Sunday September 23, 2012 at Queen's Park, 11am - 6pm
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11:30 - 11:50 :: Wazzyjump by Michael Moniz
Wazzyjump is a magical rabbit, but no one knows what his magic is. The lion, ruler of the forest, wants to steal Wazzyjump’s magic for himself. And so does the tricky Fox. But these selfish rivals are about to learn an unexpected but very important lesson from the little rabbit, for Wazzyjump has a special magic that can be had but cannot be stolen. Ages 2 & up.
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11:50 - 12:10 :: Cinnamon Baby by Nicola Winstanley
In this contemporary fable, Miriam is a baker whose bread is full of smells to make your nose twitch and tastes to make your tongue tingle. Miriam’s own favourite cinnamon bread so delights Sebastian, a musician who enters her shop, that he buys it every day for a year and then asks her to marry him. After a baby is born to the happy couple, all is blissful until their bundle of joy begins crying. Only when the two are almost at wit’s end does Miriam suddenly know exactly what she must do…Ages 2 & up.
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12:10 - 12:30 :: Ella May and the Wishing Stone by Cary Fagan
One day, Ella May finds a stone that has a line going all-all-all the way around it. Surely a stone this special must grant wishes, she decides. Soon she is busy making wishes and bragging about them. When her friends want to share the fun, Ella May objects. But she soon learns that keeping the stone for herself is a sure way to lose friends. By using her imagination – much more powerful than any stone – she is able to grant everybody’s wishes, including her own. Ages 4 & up.
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12:30 - 1:00 :: The Vole Brothers by Roslyn Schwartz
As Chirp Magazine readers know, the Vole Brothers are always hungry! In their picture book debut, these ravenous rodents set off in pursuit of a feline-sized feast— and find a slice of pizza. Chock full of silly antics, suspense, and fun sound effects, children will root for these insatiable characters on their quest for food. Join author Roslyn Schwartz as she reads The Vole Brothers and demonstrates how to draw the siblings. All children will also receive a free The Vole Brothers poster! Ages 2 & up.
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1:00 - 1:20 :: Noni Says No by Heather Hartt-Sussman
Noni can do many things: she can give her baby brother his bottle, she can help her mother in the kitchen, and she can even walk over to her friend Susie’s house. But Noni just can’t say “no.” When she was very small, it was easy saying “no” to everybody, but now that she has a best friend, she wants to please. Noni can’t say “no” to her friend, even when it means she has to hand over a precious toy, or when it means agreeing to a hideous haircut, or even giving up her bed at a sleepover. But when Noni finally finds her voice, the consequences are not what she expects. Ages 2 & up.
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1:20 - 1:40 :: The Bodyworks Series: My Achy Body - My Messy Body - My Noisy Body - My Stretchy Body by Liza Fromer and Francine Ferstein MD
What is happening to us when we feel pain, and how does our body repair itself when we are hurt? Why are vomit, puss, and snot sometimes good for us? Young children are full of questions about how their bodies work. With straightforward, easy-to-understand language and a playful attitude, Liza Fromer and Francine Gerstein MD have collaborated to create books packed with solid information about the intricacies of the human body that will help provide the accurate, age-appropriate information young children need. Ages 6 & up.
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1:40 - 2:00 :: Banjo of Destiny by Cary Fagan
Jeremiah Birnbaum is stinking rich. His parents make sure Jeremiah goes to the very best private school, and that he takes lessons in all the things he will need to know how to do as an accomplished and impressive young man. Etiquette lessons, ballroom dancing, watercolour painting and, of course, classical piano. Jeremiah complies, because he wants to please his parents. But one day, by chance, he hears the captivating strains of a different kind of music — the strums, plucks and rhythms of a banjo. It’s music that stirs something in Jeremiah’s dutiful little soul, and he is suddenly obsessed. And when his parents forbid him to play one, he decides to learn anyway — even if he has to make the instrument himself. Ages 8 & up.
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2:00 - 2:20 :: The Tiffin by Mahtab Narsimhan
The Dabbawallas of Mumbai deliver box lunches — called tiffins — to whitecollar workers all over the vast city. They are legendary for their near-perfect service: for every six million lunches sent, only one will fail to reach its intended destination. The Tiffin is about that one time in a million when a box goes astray and changes lives forever…Ages 8 & up.
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2:20 - 2:40 :: Star Academy: Dark Secrets by Edward Kay
It takes a lot to get four kid geniuses together, even when they're all alumni of the now-shuttered Superior Thinking and Advanced Research (STAR) Academy. Only the world's richest man could bring them all together--and that's what George Snootman offers to do. But can they really trust the father of their nemesis at STAR Academy, Eugenia? Probably not--but his offer is too tempting. Dark Secrets is a charming, funny novel that combines action, adventure, science, and a big dose of satire from a talented voice in children's literature. Ages 9 & up.
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2:40 - 3:00 :: The Luck of Jude by Andrew Larsen
The Luck of Judeoffers us a delightful story about ten-year-old Jude Bhandari and how he learns the nature of friendship. Told in a funny yet poignant way, this multicultural story with a twist highlights the tough decisions that boys sometimes need to make about being a boy, growing up and seeing the world differently. Ages 6 & up.
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3:00 - 3:30 :: The Busy Beaver by Nicholas Oldland
The busy but careless beaver spends his days following random impulses, rarely thinking things through and leaving in his wake a devastated forest filled with stumps, half-nibbled trees and injured homeless animals. But then one day the beaver finds himself on the wrong side of a falling tree, which as it turns out, is just the thing to knock some sense into him…Ages 2 & up.
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3:30 -3:50 :: The Circle Game illustrated by Brain Deines
More than 40 years ago, Joni Mitchell’s music helped define a generation of young people. Now, one of her classic songs is introduced to a new generation through the remarkable art of Brian Deines. The Circle Game, a charming nod to childhood dreams and memories, tells the story of a young boy experiencing the simple wonders of life: dragonflies in jars, the night sky, frozen streams, and carousels. The first Joni Mitchell song to be illustrated for children, The Circle Game captures the timeless magic of youth. Ages 4 & up.
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3:50 - 4:10 :: My Name is Elizabeth! by Annika Dunklee
Meet Elizabeth. She’s got an excellent pet duck, a loving granddad and a first name that’s just awesome. After all, she’s got a queen named after her! So she’s really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like “Lizzy” and “Beth.” She bears her frustration in silence until an otherwise ordinary autumn day, our heroine put her small foot down and firmly but politely demand a little respect, spelled E-L-I-Z-A-B-E-T-H. Ages 2 & up.
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4:10 -4:30 :: A Few Blocks by Cybèle Young
Ferdie doesn’t want to go to school, but go to school he must, and fortunately his imaginative older sister Viola paves the way. Told through the eyes of a child, an ordinary walk to school is transformed into a wonderful adventure. A Few Blocks features Cybèle Young’s intricate 3-D paper sculptures which she has created from the paintings of actual street scenes. Ages 4 & up. Learn more about Cybèle Young
4:30 - 4:50 :: Merci Mister Dash by Monica Kulling
Mr. Dash may not have a pedigree, but from his furry head to his wagging tail, he is a gentleman. His fine manners make him a perfect companion to Madame Croissant. Their life together is graceful and civilized, what with walks in the park, stamp-collecting, and a passion for flowers. But the well-ordered household is turned on its head whenever Madame Croissant’s granddaughter, Daphne, comes to visit…Ages 4 & up.
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4:50 -5:10 :: Loon written by Susan Vande Griek, illustrated by Karen Reczuch
The call of a loon is a quintessential sound of summertime for many people. This illustrated poem allows the reader to witness the birth of two baby chicks, how they learn to swim, find food and constantly avoid predators. Susan Vande Griek’s effortless prose and Karen Reczuch’s beautiful illustrations provide an up-close and detailed look at the lifecycle of this iconic Canadian bird. Ages 4 & up.
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5:10 - 5:30 :: Juba This, Juba That by Helaine Becker
Traditional “juba” rhythms have a long history. They originated in Nigeria as hand-clapping games. People who were brought to the New World as slaves fought hard to keep their culture alive against terrible odds. They transformed “juba” rhythms into work songs that were passed down orally. Juba This, Juba That is based on one of the most popular songs. With its strong beat and read-along repetition, it will delight small children. Children will have fun discovering the story told in the art about a boy named Juba who follows a mysterious yellow cat on a magical, middle-of-the night adventure that leaves them both happy and ready for slumber. Ages 2 & up.
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This is an interactive collection of lavishly illustrated book covers for twelve different storybooks where the beginning (or ending) of each story allows children's imagination to take over - YOU write the ending! With intriguing titles like "Breakfast on a Dragon's Tail," "Growing Up Alien," and "The Book of Wondering," these pictures and stories are sure to engage young readers as they encourage them to explore and share their own creativity. Ages 4 & up.
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