Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Western Canada’s largest lifestyle show for the eco-conscious consumer. Join this annual celebration of planet-friendly living and surround yourself with over 300 exhibitors, inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment, and smart shopping in one jam-packed weekend.
We have 4 free tickets to give away for this amazing event! Like us on Facebook (http://www NULL.facebook NULL.com/DandelionKids), mention you read our Blog and we’ll include you in the draw for two sets of two tickets by the weekend!
Here are some of the highlights (http://vancouver NULL.epicexpo NULL.com/visit/features):
Shop and learn from hundreds of earth-friendly businesses
Expert advice from a great roster of speakers on greening your home, work and play on the Main Stage (http://vancouver NULL.epicexpo NULL.com/visit/main-stage-presenters)
Taste and sip with some of BC’s finest restaurants and wineries in the
FortisBC EPICurean Corner
Fashion Zone with daily Fashion Shows, DIY Sewing Workshops, and
an Eco-Wedding Showcase
Test drive a Toyota hybrid or luxury Lexus hybrid vehicle
ING Direct KidZone (http://vancouver NULL.epicexpo NULL.com/visit/kidzone) with arts & crafts, eco-educational activities, and the
BC Hydro AquaVan!
We are also thrilled that the underlying theme of this years EPIC is Protecting our Oceans (http://vancouver NULL.epicexpo NULL.com/visit/ocean-conservation) and ocean conservation. Find art installations around the main floor of the show, listen to inspirational speakers on the subject (we are dying to hear the fellas from Ocean Gybe (http://www NULL.oceangybe NULL.com/) speak at 6pm on Friday!) and visit the BC Hydro AquaVan.
EPIC is this weekend May 13-15, 2011 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.
Tags: Community, Education, Environment, EPIC Vancouver, Sustainable Living, Western Canada Lifestyle Show
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Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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Day meets Night and Night meets Day in this delightful picture book based on the Pixar short film, Day & Night, which premiered with Toy Story 3 in 2010. Kids will delight in the way these two characters explore their differences and eventually realize how much they like and enjoy each other. A wonderful way to experience the magic of this Pixar short again and again and—rejoice in the attraction of opposites!
Teddy Newton is an artist at Pixar Animation Studios. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing!) selection of amazing children’s books on Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody location. Try to swing by Wednesday mornings… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Academy Awards, Books, chronicle books, Day & Night Book, Pixar, Port Moody, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
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First printed in 1973, this reissue of the childhood classic, I Know a Lot of Things (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/rain40 NULL.html), is a celebration of all the new and intriguing knowledge children delight in possessing. Written from the simplicity of a child’s perspective, the plain-but-powerful text voices important childhood knowledge such as “I know when I look in the mirror, what I see is me” and that “dogs go bowwow and that is how they talk.” Illustrated with graphic designer Paul Rand’s colorful, playful artwork, I Know a Lot of Things, with all the teeny nuggets of wisdom contained therein, is destined to please a new generation.
Ann Rand wrote five children’s books including Sparkle and Spin (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/rain17 NULL.html) (also available at dandelion KIDS), A Book About Words, four of which were illustrated by her husband. In addition to the four children’s books he illustrated, Paul Rand wrote and co-authored several others, and designed some of the best-known corporate icons of his time, including the logos for ABC, IBM, and UPS.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing!) selection of amazing children’s books on Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody location. Try to swing by Wednesday mornings… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Ann Rand, Books, Classic Kids Books, Community, Family, I Know a Lot of Things Book, Paul Rand, Port Moody, Reading, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
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In his first book for children, renowned artist Yoshitomo Nara tells the charming story of a puppy so large that no one notices him until a determined little girl climbs high enough to meet him and become his friend. A sweet tale from an artist for whom childhood holds a magical appeal, The Lonesome Puppy is sure to delight young readers and Nara fans of all ages. Yoshitomo Nara (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/Yoshitomo_Nara) is one of the most popular and influential contemporary artists in Japan, whose work, often featuring little girls and puppies has attracted a worldwide following. This is his first book for children. He lives in Tochigi, Japan.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing!) selection of amazing children’s books on Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody location. Try to swing by Wednesday mornings… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, chronicle books, Community, Education, Port Moody, Reading, The Lonesome Puppy, Wednesday Morning Story Time, Yoshimoto Nara
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
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In this imaginative ABC (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/rain26 NULL.html), acclaimed artist, designer and children’s author, Bruno Munari shows how fun letters can be. From an Ant on an Apple to a Blue Butterfly to a Cat in a Cage, Munari pairs words in whimsical ways until Fly frees itself from its page, lands on the Hat, buzzes near the Ice Cream and provides the final sound for Zzzzz.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing!) selection of amazing children’s books on Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody location. Try to swing by Wednesday mornings… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, chronicle books, Community, Education, Entertainment, Port Moody, Reading, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
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All of the shoes in the store are plain and dull except for one pair: the apple red shoes, just waiting to be picked. The little girl knows they are the shoes for her, but can she convince her mom? This cheerful tale is matched with charming illustrations that depict the fashions of the 1960′s.
The Red Shoes is written by Eleri Glass and illustrated by Ashley Spires.
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About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing!) selection of amazing children’s books on Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody location. Try to swing by Wednesday mornings… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Award-winning Children's Books, Books, Books for Young Children, Education, Gifts, My Friends, Port Moody, Reading, Spring is Here, Taro Gomi, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
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Who do you think of when you see a hammer and a saw? A carpenter! What about a shovel and a watering can? In Taro Miura’s deceptively simple book, children will discover more than sixty different tools, both familiar and new. Even the youngest readers will find the striking images engaging, and older children will be fascinated by the chance to guess which profession uses each set of tools before they turn the page. A wonderful tour of a variety of jobs and the tools they use to fix, build, and create.
Taro Miura is a multiple-award-winning illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Japan.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast selection Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody store. Try to swing by every Wednesday morning… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, Education, Gifts, Local Authors, Port Moody, Reading, Taro Miura, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
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Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi takes children on a playful tour of the four seasons. Plus, if there is time, we will read My Friends (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/rain03 NULL.html) as well!
Taro Gomi is a resident of Tokyo, Japan, and has illustrated more than 100 books for children.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing!) selection of amazing children’s books on Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody location. Try to swing by Wednesday mornings… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Award-winning Children's Books, Books, Books for Young Children, Education, Gifts, My Friends, Port Moody, Reading, Spring is Here, Taro Gomi, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
The Boy From the Sun (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/sr12 NULL.html) by Duncan Weller.
Three gloomy children sit on the sidewalk when a little boy with a yellow, shining head floats down beside them. He takes them on a journey through the wonders of nature. Evocative illustrations combine with poetic text in this enchanting story about taking the time to appreciate the natural world.
Duncan Weller recently won the top Canadian illustration prize, the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature, Illustration. He both writes and illustrates his children’s picture books. His adult paintings combine traditional working methods with new technologies culminating in DVD/CD projects enlisting the help of animators and musicians. A retrospective of his work was held at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery from April 4 to May 18, 2008. Duncan now spends equal time writing adult works, poetry, short stories, and is currently working on a screenplay for a film to be shot in Thunder Bay.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing) selection of children’s books Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody store. Try to swing by every Wednesday morning… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Award-winning Children's Books, Books, Education, Gifts, Louise Fatio, Port Moody, Reading, Robert Duvoisin, The Happy Lion, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
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The Happy Lion (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/ran07 NULL.html) written by Louise Fatio and illustrated by Robert Duvoisin.
A friendly lion in a small French zoo enjoys the visits of the townspeople who stop by each day to say Bonjour, Happy Lion. So one day, when the zookeeper forgets to close the lion’s door, the Happy Lion decides to return the visits to all the nice people of the town. To his amazement, as he strolls through the town his friends scream and run from him, the police and fire brigade are called, and people cower in their shops or houses. How a small boy saves the day concludes a wonderfully satisfying story that is just the right length for bedtime or anytime.
At age 50, The Happy Lion continues to charm and delight. We couldn’t agree more!
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing) selection of children’s books Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody store. Try to swing by every Wednesday morning… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Award-winning Children's Books, Books, Education, Gifts, Louise Fatio, Port Moody, Reading, Robert Duvoisin, The Happy Lion, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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