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Kezie, Patrick and Jed are left behind when Noli moves away. The
house on the corner is empty, and the cul-de-sac kids wonder who
will move in. Who will play hockey with them? Who will supply the
cookies?
One day, a moving van pulls up. But the new neighbor is not at all
what they were hoping for...
Some called Polly MacCauley a witch, and some called her wise, and
because she was so rarely seen, some even called her a figment of
everyone else's imagination. But there were some who believed that
she sheared and spun and carded and dyed special wool from a
special lamb born long ago, and that she was the maker of many
gifts. From one of Canada's most loved and lauded children's
writers comes a new tale about the joy of making things, the
strength of community, and the warm reach of generosity. This
beautifully illustrated storybook blends poetry and prose, infused
with Fitch's trademark wit and playfulness, to tell the story of
Polly MacCauley, a bit of a mystery in her community of River John,
who spends her time making wondrous things with wool. When Star, a
very special lamb, is born on a nearby farm, Polly knows that with
Star's wool she can make her 'finest, divinest, woolliest gift of
all'. But the greedy Count and Countess of far-off Woolland have
learned about the lamb's arrival, too, and are determined to add
her to their flock. Will the good folk of River John join together
to see that Star gets to her rightful home? Will Polly be able to
finish her masterpiece? Darka Erdelji's gorgeous illustrations have
just the right amount of whimsy, perfectly capturing the spirit of
Fitch's touching yarn. Divided into nine short sections, this is a
grand book to share aloud, or read alone. It will appeal to
children of all ages. And to knitters, weavers, spinners and the
warm-hearted everywhere.
If I were the moon / I'd shine down my light / Right into your
bedroom / To warm up the night. A timeless bedtime book that
"beautifully captures that perfect moment when a child is tucked up
in bed, spellbound by the voice of an older sibling or an adult
sharing a special book" (Books in Canada). With lyrical text, lit
up by soft and gentle illustrations, If I Were the Moon makes its
triumphant return to print in a beautiful hardcover just in time
for its twentieth anniversary.
Designed to spark the imagination and enhance creativity, the
guided exercises and fun-filled suggestions in this innovative book
integrate elements of writing with simple movements and yoga
principles to create a safe and joyful learning experience. The
book combines writing tasks with basic physical movements that are
easy to incorporate into classroom instruction. Useful and
inspiring for students and teachers alike, the book is committed to
getting kids writing and playing with words and ideas. It
challenges teachers to refresh their teaching of writing, inspire
students, and find the fun in everyday learning.
Sheree Fitch's best-selling adult poetry collection explores the
shadows that never penetrate the sunlit world of her children's
books. With over 5,000 copies sold of the first edition, this
second edition 10 years later and 13 poems wiser adds depth and
texture to the original collection; like a fine cognac, it has
become richer with the passing years.
Sheree Fitch's refreshingly direct lyrics explore the harsh
realities of women's lives and the many kinds of shelter they
create for themselves and give to each other. The title suite is
peopled by battered wives, single mothers, women who are poor and
perhaps homeless, and exhausted caregivers, with each woman
speaking in her own voice. The new poems in "Moonsongs" express a
decade's personal development, not in the form of answers, but in
the form of more pointed questions.
"In This House Are Many Women and Other Poems" demonstrates
Fitch's poetic depth and versatility. But whether she writes
passionately of victims and workers in a woman's shelter, finds
epiphanies in family life, or examines the uncertainties of
romantic love, Fitch never loses her sense of humour. Who else but
the creator of Mable Murple could conjure up Diana, the domestic
acrobat who transforms her home into a circus or Eve, the mother of
us all, offering child-rearing tips?
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