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A Podcast about the children\’s books we love and why we love them - recorded in our favourite coffee shop.

Seasons, Silk & Separation: Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep

Friday, August 29, 2008.

Ocean Wide, Ocean DeepAuthor: 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.

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More seafaring on JOMB:

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.

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Appreciation, Beautiful, Compassion, Courage, Family, Father/Daughter, Girl, Hardship, History, Life Skills, Life and death, Patience, Perseverence, Picture book, Podcast, Poetry Friday, Resilience, Review, Review of the Week, Rhyming, Understanding/Tolerance

Peeps, Projectiles and Prima Donnas: Thing-Thing

Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

Thing-ThingAuthor: Cary Fagan (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Nicolas Debon (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Tundra Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0887768393

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Dizzying perspectives, deadpan musings and the small scale dramas of everyday life turn a slo-mo tumble from a sixth storey window into an entertaining peek at excess, ingratitude and the thrill of being loved.

 
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Filed under: Adventure, Ages 4-8, Animal, Appreciation, Boy, Bullying/Abuse, Canadian, Community, Compassion, Cute, Fairness / Justice, Family, Father/Son, Formal, Fun, Fun, Gratitude, Harmony, Humour, Life Skills, Manners, Mother/Son, Other, Personalities, Picture book, Podcast, Respect, Review, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, acceptance

Idol Ambition: The Fisherman and the Turtle

Wednesday, August 13, 2008.

The Fisherman and the TurtleAuthor: Eric Kimmel (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Martha Aviles (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Marshall Cavendish (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0761453873

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Cheery, stylized illustrations and friendly, informal narration breath new life into this traditional tale of fish, wishes and contentment.

You can read more about Tenochtitlán and Aztec gods here and here.

More greed on JOMB:

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Appreciation, Cartoony, Contributing/Industry, Cute, Envy/Competition, Fairness / Justice, Fairy tales, folk tales and legends, Fun, Fun, Generosity, Harmony, Life Skills, Man, Manners, Negotiation/Compromise, Personalities, Picture book, Podcast, Resilience, Respect, Review, Thinking/Attitude, Travel/Geography, Woman, acceptance

Soul Tonic and Spoonerisms: If I Had a Million Onions

Friday, August 8, 2008.

If I Had a Million OnionsAuthor: Sheree Fitch (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Yayo (Diego Herrera)
Published: 2005 Tradewind Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1896580785

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Tangy rainbow-fashioned sketches and popping, crackling, soaring, gliding rhyme make these sixty three pages of wordplay and warmth a poetry medley for all ages.

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

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Filed under: Ages 0-3, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, All ages, Appreciation, Canadian, Cartoony, Community, Cute, Ecology/Nature, Fun, Fun, Harmony, Hope, Humour, Life Skills, Picture book, Poetry, Poetry Friday, Respect, Review, Rhyming, Thinking/Attitude

Creative Vision: My Travelin’ Eye

Wednesday, August 6, 2008.

My Travelin' EyeAuthor: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Published: 2008 Henry Holt (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0805081690

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Funky paint and collage artwork and breezy first person narrative provide an eye-opening peek at a young girl’s experience with amblyopia and strabismus in this upbeat tale of personality, patches, perspective and pride.

You can read more about eye patching treatments here and here.

Other books mentioned:

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Appreciation, Assertiveness, Biography, Cartoony, Collage, Confidence, Courage, Creativity, Cute, Fairness / Justice, Fun, Fun, Girl, Health & Safety, Humour, Language/Reading/Books, Life Skills, Mother/Daughter, Negotiation/Compromise, Picture book, Podcast, Resilience, Respect, Review, Review of the Week, Science, Medicine, Math, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Visual, acceptance

Putting Peckish in Perspective: The Butter Man

Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

The Butter ManAuthor: 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:

More delicious food on JOMB:

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Appreciation, Boy, Contributing/Industry, Culture/Traditions, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Family, Father/Daughter, Formal, Girl, Hardship, History, Life Skills, Man, Non-Fiction, Patience, Perseverence, Picture book, Resilience, Review, Travel/Geography, Understanding/Tolerance, acceptance

Structure, Strengths, Strategies and Stretching: Clementine’s Letter

Friday, July 18, 2008.

Clementine's LetterAuthor: Sara Pennypacker
Illustrator: Marla Frazee (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Hyperion (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0786838841

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In the voice of a creative and easily distracted third grader and brimming with insight and humour, this clever and thoroughly entertaining novel is as touching as it is funny as it is educational.

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If you have an interest in ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences — or in the fascinating field of learning — check out Whitney Hoffman’s LD Podcast.

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Appreciation, Assertiveness, Chapter book, Co-operation/Collaboration, Communication, Compassion, Confidence, Courage, Creativity, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Envy/Competition, Fairness / Justice, Family, Father/Daughter, Forgiveness, Friendship, Fun, Girl, Humour, Language/Reading/Books, Life Skills, Making a difference, Mischief, Mother/Daughter, Negotiation/Compromise, Personalities, Podcast, Resilience, Review, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Writing, acceptance

Loving Your Label: Patrick the Somnambulist

Wednesday, July 16, 2008.

Patrick the SomnambulistAuthor: Sarah Ackerley (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Sarah Ackerley
Published: 2008 Blooming Tree Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1933831073

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Quiet absurdity and understated text relay the hilarious tale of a unique young penguin who swaps stigma for stupendous in this inspiring invitation to embrace our traits.

Podcasts mentioned:

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Animal, Appreciation, Cartoony, Compassion, Confidence, Contributing/Industry, Courage, Creativity, Cute, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Family, Fun, Fun, Harmony, Hilarious, Humour, Life Skills, Music, Patience, Personalities, Picture book, Resilience, Respect, Review, Review of the Week, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Visual, Writing, acceptance

Bewitching Beginnings: How Chipmunk Got Tiny Feet (Native American Animal Origin Stories)

Saturday, July 5, 2008.

How Chipmunk Got Tiny FeetAuthor: Gerald Hausman (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Ashley Wolff (on JOMB)
Published: 2007 Irie Books
ISBN: 0970911262

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Earthy, folk art and simple, friendly narrative intrigue and entertain us with seven traditional Coushatta, Tsimshian and Navajo tales of adventure, transformation, conflict and punishment.

Other books mentioned:

 
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Filed under: Adventure, Ages 0-3, Ages 4-8, Animal, Cute, Detailed, Ecology/Nature, Envy/Competition, Fairness / Justice, Fairy tales, folk tales and legends, Friendship, Harmony, Humour, Life Skills, Personalities, Picture book, Realistic, Review, Thinking/Attitude

Crackerjack Crankiness: I’m Not Cute!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

I'm Not Cute!Author: Johnathan Allen (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Johnathan Allen
Published: 2005 Hyperion (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0786837209

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Caustic scowls and harried helplessness take turns on the face of an overtired owlet in this hilariously endearing tale of naptime nastiness and unconditional love.

Other books mentioned:

 
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Filed under: Ages 0-3, Ages 4-8, Animal, Appreciation, Communication, Compassion, Cute, Family, Forgiveness, Friendship, Harmony, Humour, Large and simple, Life Skills, Manners, Mischief, Mother/Son, Patience, Personalities, Picture book, Resilience, Respect, Review, Understanding/Tolerance, acceptance

Contagious Creativity: Willow

Friday, June 20, 2008.

WillowAuthors: Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan
Illustrator: Cyd Moore (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Sleeping Bear Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1585363421

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Seething stringency and constant condemnation prove no match for good-natured self worth in this uplifting story of creativity, individuality and respect. Maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks!

Other books mentioned:

More creativity on JOMB:

More independent thinkers on JOMB:

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Appreciation, Assertiveness, Cartoony, Communication, Community, Compassion, Confidence, Courage, Creativity, Cute, Forgiveness, Formal, Freedom, Fun, Fun, Generosity, Girl, Gratitude, Harmony, Life Skills, Making a difference, Patience, Perseverence, Personalities, Picture book, Podcast, Resilience, Respect, Review, Review of the Week, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Visual, Woman, acceptance

Loss, Laughs and Loony-Proof Love: My Dad’s A Birdman

Wednesday, June 18, 2008.

My Dad's A BirdmanAuthor: David Almond (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Polly Dunbar (on JOMB)
Published: 2007 Candlewick Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0763636673

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Airy illustrations, playful, British dialogue and sprightly dipping, gliding narrative give flight to a zany father-daughter adventure that dances delicately between tenderness, tomfoolery, hope and despair landing lightly in the comfort of allied abandon.

You can read the first three chapters of this book here.

More dreams of flying on JOMB:

 
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Filed under: Adventure, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Appreciation, Cartoony, Celebration, Chapter book, Co-operation/Collaboration, Communication, Compassion, Contributing/Industry, Courage, Creativity, Cute, Envy/Competition, Family, Father/Daughter, Formal, Freedom, Fun, Fun, Girl, Humour, Life Skills, Life and death, Making a difference, Man, Mischief, Patience, Perseverence, Personalities, Resilience, Respect, Review, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Visual, acceptance
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