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The Rainbow Goblins **** 1/2
ISBN: 0500277591
Author: Ul de Rico
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Ul de Rico's fantastic tale of colour thievery, The Rainbow Goblins, is a classic on the shelves of any discerning children's literature aficionado.
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Alice Kane, 95: Storyteller transported her audience *
Having grown up in a large Irish family, librarian and teacher loved to tell traditional folk and fairy tales
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Beloved C.S. Lewis series headed for big screen *
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the beloved fantasy novel by C.S. Lewis, will be made into a film in New Zealand, a newspaper reported Friday.
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Canadian authors' fame spreads worldwide *
'There's a way that children's books are . . . telling people about Canada,' author Tim Wynne-Jones tells LUMA MUHTADIE
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Children's Authors: What do these two have in common? *
REBECCA CALDWELL dives into a children's bookstore to discover what unites Margaret Atwood, Madonna and other celebrities
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Dan Greenberg's weird universe *
The American writer and humorist Dan Greenburg has, for some time now, made a very respectable living based, essentially, on a four-letter word that starts with "F."
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Down at the Seaweed Café ****
An ideal bedtime book, the Seaweed Café's sunken treasure, sea monsters and tsunamis will charm readers of all ages
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Garber review) *****
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince -- the latest from J K Rowling's stable -- not only takes Potter through an advanced course in magic (some of it dark), but leaves perhaps even more unanswered questions than did previous volumes. Five stars, yes, indeed.
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Jacob Two-Two meets his cartoon debut *
Richler's celebrated book comes to animated small-screen life in a new YTV series to air tomorrow morning
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Literary Reading with Anna Morgan *
Thursday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m., Vancouver, BC
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Madonna tries a different kind of bedtime story *
This week the international publishing trade has witnessed an unprecedented event. Thanks to the speed and reach of contemporary technology, a book was published in more than 100 countries and 30 languages simultaneously on Monday, with an initial print run of a million copies.
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McCaughrean chosen to write Peter Pan sequel *
Children's author Geraldine McCaughrean has been chosen to write the official sequel to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the London hospital that holds the copyright to the classic work said Sunday.
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Neil Gaiman fan? 'The Dangerous Alphabet' released April 29 *****
The Dangerous Alphabet will be released on April 29, 2008. You can pre-order yours at a savings of $5.76 by following any of the links, herein. . .
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New children's book by Dianna Bonder helps with literacy *
Author appearance, Saturday, April 21, 2007, West Vancouver, BC.
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The Adventures of Peter Pan *
Want to brush up on the Peter Pan story? Here's the complete, original book, online (and free).
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The Polar Express (Garber backgrounder) *****
The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump," "Cast Away") reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved illustrated children's book by Chris Van Allsburg (Jumanji).
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone *****
ISBN:155192398x
Author:J. K. Rowling
Publisher:Raincoast Books
An orphan boy not only finds out that the home of his nasty aunt and uncle and fat cousin are not where he belongs, but also that he does belong in the world of witches and wizards, where he is famous!
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone *****
ISBN:1551923963
Author:J.K. Rowling
Publisher:Raincoast Books
An orphan boy not only finds out that the home of his nasty aunt and uncle and fat cousin are not where he belongs, but also that he does belong in the world of witches and wizards, where he is famous!
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1, U.S. ed'n) hardcover *****
ISBN:0590353403
Author:J.K. Rowling; Mary Grandpre (Illustrator)
Publisher:Scholastic Trade
An orphan boy not only finds out that the home of his nasty aunt and uncle and fat cousin are not where he belongs, but also that he does belong in the world of witches and wizards, where he is famous! U.S. edition.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1, U.S. ed'n) paperback *****
ISBN:059035342X
Author:J.K. Rowling; Mary Grandpre (Illustrator)
Publisher:Scholastic Trade
An orphan boy not only finds out that the home of his nasty aunt and uncle and fat cousin are not where he belongs, but also that he does belong in the world of witches and wizards, where he is famous! U.S. trade paper edition.
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Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten (Lassau review) ****
Four stars: "It's a great guide as a benchmark to help parents to realize what their child should know by the end of Kindergarten." evalu8.org's Parenting Editor Marissa Lassau rates this book at four stars. Mother-recommended in actual use.
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Literary Day, Monday May 27, 2002 *
Monday, May 27
Literary Day -- Vancouver International Children's Festival, Vanier Park
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Literary Reading with Lesley Simpson *
The JCC announces an evening reading: Thursday, March 9 at 9:30 am, Vancouver, BC
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Sandman: Not just a comic-book hero *
Neil Gaiman, author of the groundbreaking Sandman series, now frightens kids, including his own, LUMA MUHTADIE finds
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