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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.

Other books mentioned:

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

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, Love of Reading Gallery, Making a difference, Patience, Perseverence, Personalities, Picture book, Podcast, Resilience, Respect, Review, Review of the Week, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Visual, Woman, acceptance

Looking For Me: Ruby the Copycat

Friday, June 13, 2008.

Ruby The CopycatAuthor: Peggy Rathmann
Illustrator: Peggy Rathmann
Published: 1991 Scholastic (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0590474235

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Spare, natural dialogue, carefully chosen details and keenly expressive illustrations keep us alternately giggling and cringing at the delicate shifts of sentiment from uncertainty and admiration through flattery, imitation, loss of self and then frustration in this celebration of selfhood found.

Other books mentioned:

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Appreciation, Assertiveness, Cartoony, Communication, Community, Compassion, Confidence, Courage, Creativity, Cute, Envy/Competition, Fairness / Justice, Forgiveness, Friendship, Fun, Generosity, Girl, Harmony, Hilarious, Honesty, Humour, Life Skills, Patience, Perseverence, Personalities, Picture book, Resilience, Respect, Review, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, acceptance

Truth, Tyranny and Teamwork: The Mysterious Benedict Society

Wednesday, June 11, 2008.

The Mysterious Benedict SocietyAuthor: Trenton Lee Stewart
Illustrator: Carson Ellis
Published: 2006 Little, Brown and Co. (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0316003956

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Creativity, dexterity, integrity and retentivity are raised to the rank of super-power as four stray eleven year olds battle mind-numbing media, personal misgivings and the elaborate scheming of a mind-sweeping megalomaniac in this puzzle-filled, cleverly hilarious page-turner.

You can watch a great little documentary about Carson Ellis’s album art fame here.

 
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Filed under: Adventure, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Assertiveness, Boy, Bullying/Abuse, Chapter book, Co-operation/Collaboration, Communication, Community, Confidence, Contributing/Industry, Courage, Creativity, Envy/Competition, Fairness / Justice, Family, Father/Daughter, Formal, Friendship, Girl, Harmony, Humour, Language/Reading/Books, Life Skills, Making a difference, Perseverence, Personalities, Podcast, Resilience, Respect, Review, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance

Loving Living: Some Helpful Tips For A Better World And A Happier Life

Saturday, May 31, 2008.

This episode of Just One More Book!! is dedicated to the memory of a good friend, Marcel Boudreau, a man who not only knew how to live a happy life, but helped others understand how to live their own happy lives. He made this a better world. We miss you, Marcel.

Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and a Happier LifeAuthor: Rebecca Doughty
Illustrator: Rebecca Doughty
Published: 2008 Schwartz & Wade (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0375842721

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Life is sweet and short and moves so fast, sometimes we need a cheeky little book like this to remind us to stop to live and love our lives.

Other books mentioned:

You can find the lyrics for “Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)”, by Baz Lurhman, here.

 
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Filed under: Ages 0-3, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, All ages, Appreciation, Cartoony, Celebration, Community, Compassion, Confidence, Courage, Creativity, Cute, Dance, Fairness / Justice, Friendship, Fun, Fun, Girl, Humour, Language/Reading/Books, Life Skills, Making a difference, Music, Picture book, Podcast, Review, Review of the Week, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance

Oh, Give Me A Home: Buffalo Music

Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

Buffalo MusicAuthor: 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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Filed under: Adventure, Ages 4-8, Appreciation, Cartoony, Co-operation/Collaboration, Community, Compassion, Confidence, Contributing/Industry, Creativity, Cute, Ecology/Nature, Fun, Fun, Generosity, Harmony, History, Hope, Life Skills, Love/Romance, Making a difference, Non-Fiction, Patience, Personalities, Picture book, Podcast, Respect, Review, Understanding/Tolerance, Woman, acceptance

Wheelchair Accessible: Best Friend on Wheels

Friday, April 18, 2008.

Best Friend on WheelsAuthor: Debra Shirley
Illustrator: Judy Stead
Published: 2008 Albert Whitman (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0807588687

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Cheery illustrations and fast moving rhyme expose our awkward first encounters with physical challenges and the rich rewards we may find beyond them in this upbeat celebration of a friendship and fun.

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Appreciation, Cartoony, Communication, Community, Confidence, Courage, Fairness / Justice, Forgiveness, Friendship, Fun, Girl, Patience, Picture book, Questionable words, Respect, Review, Rhyming, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, acceptance

Sun, Snubs and Striving: My Best Friend

Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

My Best FriendAuthor: Mary Ann Rodman
Illustrator: E. B. Lewis (on JOMB)
Published: 2005 Puffin (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0142408069

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Sunshine bounces from dancing water on every page of this gorgeously captured exploration of poolside politics and the prevalent pain of unrequited attentions.

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Appreciation, Beautiful, Co-operation/Collaboration, Community, Compassion, Confidence, Envy/Competition, Formal, Friendship, Girl, Harmony, Life Skills, Negotiation/Compromise, Patience, Perseverence, Personalities, Picture book, Podcast, Realistic, Review, Review of the Week, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, acceptance

Canine Coastguard: Heroes of Isle aux Morts

Wednesday, April 2, 2008.

Heroes of Isle aux MortsAuthor: 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:

More working dogs on JOMB:

You can learn more about Newfoundland Dogs here.

 
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Filed under: Adventure, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Animal, Assertiveness, Beautiful, Canadian, Co-operation/Collaboration, Community, Compassion, Confidence, Contributing/Industry, Courage, Creativity, Diversity/Multi-culturalism, Family, Father/Daughter, Father/Son, Formal, Generosity, Girl, Gratitude, Harmony, Health & Safety, History, Life and death, Making a difference, Non-Fiction, Perseverence, Picture book, Podcast, Realistic, Resilience, Respect, Review, Siblings, Understanding/Tolerance

Greatness, Gratitude and Generosity: Piano Starts Here (The Young Art Tatum)

Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Piano Starts HereAuthor: Robert Andrew Parker
Illustrator: Robert Andrew Parker
Published: 2008 Random House (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0375839658

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Breezy, evocative images and fondly recalled, first-person narrative provide an intimate — if imagined — look at the early life and loves of Jazz legend, Art Tatum.

You can learn more about Art Tatum here.

More music on JOMB:

More books featuring visually impaired protagonists on JOMB:

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Appreciation, Arts, Beautiful, Biography, Boy, Careers, Community, Confidence, Contributing/Industry, Courage, Creativity, Family, Father/Son, Formal, Friendship, Generosity, Gratitude, Love/Romance, Mother/Son, Music, Non-Fiction, Perseverence, Personalities, Picture book, Protagonist, Review, Siblings, Thinking/Attitude

Aaaaaaaaaah, Spring At Last: Hogwood Steps Out (A Good, Good Pig Story)

Friday, March 28, 2008.

Hogwood Steps OutAuthor: Howard Mansfield
Illustrator: Barry Moser
Published: 2008 Roaring Brook Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1596432691

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Spilling sunlight, squishy ground and the bliss of a fragrant breeze make the pleasant ponderings of a precocious pig a refreshing springtime read.

You can learn more about the real Hogwood here.

Other books mentioned:

Other favourite pigs on JOMB:

 
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Filed under: Ages 0-3, Ages 4-8, Animal, Appreciation, Community, Confidence, Forgiveness, Freedom, Friendship, Fun, Gratitude, Harmony, Mischief, Personalities, Picture book, Podcast, Realistic, Resilience, Review, Review of the Week, Seasons, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, acceptance
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