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A lyrical counting book of British Columbia in rhymes and pictures – a lonely lighthouse, sail boats on the breeze, children looking for treasure, seals in the bay, a pod of orcas – counting up, and down, at the end of a summer’s day. (Picture book)
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Primrose Squarp is an unconventional girl, who loves wacky foods – butterscotch noodle cookies, and waffles
with everything. When her parents are lost at sea, Primrose adventures
are just beginning with Miss Perfidy, her quirky Uncle
Jack, and the snobby school counselor. A hilarious read, and a great
British Columbia story. (Chapter book)
And, don't miss the next super adventure: One Year in Coal Harbor
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When all was the world was in darkness, clever Raven stole the sun and gave it to the people. Raven flies to the shining house of the Sky Chief and tricks him into showing where the ball of light is hidden. Beautifully told, with fabulous illustrations. (Picture book)
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The songs of the frogs are silent, but one frog calls to the chief’s daughter to follow her under the lake. There, a house shakes with fire and smoke, and the girl meets Volcano Woman. Gorgeously illustrated. (Picture book)
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A storm washes
the Haida chief's son into a strange village, the realm of the killer
whale people. Finely dressed people give the boy a blanket to wear,
fish to eat, and they dance and feast, until the boy thinks of his
own home. This is a gem. (Picture book)
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Whisked back in time to the West Coast in 1778, Emily and Matt land in a Nootka village, where they dance at a potlatch festival, paddle in a canoe to hunt whales, and meet Captain Cook. (Easy reader)
For more British Columbia adventures back in time: All Aboard!
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The
old-growth rain forests are home to a rare bear, the creamy white
spirit bear. Discover the First Nation legends and rain forest
habitat of this mysterious and rarely-seen bear, unique to British
Columbia.
(Picture book)
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Discover
one of Canada's best-loved artists, Emily Carr, who captured the
majesty and mystery of British Columbia in her paintings. Immense
cedar forests, shimmering sky, monumental totem poles, reflect Emily's
kinship with her homeland. (Chapter book, illustrations)
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British Columbia from A to Z in quick rhymes and fun facts, plus beautifully detailed illustrations. "O is for the Ogopogo from the Okanagan Lake. Although the monster’s rarely seen, only few think he’s a fake" (Picture book)
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(More children's
books on other British Columbia pages) |
