Just One More Book!!

Author: Judith Meyrick
Illustrator: Richard Rudnicki
Published: 2007 Nimbus Publishing (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1551096455

With spring upon us and green spaces awash with waddling waterfowl, this humourous account of an outraged donation-dependent duck provides an entertaining reminder of why we resist the temptation to feed our feathered friends.

Other books mentioned:

• Wings

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 Kicking the Handout Habit: Gracie, The Public Gardens Duck [5:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Alice Walsh
Illustrator: Geoff Butler (on JOMB)
Published: 2001 Tundra Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0887765017

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Based on a true story and starring a Newfoundland dog, this suspenseful account of a daring maritime rescue is an inspiring reminder of the resourcefulness, generosity and pluck of an era gone by.

You can read more about the Canadian Coast Guard vessel, CGCS Ann Harvey, which was named for one of the young rescuers, here.

Other ships and shipwrecks on JOMB:

• The Killick
• The Lamp, the Ice and the Boat Called Fish
• The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell
• Up
• Pirate Bob

More working dogs on JOMB:

• Rosie: A Visiting Dog’s Story
• How Smudge Came

You can learn more about Newfoundland Dogs here.

 

 Canine Coastguard: Heroes of Isle aux Morts [9:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Kathryn Lasky (on JOMB)
Illustrator: David Clark (on JOMB)
Published: 2006 Charlesbridge (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1570915954

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Surprisingly descriptive, thought-provoking text and a cast of goofy, grinning hooligans provide a peek into a career in nautical crime as a reflective rogue ponders pillaging — its logistical details, dangers and doldrums — and grapples with issues of greed, freedom, friendship and distrust.

Other books mentioned:

• Tough Boris

 

 Plundering Unplugged: Pirate Bob [8:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Stephanie Calmenson (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Jan Ormerod
Published: 2007 Clarion Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0618510346

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Three adorable dogs and plenty of vicarious petting cleverly disguise the delivery of essential, clearly stated instructions for dealing with dogs — friendly and otherwise. If only instruction manuals were all so thrilling.

Other safety books mentioned:

• No Dragons For Tea

More Dogs on JOMB:

• “Let’s Get a Pup!” said Kate
• The Pound from the Hound
• Poodlena
• The Trouble with Tilly Trumble
• The Outside Dog
• Dogs’ Night
• I Want A Dog

Check out the full list of non-fiction picture books nominated for the 2007 Cybils Awards here.

 

 Keeping All Our Fingers: May I Pet Your Dog? (How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs) [7:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Shannon Riggs
Illustrator: Jaime Zollars
Published: 2007 Albert Whitman & Co. (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0807557641

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Classroom shenanigans, expressive illustrations and the delicate weaving of carefully chosen details make this important story a haunting yet hopeful nudge toward breaking the silence of sexual abuse.

Shannon Rigg has supplied the following resources to help start making noise about sexual abuse:

• Darkness to Light
• Center for Disease Control Sexual Violence Fact Sheet
• Child Help USA

 

 Breaking the Silence of Sexual Abuse: Not in Room 204 [ 8:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Jean Pendziwol
Illustrator: Martine Gourbault
Published: 1999 Kids Can Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1550745719

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Softly illustrated and secured in unshakable rhyme, this engaging adventure sharpens fire safety smarts with a perfect balance of silly sweetness and serious suspense.

Other books mentioned:

• The Magic Hockey Stick
• Once upon a Dragon (Stranger Safety for Kids)
• A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me (Water Safety for Kids)

Information about the National Book Festival’s Young Readers’ Toolkit can be found here

 

 Life Saving Rhyme: No Dragons for Tea [8:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Imagine drawing while having books read to you. There are no expectations of what you draw, just the freedom to do so. It’s really not such a crazy idea, and yet for so many children, the expectation is that they will sit still and be read to.

Mark speaks with illustrator Alice Priestley on drawing while being read to by her father — still to this day — getting the rhythm of language into your bones and understanding a story and its characters in order to illustrate books.
Books mentioned:

• Gita series
• Hush

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 Interview with Alice Priestley [22:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download