Nimbus publishing ltd halifax (255 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Age range 3 to 6A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and artist Carloe Liu. Emily woke. On her night table, a letter was propped against her grandfather's picture. Her name was printed in pencil crayon the way only her grandfather did it, with each letter a different colour. He was always so kind and funny and silly.and now he was gone.Carefully, she picked up the envelope and opened it.In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of letters he left behind for her, offering grandfatherly advice at life's most pivotal moments: first day of high school, graduation day, wedding, and ending with the birth of her own child. With gentle watercolours and fold-out letters for sharing with loved ones, Always With You is a timeless story about grief, growing up, and finding that those we love never truly leave us. A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and Halifax-based artist Carloe Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Liu, Carloe (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Thirteen-year-old Neil MacLeod feels like a fish out of water. He's trying to adjust to his new life in Ottawa, but it's half a continent away from his friends in Vancouver, not to mention a whole lot colder. Even worse, his mother still refuses to tell him the truth about the father he's never met. After being forced into an awkward visit with a grandmother he never knew existed, Neil stumbles across a clue to his father's identity, and beins to unravel the mystery with some help from his new friend Courtenay. When he uncovers a shocking secret, and the truth about his unconventional family sinks in, Neil decides to run away, all the way to his grandfather's horse farm in New Brunswick. A sensitive and moving story about growing up, The Disappearing Boy teaches us that every family is different, and love is never as simple as it seems on the surface. When he uncovers a shocking secret, and the truth about his unconventional family sinks in, Neil decides to run away, all the way to his grandfather's horse farm in New Brunswick. A sensitive and moving story about growing up, The Disappearing Boy teaches us that every family is different, and love is never as simple as it seems on the surface. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Reprint. 71 pp. Sixth printing. Very light foxing to the title page. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean. The jacket is slightly scuffed at the head of the spine. Sherman Hines (photog.) (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Bestselling author of over 50 books, including The Thunk, She Rex, and How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth, makes her Canadian debut with a hilarious tale of a lobster playing summer tourist in Nova Scotia.From bestselling children's author Michelle Robinson comes a quirky rhyming story about Lobster, who has escaped from the ocean - and from the cooking pot - to enjoy everything a Nova Scotia summer has to offer. From ice cream cones on the South Shore to kite-flying on Citadel Hill and blueberry-picking and camping in the wilderness, Lobster's feeling like a true Bluenoser. That is, until he starts to feel homesick.Featuring nostalgic illustrations from Halifax artist Paul G. Hammond, hearkening back to midcentury travel brochures, Lobster's Vacation is a visual delight as well as a fun read-aloud, with plenty of Nova Scotia sightseeing along the way. Featuring nostalgic illustrations from Halifax artist Paul G. Hammond, harking back to midcentury travel brochures, Lobster's Vacation is a visual delight as well as a fun read-aloud, with plenty of Nova Scotia sightseeing along the way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. G. Hammond, Paul (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Natural, knotty, fluffy, frizzy, twisted, tangled, pony, puffed! A celebration of natural hair, from afros to cornrows and everything in between, My Hair is Beautiful is a joyful board book with a powerful message of self-love.Governor General's Award-nominated author Shauntay Grant brings her unique spoken-word style to this fun read-aloud, featuring minimalist text and vibrant photos of toddlers sporting fresh dos, and a mirror to reflect your own baby's beauty. A celebration of natural hair, from afros to cornrows and everything in between, My Hair is Beautiful is a joyful board book with a powerful message of self-love. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. It's 1977, and ten-year-old Tina couldn't be happier. She's finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries to join the local league, she learns that girls aren't allowed to play on the boys' team-and there's no team for girls. Despite jeers from classmates and cruelty from some of the town's adults, Tina is determined to play. She wants it more than anything. With the help of her family, Tina takes her fight to the Human Rights Commission. She's allowed to play on a team while her case goes through court, but though she's the best skater on the ice, even some of her teammates think she shouldn't be there. From facing down sexist coaches to testifying in court, Tina does everything for one big goal: to play real hockey. Based on an inspiring true story, 'No Girls Allowed' is a journey of passion, determination, and sheer love of the game. All 10-year-old Tina wants is to play hockey. In Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in 1977, however, there's no team for girls and Tina isn't allowed to play on the boys' team. Sheer determination, and support from her family, drives her to take the fight to the Human Rights _x000D_Commission, all in order to do what she loves most: play hockey._x000D_ Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Dark blue polished leatherette, lettered in gold foil. As issued. Color pictorial dust jacket as issued. 67 pp., illus. w/ color plates. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Tummy Time Friends is a fun, accordion-style book that can be unfolded on the floor to entertain your baby during tummy time (an important developmental activity that helps to strengthen baby's neck and back muscles). Babies love to look at faces, and both sides of this dual-sided book feature smiling baby faces. Your baby will love saying hello to their new tummy time friends and will delight in gazing at their own face reflected in the mirror at the centre of the book. This book is perfect for new parents, baby programs, or baby shower gifts. high-quality mirrorengaging baby facesencourages tummy timecelebrates diversityvisual stimulation Your baby will love to look at the smiling baby faces in this fun, accordion-style book. Unfold it on the floor during tummy time (an important developmental activity to strengthen baby's neck and back muscles) and your baby can say hello to their new friends, and gaze at their own face in the mirror at the centre of the book. Perfect for new parents or as a gift. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. All I want is to be with you All day long and all night too Whether they're big or small, scruffy or sleek, every family dog wants the same thing: to be by their human's side! This heartfelt picture book celebrates that undeniable bond between pups and their people, showing the world through a dog's eyes--and how their whole world revolves around their family. Written by award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Gunning and with cozy and bright illustrations by Meaghan Smith, this is one picture book you'll want to read (and sing!) over and over again. To Be With You celebrates that undeniable bond between pup and person. Based on a song of the same name by award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Gunning, this picture book is sure to tug on your heart strings. With cozy and bright illustrations by Meaghan Smith, this is one book you'll want to read (and sing!) over and over again. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Smith, Meaghan (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The celebrated collage-style picture book introducing young readers to Canada's feathered friends is now available in paperback! Selected for TD Summer Reading Club in 2019, Top 75 Reads Help your child identify birds like the Canada goose, American robin, and yellow warbler in their natural habitats with colourful and whimsical collage-style illustrations from breakout East Coast artist Angela Doak (Atlantic Animal ABC). Simple, gentle text gives readers a peek into the habitats of Canadian birds and introduces child and parent to fun facts about everything from bird sounds to egg sizes! My First Book of Canadian Birds is the perfect way to introduce young readers to birds from across the country. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Doak, Angela (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. An inspiring picture book about a young Indigenous girl who just wants to play hockey--co-written by a two-time world champion hockey player and former member of the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge. What if I'm older than everyone else? What if I don't have any hockey gear? I don't even know how to skate! All of these worries run through eight-year-old Shirley's mind when she joins a local hockey program for Indigenous girls. She loves watching hockey on TV with her brother and dad, but she's not sure if she has what it takes to play. With the help of those around her, determination, and a whole lot of heart, Shirley finds her footing and makes new friends. Every time she falls, she gets back up again, proving that anyone can have fun on the ice if they just try. Co-written by two-time hockey world champion Victoria Bach and Indigenous Girls Hockey Program co-founder Ryan Francis, and featuring artwork by illustrator Brandon Mitchell, Skate On, Shirley! is a heartwarming story about the power of community. A portion of all royalties will be donated to the Genevieve Francis Memorial Fund to support sports opportunities for Indigenous girls in Atlantic Canada. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Mitchell, Brandon (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. What if there was a purple planet with purple people on it? Sheree Fitch answers this question with a zany tongue-twister of a poem featuring Mabel Murple, a daredevil who rides a purple motorbike through purple puddles, skis on purple snow, and on her pancakes pours maple syrup. With a rich and vivid purple palette, Kate Greenaway Medal recipient Sydney Smith's illustrations reflect the wild joy in this classic poem. Mabel Murple won the Ann Connor Brimer award for children's literature. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Smith, Sydney (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A big-hearted book from the beloved author of A Tulip in Winter celebrating the healing power of music and the magic of intergenerational friendships. Levi's violin tells stories. It quietly sings the tragic song of how Levi lost his home and family to war. It also celebrates happy times, as Levi plays a lullaby for his newborn son. From the moment Levi buys his violin with his hard-earned money, he is rarely apart from it. As the years pass, Levi's hands grow stiff and his violin gathers dust on a shelf. One day, he hears that a local school is looking for donations of instruments. Can he bear to part from his beloved violin? From the award-winning author of Red Is Best and The Man with the Violin, Levi's Gift is a heartwarming tale about the healing power of music and the magic of intergenerational friendships. From the moment Levi bought his violin with his hard-earned money, he's rarely been apart from it. When Levi learns a local school is looking for donations of instruments, he must decide whether he can bear to give away his beloved violin. Levi's Gift is a heartwarming tale about the healing power of music and an intergenerational friendship. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Arscott, Ellie (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. When You Read to Me brings books and babies together to celebrate the joys of reading from birth. A multilingual book written in English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic, it shows the many ways babies engage with books at different ages and stages. See the foundation of reading build, from a newborn listening to their parent's voice to a toddler excited about reading. Evocative photos of babies and bouncy read-aloud text will appeal to baby and parent alike. When You Read to Me celebrates the way babies engage with books and take their first baby steps to reading. A multilingual book written in English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic, it shows the many ways babies engage with books at different ages and stages. Evocative photos of babies and bouncy read-aloud text will appeal to baby and parent alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Trade Paperback. Condición: New. No Jacket. Reprint. Laminated pictorial softcover with white and black print onspine and cover. Tight & unmarked. 192 pages including index. Photo - Illustrated (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A lyrical, beautifully illustrated story in verse from the author and artist who brought us Wildflower, The Book of Selkie, and While You Were Sleeping, exploring creative and mindful ways to live with mental illness.In this gentle verse story, children of diverse ages and backgrounds experience a range of emotions, from anger to depression to anxiety, "losing a day" to negative thoughts and feelings. Whether a child feels rage "buzzing like bees" or loses a day under the covers, wrapped in the "softest cocoon" of their bed, they will soon discover that losing a day doesn't have to be a bad thing. You can lose a day listening to the calm and steady tapping of the rain, or by reading or writing a story, by running or playing music. By listening to your breath. By the end of this thoughtful book, readers and parents will learn about creative responses to the most common mental health challenges for young people.With gorgeous gouache and watercolour illustrations, and backmatter featuring nature-based mindfulness activities and a heartfelt letter from the author, I Lost A Day beautifully demonstrates both the challenges and the creative solutions to living with mental illness. A lyrical, beautifully illustrated story in verse that explores creative and mindful ways to live with mental illness. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. An intimate YA novel from the celebrated author of the Cammie Turple series depicting one teen boy's reckoning with his father's terminal illness, and his right to choose MAID. It's not some abstract debate. It's his dad's life. It's 2014 and the Ice Bucket Challenge is everywhere. You know, people posting videos of themselves dumping freezing ice water over their heads to raise money for ALS research. It's weird, everyone suddenly talking about ALS, because Sam's family has been dealing with it ever since his dad, Gregory, was diagnosed three years ago. His dad, a brilliant lawyer, stopped working, then stopped walking, and now he can't even talk. His mom quit her job to take care of him. And now Sam is quitting the one thing he's amazing at: hockey. It sucks to have to stop, but it's exhausting trying to do normal-life things when life is anything but normal. Everything is complicated and messy and hard--especially the way Gregory has been thinking about things since his diagnosis. Death. Medical assistance in dying. The right for terminally ill people--people like Gregory--to choose when they go. Sam's trying to be supportive; he reads all the arguments for legalizing MAID, and even goes to a rally. But the idea of helping his father die is like a weight pressing down on him, and it gets heavier and heavier until something snaps, and he does the only thing he can think of. Sam bolts. He takes a job as a farmhand for a weird old guy way out in the country. From here, in the middle of the woods, it's not clear if Sam will ever find a way back to his family.or if he even has a family to go back to. How can a fourteen-year-old possibly wrap his head around something the whole country is fighting about? Dear Dad is a brave and hopeful look at a teen boy's struggle with his father's terminal illness, disability, and death. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Edition Unknown. Book is in Very Good condition. Cover is glossy clean with no marks or stains. Binding is tight, edges are square, corners are sharp. Pages are clean with no writing or high lighting. A Great Copy! An Awesome Buy. None.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Fifteen-year-old Andrea Baxter is thrilled when she is offered a summer job on Cape Breton Island. Although her mother worries that Andrea is too young to move so far away, Andrea welcomes the chance to strike out on her own. It seems the perfect opportunity to escape from all the changes that have come into her life with her mother's recent marriage: a new stepfather, a new school, and a new house in the suburbs, worlds away from all her old friends. At last, her mother's fears alleviated and her bags packed, Andrea sets out on a journey to the east coast that marks the beginning of her most memorable summer ever. Not only does she play a role in a movie that is being shot at the historical site where she works, but Andrea also makes great new friends, finds romance, and learns a family secret that will change her life forever. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 212 pages, w/photo and map illustrations. Unmarked, tight and clean.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. 136 pages, w/drawing illustrations. No flaws - unmarked, tight and clean.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A spellbinding, action-packed middle-grade novel about girls who must fight for their friendship across time using witchcraft, healing, and magic - set in the wonderful forests of Germany's 19th Century Kingdom of Wurrtemberg and present-day Nova Scotia.Witches are hated in Wuerttemberg, in what is now Germany, in the eighteenth century. It's not so long since they were burned, and any woman who knows too much, who's too clever or quick or skilled at healing, is suspect.Young Lilli knows this, and yet she also knows that the wise woman she's learning from, Alisz, isn't evil. She is teaching Lilli which plants cure a fever, which help a cough, which speed a difficult labour. She only wants to help people, and so does Lilli. But Lilli's father hates any sign of witchcraft and is furious at their connection. When Lilli is just thirteen, he surprises the family with news: they are moving to the New World. Alisz and Lilli pledge to be soul friends, inseparable by ocean or years and across time, in present-day Nova Scotia, Lilly and Alice are making their own way towards each other.Lilli's learning and plight in the 1700s take front an centre in this multi-century story of healing, friendship, and the bravery it can take to be a woman who follows her own heart. A spellbinding, action-packed middle-grade novel about girls who must fight for their friendship across time using witchcraft, healing, and magic - set in the wonderful forests of Germany's 19th century Kingdom of Wurrtemberg and present-day Nova Scotia. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Silver Birch- and Hackmatack-nominated Be A Nature Detective series explores the yuckiest and weirdest nature mysteries in our own backyards!Why are slugs slimy? Are spiders dangerous? Do owls vomit every day?Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving weird and yucky nature mysteries. From the author of the Silver Birchnominated Be a Nature Detective series comes a new adventure, with fascinating and entertaining facts about rabbits eating their own poop, turtles breathing through their butts, mushrooms dissolving into ink-like goo, and more. Detailed watercolour illustrations, a glossary, and "icky" activity ideas will make you want to get your hands dirty. Perfect for budding scientists, Be an Icky Things Detective encourages you to look closer at the parts of the world that gross you out. Perfect for budding scientists, Be an Icky Things Detective encourages you to look closer at the parts of the world that gross you out. From naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff comes this next book in the Silver Birch-nominated Be a Nature Detective series. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A full-colour illustrated guide to Canada's endemic species for young readers, from the award-winning author of Snooze-O-Rama: The Strange Ways that Animals Sleep. Canada is home to over 308 endemic species of plants and animals -- meaning they're found nowhere else on Earth. In Canada Wild, award-winning author Maria Birmingham introduces young readers to twelve uniquely Canadian animals -- many of which are threatened or endangered. Like the Sable Island sweat bee, which lives on a single sandbar three hundred kilometres off the coast of Nova Scotia; the Kermode bear, the rare white black bear also known as the "Spirit Bear", which calls the coastal rainforests of northwestern BC home; and the Peary caribou, which can be found clomping through the Arctic tundra of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Profiles of each animal showcase their habitat, diet, and status, while sidebars highlight fascinating facts about each animal, and a How's It Doing section explains where it falls on the endangerment spectrum. Informative backmatter gives young readers practical advice on conservation and combating climate change, while colour illustrations throughout -- including a map of Canada, showing the animals' habitats -- offer whimsical yet scientifically accurate depictions. From the coasts to the prairies to the mountains to the tundra, and every nook and cranny in between, Canada Wild is the perfect read for budding naturalists. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. MacAskill, Alex (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The anticipated middle-grade follow-up to the award-winning Jacob's Landing finds Jacob trapped in a moral dilemma when his biological mom tracks him down just when he's about to be adopted. Thirteen-year-old Jacob has settled into life in Newport Landing with his grandparents after the sudden death of his father. His foster mother, Maggie, is getting ready to move to the province and adopt him; he has a close friend, Ruby, who lives nearby; and oh, yes--he recently found a literal fortune and he, his family, and the boat museum nearby are set for life. After the local paper publishes an article about his lucky find and generous donation to the museum, though, Jacob's life is turned upside down again. His mother, who left him and his father so long ago Jacob can't even remember her, finds him. Jade is everything Jacob is not: reckless, wild, a rule breaker. Jacob is trying to keep up with her and keep her a secret from his grandparents, who will barely speak her name. The more tensions build, the more Jacob worries he has a terrible choice ahead. Full of local colour, this heartfelt follow-up to the Hackmatack award-nominatedJacob's Landing shows the complex tangle of grief and hope, and explores the many ways a family is made. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The fourth book in the Cammie Turple series, following our plucky protagonist on an adventure to solve the mystery of her birth mother, from the author of Cammie Takes Flight and The Family Way._x000D__x000D_Cammie Turple is doing quite well, thank you. She's been attending the Halifax School for the Blind and made great friends there. She's home in rural Nova Scotia for the summer now and spending time with her cobbled-together familysharp-tongued Aunt Millie (not really her aunt) and her best friend, Evelyn, in Tanner; and with Ed (unfortunately, not her father) and his wife, Miranda, in Sheppard Square. She should be happy she has so many people who like having her around. But there's still a question burning in her chest: Who is her real mother?_x000D__x000D_Desperate for the truth, Cammie secretly writes to the woman who ran the Ideal Maternity Home, where Cammie was born. When the letter goes unanswered, Cammie and Evelyn embark on a dangerous journey to try to get to the bottom of Cammie's family mystery. Along the way they uncover an impossibly long chain of secrets that leads them to the biggest surprise of their lives._x000D__x000D_In this exciting fourth book in the Cammie Turple series, celebrated author Laura Best combines thrilling twists, quick humour, and heart-rending tenderness to create an ending even Cammie might be happy with. Desperate for the truth about her mother, Cammie and her best friend Evelyn take on a dangerous journey to get to the bottom of Cammie's family mystery. In doing so, they uncover a long chain of secrets and the biggest surprise of their lives. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. A fun, rhyming book about friendship and kindness, featuring a transport truck trying to get to its destinationdespite all the other traffic on the road, for fans of Little Blue Truck._x000D__x000D_I'm a big rig, the biggest on the road, and I'm heading to the Island with a big, important load_x000D_Get out of the way! The biggest and fastest truck on the road has places to be. Big Rig barrells down the highway, zooming past a pickup truck, rusty tow truck, and yellow snowplow. But when the speeding rig runs out of gas at the top of a mountain, how will it ever get unstuck and finish its journey? Luckily, three new friends soon arrive to lend a hand, and Big Rig realizes a little kindness can go a long way._x000D_With rambunctious, read-aloud text by Nancy Cohen, author of the popular Here Babies, There Babies series, and colourful, engaging illustrations from artist Claire Manning, I'm A Big Rig! will appeal to young truck fans everywhere. Big Rig is zooming down the highway, past a pickup truck, tow truck, and snowplow. When the speeding rig runs out of gas on a mountain, how will it ever finish its journey? Luckily, three new friends arrive to help, and Big Rig realizes a little kindness can go a long way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Manning, Claire (ilustrador).…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Stiff pictorial wraps, oblong format. Modest shelf wear, a few thumbing creases to covers. Square, uncreased binding, clean and unmarked interior. 168 pp., illus. w/ b&w photographs. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. With a beautiful new cover by celebrated illustrator Briana Corr Scott, Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic third and fourth books in the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne of the Island and Anne of Windy Poplars, are available together as the second book in a series of gorgeous new bind-up editions. In the third installment of the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne Shirley heads for Redmond College, leaving behind her rural life in Avonlea for the city of Kingsport. There she must deal with an unfortunate marriage proposal, the beginning of her writing career, and the sudden attention of Gilbert Blythe. Is Anne ready for true love? In the fourth book, Anne begins a new career and faces a new challenge: the "royal family" of Summerside, the Pringles. Apparently she's not their preferred choice as principal of Summerside High. But she quickly finds friends at Windy Poplars and learns the secrets of her new-found home, triumphing as always. Books in the series: 9781774712627 Anne of Green Gables & Anne of Avonlea 9781774714294 Anne of the Island & Anne of Windy Poplars 9781774715031 Blue Castle 9781774715147 Anne's House of Dreams & Anne of Ingleside AUTHOR: Lucy Maud (L. M.) Montgomery, one of Canada's best-known authors, was born in Prince Edward Island in 1874. Her career spanned fifty years and included twenty-one novels, over five hundred stories, over five hundred poems, many essays and articles, as well as volumes of journals and letters. But it is her first novel, Anne of Green Gables (1908), that is her best-loved work, not only in Canada but all over the world. With a beautiful new cover by celebrated illustrator Briana Corr Scott, Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic third and fourth books in the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne of the Island and Anne of Windy Poplars, are available together as the second book in a series of gorgeous new bind-up editions. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. A heartfelt picture book about a neglected lighthouse and the small coastal community that comes together to make her light shine again, featuring informative backmatter. Where the sandspit ends and the harbour channel begins, the Lonely Little Lighthouse sat weathered and beaten by time. Neglected, her paint peeling, she was quietly decaying, falling piece by piece into the sea. The Lonely Little Lighthouse remembers. She remembers the cool chill of foggy nights, when she sang loudly to warn passing ships of her rocky shores. She remembers the billowing sails of schooners, the proud majesty of naval vessels--and even the flags of pirate ships! She remembers the lightkeeper, who once kept her company, and kept her light shining. And most of all, she remembers the sounds of children's laughter, as they played on her sandy beach. It has been years since her light shone, or her foghorn sang. Now she has only the clanging harbour buoy and the scuttling crabs for company. Her paint is peeling and she is falling into the sea. She is beginning to forget. But then, the community remembers her. And they work together to save her from her fate. Based on the true story of Nova Scotia's Sandy Point Lighthouse, this heartfelt story follows the incredible history of these coastal sentinels, from construction to automation, and eventually, restoration. Featuring a short history of lighthouses and current preservation efforts, and vibrant artwork from Maritime artist Marla Lesage. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Lesage, Marla (ilustrador).…