSE PAST AND PRESENT: Risa Hugo's illustrations depict all our ancestors, suggesting a diverse range of cultures and locations — foraging and nature connect us all! 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The Quiet Hunt
Follow the footsteps of our ancestors as they forage for food on the quiet hunt!
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ages 4
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
The Ranger
In the sequel to The Outlaw, a ranger and a fox form a special and unexpected friendship while navigating an indifferent and dangerous wilderness.
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ages 4
to 9
/ grades P
to 4
The Red Rock
In this innovative graphic fable, author and illustrator Tomio Nitto uses comic-book technique to deliver a strong environmental message.
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Pendziwol was inspired to write \u003cem\u003eThe Red Sash\u003c\/em\u003e through her involvement with Fort William Historical Park as a volunteer, and she worked closely with the Fort’s historian on the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5\u003cbr\u003e\nDescribe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7\u003cbr\u003e\nExplain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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The Red Sash
The Red Sash is the story of a young Metis boy who lives near the fur trading post of Fort William, on Lake Superior, nearly 200 years ago.
