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Contagious Wordplaygious: The HICCUPotamus

Friday, July 25, 2008.

The HICCUPotamusAuthor: Aaron Zenz (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Aaron Zenz
Published: 2005 Dogs in Hats Publishing
ISBN: 1594450331

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Frantic antics and logically nonsensical rhyme make this hiccup-halting tactic extravaganza an addictive pick for preschoolers and poets alike.

Be sure to enjoy all of the amazing artwork in our Love of Reading Gallery.

Pop over to A Year of Reading 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, Animal, Cartoony, Co-operation/Collaboration, Community, Creativity, Cute, Friendship, Fun, Fun, Harmony, Humour, Love of Reading Gallery, Patience, Perseverence, Picture book, Podcast, Poetry, Poetry Friday, Review, Rhyming

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!

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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

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

Picking Your Pace: The Painted Chest

Saturday, June 14, 2008.

The Painted ChestAuthor: Judith Christine Mills (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Judith Christine Mills
Published: 2007 Key Porter Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 155263809X

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Windswept bleakness and ceaseless toil surrender to light hearts and lushness as this beautifully illustrated allegory reminds us to make time for music, beauty and the nourishment of our souls.

Beware of the Barrenness of a Busy Life — Socrates

Other books mentioned:

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Appreciation, Beautiful, Canadian, Celebration, Community, Contributing/Industry, Courage, Creativity, Culture/Traditions, Dance, Detailed, Fairy tales, folk tales and legends, Formal, Girl, Hardship, Life Skills, Music, Personalities, Picture book, Review, Review of the Week, Thinking/Attitude

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

Scribes, Shadows and Freedom of Speech: The Story of the Search for the Story

Wednesday, June 4, 2008.

The Story of the Search for the StoryAuthor: Bjorn Sortland
Illustrator: Lars Elling
Published: 1995 CarolRhoda (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1575053756

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A swirling stew of settings, characters and literary greats drift between puzzling nested plots and enticing factual references to make this dramatically illustrated, dreamlike adventure an intriguing exploration of literature, censorship and the importance of storytelling and independent thought.

Other books mentioned:

 
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Filed under: Adventure, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Boy, Careers, Classics, Communication, Contributing/Industry, Creativity, Fairness / Justice, Formal, Freedom, Language/Reading/Books, Life Skills, Picture book, Review, Thinking/Attitude, Understanding/Tolerance, Writing

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

Orchestrating Inspiration: Lady Liberty - A Biography

Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

Lady Liberty: A BiographyAuthor: 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:

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

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, All ages, Appreciation, Architecture, Arts, Beautiful, Biography, Careers, Celebration, Co-operation/Collaboration, Community, Contributing/Industry, Creativity, Detailed, Formal, Freedom, Friendship, Harmony, History, Hope, Making a difference, Non-Fiction, Other, Patience, Perseverence, Picture book, Podcast, Realistic, Resilience, Review, Thinking/Attitude, Visual, War, peace, conflict, Writing

Folktale Fusion: Love and Roast Chicken (A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains)

Friday, May 23, 2008.

Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes MountainsAuthor: Barbara Knutson
Illustrator: Barbara Knutson
Published: 2004 Carolrhoda Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1575056577

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A spunky free-ranging guinea pig hero, an equally lovable, gullible villain and the happy mash-up of several familiar folk tales make this gorgeously illustrated trickster tale a story worth repeated re-enactment in the schoolyard with friends (really!).

Other books mentioned:

 
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Filed under: Adventure, Ages 0-3, Ages 4-8, Animal, Bullying/Abuse, Creativity, Cute, Fairy tales, folk tales and legends, Formal, Fun, Fun, Harmony, Humour, Life Skills, Mischief, Picture book, Podcast, Review, Spanish
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