somersault-silly, fantastic-gymnastic, bare-naked summer feet; wet-wormy, squeal-squirmy, gross-germy, our dirtiest EVERRRR, bare-naked summer feet. Her obvious delight in words is infectious and inspiring—in the way she combines them and re-creates them in ways that are sweet sounding and evocative. While her words are playful, lively and exuberant, they also profoundly capture the essence of summer. Fisher’s warm and vibrant mixed-media illustrations are equally energetic, bringing an added layer of richness to these rhymes. Brilliant, swirling colours, expressive faces and lots of big and busy feet fill each page, vividly rendering the joy that is at this story’s heart. A magnificent pairing, this is a timeless celebration of summer’s magic. WHEN EMILY WAS SMALL
Written and illustrated by Lauren Soloy Tundra Books (ages 4-8)
In her debut picture book, Nova Scotia’s Lauren Soloy brings readers a tender glimpse into the mind and heart of a young Emily Carr, before she became the beloved Canadian artist, whose work is recognized and celebrated throughout the world. Despite her mother’s admonition to not dirty her Sunday dress, Emily’s curiosity and fascination with the natural world lead her to her own wonder-filled explorations. With a joyful reverence, she traipses through her father’s vegetable garden, weaves her way through the currant bushes and lovingly investigates all the forgotten wild places. As Emily opens herself to the sights and smells and sounds— the bees and blossoms and butterflies that beckon—she finds peace. Immersed in these wonders, she becomes attuned to the subtle mysteries all around her: the sunlight glowing in the shadows; the marvelous songs emanating from the seas and trees; the stillness that thrums with life and secrets.
Sometimes a book is literally a guide, pointing the way to astounding vistas, scenic rides and the freshest of air. Our Time to… GET OUT! collection will take you there, whether your idea of a good outing is bird watching, fossil hunting, berry picking or climbing trees.
Be A Wilderness Detective Peggy Kochanoff Nimbus Publishing, $14.95
East Coast Fossils Jeffrey C. Domm Formac Publishing, $14.95
Eating Wild Jamie Simpson Nimbus Publishing, $21.95
Birds of Nova Scotia Jeffrey C. Domm Formac Publishing, $24.95
Hikes of Newfoundland Katie Broadhurst Boulder Books, $27.95
Hiking Trails of Cape Breton, 2nd Edition Michael Haynes Goose Lane Editions, $19.95
Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia, 9th Edition Michael Haynes Goose Lane Editions, $24.95
Hiking Trails of New Brunswick, 4th Edition Marianne Eiselt Goose Lane Editions, $27.95
The Best of The Great Trail, Vol. 1 Michael Haynes Goose Lane Editions, $29.95
The Great Trees of New Waterfalls of Nova Scotia Brunswick, 2nd Edition Benoit Lalonde David Palmer Goose Lane Editions, $27.95 Goose Lane Editions, $27.95
Where to Cycle in Nova Scotia Adam Barnett Nimbus Publishing, $24.95
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