Books
Ice Rose
In this book by Alison Neuman, a teenager’s world is turned upside down when an explosion steals her dad and her identity. Entering an exclusive academy that immerses her in the world of secret agents, she must overcome her fears and disabilities to discover the truth about her dad’s mission, his software, and the mystery man stalking her before she ends up like her father — lost.
For more information, visit www.alisonneuman.ca/blog/ice-rose/.
How Emma Stopped the World
This illustrated children's book is a parable about how small events can trigger chain reactions around the world. It is a story about our globalized world and how people and events are linked together. The story centers around a six-year-old named Emma, who caused the world to come to a grinding halt. Business, trade, and work all stopped because of a seemingly minor event. This is a story for children, but its basic theme--how we are all linked together--is a universal one. The book was co-authored by a husband and wife team: Gene Rotberg, former vice-president and treasurer of the World Bank, and Iris Rotberg, professor of education policy at The George Washington University.
Available at www.amazon.ca.
Danny the Diabetes Dynamo
Danny is an ordinary boy who is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Having diabetes involves many insulin injections and fingersticks to check his blood sugar and a new focus on nutrition and exercise. With imagination, he was able to transform his new world into something he could have some control over. Danny shares his creative way of dealing with diabetes and invites other children to write to him and share their stories about living with diabetes. Children begin to learn self-management at the time of diagnosis. Danny and other children with diabetes are kids first. It is possible to find the right balance and Danny will share his ideas in this and subsequent books in this series.
Pocket Posh Girl
What do you get when you mix fun-filled puzzles with a dash of girly style? Pocket Posh Girl puzzle books from the Puzzle Society! These adorable and esily portable 4 x 6 puzzle books are filled with fabulously fun designs that any girl puzzler will love. Girls can jazz up their book bags and their brains with these new fun and stylish puzzle books.
Available at amazon.ca.
The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can do to Save the Earth
The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can do to Save the Earth demonstrates fun, practical ways to improve the planet. Simple things like taking showers instead of baths are steps any kid can take to make a difference. The chapters focus on such issues as climate change, pollution, and conservation, explained in kid-friendly language with interesting facts and easy-to-do projects to try at home, at school, or around the neighbourhood, to get kids involved and enhance understanding.
Harry Potter Magic Eye Book
Featuring fan-favourite scenes such as Ron's run-in with the Whomping Willow, Hermione brewing a Polyjuice Potion, and Harry battling the Hungarian Horntail Dragon, 26 full-colour images caputre all the enchantment and wonder of the Harry Potter films. Black and white images of the "hidden" scene are provided in the back of the book to help solve the illusion.
Harry Potter Magic Eye Book will captivate any Muggle, witch, or wizard, letting them experience a magic of their own.
