Books for Kids & Youth
 Canadian Railroad Trilogy
Gordon Lightfoot
"Canadian Railroad Trilogy", the song by Gordon Lightfoot, has inspired this beautiful book -- an ode to Canada and its natural beauty, a passionate portrait of the technological feat that was the railroad, and a celebration of and a mourning for those who changed the country forever and those whose lives were permanently changed by the railroad's construction. Hardcover, $24.95.
 Imagine a Place
Sarah L. Thomson & Rob Gonsalves
In this follow up to the hugely popular Imagine a Night and Imagine a Day, Rob Gonsalves has conjured up 15 highly evocative, surreal images. Readers of all ages will be inspired by these mystifying paintings. Teachers will find Imagine a Place to be an indispensible resource in the classroom, to stimulate creative young minds. Hardcover, 35 pp. $19.99.
 No Fear Shakespeare: A Companion
Sparknotes
This companion gives you the straight scoop on everything you really need to know about Shakespeare, including: what's so great about Shakespeare, how did he get so smart, five mysteries of his life and why they matter, Shakespeare's world, theatre, language, and the five greatest Shakespearean characters. Softcover, 290 pp. $10.95.
 Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels
William Shakespeare & Neil Babra
With his father murdered and the murderer crowned king, Prince Hamlet struggles to deliver justice on his own terms even as the rest of the world writes him off as a madman. In this bold and inventive graphic novel, the artist Neil Babra recreates Shakespeare's classic play. Softcover, 207 pp. $10.95.
 Macbeth: No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels
William Shakespeare & Ken Hoshine
The only Shakespeare play with a villain for its hero, Macbeth takes us deep inside the mind and conscience of a murderer. In this bold and inventive graphic novel, the artist Ken Hoshine recreates Shakespeare's classic play. Softcover, 193 pp. $10.95.
 Romeo and Juliet: No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels
William Shakespeare
Have you ever found yourself looking at a Shakespeare play, then down at the footnotes, then back at the play, and still not understanding? You know what the individual words mean, but they don't add up. SparkNotes' No Fear Shakespeare will help you break through all that. Put the pieces together with our easy-to-read translations. Soon you'll be reading Shakespeare's own words fearlessly--and actually enjoying it. Softcover, 287 pp. $10.95.
 Poetry for Young People: William Shakespeare
Edited by David Scott Kastan & Marina Kastan
William Shakespeare's verses -- illustrated in remarkable color illustrations -- encourage, fascinate, provoke laughter, and inspire deep feelings in readers. His classic lines move us as much today as when Shakespeare first wrote them, from "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" to "Double, double, toil, and trouble." Softcover, 46 pp. $7.50.
 Othello: The Young Reader's Shakespeare
Adam McKeown
Passion, deceit, and manipulation lie at the heart of Othello,
a chilling tale of misplaced jealousy and wasted love. This adaptation of Shakespeare's
classic play will delight and inspire young readers. Beautifully illustrated
in colour. Hardcover, 96 pp. $21.95.
 The Art of Maurice Sendak 1980 to the Present
Tony Kushner
Although he is most widely recognized for his Caldecott-winning
book, Where
The Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak has a body of work far wider than the
arena of children's books. This abundantly illustrated book, with text by Tony
Kushner, pays tribute to Sendak's far-ranging efforts, and offers insight into
his wonderful
imagination. Hardcover, 223 pp. $95.00.
 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Robert Sabuda
This is the latest in the amazing series of pop-up books by the master -- Robert
Sabuda. Faithful to the original story this is an amazing creation which fascinates
all who look at it and read it. Perfect for kids, their parents and grandparents.
$39.50.
 Imagine A Night
This is another fascinating gift for young readers who love storytelling. It
is a book of exquisite original drawings which inspire the imagination. "Imagine
a night when you can ride your bike up the stairs to your bed. Imagine a night
when a farmer plays a lullaby on his fiddle and his field of sunflowers begins
to dip and sway to the rhythm." $25.00.
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