Friday, September 21 to Sunday, September 23, 2012
Raise-a-Reader Corner
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HOST: Robert Heidbreder, author and teacher
11:00 ::
In the classic nursery rhyme “Pussycat, Pussycat,” Pussycat travels to London to visit the Queen. But where else does Pussycat go? These vivid, dreamy poems with illustrations by Rae Maté reveal the rest of Pussycat’s adventures. The trips take readers to far-flung, magical places of the world and also deeper into Pussycat’s heart. Dan Bar-el is a children’s author, educator and storyteller. His chapter book Things Are Looking Grimm, Jill won the 2008 Silver Birch Express Award, and his funny picture book Alphabetter was chosen for the Goverment of BC’s Ready, Set, Learn program. Ages 4–8
(Simply Read Books $18.95) Adopted by Kidsbooks
11:20 ::
Siobhan Barker is a published fiction and non-fiction author. She is an accomplished bilingual singer and storyteller of folklore, world issues and culture. Her stories often centre on community living, creation-tales or stories that emphasize preserving global resources. All ages
11:40 ::
See how a small kindness can be repaid a thousand times over. The Mouse Who Saved Egypt retells the ancient Middle Eastern folktale of a small mouse that is saved by a prince of Egypt. In return, the mouse is able to save the kingdom when it is invaded by a foreign army. Karim Alrawi was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt. He has over 30 professionally produced plays to his credit and has written many nationally and internationally award-winning works including The Girl Who Lost Her Smile. He has also supervised international aid and development programs in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Ages 3–6
(Tradewind Books $16.95) Adopted by Kidsbooks
HOST: Sheri Radford, author
12:00 ::
Mary Gavan is a professional storyteller specialising in Celtic stories. Her CD Celtic Otherworld won a 2011 World Storytelling Award. She tells with the Vancouver Storytellers on the third Sunday of the month. All ages.
12:20 ::
Fishing with Gubby is the authentic account of one season in the life of Gubby, a salmon fisherman who lives in a small seaside village on BC’s West Coast. Gubby and Puss face rolling rapids, rough-and-tumble storms, and banks of fog. They tussle with a basking shark and a pod of orcas, all while trolling for spring and coho salmon and visiting other fishermen and homesteaders. Gary Kent was a commercial fisherman for ten years and now teaches at the Inside Passage School of Fine Woodworking. Kim La Fave is a Governor General’s Award-winning artist and illustrator of many other children’s books. Ages 6–9
(Harbour Publishing $19.95) Adopted by Kidsbooks
12:40 ::
Henry Charles is a Musqueam Speaker and Aboriginal Greeter and has welcomed numerous visitors and dignitaries to traditional Musqueam territories while speaking his native language. He is also the last surviving member of the Musqueam Nation to have lived in the endowment lands adjacent to the University of British Columbia. All ages
HOST: Julie Flett, author and illustrator
1:00 ::
Written in rhyming prose, young chefs spend a snowy afternoon in the warm kitchen with Suzie, her dad and their zany sourdough circus, learning a simple method to bake wholesome and tangy sourdough bread. Included are illustrated recipes for delicious sourdough baking, like authentic Yukon flap jacks, whole-grain bannock and a chocolate and vanilla sourdough cake. Kathy Sager is an early childhood educator with a background in nutrition. She bakes sourdough every week, at home and at the children’s centre where she works. Ages 4–8
(Harbour Publishing $16.95) Adopted by Kidsbooks
1:20 ::
Henry Charles is a Musqueam Speaker and Aboriginal Greeter and has welcomed numerous visitors and dignitaries to traditional Musqueam territories while speaking his native language. He is also the last surviving member of the Musqueam Nation to have lived in the endowment lands adjacent to the University of British Columbia. All ages
1:40 ::
On a small farm in the mythical village of Chelm, a man and his daughter set out to find a way to get milk from their hens, and the results are not only funny, they’re wacky. Joan Betty Stuchner works in a library, teaches part-time and acts in community theatre. She confesses that although her family has a big backyard, they don’t keep chickens, or even a goat. Can Hens Give Milk? is her sixth book. Ages 4–8
(Orca Book Publishers $19.95) Adopted by Kidsbooks
HOST: Deb Pickman, Shameless Hussy Productions
2:00 ::
Lisa Sars’s natural charm and winning personality bring our tales to life. A naturally gifted storyteller, Lisa captures the hearts of children wherever they go. All ages
2:20 ::
A charming introduction to growing food in the city, Watch Me Grow! is the companion title to Up We Grow!, also by Deborah Hodge and Brian Harris. Watch Me Grow! focuses on growing food in the city—on windowsills, balconies, yards, boulevards and even rooftops. Read about sharing in community gardens and kitchens, friendships and the sense of caring that grows as people tend their city gardens together. Award-winning photographer Brian Harris takes photos that are used to help charitable organizations raise awareness and create a better world to live in. Ages 4–7
(Kids Can Press $16.95)
2:40 ::
Innovative and inspiring Dixie Star Storytelling fires the imagination of both children and grown-ups with its interactive shows. They evoke a fantastical world through words, music, movement, playful props, and know how to get the audience involved in creating the magic. Mercurial mastermind Tim Sars creates the music for Dixie Star with Wynston Minckler. Dixie Star’s infectious energy, warmth, and dedication are sure to keep you laughing and dancing. All ages
HOST: Chris Dallin, Karacters Design Group
3:00 ::
Samantha is sick of eating the same old, boring sandwiches for lunch. All the other kids have lunches that are fun and exciting. In this silly-icious book that encourages good nutrition, sharing, and self-reliance, Samantha takes matters into her own hands and the results are silly-icious! Tina Powell is an award-winning author, journalist and columnist who uses humour to entertain and inspire. She is the 2010 inductee into the Sheridan College Business Hall of Fame, and a 2011 McMaster University Arch Award recipient. Ages 5–9
(Big Fat Pen Publishing Inc. $12.45) Adopted by Kidsbooks
Presented by Canucks Family Education Centre
3:20 ::
Innovative and inspiring Dixie Star Storytelling fires the imagination of both children and grown-ups with its interactive shows. They evoke a fantastical world through words, music, movement, playful props, and know how to get the audience involved in creating the magic. Mercurial mastermind Tim Sars creates the music for Dixie Star with Wynston Minckler. Dixie Star’s infectious energy, warmth, and dedication are sure to keep you laughing and dancing. All ages
3:40 ::
Words are Melanie Ray’s obsession: from reading and storytelling to writing, editing and proofreading, her work revolves around words. She likes being a part of the team at Lester’s Army magazine. She likes the theatre readings at the Performing Art Lodge where she lives. And she is most passionate about stringing words together with care, attention and love to create a story well-told.
