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December 16 , 2002

Great Picks for Kids to Share the Joy of Reading

Picture Books

The Best Figure Skater in the Whole Wide World by Linda Bailey

Lizzy is determined to be the best skater in the whole world, however despite practicing longer and harder than most in her class, she doesn't get the role she hoped for in the annual skating carnival. This story features a heroine who overcomes her setbacks with imagination and humor, and discovers her own special inner talents.

Under a Prairie Sky by Anne Laurel Carter

Will has wandered away from home, just as a Prairie storm approaches. His older brother rides out to find him, dressed in his Mountie red serge coat and Stetson hat.

Mr. Bob's Magic Ride in the Sky by Karen Johnston

This is the story of Bob, a dog, who has dreamed of flying and with the help of some friendly birds his dream comes true.

Eh? To Zed: a Canadian AbeCedarium by Kevin Major

This alphabet book has a true Canadian style, and illustrations for young and old!

Young Adult Novel

This is Me by Stephanie Craig

Shelagh is 13 and life is very complicated. Her parents are divorced, her mom has a new boyfriend, her brother has cerebral palsy, and her sister is just a pain. Shelagh really has no one to confide in, but this changes when she volunteers at a retirement home and is matched with Dorothy. Dorothy becomes the one that Shelagh can share her thoughts and secrets with no matter what.

Next Show: January 27, 2003