One word : gorgeous. The pictures in this book area amazing, and the bold colors and simple characters immediately engage the toddler set that it is aimed towards. As a Canadian too, I adore that the book reflects our county, the characters are cartoon moose,bears, a raccoon,and of course a beaver. There are very few words, but each page chooses a color and then has a simple paragraph about it, for example:
“Green spruce trees whisper in the woods.” and there is a beautiful drawing of the forest, with a couple of the animals camping out.
I wouldn’t hesitate to gift this book (and I just might!) to a toddler, I love books that reflect the country one lives in, and it doesn’t hurt to start young.
Reading level:Ages: 2 to 4, Toddler to Pre-K
Page Count: 24 pages
Publisher: Kids Can Press
What to expect: simple drawings, nothing scary for the age range.
Publisher’s synopsis: Popular artist Per-Henrik Gürth showcases Canada’s diverse landscapes in his third Canadian-themed concept book for the young. As in the earlier bestsellers ABC of Canada and Canada 123, the book encompasses all major regions of Canada. This time, Per-Henrik takes children on a countrywide exploration in brilliant color. The distinctly Canadian images — white snow, green spruce, red PEI dunes, blue St. Lawrence River, yellow wheat fields — will delight Canadians and tourists alike. Multi-colored northern lights are the perfect end to this eye-pleasing journey.
The bold, bright art and simple text give pre-readers a valuable introduction to color — and to their beautiful country.
About the Illustrator: Per-Henrik Gürth is a graphic designer and illustrator who has illustrated more than a dozen children’s books in his native Germany. He now lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Our Rating:[rating=5]