Irene Luxbacher
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Sophia bravely dives down to discover the secrets under the sea. She encounters beautiful fish and floating forests. Farther down, the dark water is full of tentacles and treasures. Deep underwater, she is never alone. Do you dare dive down after her?"--
3) Mr. Frank
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"On his last day before retirement, Mr. Frank is sewing the most wonderful outfit of his long career. In all his years working as a tailor, Mr. Frank has made all kinds of clothes. From the practical uniforms of the 1940s to the wild and weird designs of the 1960s and 1970s, he has seen (and sewn) just about everything. But todays project is especially close to Mr. Frank's heart. With its use of textiles and sensitive period detail, Irene Luxbacher's...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A young bear rejoices in the beauty of his woodland home, but when he wakes up from his winter sleep he has become a boy in a wilderness of tall buildings, in a world run by clocks, where he must learn to fit in, and embark on the adventure of growing up.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Offers clear, step-by-step illustrated techniques for creating fun and appealing art projects that lead to discovery and a real sense of accomplishment while also introducing art concepts such as color, form, and texture.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Offers clear, step-by-step illustrated techniques for creating fun and appealing art projects that lead to discovery and a real sense of accomplishment while also introducing art concepts such as color, form, and texture.
12) Treasure
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, a brother and sister explore their surroundings, looking for treasure."--
"When two siblings go on a treasure hunt, they aren't sure exactly what kind of treasure they are looking for. What they do know is that treasures are shiny, mysterious and precious--and that all the best treasures are hard to find! As they explore the forest together, the pair learns that the most special treasures are not always...
Author
Series
Malaika stories volume 2
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Nadia L. Hohn's prose, written in a blend of standard English and Caribbean patois, tells a warm story about the importance of family, especially when adjusting to a new home. Readers of the first Malaika book will want to find out what happens when she moves to Canada, and will enjoy seeing Malaika and her family once again depicted through Irene Luxbacher's colorful collage illustrations.--Provided by Publisher.
Author
Series
Malaika stories volume 1
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Participating in a first Carnival since her mother left to find a better job, Malaika fears she will not be able to dance in the parade without a costume and comes up with an idea to use scrap fabric to create a patchwork rainbow peacock outfit.
Author
Series
Malaika stories volume 3
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"It's summertime, and Malaika and Adèle are enjoying playing carnival in their bright costumes, dancing and laughing in the sunshine. But when Mummy announces that they will soon have a new baby brother or sister, Malaika is unsure how to feel about another change in her family. Will Mummy forget about me? Back at school, Malaika is excited to see her teacher and classmates, and makes friends with a new girl who has recently arrived from a faraway...
Author
Series
Malaika stories volume 4
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Malaika learns about her father, who came to Canada as a migrant farm worker when she was a just a baby and who shared her love of carnival. Malaika dreams about a man with a basket of fruit and guesses that the dream is about her father. Mummy explains that her daddy passed away long ago, and Grandma decides it's time Malaika knew more about her father's life. The family drives to a far-off farm where they receive a warm welcome and visit the orchard...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Theo's Poppa was an explorer. He had been everywhere. He kept an old trunk packed with the pictures, postcards, maps and menus that he had collected on his adventures. Someday, Theo wants to be an explorer, too. For now, it's Poppa's birthday, and Theo has planned a special trip to the beach with him to celebrate. They plot out their course on a map they've drawn and then take the streetcar to the local beach, where they stroll in the sand, hunt...
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A collection of poems that explore childhood experiences--from the whimsical to the poignant--by Shannon Bramer, with magical art by Irene Luxbacher. Shannon Bramer's follow-up to her much-loved poetry book Climbing Shadows is a collection of poems that explore a range of childhood experiences. Many poems reveal what it feels like to be a child--to pretend and dream and play with abandon, as well as to hurt and regret and feel sorrowful. The poems...
Author
Publisher
Éditions Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
Français
Description
It s Carnival time. The first Carnival since Malaika s mother moved to Canada to find a good job and provide for Malaika and her grandmother. Her mother promised she would send money for a costume, but when the money doesn t arrive, will Malaika still be able to dance in the parade?
