Sunday, September 29 | Inside the Library
KIDS WORDS
Readings from kids’ books, most appropriate for kids under age 8 from 11:00–2:00, then ages 6+ for the rest of the day
Inside the Children’s Library, Harvey Southam Room HOST (11:00 – 12:00): NAN GREGORY 11:00 AM Paola Opal (Vancouver) Pippy (Simply Read Books $8.95) Pippy is the smallest baby seahorse, and she is shy. Still, she wants to play with the other seahorses—it looks like so much fun. Will Pippy find a way to come out from the coral and join the group? This board book by Paola Opal is part of the Simply Small series, about cute baby animals finding clever ways to solve their not-so-small problems. Poala Opal is the illustrator and co-author of the Simply Small board book series. Ages 0-3
11: 20 AM Holman Wang (Vancouver) Cozy Classics: Pride and Prejudice (Simply Read Books $9.95) Give a kid a classic! This new board book series presents wellloved stories through 12 child-friendly words and 12 needle-felted illustrations. Pride and Prejudice, one of the world’s most beloved classics, is a timeless romance about how a bad first impression can turn into love. This classic can be shared with your youngest children. Holman Wang, an artist and former middle school teacher, holds a B.A. in education and an M.A. in architecture history, both from the University of British Columbia. Ages 0-3 11:40 AM Julie Flett (Vancouver) Adopted by: Stride Avenue Community School – ACP Little You (Orca Book Publishers $9.95) Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with talented illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that honours the child in everyone. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read, or sung to all the little people in your life—and the new little ones on the way! Julie Flett studied fine arts at Concordia University in Montreal and Emily Carr University of Art & Design in Vancouver. Julie is Cree-Métis. Ages 0-3 HOST (12:00 – 1:00): MARGARET GALLAGHER, CBC RADIO 12:00 PM
Roy Henry Vickers and Robert “Lucky” Budd (Hazelton & Victoria)
Adopted by: Kidsbooks
Raven Brings the Light (Harbour Publishing $19.95) Raven Brings the Light is a vivid portrayal of the First Nations legend of Weget, who brought light to the world. With the help of a magic raven skin, Weget flies from Haida Gwaii to steal the daylight ball from the Chief of the Heavens. This book is a stunning collaboration between artist Roy Henry Vickers and career storyteller Robert “Lucky” Budd. Roy Henry Vickers is a renowned carver, painter, and printmaker, and is a member of the Order of Canada. Robert “Lucky” Budd shares stories and documents oral histories. His book Voices of British Columbia is full of first-hand accounts of this province’s people and places. Ages 4+
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