Posts Tagged ‘Reading’
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
On a dark winter’s morning a little girl has to trudge a mile to catch the school bus. Will she be able to sing her way through the shadows? Lilting rhyming text by Caroline Woodward and stunning paintings by Julie Morstad herald an era when singing away the dark was part of a six-year-old’s rural school-going routine.
Caroline Woodward grew up on Cecil Lake homestead in BC’s Peace River region where all the children are brave and tough and where she really did walk a mile to her school bus stop, uphill both ways.
Julie Morstad is an award-winning illustrator and fine artists known for her surreal, whimsical work. Illustrator of three children’s books, including When You Were Small and its sequel, Where You Came From, Julie has exhibited her work in galleries, animated two music videos with her brother, filled up stacks of sketchbooks, and made countless pots of soup and loaves of bread. She lives in Vancouver with her family.
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, Caroline Woodward, Education, Gifts, Julie Morstad, Local Authors, Port Moody, Reading, Simply Read, Simply Read Books, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
Saffy is a baby giraffe too short to reach even the lowest branches of the tree. Mommy tries to pick her a leaf to eat, but Saffy wants to get her own. Will she find her way? Young children will love this bold, bright book that has won the Top 10 Great Books for Children Award, 2010, Canadian Toy Testing Council.
By Paolo Opal.
We will be reading one or two more titles from this series tomorrow as these are short, sweet books.
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, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
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, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
A perfect story for the season! On a cold winter morning, Snowy and Chinook plan a birthday party and set out to find the right gift for their friend Tulip, in this third book in the Windy series. On the inside jacket cover, an activity from the story is highlighted with complete and simple instructions. Clear, primary colours and charming line drawings add to the simple delight. Snowy & Chinook has a CD packaged with the book that contains songs and music specially created for children to sing or dance along with, or just follow their own musical impulses.
By Robin Mitchell & Judith Steedman.
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, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Big, colourful illustrations and minimal text set the stage for a delightful cast of characters as they go about their day-to-day adventures in one little town throughout the year. Playing, chasing pets, running errands, going to work: following what happens and looking for the many small surprises in the pictures will absorb and amuse children and parents alike.
Rotraut Susanne Berner is a best-selling author and one of the most famous contemporary German illustrators and book designers. She lives in Munich.
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 fluffy pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, Education, Port Moody, Reading, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
In a delightful, curious game of what comes next, Moomintroll travels through the woods to get home with milk for Moominmamma. A simple trip turns into a colorful adventure as Moomintroll meets Mymble, who has lost her sister, Little My. Along the way, they endure the hijinks of all the charming characters of the Moomin world, including the Fillijonks and Hattifatteners. Will Moomintroll ever make it home safe and sound?
A beautiful and boisterous story by internationally acclaimed children’s author Tove Jansson, this picture book is sure to tickle the fancies of parents and kids as well as Moomintroll fans everywhere!
Tove Marika Jansson (9 August 1914 – 27 June 2001) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish novelist, painter, honorary Professor of Philosophy, illustrator, and comic strip author.
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 fluffy pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, Education, Port Moody, Reading, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
What’s better than cosying up on pillows and being read to? Especially on cold, rainy days!
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 fluffy pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, Education, Port Moody, Reading, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
What’s better than cosying up on pillows and being read to? Especially on cold, rainy days!
This week, we’ll be reading Creature ABC by Andrew Zuckerman. An elegant addition to any library, this deluxe alphabet book features 120 pages of Andrew Zuckerman’s breathtaking wildlife photography. From alligator to zebra, each featured animal boasts two striking studio portraits against a clean white background, offering a unique up-close view of the animal kingdom. Readers can flip to a helpful glossary in the back for extra information. From the sleek beauty of a smiling hippo to the powerful majesty of a roaring lion, this gorgeous new book is both a stunning work of art and a ferociously fun way for young animal-lovers to learn their ABCs.
Author Andrew Zuckerman has created an inspiring body of work for anyone fascinated by the wonders of the world around us. He lives in New York, where he works as a photographer and film director.
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 fluffy pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, Education, Port Moody, Reading, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
What’s better than cosying up on pillows and being read to? Especially on cold, rainy days!
This week, we’ll be selecting another title from one of the many new books we have in store. Join us!
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 fluffy pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, Port Moody, Reading, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
This week, we’ll be selecting from one of the many new titles we have in store. Join us!
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 fluffy pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, Port Moody, Reading, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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