Much has been written about war and remembrance, but very little of it has been for young children. As questions come from a young grandchild, his grandpa talks about how, as a very young man, he was as proud as a peacock in uniform, busy as a beaver on his Atlantic crossing, and brave as a lion charging into battle. Soon, the old man’s room is filled with an imaginary menagerie as the child thinks about different aspects of wartime. But as he pins medals on his grandpa’s blazer and receives his own red poppy in return, the mood becomes more somber. Outside, the crowd gathered for the veterans’ parade grows as quiet as a mouse, while men and women — old and young — march past in the rain. A trumpet plays and Grandpa lays a wreath in memory of his lost friend. Just then, the child imagines an elephant in the mist. “Elephants never forget,” he whispers to his grandpa. “Then let’s be elephants,” says the old man, as he wipes water from his eyes and takes his grandson’s hand. Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion has relevance to a growing number of families, as new waves of soldiers leave home.

Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion

Children's Books

Barclay, Jane

Literature & Fiction

Tundra Books

Children are eager to grow bigger, and JoJo is no exception. He always asks his mother the same question: “How much did I grow today?” No matter how often his mother assures him that good things come in small packages, he is desperate to be bigger. After all, he wants to run in a race to win a pair of red Rocket Racer shoes. But how can he compete against bullies who are much bigger than he is? A delightful surprise ending illustrates how true growth is not always measured in inches. Jane Barclay’s heartwarming story explores a theme that speaks to every child. Esperança Melo’s wonderful art complements the text to create a charming book that’s bound to become a favorite.

JoJo the Giant

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Does Therapy Work?

Troutbeck Press

For a boy with a warm heart and a big imagination, a frigid winter day is an exciting adventure. Boisterous prose alternates with playful rhyming sequences as the author takes us on a journey at well below freezing temperatures. It's enough to make you shiver.

How Cold Was It?

Lobster Press

A small boy is bursting with happiness when his older sister takes him on a trip to the seaside. They begin their journey under a wide blue sky, first on foot, then by train, bus and bicycle. Finally they reach the shore, where they share a golden day of frolicking and freedom.

Going On A Journey To The Sea

Humor

(ages 4 - 6)  The award-winning duo who brought us How Cold Was It? (Lobster Press,1999), pleases their fairer weather friends with a companion title. Boisterous prose alternates with playful rhyming sequences as the author takes us on a journey at well above scorching temperatures. It's enough to make you melt!

How Hot Was It?

A small boy is bursting with happiness when his older sister takes him on a trip to the seaside. They begin their journey under a wide blue sky, first on foot, then by train, bus and bicycle. Finally they reach the shore, where they share a golden day of frolicking and freedom.

Nous allons à la mer (French Edition)

Les Éditions Homard

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