Eh? to Zed: A Canadian Abecedarium (Northern Lights Books for Children) - Hardcover

Major, Kevin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0889952221 ISBN 13: 9780889952225

Publisher: Red Deer Pr, 2001

Synopsis

From Arctic, Bonhomme and Imax to kayak, Ogopogo and zed, Eh? to Zed takes children on an alphabetic, fun-filled tour of Canada.

Set in tightly linked rhyming verse, the words for this unique book resonate with classic and contemporary images from every province and territory in the country. Included are place names from Cavendish to Yarmouth and icons that will prompt discussion of Canada's many regions, and its culture, discoveries and heritage. Accompanying the inventive text is a visual feast via the colorful palette of well-known illustrator Alan Daniel. He provides a witty mixture of folk art paintings, toys and models that leap from the page with a whimsical energy that delights the imagination.

About this title

Review

"Imaginative illustrations by Alan Daniel pay homage to Canada's art and craft traditions and add further whimsy. A truly celebratory collection of wit and words from every province and territory in the country."

"The construct of the alphabet book is cleverly used here to convey and celebrate Canadian history, geography, and culture...The writing is witty and often togue-in-cheek...A unique addition to the genre."

"The construct of the alphabet book is cleverly used here to convey and celebrate Canadian history, geography, and culture . . . . A unique addition to the genre."
-- "School Library Journal"

"A visual and imaginative feast."
-- "Children's Book News"

"A must for the desk of every elementary school teacher and school librarian."
-- "Resource Links"

"ABC tour-de-force."
-- "Canadian Materials"

"Major pulls it off beautifully."
-- "Halifax Daily News"

"That strange breed of cat, the ABeCedarium, doesn't get much better than this."
-- "Globe & Mail"
"The construct of the alphabet book is cleverly used here to convey and celebrate Canadian history, geography, and culture . . . . A unique addition to the genre."
-- "School Library Journal"

"A visual and imaginative feast."
-- "Children's Book News"

"A must for the desk of every elementary school teacher and school librarian."
-- "Resource Links"

"ABC tour-de-force."
-- "Canadian Materials"

"Major pulls it off beautifully."
-- "Halifax Daily News"

"That strange breed of cat, the ABeCedarium, doesn't get much better than this."
-- "Globe & Mail"
"The construct of the alphabet book is cleverly used here to convey and celebrate Canadian history, geography, and culture . . . . A unique addition to the genre."
-- School Library Journal

"A visual and imaginative feast."
-- Children's Book News

"A must for the desk of every elementary school teacher and school librarian."
-- Resource Links

"ABC tour-de-force."
-- Canadian Materials

"Major pulls it off beautifully."
-- Halifax Daily News

"That strange breed of cat, the ABeCedarium, doesn't get much better than this."
-- Globe & Mail

About the Author

Kevin Major is an award-winning author of fifteen fiction and non-fiction books for both young adults and adults. His previous work includes Hold Fast, winner of the Governor General's Literary Award for children's literature, and No Man's Land, his first adult novel, which has been adapted into a play and performed for the past ten years by Rising Tide Theatre. New Under the Sun is his third adult novel. Born in Stephenville, Newfoundland, he currently lives in St. John's with his wife; they have two grown sons.

Alan Daniel works for publishers across North America from his Kitchener, Ontario, studio. His art is notable for its fine draftsmanship, humor and versatility of style. He is the illustrator of many children's picture books, including Bunnicula: Return to Howliday Inn, Good Families Don't, The Grand Escape, The Healing of Texas Juke and Carlotta's Kittens. Alan Daniel often collaborates with partner Lea Daniel.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Deer Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0889952221
• ISBN 13: 9780889952225
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Daniel Alan