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Author: Susan Lendroth
Illustrator: Raúl Allén
Published: 2008 Tricycle Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1582462321

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Haunting illustrations and tranquil, heartfelt rhyme describe a young girl’s yearning, worry and unyielding love for her long-awaited father in this soothing story of family fortitude.

Other books mentioned:

• Red Butterfly
• The Silk Princess
• Dandelions

More seafaring on JOMB:

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

Pop over to Charlotte’s Library for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

 

 Seasons, Silk & Separation: Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep [5:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Jeff Crosby & Shelley Ann Jackson
Illustrator: Shelley Ann Jackson & Jeff Crosby
Published: 2008 Tundra Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0887768156

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Rich, realistic, edge-to-edge illustrations full of action, maps and lovable hounds combine with history, humour and friendly, accessible text to provide the full scoop on 43 canine breeds in this quickly dog-eared non-fiction tome.

This episode includes contributions from our daughter, Lucy.

More Dogs on JOMB:

• Biscuits in the Cupboard
• Good Dog
• Heroes of Isle aux Morts
• May I Pet Your Dog?
• Rosie: A Visiting Dog’s Story
• “Let’s Get a Pup!” said Kate
• The Pound from the Hound
• Poodlena
• The Trouble with Tilly Trumble
• The Outside Dog
• Lady Lupin’s Book of Etiquette
• Dogs’ Night
• I Want A Dog
• Safe and Sound
• Dirty Dog Boogie

 

 Addictive Non-Fiction: Little Lions, Bull Baiters & Hunting Hounds [7:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Elizabeth Alalou and Ali Alalou
Illustrator: Julie Klear Essakalli
Published: 2008 Charlesbridge (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1580891276

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Mouth-watering memories of fresh bread and butter and the crawling gnawing of famine’s want make a father’s reflection on childhood hunger food for thought about patience, gratitude and luck.

More books touching on hunger on JOMB:

• Mei Ming and the Dragon’s Daughter
• The Painted Chest
• The King’s Equal
• Rumplestilskin’s Daughter

More delicious food on JOMB:

• Too Many Tamales
• A Medieval Feast
• The Tortilla Cat
• The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza

 

 Putting Peckish in Perspective: The Butter Man [7:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Doreen Rappaport
Illustrator: Matt Tavares
Published: 2008 Candlewick Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0763625302

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Stunningly warm, intimate illustrations and eleven candid first person accounts capture the crescendo of Lady Liberty’s creation, from idea to unveiling, and give us an enduring appreciation for the landmark, her creators and the many lives she has touched.

Other books mentioned:

• Taj Mahal
• Pier 21: Gateway of Hope

You can learn more about the process of illustrating this book here.

 

 Orchestrating Inspiration: Lady Liberty - A Biography [8:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Anne Broyles
Illustrator: Anna Alter (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Charlesbridge (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1570916756

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Creamy, rounded illustrations and smooth southern narration tell the heartbreaking yet hopeful, true tale of a young girl who survived isolation, slavery and exile with the help of her wits, her mother’s memory and the kindness of a stranger.

Other books mentioned

• McFig & McFly: A Tale of Jealousy, Revenge, and Death {with a Happy Ending}
• Children’s Poet, Nikki Giovanni

You can learn more about the forced Cherokee relocation and the Trail of Tears here.

You can learn more about the process of illustrating this book here.

 

 Flowers, Philanthropy and Freedom: Priscilla and the Hollyhocks [5:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Tracey Fern
Illustrator: Lauren Castillo
Published: 2008 Clarion (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0618723412

A feisty, self-aware pioneer woman, the man who knows and loves her and the coddling of a cabin full of beautiful baby bison — what more could a pet-deprived young reader ask for?

Based on the true story of Mary Ann Goodnight’s determination to save the Texas buffalo and told with humour and a Texan twang, this is an inspiring story of hard work and simpler times.

You can read more about Mary Ann and Charles Goodnight here and here.

Wow! Wow! Wow! How did I miss this? Lauren Castillo was the featured illustrator on the fabulous Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast last week. Check out the great spread here.

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 Oh, Give Me A Home: Buffalo Music [7:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Aliki (a.k.a. Aliki Liacouras Brandenberg)
Illustrator: Aliki
Published: 1983 HarperTrophy (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0064460509

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Generous illustrations with a fifteenth century flair combine with friendly, accessible narrative to make this well-researched account of the exhaustive preparations for and extravagance of a medieval feast an engaging story time favourite.

 

 Feudal Food, Facts & Fanfare: A Medieval Feast [6:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Authors: Caroline Arnold and Madeleine Comora
Illustrator: Rahul Bhushan
Published: 2007 CarolRhoda Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 076132609X

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Strikingly intricate illustrations and lush, detailed narrative transform this four hundred year old story of tenderness, tragedy and tribute into a fascinating non-fiction fairy tale.

More ancient stories and flavours of The East on JOMB:

• Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up In The War
• Red Butterfly (How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China)
• In the Heart of the Village
• Lights For Gita
• Mama’s Saris
• Sanji and the Baker
• A Horse in the House

More architecture on JOMB:

• Barn
• Iggy Peck, Architect

Thanks to Kate Heartfield of The Ottawa Citizen for joining us for this show. You can read Kate’s blog here.

 

 Love, Loss and Luxury: Taj Mahal [9:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Deb Lucke
Illustrator: Deb Lucke
Published: 2007 Simon & Schuster (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1416928294

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Chatty, irreverent narrative and outrageous edge-to-edge illustrations portray the crimes and punishments of fourteen famous historical figures as the antics, timeouts and grumblings of unruly children in this hilarious timeout corner staple.

Other books mentioned:

• A Horse in the House

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

 

 Greats Misbehaving: The Book Of Time Outs (A Mostly True History of the World's Biggest Troublemakers) [7:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Josephine Nobisso
Illustrator: Eva Montanari
Published: 2001 Gingerbread House (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0940112132

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Push-button glass crashing, scratch-and-sniff scent and a cast of warmly illustrated and lovable animal characters disguise this palatable presentation of language arts pointers as a read-again storytime hit.

 

 Story-Coated Storytelling Skills: Show Don't Tell (Secrets of Writing) [7:13m]: 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: Gloria Spielman
Illustrator: Matthew Archambault
Published: 2007 Kar-Ben Publishing (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0822570505

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Uncommonly rich illustrations and detailed, yet accessible, early reader text relay the haunting, true story of Janusz Korczak — doctor, writer, educator and champion of children’s rights.

You can read more about Janusz Korczak here.

 

 Matchless Compassion: Janusz Korczak's Children [9:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download