Marthe Jocelyn and Tom Slaughter explore opposites in this gorgeous introduction to modern art for small readers. Cut paper images introduce children to color, form, and design as they explore tall giraffes and short mice, squares and circles, light day and dark night.
An art book as well as a sound learning tool, Over Under is stunningly simple and simply stunning.
Marthe Jocelyn’s simple concept of matching creatures — familiar and unusual — with their favorite foods is brought to life by the sparkling colors and masterfully cut paper shapes of Tom Slaughter’s illustrations; a first taste of modern art. And the surprise final picture makes a satisfying dessert.
Toronto-born Marthe Jocelyn is an award-winning author and illustrator who lives in Stratford, Ontario. Her picture book Hannah’s Collections was short-listed for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Illustration and her novel Mable Riley received the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award.
Tom Slaughter makes his home in New York City. His artwork has been exhibited in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Canada. His prints are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of Modern Art.
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. 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!
Such a awesome program for kids. Highly recommended for children who like to move, express themselves or are maybe a bit shy. dandelion KIDS plus Native Shoes (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/index NULL.php?search=native%20shoes) are helping sponsor these ongoing sessions! We only wish we could join the class too. We love dancing!
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The Mini’s program is geared towards developing rhythm and coordination while enhancing basic dancing skills. Each session will consist of a warm-up followed by a series of dance games incorporating hip-hop moves and minor choreography to high-energy music – funk, soul and hip-hop beats plus new-jack swing and basic break-dancing moves. As a bonus, a video montage will be created for participants to keep. Perfect for playing at their wedding!
SVS Style Dance Crew’s own Anne Marie Corcuera will be sharing her talents and training the next generation of up-and-coming dancers. In addition to being an assistant instructor for several SVS hip-hop programs for the past 4 years, she has taught for the New Westminster Youth Recreation Centre, the Fusion Festival, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, Denman Community Centre, as well as for Live Crew in the Philippines. She has performed at numerous night clubs, fashion shows, and events all over the city. Having danced her whole life, she is truly the embodiment of the “SVS Style”.
MINI’S Volume 2/2011 DOWNTOWN (5-8 yrs)
Dates: Sundays, May 1st to Aug 28th, 2011 (No class May 22nd, June 19th, July 3rd & 10th )
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Instructor: Anne Marie
Location: Marcuse-7th Floor
Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street (at Granville), Vancouver, BC
Fee: $60.00 (CAD) for 5 Classes; $13.00 Drop-In Fee.
Payable by cash or cheque on the first day of class.
From the award-winning author of Little Pea (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/rain98 NULL.html), Little Hoot, and Little Oink comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Readers will find more than just Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s signature humour here—there’s also a subtle lesson for kids who don’t know when to let go of an argument. A smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side, Duck! Rabbit! (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/rain97 NULL.html) makes it easy to agree on one thing—reading it again!
Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a Chicago-based writer. She is the author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, Little Oink, and several other books for children and adults.
Tom Lichtenheld works as both an advertising art director and as a creator of children’s books. He has written and illustrated several books, including Everything I Know About Pirates. He has also collaborated with Amy Krouse Rosenthal on The OK Book and It’s Not Fair! He lives in Geneva, Illinois.
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. 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!
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In honour of the 100 year anniversary of Parks Canada (which, by the way, was the First National Parks Service in the World! Another reason we’re proud to be Canadian!) 13 short films have been created to capture Canada’s beauty and sound. Altogether 52 of Canada’s best musicians and filmmakers coast to coast worked on this project with each short film consisting of one film maker, three artists and one National Park. The creative quartets then spent 5 days in the parks exploring the sights, sounds of nature, collaborating on the music and images. The National Parks Project spans across Canada including each Province and Territory. A memorizing, breathtaking, and inspiring way to see the country we are lucky enough to call home.
Maria’s friend, Scott Smith, along with singer-songwriters Sarah Harmer, Bry Webb and Jim Guthrie were gifted the opportunity to capture the breathtaking beauty of Gwaii Haanas – National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site.
After an initial sold-out screening at the Vancity Theatre, these films will be shown again as part of DOXA Docuentary Film Festival this Sunday, May 15 at the Pacific Cinematheque at 4 pm. An afternoon event not to be missed and the only time we are able see these beauties on the big screen!
For more info, please visit http://nationalparksproject.ca (http://nationalparksproject NULL.ca) for all the info and bio’s. The films will be available online as of May 19, 2011.
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!
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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.
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!
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!
We hope the Easter Bunny finds some good hiding spots near you for all sorts of goodies! If he needs any help gathering up those goodies, dandelion KIDS (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/) has loads of treats that have no sugar!
On March 24th David Suzuki celebrated his 75th birthday. Can you believe it? To mark the occasion Playlist for the Planet was released on iTunes and in stores across Canada. As well, a collection of organic cotton onesies and tees was created.
dandelion KIDS is taking action and is thrilled to support this cause and are donating $5 from every Playlist onesie and tee (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/david01 NULL.html) sold to Davids Foundation.
These brightly coloured and funky onesies and tees are made with 100% certified organic cotton fibres. In fact, the entire production is SKAL-certified. Designed for easy on-and-off (envelope neckline). Dyed with non-toxic azo-free dyes, durable double-stitched bottom hem and nickel-free snaps. Colours available : dragonfly, yummy berry & green apple.
Related Info: Check out the Playlist for the Planet on iTunes. The Playlist features some of Canada’s finest songwriters and performers, including Joel Plaskett, Bruce Cockburn, K-OS and Sebastian Granger, Gordon Lightfoot, Randy Bachman , Todd Butler, Hayley Sales, Alpha Yaya Diallo, DOA, Tom Jackson, Johnny Reid, Raffi, LIGHTS, Jessie Farrell, Rush, the Trews, Tara Grand, Great Big Sea, and Tanya Tagaq. Proceeds from the Playlist for the Planet go to the David Suzuki Foundation.
We love just love the prints on these bags (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/index NULL.php?search=danica%20bag). Great for carrying everyday things as well as doubling as a diaper or toddler bag. The Bespoke bags are also the perfect accessory for attending Critical Mass (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/Critical_Mass) or just hopping on your bike for a pleasure ride. Best of all…they are made by a Vancouver company!
Get your new bag at any one of our bricks-and-mortar shops or order from our website.
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