A Canadian Year
Twelve Months in the Life of Canada's Kids
3rd Edition
Published on 9. June 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-925820-66-9 (ISBN)
Description
Meet Liam, Ava, Oki, Chloe and Noah - Canadian kids representing a multicultural blend of culture and race that typifies our amazing country. They'll take you through a year in the life of Canada's kids, from celebrations, traditions and events, to our everyday way of life and the little things that make childhood so memorable.
Now in paperback, A Canadian Year is a picture book bursting with national pride. It's a snapshot of who we are as Canadians, blending our modern-day culture and lifestyle with past traditions and native heritage. Its pages feature meandering text, dates and gorgeous illustrations showcasing our five Canadian kids at play, at school, at home, and enjoying the sights and sites of our nation. From the frozen glaciers of our north to the sweeping prairies, rocky mountains and great lakes, from vibrant cities to tiny towns, this is our Canadian childhood.
Now in paperback, A Canadian Year is a picture book bursting with national pride. It's a snapshot of who we are as Canadians, blending our modern-day culture and lifestyle with past traditions and native heritage. Its pages feature meandering text, dates and gorgeous illustrations showcasing our five Canadian kids at play, at school, at home, and enjoying the sights and sites of our nation. From the frozen glaciers of our north to the sweeping prairies, rocky mountains and great lakes, from vibrant cities to tiny towns, this is our Canadian childhood.
Reviews / Votes
"a lively overview of the sights, sports, foods and places that make this country so unique." - Postmedia News Canada "A Canadian year and A Kiwi Year by Tania McCartney & Tina Snerling (EK Books). Two new books in this popular series which takes children through a year in the life of children in different countries. Lots of fascinating and informative facts and colourful, detailed illustrations. Great books to read before travelling or just to know how other children live."- Pinerolo "the latest books in this bestselling series from award-winning author Tania McCartney and outstanding Australian illustrator Tina Snerling. This talented team...turn their attention to Canada and New Zealand for an inclusive and playful look at life through the eyes of today's kids." - Playgroup NSW
More details
Series
Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New Zealand
Publishing group
Exisle Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
150 color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 254 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-925820-66-9 (9781925820669)
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Persons
Tania McCartney is an author, editor, reviewer and features writer. She has been writing professionally for over 25 years and has almost a thousand articles and reviews in print and online. Passionate about literacy, Tania founded the highly regarded children's literature website Kids' Book Review and the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, and is an ambassador for the Australian National Year of Reading 2012. She has spent many years presenting and speaking on reading, books and writing.
Her previous book with Tina Snerling was the bestselling An Aussie Year. Tania is also the author of the very successful Beijing Tai Tai. Described as 'The Eat, Pray, Love for mothers', this is her account of the four years she spent living in China's capital. Tania has also lived in Paris and London, and currently lives in Canberra with her husband and two kids, and a mountain of books.
Tina Snerling is an illustrator, children's wear designer and graphic artist. Formerly a fashion and textiles designer, she now illustrates the award-winning Kids' Year series and other picture books, and is the Art Director for a children's stationery company. She lives in Brisbane with her husband, two kids and a wild imagination to draw the world with childhood innocence.
Her previous book with Tina Snerling was the bestselling An Aussie Year. Tania is also the author of the very successful Beijing Tai Tai. Described as 'The Eat, Pray, Love for mothers', this is her account of the four years she spent living in China's capital. Tania has also lived in Paris and London, and currently lives in Canberra with her husband and two kids, and a mountain of books.
Tina Snerling is an illustrator, children's wear designer and graphic artist. Formerly a fashion and textiles designer, she now illustrates the award-winning Kids' Year series and other picture books, and is the Art Director for a children's stationery company. She lives in Brisbane with her husband, two kids and a wild imagination to draw the world with childhood innocence.