English Language Arts 5
Imaginative and Literary
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R054584
Crow Call
Before leaving for World War II, Daddy buys Liz a flannel shirt, something to remember him by when he is gone from home. Liz treasures that big and colourful shirt. It has been such a long time since Daddy was home; he does not even know that Liz's favourite thing to eat is cherry pie! On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz. The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language. The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Lois Lowry and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline.
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Crow Call. An Interview with Lois Lowry
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CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
R070609
Canadian Poems for Canadian Kids(3rd ed.)
This anthology contains poetry by Canadian authors, including representation from Saskatchewan. Linguists believe that reading poetry to young children stimulates the imagination and develops language skills. In this collection, the poems explore Canadian life and use humour to explore fears or to express sorrow.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the poems. The text includes a table of contents and brief author biographies.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the poems. The text includes a table of contents and brief author biographies.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R039260
African Rhythms: Animated Stories for Children
African Rhythms is a collection of animated stories that explore various African cultural traditions.
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Jump-up. Caribbean Carnival in Canada!
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The Cora Player
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 4, 2019
R049789
Goose Girl
Marie lives in Northern Canada and speaks French and Cree. Every evening in the fall, she walks to the lake to watch the geese land. She thinks geese are the most beautiful creatures in the world.
One evening a goose follows her home and continues to follow her home every night. Her Mishoom, tells the family to call Marie "Niskaw," which means goose in Cree. Mishoom tells Marie that Niskaw is more than a name - she will be able to bring the teachings and healing of the geese to her people.
One evening a goose follows her home and continues to follow her home every night. Her Mishoom, tells the family to call Marie "Niskaw," which means goose in Cree. Mishoom tells Marie that Niskaw is more than a name - she will be able to bring the teachings and healing of the geese to her people.
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Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R048742
I am Raven
Bouchard describes his journey to discover his totem. There are as many totems as there are birds, animals or fish. Each individual's totem tells him or her something about himself or herself. The totem chooses the individual. Understanding the totem helps us to choose what path to take on our journey in life.
Included in the text are descriptions of some of the totems that can be honoured. The title is also available in French.
Included in the text are descriptions of some of the totems that can be honoured. The title is also available in French.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070606
The Nexus Ring
Josh and Maddy return to Calgary after a visit to their grandmother's house in Saanich. As they travel on the ferry from Vancouver Island, Maddy purchases a ring. She soon discovers that the ring is no ordinary ring - it is magical! Unfortunately, a character named Gronvald wants the ring.
Josh and Maddy meet Aleena, who offers to help keep the ring from Gronvald. She takes the two children through a veil of magic to a world of otter-people that co-exists with the human world. Josh and Maddy soon discover that they cannot trust Aleena, who covets the ring. The otter-people insist that the ring be returned to the giant of Castle Mountain so it can no longer damage the veil between the two worlds. Josh and Maddy must return the ring to the giant and then try to find their way home.
This title was a finalist for the 2009 Saskatchewan Diamond Willow Award.
Josh and Maddy meet Aleena, who offers to help keep the ring from Gronvald. She takes the two children through a veil of magic to a world of otter-people that co-exists with the human world. Josh and Maddy soon discover that they cannot trust Aleena, who covets the ring. The otter-people insist that the ring be returned to the giant of Castle Mountain so it can no longer damage the veil between the two worlds. Josh and Maddy must return the ring to the giant and then try to find their way home.
This title was a finalist for the 2009 Saskatchewan Diamond Willow Award.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R015397
Tiktala
Tiktala dreads the sea, but she is more afraid of being alone. As she closes her eyes and plunges into the sea, she sees that instead of mittens, she has silver-grey fur and black claws-flippers. Tiktala is transformed into a harp seal.
In this narrative, Tiktala experiences life as a harp seal and develops an appreciation for the natural world. As she returns to human form, Tiktala has gained the necessary insight needed to carve soapstone.
In this narrative, Tiktala experiences life as a harp seal and develops an appreciation for the natural world. As she returns to human form, Tiktala has gained the necessary insight needed to carve soapstone.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070570
Alligator Pie(Classic ed.)
Dennis Lee's book of poetry and rhymes for children has been reissued in a collector's edition. The poems reflect a Canadian child's world - children are invited to "skip to Casa Loma" or to imagine an Ookpik who can "dance on Niagara Falls." Children will identify with the universal themes in Lee's poetry. The delights, fears and interests of a young child are explored in the variety of verses found in this anthology. The illustrations by Frank Newfeld contribute to the humour in many of the selections.
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Book
Price :
$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 26, 2017
R055555
Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems
Fairy tales are given new life in this innovative genre of poetry. A reverso poem is the same poem read down and up. In this collection of poems, fairy tales form the basis of the poetry. The author slightly changes the punctuation and capitalization to create a poetic form that tells two sides of the story. Children will enjoy the poetic form and creating their own reversos.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$23.99
Record posted/updated:
August 14, 2019
R051339
Crow Call
Before leaving for World War II, Daddy buys Liz a flannel shirt, something to remember him by when he is gone from home. Liz treasures that big and colourful shirt. It has been such a long time since Daddy was home; he does not even know that Liz's favourite thing to eat is cherry pie!
On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz.
The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language.
The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war.
On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz.
The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language.
The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024