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Whether sharing the stories of Anne of Green Gables or Terry Fox, or revealing Canada`s importance in growing grain that feeds the world, " M is for Maple" is a shining tribute to Canada. In clever rhymes and informative text that sweeps you away like a sleek chinook, author Mike Ulmer shares the unique details and illustrator Melanie Rose has captured the splendor from the Northern lights to the cities of Toronto, Victoria, and Quebec. From British Columbia to Newfoundland, this alphabet book presents the symbols, history, people and culture of this great northern nation.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointed...,
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This review is from: M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet (Hardcover)
On first glance I was thrilled when this book arrived. The illustrations are beautiful, and it is full of wonderful Canadian information. However, "L is for Louisburg" found on "New Brunswick's Cape Breton Island" was a HUGE disappointment, and is utterly incorrect. Being from Nova Scotia, where Cape Breton is actually located, this turned me off of this book. With such a glaring mistake, who knows what other information is incorrect. I want my children to be accurately informed about their country. For this reason, I would not recommend this book.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fabulous "Eh? B.C." of Canada, full of nuggets of history!,
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This review is from: M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet (Hardcover)
Some of the letters in Ulmer and Rose's A-B-C of Canada are ones you'd expect: "T" is for Toronto, "Q" is for Quebec, and, of course, given the title, "M" is for Maple. While those few are expected, some of what Ulmer and Rose chose to exhibit for this distinctly Canadian A-B-C shows a delicate and wonderful understanding of both the child and adult audience of this book.From Banting and Best, who gave the world Insulin, to Anne of Green Gables, to Terry Fox, and to - of all things - the Zipper, there are at least 26 nuggets of Canadian Heritage and History here that are presented in an accessible format for kids and adults alike. Moreover, each page is not just the rhyming quartet for each letter - there is also a sidebar with a few paragraphs or so on the topic, or on other letter related topics. (E, which is for "Eh?" also contains a little write-up in the sidebar on Edmonton, for example. G stands both for Grain and the Governor General.) The illustrations are beautiful - seeing the artistry of Terry Fox literally stopped me in my tracks. I remember seeing him run by when I was young, and the picture was a perfect capture of that moment. The perfect Canadian kids book gift, for those relatives overseas, or for those who've been in Canada all their lives, "M is for Maple" has real information, lyrical rhymes, and great artistry. It belongs on any Canadian Youth's shelf, and has certainly found a place on my nephew's. 'Nathan
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a beautiful book!,
By Gene Smith (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet (Hardcover)
This book is not only beautifully illustrated, but it provides a wonderful history lesson as well! Two perfect examples are B is for Frederick Banting, the man who discovered insulin, and F is for Terry Fox, a brave man who suffered from cancer and ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research. What a wonderful way for Canadian children to learn about their history. I highly recommend this book.
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