Written by Leonor Henríquez Illustrated by Mackenzie Cox
“Home. There is nothing else like it. airdrielife has been celebrating home in Airdrie for 20 years and we are delighted to partner once again with our friends at Genesis Land to bring you a special story to share with your little one and revisit again and again. We know this book will be a treasured keepsake in your home.”
SHERRY SHAW-FROGGATT Publisher, airdrielife
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Genesis Land is delighted to share with you another Baby Book to add to your collection.
Genesis Land, once again collaborated with our local writer Leonor Henriquez, author of several children’s books, and talented artist and illustrator Mackenzie Cox, born and raised in Airdrie
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JANUARY 7
Carson Paquette
Parents: Shawn Paquette & Nicole McCulloch
JANUARY 12
Parents: Anna Corpuz & John Corpuz
Amelia Corpuz
Peggy Lee gets up every morning with a big smile on her face. Ready to discover each day, whatever waits for her out there.
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JANUARY 17
Malachi Mwambira
Parents: Chenai Mamvura & Farai Mwambira
Peggy Lee likes to explore, always looking with a keen eye. Even in her cereal bowl she finds galaxies and stars.
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JANUARY 24
Harrison Kane
Parents: Damien Kane & Madeleine Kane
Peggy Lee also loves school, and her teacher, Mrs. Jane. Always something fun to do! Always something new to learn!
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FEBRUARY 13
Brady Lewis
Parents: Emily Lewis & Robbie Lewis
APRIL 12
David Thompson
Parents: Tonia Emro & Gary Thompson
When Peggy Lee is back, and her homework is all done, she enjoys a healthy snack, and... to her favourite place... off she runs.
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APRIL 23
Theano & Athena Kotsias
Parents: Rhedina Kotsias & Jessy Kotsias
Peggy Lee’s best place on earth, where every day is a party, where her heart is most content, is the house of Grandpa Charlie!
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MAY 15
Atreya Merkowsky
Parents: Alyssa Merkowsky & Fallon Merkowsky
For Grandpa Charlie and Grandma Beth, it is also the best of times.
Same it is for puppy Ted, who can’t wait to go outside!
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MAY 20
Conor Murray
Parents: Jennifer McAlpine & Gary Murray
“What have you learned today, my dear?” Grandpa Charlie inquired.
“A poem about dreams,” Peggy Lee said.
“Oh, recite it for me please; let’s get inspired.”
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MAY 21
Ruby Davis
Parents: Jade Tallentire & Troi Davis-McMorris
Life is full of treasures. You just need to pay at tention.
“Life is full of treasures. You just need to pay attention. So, go out and find your dreams. You will learn that they have wings.”
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MAY 25
Fletcher Revoy
Parents: Cathryn Revoy & Josh Revoy
“Let’s go get some dreams then. Can we find a treasure?” Peggy Lee asked.
“If you pay attention, yes indeed!” Grandpa said. And they all left, including puppy Ted. 20
MAY 25
Ty Canuel
Parents: Kimber Canuel & Brian Canuel
MAY 31
Iron Mingo
Parents: Amanda Mingo & Corey Mingo
“Hey Grandpa, this looks like a treasure.”
“Yes, it is.” Grandpa Charlie said. Puppy Ted wagged his tail.
“It’s not food for you, I’m afraid.”
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MAY 31
Myles MacBroad
Parents: Tesa MacBroad & Drew MacBroad
“Look Grandpa, another gift!”
“A golden eagle feather,” he said. “A lucky one.”
“Not for you Ted, it will make you sneeze. You’ll do better with a treat.”
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JUNE 13
Emma Rodriguez
Parents: Gerardo Rodriguez & Yayna Martinez
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Peggy Lee cherished the treasures she found. A heart shaped rock, a rose, a leaf, a branch of a tree that looks like a crown. “Now I need a place to keep all this.”
Parents: Robbi Fender & Duncan Fender
Darragh Daly
Parents: Amy Daly & Terry Daly
JUNE 13
Raelynn Fender
JUNE 27
Peggy Lee hadn’t imagined, the surprise they had prepared.
After Grandma’s cake and hug, a big box waited for her. 28
JUNE 27
Remington Standish
Parents: Jamie Standish & Winston Standish
Peggy Lee opened the present. She saw her name engraved on it!
PEGGY LEE’S TREASURE BOX
Her heart grew bright and big! 30
JULY 15
Karun Amarnath
Parents: Avinya Kalluri & Amarnath Dhamoda -
“Let’s go find some dreams! We don’t mind the weather!”
Puppy Ted joined them in the fields, making memories...together!
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JULY 16
Cooper Maigret
Parents: Miranda Maigret & Kenneth Maigret
JULY 17
Tenley Irvin
Parents: Janelle Harris & Taylor Irvin
The more aware she was, the better her reward. With every single finding, her heart grew with delight!
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AUGUST 3
Dax Wayne Greeff
Parents: Rozanne Taljaard & Wayne Greeff
Grandpa Charlie was feeling tired, Grandma made him tea; puppy Ted lay by his side. Peggy Lee brought poems to read. They were trying to make him smile!
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AUGUST 15
Beckett Gilbertson
Parents: Nicole Black & Douglas Gilbertson
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Peggy Lee showed Grandpa Charlie her treasure box full of gems. Memories are jewels, she’d learned. They shine with joy and light up our days.
AUGUST 25
Jaxson Hodgkins
Parents: Nicole Breitenbucher & Steve Hodgkins
AUGUST 30
Melody Dacosta
Parents: Alexandria Pepper & Adrian Dacosta
“But I have a problem now. My box is getting pretty full, I think I need a bigger one, I’ll run out of space quite soon!”
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SEPTEMBER 23
Ezekiel McColl
Parents: Atazia Hadjirousev & Jonathan McColl
“There is always room for dreams!” Grandpa insists. “There is always space for more! The best treasures to be found, are the memories we build.”
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OCTOBER 8
Eleanor Davidson
Parents: Cory Davidson & Chantel LaFrance
Grandpa Charlie was feeling better by this time.
“Look Peggy Lee, this is my old treasure box, Now, I live inside one!” And he smiled. “In some years you’ll find out!”
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OCTOBER 9
Connor Beauchesne
Parents: Jessica Beauchesne & Patrick Beauchesne
OCTOBER 16
Marcus Richmond
Parents: Katrina Richmond & Michael Richmond
They all went outside the house. Grandma joined, as did Mom and Dad. The memories we cherish, are what keep us all TOGETHER!
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NOVEMBER 12
Amari Den Taliping
Parents: Dorothy Joy Taliping & Dennies Taliping
......find your dreams You will learn that they have wings.
“......find your dreams You will learn that they have wings. They‘ll fly high and will come true, bringing light to all of you.”
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NOVEMBER 27
Charlotte Basi
Parents: Kelsey Peloso & Herb Basi
They all hugged each other tight, the whole sky was radiant bright. This is where we never feel alone, Our biggest Treasure Box, HOME!
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It’s our hope that families will gather for story time and read this book to their children. In this way, we are bringing people together, which is at the heart of Genesis Land’s guiding principle: To Enrich Lives Through Inspired Homes and Communities.
