In the Red Canoe

by Leslie A. Davidson, Laura Bifano (Illustrator)

Overview

Fish and herons, turtles and dragonflies, beaver lodges and lily pads—a multitude of wonders enchant both the child narrator and any other nature lovers along for the ride in this tender, beautifully illustrated picture book.

Baby ducklings ride their mama’s back; an osprey rises with a silver fish clutched in her talons; a loon cries in a star-flecked night. Rhythmic, rhyming quatrains carry the story forward in clean paddle strokes of evocative imagery. In the Red Canoe celebrates the bond between grandparent and grandchild and invites nature lovers of all ages along for the ride.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781459809758
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	10/11/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Laura Bifano grew up in the rainy Pacific Northwest of Canada, where she spent her days running around in the forest and drawing pictures. Since graduating from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 2008, she divides her time between freelance work, fine art and animated shows and feature films. Laura lives in Creton, British Columbia.

Editorial Reviews

The two make lasting memories in this quietly satisfying portrayal of a day spent together on the lake.

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This would be a perfect story to read before bedtime or a quiet time with its rhythmic, soothing language…The illustration and description made me feel as if I was there with them in the canoe. This story clearly depicts Canadian lake life and would be an excellent addition to a school library and for a read-aloud.

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Told in gentle rhyming text, this is a loving account…of a serene canoe trip.

The Horn Book

This book is perfect for sharing with young children during the late afternoon or evening when the weather is ripe for canoeing.

Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children’s Book News

Told in gentle rhyming text, this is a loving account…of a serene canoe trip.

The Horn Book Online

This book is perfect for sharing with young children during the late afternoon or evening when the weather is ripe for canoeing.

Canadian Children's Book News

The two make lasting memories in this quietly satisfying portrayal of a day spent together on the lake.

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