Most Popular Books by Kate Hosford

When I looked up, I shivered. How many stars were in the sky? A million? A billion? Maybe the number was as big as infinity. I started to feel very, very small. How could I even think about something as big as infinity? Uma can''t help feeling small when she peers up at the night sky. She begins to wonder about infinity. Is infinity a number that grows forever? Is it an endless racetrack? Could infinity be in an ice cream cone? Uma soon finds that the ways to think about this big idea may just be . . . infinite.

Tired of the usual birthday parties with magicians and pizza, Annabelle decides to take her guests for a party on the moon, but problems begin before they even arrive.

“Ponytails and braids! Ponytails and braids! I don’t see anything but ponytails and braids! This class needs some fashion. This class needs some fun. I’ll find a hairdo to impress everyone.” Annabelle doesn’t want the same boring hairstyle that all the other girls have. When she spies a picture of her grandma, she has the perfect idea: a big bouffant! But how can she make her style stand up? And will her classmates really be impressed with her daring ‘do?

Weaving together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration, this picture book is a beautiful, unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child. Busy birdsong, breaking dawn, melodies above the lawn. Fly right over here to me. You''ll always be my chickadee. With lyrical, rhyming text by author Kate Hosford and gorgeous illustrations by artist Sarah Gonzales, this gentle book shows that there are as many ways to say I love you as there are special moments to be shared together. A restful bedtime book, a cherished read-aloud, and a memorable gift for new families, You''ll Always Be My Chickadee reassures young children that no matter what, our love for them is as steadfast as the tallest forest tree and as endless as the stars in the sky. TIMELESS MESSAGE: Parents and caregivers are always looking for ways to reassure children that they are special and loved—and always will be. By playfully incorporating elements of nature, this picture book offers a meaningful new way to share one’s love. NATURE APPEAL: This book details the beauty and delights of nature in lovely and specific ways. The poetic language and gorgeous illustrations will speak to families who value and encourage outside time over screen time. EASY BEDTIME READ-ALOUD: Soothing, rhyming text and a comforting nighttime ending make this book a joy to read out loud, especially at bedtime. Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of young children Baby shower, adoption, and birthday gift-giving A sweet and comforting bedtime book Fans of Love You Forever, Goodnight Moon, and Tree Full of Wonder

Learn more about the variety of fascinating ways animals sleep: from upside down and holding hands, to sleeping while swimming or flying! Did you know otters sleep while holding hands; zebra finches rehearse their songs while dreaming; ducks and dolphins sleep with one half of their brains at a time; and, frigate birds sleep while flying? A Songbird Dreams of Singing: Poems about Sleeping Animals is a book of poetry with a scientific-and child-friendly-underpinning. With a poem for every animal, followed by a paragraph explaining the fascinating science behind how that animal sleeps, this artfully compiled book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Designed with the look of a classic storybook/collection, with special effects on the cover, the book makes the perfect gift for young children!

Each day when the Queen wakes up, three maids dress her, two more style her hair, and her butler James makes her tea. But when she grows dissatisfied with her brew, the Queen and James set out in search of the perfect cup. With each stop on their hot-air balloon journey, the Queen encounters new friends who expand her horizons—in the kitchen and beyond.

What do you feed a trapeze family to keep them up in the air? A fire eater with a penchant for hot sauce? Or a lion with a gourmet palate? How do you satisfy a sweet-toothed human cannonball who''s outgrowing his cannon? Find out what keeps these performers juggling, balancing, and entertaining—meals prepared by their tireless chef! Poems from this jolly cook give a glimpse of his unusual perspective, from delightful to downright funny. Enjoy a front-row seat for this whimsical look at circus life that just might make you hungry!

A little girl expresses curiosity and excitement for the coming birth of her baby sister while her parents tenderly reassure her of love''s ability to expand with their growing family in this ode to motherhood and celebration of sibling love. Full color.

Quand j''ai levé les yeux au ciel, j''en ai eu des frissons. Combien y avait-il d''étoiles ? Un million ? Un milliard ? J''ai commencé à me sentir très, très petite. Comment pouvais-je seulement imaginer quelque chose d''aussi grand que l''infini ?

After the sight of a night sky filled with stars makes eight-year-old Uma feel very small, she asks people how they think about infinity and gets a variety of answers before realizing the comfort in knowing that some things go on forever.

Transportation is a critical link that enables older adults to connect with family and friends and access health care services, recreational opportunities, and other essential goods and services. And yet the current transportation system is not designed to meet the day-to-day needs of the aging population. This dissertation contributes empirical evidence to inform the design of built environments and transportation systems, so that older adults can age in place and remain connected to their communities. I used a convergent mixed methods study design, serving to characterize travel behaviour and unmet needs of older Canadians (Chapter 2) and to contribute empirical evidence to inform solutions to this challenge (Chapters 3 and 4). The first two studies leveraged large national datasets: the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA, n= 14.167) and the Targeting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (THEPA, n=27,162). The CLSA data showed that driving, either as driver or passenger, is the main way that the vast majority (90.2%) of older adults get around. Even with driving being so common, the THEPA survey revealed high support amongst older adults and the general population for built environment interventions intended to improve walking and cycling environments. Older adults with an unmet travel need were more likely to be women, have lower household incomes and education levels, have a mobility limitation, and rely on shared or active modes of transportation for getting around. Further, having an unmet travel need was associated with poorer health status and levels of social connectedness. The third study presents case studies of promising models of community-based seniors transportation in British Columbia. The case studies underscored the important role that the community-based seniors'' services sector plays in providing transportation to older adults, in particular for those who had unmet travel need, and the need for a more systematic approach to funding services in this sector. Collectively, this thesis points to transportation solutions that can be applied to advance age-friendly communities and improve outcomes for people of all ages and abilities.