Maple Tree Day
Illustrator and writer stef lenk hosts Maple Tree Day. At the launch of Inuksuk Journey, artist Mary Wallace will teach us how build our very own inukshuks. Marilyn Baillie will introduce us to a team of scientists who are working to save the most endangered species on the planet, in a powerpoint show based on her trailblazing book, Animals at the Edge: Saving the World’s Rarest Creatures. – A This Is Not A Reading Series event presented by Pages Books & Magazines, Maple Tree Press, Bunch and The Little Paper.
Amazing Things Animals Do A collection of all four titles from the series by the same name, Amazing Things Animals Do is jam-packed with astounding animal facts designed to introduce children to the fascinating wonders of animal behavior. Cheerful watercolor artwork and a picture book format make this title by Marilyn Baillie especially appealing for young children, and a wonderful resource for learning about the animal world for the first time.
Did you know...?
• some tiny finches eat their dinners off the backs of giant Galapagos tortoises?
• acorn woodpeckers store their food in dead trees?
• an elephant’s low rumble can travel right across the African plains?
• sea otters wrap their babies in seaweed so they won’t float away in the water?
• American alligator babies travel in their mothers’ huge mouths?
Amazing Things Animals Do features animals from all around the world—from frogs to penguins, elephants, kangaroos, tortoises, and more. A ’Who’s Who’ guide at the end of the book provides additional details about each species and its habitat.
Marilyn Baillie is an author and an editor of children's books. Notable amongst her published titles are Animals at the EDGE: Saving the World's Rarest Creatures, Amazing Things Animals Do, Small Wonders and Baby Animals in the Wild. Baillie lives in Toronto.
An inuksuk, a powerful symbol of the Arctic, is a stone structure that acts as a messenger. A follow-up to her acclaimed and award-winning The Inuksuk Book, artist Mary Wallace shows readers how to build their very own inukshuk in Make Your Own Inuksuk. This full-color book provides an engaging overview of inuksuit (plural)—what they are, why they were important in the past, and how they can bring significance to our own lives today.
Step-by-step instructions show you how to find and prepare suitable stone, stack and balance rock, and choose the perfect spot for your Inukshuk. Stunning photographs and full-color illustrations show how simple it is to create these beautiful structures at home.
For families and teachers looking for meaningful and interactive projects with their children, or for gardeners and nature lovers of all ages, Make Your Own Inuksuk is an ideal way to bring beauty and personal expression into our lives.
Mary Wallace is an artist, author and educator' Notable amongst her titles are The Inukshuk Book. Awards for her work include the National Outdoor Book Award, White Raven Award, and Voice of Youth Advocates Honor List. Wallace is a teacher and facilitator for interactive art workshops (including the University of Western Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Ontario Science Center). She lives in St Thomas, Ontario.
stef lenk is an artist, author and illustrator. She draws, reads, and is enamored with all manner of oddities and unmentionables. lenk drinks tea, weeps with little effort about any number of things, enjoys ice cream and has no pets. In her “grown-up” time she does freelance design and book production.
