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BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
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Description
Key Selling Points
- This beautiful and lyrical book celebrates the bond between grandparent and grandchild and appeals to nature lovers of all ages.
- This book spotlights intergenerational relationships and the wonders of nature.
- The author is a former teacher and has three young grandchildren who provide her with lots of inspiration.
- In the Red Canoe was short-listed for the Shining Willow Award (2017) and commended as a Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Book (2017).
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 3 to 5
- Grade:
- p to k
- Reading age:
- 3 to 5
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
- Short-listed, Shining Willow Award
- Short-listed, Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards - Shining Willow
- Commended, CCBC Best Books
Editorial Reviews
“This would be a perfect story to read before bedtime or a quiet time with its rhythmic, soothing language…The illustration and description made me feel as if I was there with them in the canoe. This story clearly depicts Canadian lake life and would be an excellent addition to a school library and for a read-aloud.”
— Resource Links
“This book is perfect for sharing with young children during the late afternoon or evening when the weather is ripe for canoeing.”
— Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children’s Book News
“Quiet, reflective, and steadily paced, this reads aloud well. The rhymes are smooth...and the rhythm steady, with a nice surprise at the end...A pleasant, peaceful reminder of the wonders that can be found in the natural world, just right for bedtime.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“A girl and her grandfather greet the magic of nature in the bow of their canoe in this delicate and elegant tale...Bifano's full-bleed gouache illustrations are vivid but also mirror the gentleness of the text with soft colors and flowing lines...A beautiful introduction to nature that will succeed in storytimes and one-on-one readings alike.”
— School Library Journal (SLJ)
“Told in gentle rhyming text, this is a loving account…of a serene canoe trip.”
— The Horn Book
“A warm story of intergenerational companionship and nature's everyday delights.”
— Publishers Weekly
“The two make lasting memories in this quietly satisfying portrayal of a day spent together on the lake.”
— Booklist
