New Releases by Kathy Stinson

For kids ages 3-7, this lyrical picture book explores the complex emotions around missing a loved one, with stunning illustrations by Ojibwe artist Maya McKibbin. I wish I could show you… this great big meadow, like a sea of lacy clouds…. In this beautiful ode to nature and mindfulness, a child sets out to explore the environment around their home, using all their senses. Yet, someone important is missing, someone the child wishes could be there on the journey. Expressive text by Kathy Stinson leaves room for readers’ own interpretations about who the child in the story might be missing, while Indigenous illustrator Maya McKibbin’s gorgeous images capture the lush beauty of the natural world and the tenderness of a child’s emotions. The perfect book for helping a child navigate loss, or missing someone that can’t be there with them.

The rock was always there...until, one day, it wasn''t. The rock and the butterfly are a perfect fit. The butterfly takes shelter on the steady rock after hours of flittering and fluttering, and the rock loves to hear of the butterfly''s adventures after a long day of sitting in one spot. Then one day the rock isn''t where it has always been—and the butterfly is alone. It can''t find a comfortable place to rest, and it eventually collapses on the ground. When it wakes, the butterfly realizes that it is lying in the exact spot where the rock used to be, and it takes comfort in all that its beloved friend left behind.

Course teaching materials and research book selections from the "Gender Equality Education Network" of the Ministry of Education"Big Hand Holding Little Hand" classic picture book"Picture Book 365" book list recommendation Mom and dad no longer live together. I live in an apartment in the city with my mother and brother, and only go to my father''s house in the country on weekends. If I had a wishing stick, I would like to have the whole family live together again, but my parents say that is impossible. Both mom and dad say that I bring them happiness, but I hope I can bring them happiness at the same time. I don''t understand why they can''t bring each other happiness...

A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty. Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis’ iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art, she spent much of her life living in poverty with rheumatoid arthritis. In this stunning picture book, author Kathy Stinson and illustrator Lauren Soloy bring Maud’s world to life: how she captured in her art what she loved most, while navigating the mobility issues caused by her condition. From bright paintings of the sea and countryside, to the flowers and birds she painted on the walls of the small house she shared with her husband, Maud’s work continues to delight and inspire viewers young and old. A Tulip in Winter features: Backmatter about Maud Lewis’ life and legacy Notes from the author and illustrator about how Maud has impacted their lives Uplifting and visually compelling, Maud’s story will inspire young readers to find and focus on the beauty in their worlds.

"A gem of a book that captures the dramatic story of Anne''s life, the majestic beauty of giraffes, and fascinating facts about this most intriguing and magnificent creature. The book will cause young readers to fall in love with giraffes, and bring their attention to the cause of giraffe conservation."--

When Anne Innis Dagg saw her first giraffe in a zoo she was entranced. So much so that a love for giraffes shaped her whole life. She decided at a young age that she would one day travel from her home in Canada to study giraffes in their natural environment in Africa. After overcoming obstacles based on her gender, Anne succeeded in fulfilling her dream in 1956 and became the world''s leading scientific expert on giraffes. In The Girl Who Loved Giraffes, Kathy Stinson and Francois Thisdale have created a beautiful picture book that captures the dramatic story of Anne''s life, the majestic beauty of giraffes and fascinating facts about this most intriguing and magnificent creature.

Bodies, bodies! Big and small, short and tall, young and old—Every BODY is different! The Bare Naked Book has been a beloved fixture in libraries, classrooms, and at-home story times since its original publication in 1986. Now, this revised edition is ready to meet a new generation of readers. The text has been updated to reflect current understandings of gender and inclusion, which are also showcased in the brand-new, vibrant illustrations by Melissa Cho. Featuring a note from the author explaining the history of the book and the importance of this updated edition, readers will delight in this celebration of all kinds of bodies.

La guerra había cambiado para siempre las vidas de Anneliese y de su hermanito Peter. Un día, mientras deambulaban por las calles en ruinas, se toparon con una exposición. ¡Una sala enorme repleta de libros! En aquel lugar, Anneliese y Peter conocieron a una mujer que influyó en sus vidas más de lo que nunca hubieran imaginado… Este cuento lleno de esperanza se basa en la historia real de Jella Lepman, que viajó por toda Alemania en 1946 con una exposición internacional de libros infantiles. Jella creía que esos libros podían ayudar a los niños y las niñas a sentirse conectados entre ellos, y que representaban la mejor forma de evitar una nueva guerra. Los libros de la señora Jella es un maravilloso tributo a la esperanza, la empatía y el poder de los cuentos. Jella Lepman nació en Alemania en 1891 en una familia de origen judío. A lo largo de su vida trabajó como periodista, editora y escritora de libros para niños, y también se implicó en política junto al Partido Demócrata Alemán. Pero en 1936, ella y sus dos hijos decidieron huir del país debido al auge del nazismo. Con el fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial el ejército americano invitó a Jella Lepman a regresar a su país en calidad de asesora para temas relacionados con la educación y la cultura de los niños. Convencida de que los libros infantiles de todo el mundo podrían "construir puentes de entendimiento" entre las personas, Jella decidió crear una exposición internacional de libros. Consiguió que 20 países le mandaran colecciones de libros para montar la exposición (incluso países que habían sido invadidos por Alemania durante la guerra). Este increíble proyecto culminó en 1949 con la creación de la primera Biblioteca Internacional de la Juventud de Múnich (con más de 600.000 títulos de todo el mundo) y en la fundación de la actual Organización Internacional del Libro Juvenil (IBBY) junto con Astrid Lindgren, también socia fundadora.

A fictionalized retelling of how books from around the world helped children in Germany recuperate after WWII. Anneliese and Peter will never be the same after the war that took their father’s life. One day, while wandering the ruined streets of Munich, the children follow a line of people entering a building, thinking there may be free food inside. Instead, they are delighted to discover a great hall filled with children’s books — more books than Anneliese can count. Here, they meet the lady with the books, who will have a larger impact on the children’s lives than they could have ever imagined. The place between despair and hope can often be found between the covers of a book.

Who says dogs can’t fly? Meet Zora: a dog with a big dream and an even bigger personality. All Zora wants to do is learn how to fly so she can catch that pesky squirrel in her yard. But try as she might to prove to her friend Tully—a skeptical cat—that dogs truly can fly, nothing seems to work. Until Zora finds the right motivation, that is. Kathy Stinson’s charming story of perseverance is beautifully brought to life by Brandon James Scott’s exuberant and wonderfully expressive illustration. Touching on themes of optimism and determination in the face of failure, The Dog Who Wanted to Fly is a book anyone—even a cat—will love.

Best Friends Forever. Harry may be four and three-quarters and Walter may be ninety-two and a half, but that doesn’t stop them from being best friends. Harry loves to go next door to play games with Walter and draw pictures together. And when the snow falls, Walter clears a path to Harry’s house so that they can visit every day. But one day, a For Sale sign appears on Harry’s lawn. Harry is devastated that he and Walter will no longer be neighbors. Harry’s new house is bigger and better than his old one, but without Walter to share things with, nothing seems to be much fun...until one day, Harry hears a familiar voice. Walter, too, has moved--to a nearby seniors’ residence. Now, Harry and Walter can still be best friends. Acclaimed author Kathy Stinson has created a poignant, cross-generational story that will warm the hearts of children and adults alike. With charming illustrations by Qin Leng, Harry and Walter is a perfect book for children to share with grandparents.

Even Joshua Bell makes mistakes, but there is always a second chance. As a young student of the violin, Joshua Bell learns about an international competition to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He chooses a piece of music, which his teacher suggests may be too difficult, but Joshua is determined. It’s a piece of music he loves. At the competition, Joshua experiences the usual jitters. Once his name is called, he strides to the stage and begins to play, but almost immediately, he makes a mistake. As he is about to walk off the stage, he asks the judges if could try again. They agree, and this time, the playing is impeccable. Dušan Petricic’s brilliant illustrations full of movement and color, capture the sounds made by Joshua’s violin, from the missed notes to the swirling, uplifting strains of the perfectly executed piece. Children will readily empathize with Joshua’s misstep, but they will also learn that there is always a second chance.

Un matin de janvier 2007, l''un des plus grands violonistes de notre temps, Joshua Bell, est descendu dans le métro pour y donner un concert. La veille encore, il se produisait à guichets fermés. Mais, dans la station de métro, plus d''un millier de voyageurs l''entendront jouer et ils ne seront que sept à l''écouter vraiment, essentiellement des enfants.

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, k, p, e.

David''s younger sister Ivy, born with multiple disabilities, needs constant attention. She may be eleven years old, but in many ways she''s still a baby. She embarrasses him in public. She takes all of their parents'' focus, to the point where David wonders if they see him as anything more than a helper for Ivy. But despite it all, he loves her. The summer days are following their usual pattern of taking care of his sister, doing chores, and trips to the cottage. The one exception is Hannah, the new girl across the street. Hannah makes David feel anything but routine. He wants to be around her all the time. And, amazingly, she seems to be into him as well. Everything changes when Ivy has an accident while being looked after by her dad. As David wrestles with what happened to Ivy, he is forced to confront his own feelings of guilt, the meaning of mercy, and what can be forgiven.

La maman de Sophie ne comprend rien au rouge. Les mitaines rouges font de plus belles boules de neige, les bottes rouges font de plus grands pas et le jus est bien meilleur dans un gobelet rouge. Sans aucun doute, le rouge, c''est bien mieux! L''histoire charmante de cette petite fille qui a une préférence obstinée pour la couleur rouge, a fait son chemin dans le coeur des lecteurs du monde entier depuis plus de 25 ans. A modern classic that continues to prove no colour is finer. Young Sophie''s mom doesn''t understand about red. Sure, the brown mittens are warmer, but the red mitts make better snowballs. And the red boots aren''t just for rain; they take bigger steps in any weather. And, yes, a red cup does make a difference ... juice just doesn''t taste as good in a green one. No doubt about it, red is best. Kathy Stinson''s classic tale of one toddler''s obstinate colour preference has been charming readers for 25 years. Original title: Red is Best

Meet Marie-Claire, who lives with her family in Montreal in 1885. Her parents are hard-working, but there is very little money to spare, and Marie- Claire worries about what will happen if one of them falls ill. Then a smallpox epidemic sweeps through the city, and it seems every family is affected-even Marie-Claire''s. Her father, a fireman, has been injured and is unable to work. As a result her mother must take a job as a seamstress, and Marie-Claire has to stay home from school to help with the household chores and to take care of Emilie and baby Philippe.

A young boy has lost his father, a soldier killed in action overseas. He and his mother travel the stretch of Highway 401 between Trenton and Toronto, called the Highway of Heroes, marking the route of fallen soldiers who return to Canada. This photographic picture book pays tribute to the sacrifices of those Canadian men and women in our armed forces and their families, while highlighting the remarkable patriotism of Canadian citizens who honour them.

First published in 1983 by Annick Press.

"The farm is the perfect place for a little girl''s playful--and sometimes surprising observations of the things found inside other things"--Page 4 of cover.

Tells the remarkable story of Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, who, at a young age and in the wake of Hitler''s persecution of the Jews, pursued her dream of becoming a landscape architect, struggling to carve out a place for herself in a male-dominated profession.

A classic and critically acclaimed picture book, newly illustrated, takes a positive, sensitive and reassuring look at divorce as experienced by young children.