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Best of the Year 2004

Audio-Visual  CD-ROM Resources  Fiction 3-6  Fiction 7-12  French Resources  Non-Fiction 7-12  Non-Fiction K-6  Picture Books  Professional Resources

 

Picture Books

ACKERMAN, Karen. Bean's Big Day. Illustrated by Paul Mombourquette. Kids Can Press, 2004. (9:4)

ASCH, Devin. Mr. Maxwell's Mouse. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

CASSIDY, Sean. Gummytoes. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2004. (10:2)

COAKLEY, Lena. On the Night of the Comet. Illustrated by Leslie Elizabeth Watts. Orca Book Publishers, 2004. (10:1)

COULMAN, Valerie. Sink Or Swim. Illustrated by Roge. Lobster Press, 2003. (9:3)

CREW, Gary. The Viewer. Illustrated by Shaun Tan. Simply Read Books Inc., 2003. (9:4)

GAY, Marie-Louise. Good Night Sam. Groundwood Books, 2003. (9:3)

HULL, Maureen. Rainy Days with Bear. Illustrated by Leanne Franson. Simply Read Books Inc., 2004. (10:2)

HUTCHINS, Hazel. Beneath the Bridge. Illustrated by Ruth Ohi. Annick Press, 2004. (10:2)

HUTCHINS, Hazel. Sidewalk Rescue. Illustrated by Ruth Ohi. Annick Press Ltd., 2004. (9:5)

JOCELYN, Marthe. One Some Many. Illustrated by Tom Slaughter. Tundra Books, 2004.(9:4)

JOHNSON, Gillian. Gracie's Baby Chub Chop. Tundra Books, 2004. (10:1)

JORGENSEN, Norman and Brian Harrison-Lever. In Flanders Fields. Simply Read Books, 2003. (9:3)

KILBY, Don. Wheels at Work: In the Country. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

KILBY, Don. Wheels at Work: In the City. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

KOTZWINKLE, William and Glenn Murray. Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale. Dutton Children's Books, 2004. (9:5)

LAMA, Tenzing Norbu with Stephane Frattini. Secret Of The Snow Leopard. Groundwood Books, 2004. (10:1)

LEVERT, Mireille. Lucy's Secret. Groundwood Books, 2004. (10:1)

LUJAN, Jorge. Rooster / Gallo. Translated by Elisa Amado, illustrated by Manuel Monroy. Groundwood Books, 2004. (10:1)

MCFARLANE, Sheryl. What's that Sound? In the City. Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2004. (10:1)

MCFARLANE, Sheryl. What's that Sound? On the Farm. Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2004. (10:1)

MAYBARDUK, Linda. James The Dancing Dog. Illustrated by Gillian Johnson. Tundra Books, 2004. (10:1)

MILICH, Zoran. City Colors. Kids Can Press, 2004. (9:4)

MUNSCH, Robert. Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance. Illustrated by Janet Wilson. North Winds Press, 2003. (9:3)

My First Canadian Bodies: A My World Board Book. Photographs by Steve Gorton and Andy Crawford. Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2004. (9:5)

My First Canadian Opposites. Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2004. (9:4)

NEILSEN-FERNLUND, Susin. Hank and Fergus. Illustrated by Louise-Andree Laliberte. Orca Book Publishers, 2003. (9:3)

NIELSEN-FERNLUND, Susin. Mormor Moves In. Illustrated by Louise-Andrée Laliberte. Orca Book Publishers, 2004. (10:1)

PARLATO, Stephan. The World that Loved Books. Simply Read Books, 2003. (9:3)

PEARSON, Debora. Leo's Tree. Illustrated by Nora Hilb. Annick Press, 2004. (9:5)

PERLMAN, Janet. The Penguin and the Pea. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

REID, Barbara. The Subway Mouse. North Winds Press/Scholastic Canada, 2003. (9:3)

SMITH, Linda. Sir Cassie To The Rescue. Illustrated by Karen Patkau. Orca Books, 2003. (9:3)

SPICER, Maggee & Richard Thompson. When They Are Up . . . Illustrated by Kirsti Anne Wakelin. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2004. (9:4)

TATE, Nikki. Grandparent's Day. Illustrated by Benoit Laverdiere. Annick Press, 2004. (10:2)

THORNHILL, Jan. Over in the Meadow. Maple Tree Press, 2004. (10:2)

THORNHILL, Jan. The Wildlife ABC & 123: A Nature Alphabet and Counting Book. Maple Tree Press Inc., 2004. (10:2)

WALLACE, Ian. The Man Who Walked The Earth. Groundwood Books, 2003. (9:3)

WILSON, Troy. Perfect Man. Illustrated by Dean Griffiths. Orca Book Publishers, 2004. ( (9:4)

WOLFE, Frances. One Wish. Tundra Books, 2004. (9:4)

YEE, Paul. A Song for Ba. Illustrated by Jan Peng Wang. Groundwood Books, 2004. (10:1)

 

Fiction 3-6

ATTEMA, Martha. Hero. Illustrated by Stephen Mccallum. Orca Books, 2003. (9:3)

BELLOINGHAM, Brenda. Lilly Makes a Friend. Illustrated by Clarke Macdonald. Formac Publishing, 2004. (10:2)

CHAN, Arlene. Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival. Illustrated by Song Nan Zhang. Tundra Books, 2004. (9:4)

CHAN, Marty. The Mystery of the Frozen Brains. Thistledown Press, 2004. (10:1)

CITRA, Becky. Runaway. Orca Book Publishers, 2003. (9:3)

ELLIS, Deborah. Keeley: Book One: The Girl from Turtle Mountain. (Our Canadian Girl Series). Penguin Canada, 2004. (9:5)

ELLIS, Sarah. The Several Lives of Orphan Jack. Illustrated by Bruno St-Aubin. Groundwood Books, 2003. (9:3)

GUNNERY, Sylvia. Out of Bounds. James Lorimer & Co. Ltd., 2004. (10:2)

HARRISON, Troon. Millie - Book One: Ride the River (Our Canadian Girl Series). Penguin Canada, 2003.(9:4)

HUTCHINS, Hazel. Skate, Robyn, Skate. Illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart. Formac Publishing, 2004. (10:2)

JOE, Donna. Ch'askin: A Legend of the Sechelt People. Illustrated by Jamie Jeffries. Nightwood Editions, Harbour Publishing, 2003. (9:3)

KOSITSKY, Lynne. Rachel (Book Four) An Elephant Tree Christmas (Our Canadian Girl Series). Penguin Canada, 2004. (10:1)

KYI, Tanya Lloyd. The Crystal Connection (Science Squad Adventure Series 2). Whitecap Books, 2003. (9:4)

LAWSON, Julie. Emily: Book Four - Summer of Gold (Our Canadian Girl Series). Penguin Books, 2004. (10:1)

LEAVITT, Marine. Heck Superhero (Northern Lights Young Novels). Red Deer Press, 2004. (10:2)

LITTLE, Jean. Brothers Far from Home: The World War I Diary of Eliza Bates (Dear Canada Series). Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2003. (9:3)

LUNN, John. The Mariner's Curse. Tundra Books, 2004. (9:4)

MCGRATH, Carmelita. The Boston Box. Illustrated by Rochelle Baker. Tuckamore Books, 2003. (9:4)

MATAS, Carol. Play ball! Key Porter Books Ltd., 2004. (9:4)

NICHOL, Barbara. Beethoven Lives Upstairs (Reissue). Illustrated by Scott Cameron. Orchard Books/Scholastic Canada, 2004. (9:4)

OBERMAN, Blair. Island of the Minotaur. Tradewind Books Limited, 2003. (9:3)

Our Canadian Girl Treasury; Volume One. Viking Canada, 2003. (9:4)

PALMER, Judd. The Wolf King (Preposterous Tales for Unusual Children). Bayeux Arts, 2003. (9:3)

RAYNER, Robert. Just for Kicks. James Lorimer & Co., 2004. (10:2)

STAUNTON, Ted. Morgan Makes Magic. Illustrated by Bill Slavin. Formac Publishing, 2004. (10:2)

STINSON, Kathy. Marie-Claire: Book Four - Angels in Winter (Our Canadian Girl Series). Penguin Books, 2004. (10:2)

TAYLOR, C. J. Peace Walker: The Legend of Hiawatha and Tekanawita. Tundra Books, 2004. (10:2)

TIBO, Gilles. Naomi and the Secret Message. Illustrated by Louise-Andree Laliberte. Translated by Susan Ouriou. Tundra Books, 2004. (9:4)

WALDRON, Kathleen Cook. Five Stars For Emily. Orca Book Publishers, 2004. (10:1)


Non-Fiction K-6

 

ASPEN-BAXTER, Linda. Canada. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

ASPEN-BAXTER, Linda. Nunavut. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

ASPEN-BAXTER, Linda. Saskatchewan. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

ASPEN-BAXTER, Linda. Yukon. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

BANTING, Erinn. England. The Culture. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (10:1)

BANTING, Erinn. England. The Land. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (10:1)

BANTING, Erinn. England. The People. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (10:1)

BORTOLOTTI, Dan. Exploring Saturn. Firefly Books, 2003. (9:3)

BREWSTER, Hugh. On Juno Beach. Introduction by J. L. Granatstein. Scholastic Books/Madison Press Books, 2004. (9:5)

CHALLEN, Paul, Hurricane and Typhoon Alert! (Disaster Alert! Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

CHALLEN, Paul, Volcano Alert! (Disaster Alert! Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

CRAATS, Rennay. Ontario. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

CRAATS, Rennay. Prince Edward Island. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

CRAATS, Rennay. Quebec. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

DAIGLE, Evelyne. As Long As There Are Whales. Illustrated by Daniel Grenier. Translated by Genevieve Wright. Tundra Books, 2004. (9:5)

DUNLEAVY, Deborah. The Jumbo Book of Drama. Illustrated by Jane Kurisu. Kids Can Press Ltd., 2004. (9:4)

EDWARDS, Ron and Adrianna Edwards. Coal (Rocks, Minerals, and Resources Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

EDWARDS, Ron and Lisa Dickie. Diamonds and Gemstones (Rocks, Minerals, and Resources Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

EDWARDS, Ron and James Gladstone. Gold (Rocks, Minerals, and Resources Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

FAULKNER, Megan. A Day at the Sugar Bush: Making Maple Syrup. Photographs by Wally Randall. Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2004. (9:4)

FORAN, Jill. Alberta. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

FORAN, Jill. British Columbia. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

FORAN, Jill. Nova Scotia. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

GRAMBO, Rebecca L. Digging Canadian Dinosaurs. Walrus Books/Whitecap Books, 2004. (10:1)

HICKMAN, Pamela. Animals and Their Mates: How Animals Attract, Fight for and Protect Each Other (Animal Behavior Series). Illustrated by Pat Stephens. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

HODGE, Deborah. Ants. Kids Can Press, 2004.(9:4)

HODGE, Deborah. Bees. Illustrated by Julian Mulock. Kids Can Press, 2004.(9:4)

JACOBSON, Rick. Picasso: Soul on Fire. Illustrated by Laura Fernandez and Rick Jacobson. Tundra Books, 2004. (10:1)

KALMAN, Bobbie. The Life Cycle of a Beetle. (The Life Cycle Series). Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KALMAN, Bobbie. The Life Cycle of an Earthworm. (The Life Cycle Series). Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KALMAN, Bobbie. The Life Cycle of a Flower. (The Life Cycle Series). Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KALMAN, Bobbie. The Life Cycle of a Honeybee. (The Life Cycle Series). Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KALMAN, Bobbie. The Life Cycle of a Mosquito. (The Life Cycle Series). Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KALMAN, Bobbie. The Life Cycle of a Sea Horse. (The Life Cycle Series). Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KALMAN, Bobbie. Multicultural Meals (Kid Power: Healthy Lifestyles for Kids Series). Crabtree Publishing Co. 2003. (9:3)

KALMAN, Bobbie. Native Nations of North America Series: Famous Native North Americans. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:3)

KALMAN, Bobbie. Native Nations of North America Series: Life in the Far North. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:3)

KALMAN, Bobbie. Native Nations of North America Series: Life of the Navajo. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:3)

KALMAN, Bobbie. Native Nations of North America Series: Nations of the Northwest Coast. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:3)

KALMAN, Bobbie & John Crossingham. Extreme Climbing (Extreme Sports No Limits! Series) Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KALMAN, Bobbie & John Crossingham. Extreme Motocross (Extreme Sports No Limits! Series) Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KALMAN, Bobbie & John Crossingham. Extreme Sports (Extreme Sports No Limits! Series) Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KALMAN, Bobbie & Kelly MacAulay. Extreme Snowboarding (Extreme Sports No Limits! Series) Crabtree Publishing Company, 2004. (9:5)

KANER, Etta. Animal Groups: How Animals Live Together. Kids Can Press, 2004.(9:4)

KISSOCK, Heather. Northwest Territories. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

LAPPI, Megan. New Brunswick. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

LEVINE, Shar & Leslie Johnstone. Build Your Own Remote Control Light Switch. Silver Dolphin Books/Raincoast Books, 2004. (10:2)

LOTTRIDGE, Ceilia Barker. Stories From The Life of Jesus. Illustrated by Linda Wolfsgruber. Douglas & McIntyre/Groundwood Books, 2004. (9:5)

MACLEOD, Elizabeth. The Kids Book of Great Canadians. Illustrated by John Mantha. Kids Can Press, 2004. (9:4)

MACLEOD, Elizabeth . Marie Curie: A Brilliant Life. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

MEHTA-JONES, Shilpa, Earthquake Alert! (Disaster Alert! Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

MEIKLE, Marg. Ask me Anything! Strange but True Answers to 99 Wacky Questions. Illustrated by Tina Holdcroft. Scholastic Canada, 2004. (9:5)

MOORE, Christopher. Champlain. Tundra Books, 2004. (10:1)

NEWHOUSE, Maxwell. The RCMP Musical Ride. Tundra Books, 2004. (9:4)

OWENS, Ann Maureen & Jane Yealland. The Kids Book of Canadian Exploration. Illustrated by John Mantha. Kids can Press, 2004. (10:2)

PATTERSON, Heather. A Poppy is to Remember. Illustrated by Ron Lightburn. North Winds Press/Scholastic Canada, 2004. (10:2)

PEPPAS, Lynn, Severe Storm and Blizzard Alert! (Disaster Alert! Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

PEPPAS, Lynn, Wildfire Alert! (Disaster Alert! Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

ROMANEK, Trudee. Aha! The most interesting book you'll ever read about intelligence (Mysterious You Series).Kids Can Press Ltd., 2004. (9:4)

SADLER, Judith Ann. Embroidery. Illustrated by June Bradford. Kids Can Press, 2004. (9:4)

SADLER, Judith Ann. Simply Sewing. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

SCAVUZZO, Wendy; Tornado Alert! (Disaster Alert! Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

SHANNON, Rosemarie. Franklin's Picture Dictionary. Illustrated by Shelley Southern. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

SHERWOOD, Betty & Janet Snider. Explorers of the Pacific Northwest (Explorer Chronicles Series). Canchron Books, 2003. (9:4)

SIMON, Elizabeth. Manitoba. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

SIMON, Elizabeth. Newfoundland and Labrador. (Canadian Sites & Symbols Series). Weigl Educational Publishers, 2004. (9:3)

SJONGER, Rebecca & Bobbie Kalman. Gerbils. (Pet Care Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (9:5)

SJONGER, Rebecca & Bobbie Kalman. Guinea Pigs. (Pet Care Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (9:5)

SJONGER, Rebecca & Bobbie Kalman. Hamsters. (Pet Care Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (9:5)

SJONGER, Rebecca & Bobbie Kalman. Mice. (Pet Care Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (9:5)

SJONGER, Rebecca & Bobbie Kalman. Puppies. (Pet Care Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (9:5)

STRAUSS, Rochelle. Tree of Life: the Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth. Illustrated by Margot Thompson. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

SZPIRGLAS, Jeff. Gross Universe. Maple Leaf Press, 2004. (9:5)

THOMAS, Keltie. Blades, Boards and Scooters (Popular Mechanics for Kids Series). Maple Tree Press, 2003. (9:3)

THOMAS, Keltie. How Baseball Works. Maple Tree Press Inc., 2004. (9:5)

THOMAS, Keltie. The kids guide to money cent$. Kids Can Press, 2004. (9:4)

THOMAS, Keltie. Sweden: The Culture. Crabtree Publishing, 2004. (9:3)

THOMAS, Keltie. Sweden: The Land. Crabtree Publishing, 2004. (9:3)

THOMAS, Keltie. Sweden: The People. Crabtree Publishing, 2004. (9:3)

TROTTIER, Maxine. Canadian Greats. Scholastic Canada Ltd. 2003. (9:3)

TROTTIER, Maxine. Canadian Inventors (Scholastic Canada Biographies Series). Scholastic Canada, 2004. (9:5)

TROTTIER, Maxine. Canadian Pioneers (Scholastic Canada Biographies). Illustrated by Alan & Lea Daniel. Scholastic Canada, 2003. (9:3)

TROTTIER, Maxine. Our Canadian Flag. Illustrated by Brian Deines. Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2004. (9:4)

WALKER, Niki & Bobbie Kalman. Kittens. (Pet Care Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (9:5)

WILSON, Amber. Jamaica: The Culture. (Lands, Peoples, Cultures Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (9:5)

WILSON, Amber. Jamaica: The Land. (Lands, Peoples, Cultures Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (9:5)

WILSON, Amber. Jamaica: The People (Lands, Peoples, Cultures Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (9:5)

WILSON, John. Dancing Elephants and Floating Continents: The Story of Canada Beneath Your Feet. Key Porter Books, 2003. (9:3)

ZRONIC, John Paul. Oil and Gas (Rocks, Minerals, and Resources Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)

ZRONIC, John Paul. Salt (Rocks, Minerals, and Resources Series). Crabtree Publishing Co., 2004. (10:1)


 

Fiction 7-12

  

BAIRD, Alison. The Warding of Willowmere. Penguin, 2004. (9:5)

BELL, William. Alma. Doubleday Canada, 2003. (9:3)

BOYLE, Fionna. A Muggler's Guide to the Wizarding of Harry Potter. ECW Press, 2004. (10:2)

CARROLL, Lewis. Jabberwocky (Visions in Poetry Series). Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

CHOYCE, Lesley. Thunderbowl.(Orca Soundings Series). Orca Book Publishers, 2004. (9:5)

CURTIS, Christopher Paul. Bucking The Sarge. Wendy Lamb Books/Random House, Inc., 2004. (10:2)

ELLIS, Deborah. The Heaven Shop. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2004. (10:1)

GRANT, Vicki. The Puppet Wrangler. Orca Book Publishers, 2004. (9:5)

HARRISON, Troon. Eye of the Wolf. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2003. (9:3)

HOLUBITSKY, Katherine. The Hippie House. Orca Book Publishers, 2004. (10:1)

HUSER, Glen. Stitches. Groundwood Books/Douglas & McIntyre, 2003. (9:3)

MCCARTHY, Mike. The Journey Home. Tuckamore Books, 1978, 2003. (9:4)

MCCLINTOCK, Norah. Truth and Lies. Scholastic Canada, 2004. (9:4)

MCKAY, Sharon. Esther. Penguin Canada, 2004. (10:2)

MAJOR, Kevin. Ann and Seamus. Illustrated by David Blackwood. Groundwood, 2003. (9:3)

MAJOR, Kevin. Hold Fast. Douglas & McIntyre, 1978, 2003. (9:3)

MELLING, O. R. The Druid's Tune. Penguin, 1983, 2003. (9:4)

PARKINSON, Curtis. Sea Chase. Tundra Books, 2004. (10:2)

SHERRARD, Valerie. Sam's Light. Dundurn Press, 2004. (10:2)

SHINDLER, Nina. An Order of Amelie, Hold the Fries. Annick Press, 2004. (10:2)

SKRYPUCH, Marsha Forchuk . Nobody's Child. Dundurn Press, 2003. (9:4)

STEWART, Sharon. RAVEN Quest. Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2003. (9:3)

STRATTON, Allan. Chanda's Secret. Firefly Books, 2004. (9:5)

SWAN, Bill. Off Track (Sports Stories Series). James Lorimer, 2003. (9:3)

TOKIO, Marnelle. More Than You Can Chew. Tundra Books, 2003. (9:3)

TROTTIER, Maxine. Sister to the Wolf. Kids Can Press, 2004. (10:2)

WARD, David. Beneath the Mask. Scholastic, 2003. (9:3)

YEE, Paul. The Bone Collector's Son. Tradewind Books, 2003. (9:3)

Non-Fiction 7-12

BALL, Heather. Great Women Leaders. Second Story Press, 2004. (9:5)

BIDINI, Dave. For Those About to Rock: A Road Map to Being in a Band. Tundra Books, 2004. (10:2)

BORTOLOTTI, Dan. Firefly Animal Rescue Series: Panda Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife. Firefly Books. 2003. (9:3)

BORTOLOTTI, Dan. Firefly Animal Rescue Series: Tiger Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife. Firefly Books. 2003. (9:3)

CRAATS, Rennay. Canada in the Global Age (Canadian History Series). Weigl Educational Publishers Limited, 2003. (9:3)

ELLIS, Deborah. Three Wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children Speak. Groundwood Books, 2004. (10:2)

FORTIN, Francois. Sports: The Complete Visual Reference. Firefly Books 2003. (9:3)

GOODALL, Lian. Singing towards the future: the story of Portia White (Stories of Canada Series). Illustrated by Liz Milkau. Liz Napoleon Pub., 2004. (10:2)

KERN, Tom & Gillian Kern. The Tennis Book: A Young Player's Guide to Tennis. Key Porter Books., 2004. (10:1)

KIRK, Dylan. Canada at War (Canadian History Series). Weigl Educational Publishers Limited, 2003. (9:3)

KONIECZNY, Vladimir. Struggling for Perfection: The Story of Glenn Gould. Napoleon Publishing, 2003. (9:5)

LEGARÉ, Francine. Samuel de Champlain : Father of New France (The Quest Library : 22). XYZ Publishing, 2003. (10:1)

MACINNIS, Craig (Ed.). Remembering Guy Lafleur (The Remembering Series). Raincoast Books , 2004. (10:2)

MARIN, Reva. Oscar: The Life and Music of Oscar Peterson. Groundwood Books, 2004. (10:1)

MILLS, Stephen. Tiger. Firefly Books, 2004. (10:2)

PARKER, Steve. Dinosaurus: The Complete Guide to Dinosaurs. Firefly Books, 2003. (9:3)

RUD, Jeff. Hockey's Young Superstars: The 25 Hottest Players On Ice. Raincoast Books, 2003. (9:3)

SCANDIFFIO, Laura. Escapes! (True Stories from the Edge Series). Illustrated by Stephen MacEachern. Annick Press, 2003. (9:3)

SCHROEDER, Andreas. Scams: True Stories from the Edge. Annick Press, 2004. (9:5)

SHULMAN, M. & H. Krog, H. Attack of the Killer Video Book: Tips & Tricks for Young Directors. Illustrated by Martha Newbigginh. Annick Press Ltd., 2004. (9:5)

SWANSON, Wayne. Why The West Was Wild. Annick Press, 2004. (9:5)

VAN DER VAT, Dan. D-Day: The Greatest Invasion: A People's History. Raincoast Books, 2004. (9:5)

 

 

Audio-Visual

Almost Home: A Sayisi Dene Journey. Produce and Directed by Michael Fuller, Robert Land and Sheila Petzold. Kensington Communications Inc./Magic Lantern, 2003. (10:2)

Elephant Dreams. Exploration Production Inc./Magic Lantern, 2001. (10:1)

Embedded. 21©Twenty-First Century Series. CTV Television Network/Magic Lantern, 2003. (10:1)

Endangered Species (Kids @ Discovery Series ). Exploration Production Inc./Magic Lantern, 1998. (10:1)

The First Response: The ABC's of CPR. Canadian Red Cross/Magic Lantern Videos, 2002. (10:2)

The First Response: The ABC's of CPR: Infants Under 1 Year and Children 1-8 Years. Canadian Red Cross/Magic Lantern Videos, 2002. (10:2)

The First Response: The ABC's of CPR-Adult (8 Years and Older). Canadian Red Cross/Magic Lantern Videos, 2002. (10:2)

The Front Lines (21@Twenty-First Century Series). CTV Television NEtwork/Magic Lantern Group, 2003. (10:2)

HEALTH CANADA. Science, Tobacco and You! (La science, le tabac et vous!). Health Canada, 2003. (9:5)

Joseph's Story. Magic Lantern Group Inc, 2002. (10:1)

The Journey of Lesra Martin. Writer/Director: Cheryl Foggo. National Film Board of Canada, 2002. (9:3)

LAMBERT, Mary. A Mary Christmas. Mary Lambert Productions/Summit Sound Inc., 2003. (9:5)

LAMBERT, Mary (and Guests). Sing Out Summer Fun. Mary Lambert Productions, 2003. (9:4)

Mabel Bell's Aerial Experiment. Aerial Entertainment Adventure Inc./ Magic Lantern Video, 2003. (10:1)

MORELY, David Morely (Executive Director, Medecins Sans Frontieres Canada)

A Refugee Camp in the City: On Assignment. Medecins Sans Frontieres Canada, 2003. (10:2)

Olive Dickason's First Nations. Produced by Dawn and Steven J. Deme. Villagers Media Productions Inc. in association with VisionTV/Magic Lantern, 2002. (10:1)

RACKHAM, Marie. The Cozy Classroom Collection. Splashes from the River Multimedia Entertainment Inc., 2003. (9:5)

Racism for Reel: Media for Change (Peer Perspectives Series). Directed by Sacha Fink, Tamar Eylon & Naba Zouinati, Produced by Access to Media Education Society/Magic Lantern, 2002. (10:2)

Saturn's Eyes: Taking the Planet's Pulse. Out Yonder Productions/Magic Lantern, 2001. (10:1)

Science to go Series: Chocolate; Ketchup; Tea. Exploration Production Inc./Magic Lantern Group. 2002. (10:2)

The Watch Me Generation. Bell GlobeMedia/CTV/Magic Lantern, 2001. (10:2)

Western Canada: Far and Wild. Far and Wild Productions/Magic Lantern, 2003. (10:2)

Professional Resources

 

BARTON, Bob and David Booth. Poetry Goes to School: From Mother Goose to Shel Silverstein. Pembroke Publishers, 2004. (10:1)

BOOTH, David & Bill Moore. Poetry Please! Sharing Poetry with Children - 2nd Ed. Pembroke Publishers, 2003. (9:3)

BUIS, Kellie. Writing Every Day: Reading, Writing, and Conferencing Using Student-Led Language Experiences. Pembroke Publishers, 2004. (10:1)

DE VOS, Gail, Merle Harris, & Celia Barker-Lottridge. Telling Tales: Storytelling in the Family 2nd. Ed. The University of Alberta Press, 2003. (9:3)

DREIKURS, Rudolf, Pearl Cassel & Eva Dreikurs Ferguson. Discipline Without Tears: How to Reduce Conflict and Establish Cooperation in the Classroom. John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd., 2004. (10:2)

FOSTER, Graham. Language Arts Idea Bank: Instructional Strategies for Supporting Student Learning. Pembroke, 2003. (9:3)

 

French Resources

 

APPERLEY, Dawn. Bonne nuit, beaux rêves. French Text by Helene Pilotto. Les Éditions Scholastic, 2004. (10:1)

BAILEY, Linda. Aventures dans la Chine ancienne (Series: Agence Prends ton temps). French text by Martine Becquet. Les Éditions Scholastic, 2003. (9:4)

BECK, Andrea. Les cadeaux de Noel d'Elliot. Translated by Christiane Duchesne. Scholastic, 2003. (9:3)

BERGERON, Diane. L'atlas mystérieux. Soulières Édtions, 2004. (10:1)

BREWSTER, Hugh. Le débarquement à Juno: Des héros du jour J. Introduction J.L. Granastein. French Translation by Claudine Azoulay. Éditions Scholastic, 2004. (10:1)

FAULKNER, Megan. Allons à la cabane à sucre: D'où vient le sirop d'érable? Illustrated by Wally Randall. Éditions Scholastic, 2004. (9:5)

LAFRANCE, Pierre-Luc. Y a-t-il un héros dans la salle ? Soulières Éditeur, 2004. (9:5)

MARZOLLO, Jean. C'est moi l'espion: Megadefis! Photographs by Walter Wick. Les Éditions Scholastic, 2003. (9:4)

MEUNIER, Sylvain. Il etait une fois Graindsel et Bretelle. La courte echelle, 2004. (9:5)

Redacteurs de YES mag. Geniale, la station spatiale! Les Éditions Scholastic, 2003. (9:5)

SANSCHAGRIN, Jaqueline. Le visage masqué. Illustrated by Pierre Brignaud. La courte échelle, 2004. (9:5)

STREN, Patti. Un calin, s.v.p. French translation by Cecile Gagnon Éditions Scholastic, 2004. (10:2)

TIBO, Gilles. La bataille des mots. Soulières Éditeur, 2004. (10:1)

TREMBLAY, Marc. Il était une fois: le petit frére du chaperon rouge. La courte echelle, 2004. (9:4)

TROTTIER, Maxine. Inventeurs de chez nous. Illustrated by Jack McRae. Éditions Scholastic, 2004. (9:5)

TROTTIER, Maxine. Vedettes de chez nous. Les Éditions Scholastic, 2004. (9:5)

UEGAKI, Chieri. Le Kimono de Suki. Translated by Marie-Andrée Clermont. Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch. Les Éditions Scholastic, 2003. (9:4)

ZEMAN, Ludmila. Le secret de Sinbad. French text: Suzanne Levesque. Tundra Books, 2003. (10:2)

  

CD-ROM Resources

BARBER, Katherine. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary CD-ROM. Oxford University Press, 2002. (9:3)

Editor: Victoria Pennell