The study of children's illustrated books is located within the broad histories of print culture, publishing, the book trade, and concepts of childhood. An interdisciplinary history, Picturing Canada provides a critical understanding of the changing geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Canadian identity, as seen through the lens of children's publishing over two centuries. Gail Edwards and Judith Saltman illuminate the connection between children's publishing and Canadian nationalism, analyse the gendered history of children's librarianship, identify changes and continuities in narrative themes and artistic styles, and explore recent changes in the creation and consumption of children's illustrated books. Over 130 interviews with Canadian authors, illustrators, editors, librarians, booksellers, critics, and other contributors to Canadian children's book publishing, document the experiences of those who worked in the industry. An important and wholly original work, Picturing Canada is fundamental to our understanding of publishing history and the history of childhood itself in Canada.
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Despite being a child of alcoholic, abusive parents, a young boy named Roger learned early in his life to make choices that would assure success instead of failure, hope instead of despair, and a strong determination to lead others onto a smoother path. As a way of coping with a less than stellar upbringing, doodling became a unique way to escape the daily hardships. One day, the lines drawn took the shape of a silly looking bird who then etched a steadfast companionship and friendship in Roger's young mind. This stick figure with no name allowed a young child to use his imagination to create positive thoughts and ideas which have carried into his adult life. Now named Redgey, the drawing that once inspired a child to never give up, today symbolizes the purpose of this student journal; that of character education leadership development, and life skills. Experience why educators, Family Resource Centers, and parents state that teaching Character Education and Leadership Development is easy and fun with this all new Life Skills themed student journal. Grade appropriate for grades 5-6, Redgey Says Leaders Rock is an academically rigorous curriculum aligned with State and National Educational Standards. Students will strengthen their understanding of the topics of Health Education, Physical Education, Consumerism, Vocational Studies, and Bullying. This 14 unit block student journal incorporates reading, writing, and on-demand writing, and uses vocabulary words, power verbs, short stories, worksheets, journal entries, group activities, and homework assignments to spotlight Life Skills and Character Education. Because of its Character Education, Leadership Development, and Life Skills theme, Redgey Says Leaders Rock is a complete school curriculum that can be utilized to support existing curriculum within the classroom or home school, and/or after school in ESS, 21st Century, or other after school programs.
Despite being a child of alcoholic, abusive parents, a young boy named Roger learned early in his life to make choices that would assure success instead of failure, hope instead of despair, and a strong determination to lead others onto a smoother path. As a way of coping with a less than stellar upbringing, doodling became a unique way to escape the daily hardships. One day, the lines drawn took the shape of a silly looking bird who then etched a steadfast companionship and friendship in Roger's young mind. This stick figure with no name allowed a young child to use his imagination to create positive thoughts and ideas which have carried into his adult life. Now named Redgey, the drawing that once inspired a child to never give up, today symbolizes the purpose of this student journal; that of character education leadership development, and life skills. Experience why educators, Family Resource Centers, and parents state that teaching Character Education and Leadership Development is easy and fun with this all new Life Skills themed student journal. Grade appropriate for grades 3-4, Redgey Does His Best is an academically rigorous curriculum aligned with State and National Educational Standards. Students will strengthen their understanding of the topics of Health Education, Physical Education, Consumerism, Vocational Studies, and Bullying. This 14 unit block student journal incorporates reading, writing, and on-demand writing, and uses vocabulary words, power verbs, short stories, worksheets, journal entries, group activities, and homework assignments to spotlight Life Skills and Character Education. Because of its Character Education, Leadership Development, and Life Skills theme, Redgey Does His Best is a complete school curriculum that can be utilized to support existing curriculum within the classroom or home school, and/or after school in ESS, 21st Century, or other after school programs.
This comprehensive reference work contains approximately 18,000 English- and French-language abbreviations, initialisms, and acronyms commonly used in Canada. The bilingual, alphabetical listings include phrases from the fields of business, finance, the arts, government, academia, entertainment, and the military. Each entry is accompanied by a definition, an alternative language translation and cross-reference if necessary, relevant information about the founding and expiration of the organization, and useful explanatory notations. In addition to abbreviations that are specifically relevant to Canadian institutions, the resource also lists general abbreviations that are widely seen and used in Canada, as well as those of international organizations and institutions of which Canada is a member.
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