English Language Arts 3
Imaginative and Literary
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R042860
Wild About Books
Librarian Molly McGrew takes her book mobile to the zoo where she introduces the animals to reading. Molly finds joke books for the hyenas, books in Chinese for the pandas, and waterproof books for the otters. Before long, the animals become voracious readers and they soon begin writing as well. Insects write haikus, the cheetah writes a novel and the hippo a memoir. This video is an adaptation of the book written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Marc Brown.
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CD/DVD
Video
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$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
R051339
Crow Call
Before leaving for World War II, Daddy buys Liz a flannel shirt, something to remember him by when he is gone from home. Liz treasures that big and colourful shirt. It has been such a long time since Daddy was home; he does not even know that Liz's favourite thing to eat is cherry pie!
On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz.
The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language.
The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war.
On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz.
The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language.
The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war.
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Book
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$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053992
Stone Soup
In this video, villagers learn the importance of sharing, friendship and cooperation. Weary and hungry from traveling, three monks come upon a village. Villagers are suspicious of strangers and do not greet the monks. The monks decide to make stone soup. The villagers are enticed by what is happening. Before they know it, the villagers are contributing vegetables to the stone soup. An impromptu feast occurs - tables are arranged, the soup is ready to eat, sweets are made, lanterns are lit and the villagers gather with the monks for the meal. This gathering demonstrates the importance of respect for each other, personal gifts and possessions. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written and illustrated by Jon J. Muth.
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CD/DVD
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$75.00
Record posted/updated:
October 7, 2020
R070609
Canadian Poems for Canadian Kids (3rd ed.)
This anthology contains poetry by Canadian authors, including representation from Saskatchewan. Linguists believe that reading poetry to young children stimulates the imagination and develops language skills. In this collection, the poems explore Canadian life and use humour to explore fears or to express sorrow.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the poems. The text includes a table of contents and brief author biographies.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the poems. The text includes a table of contents and brief author biographies.
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Book
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$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R039260
African Rhythms: Animated Stories for Children
African Rhythms is a collection of animated stories that explore various African cultural traditions.
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Jump-up. Caribbean Carnival in Canada!
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The Cora Player
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 4, 2019
R070749
Goldilocks & Mother Goose and Friends
In this version of Goldilocks, Goldilocks loves blueberries. She has no concerns for other people's property as she messes the beds and breaks a chair. In the end, Goldilocks makes up the beds she had disturbed, weaves a new chair to replace the one she broke and assists the bear family to make blueberry muffins for tea. Mother Goose and Friends contains a number of classic nursery rhymes, such as Pease Porridge Hot, Old King Cole and The Cat and the Fiddle. Lesser-known rhymes include The Elf Man and The Grasshopper. This video is an adaptation of the picture books illustrated by Ruth Sanderson.
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CD/DVD
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$34.95
Record posted/updated:
May 5, 2018
R070570
Alligator Pie (Classic ed.)
Dennis Lee's book of poetry and rhymes for children has been reissued in a collector's edition. The poems reflect a Canadian child's world - children are invited to "skip to Casa Loma" or to imagine an Ookpik who can "dance on Niagara Falls." Children will identify with the universal themes in Lee's poetry. The delights, fears and interests of a young child are explored in the variety of verses found in this anthology. The illustrations by Frank Newfeld contribute to the humour in many of the selections.
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Book
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$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 26, 2017
R054584
Crow Call
Before leaving for World War II, Daddy buys Liz a flannel shirt, something to remember him by when he is gone from home. Liz treasures that big and colourful shirt. It has been such a long time since Daddy was home; he does not even know that Liz's favourite thing to eat is cherry pie! On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz. The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language. The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Lois Lowry and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline.
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Crow Call. An Interview with Lois Lowry
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CD/DVD
Video
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$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
R044077
Cinderella
This classic tale of triumph over adversity is entertainingly retold by Barbra Karlin. The James Marshall illustrations, accompanied by fine narration, animation and good musical background, create an easy to follow, humorous version of this old fairy tale. The program guide contains suggestions for other "Cinderella" tales.
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CD/DVD
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$95.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
R046948
Raven Tales. How Raven Stole the Sun
Raven Tales: How Raven Stole the Sun is an animated film based on a First Nations folklore of the Northwest coast. Frog tells Raven and Eagle about an old man who keeps the sky, the stars, the moon and the light of the world in a set of boxes by the river. Raven transforms himself into a spruce needle and is swallowed by the old man's daughter. Raven grows inside the girl until he is born as a Raven-child. He persuades the old man to open the boxes, until one is remaining. Raven reveals his true identity and escapes through the smoke-hole. As he ascends into sky with the sun, Raven awakens the plants and animals.
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CD/DVD
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$29.95
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2020
R046789
The Librarian From the Black Lagoon
Rumours thrive about the school library. It is said that the librarian, Mrs. Beamster, laminates people who talk or whisper. She puts glue on chairs to prevent wriggling and recites the Dewey Decimal System during story time. Some say that the shelves in the library are electrified and kids need to go through a Decontamination Room before entering. When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst. Imagine their surprise when they are welcomed to a warm and friendly place, where a smiling librarian invites them to explore some of the fun and funny books they have to offer. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Mike Thaler and illustrated by Jared Lee.
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CD/DVD
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$95.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
R070606
The Nexus Ring
Josh and Maddy return to Calgary after a visit to their grandmother's house in Saanich. As they travel on the ferry from Vancouver Island, Maddy purchases a ring. She soon discovers that the ring is no ordinary ring - it is magical! Unfortunately, a character named Gronvald wants the ring.
Josh and Maddy meet Aleena, who offers to help keep the ring from Gronvald. She takes the two children through a veil of magic to a world of otter-people that co-exists with the human world. Josh and Maddy soon discover that they cannot trust Aleena, who covets the ring. The otter-people insist that the ring be returned to the giant of Castle Mountain so it can no longer damage the veil between the two worlds. Josh and Maddy must return the ring to the giant and then try to find their way home.
This title was a finalist for the 2009 Saskatchewan Diamond Willow Award.
Josh and Maddy meet Aleena, who offers to help keep the ring from Gronvald. She takes the two children through a veil of magic to a world of otter-people that co-exists with the human world. Josh and Maddy soon discover that they cannot trust Aleena, who covets the ring. The otter-people insist that the ring be returned to the giant of Castle Mountain so it can no longer damage the veil between the two worlds. Josh and Maddy must return the ring to the giant and then try to find their way home.
This title was a finalist for the 2009 Saskatchewan Diamond Willow Award.
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Book
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$7.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054798
The Red Hen
This modern version of a classic tale accompanied with bluegrass music and colourful illustrations and animations will support student understanding of the value of hard work.
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CD/DVD
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$95.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
R053569
The Lion and the Mouse
Based on Aesop's fable, this wordless interpretation tells the story of two animals overcoming their instincts and fears for the good of the other. A mother mouse mistakenly awakens a sleeping lion. It takes all of the lion's strength to let the mouse go. The mouse hurries back to her babies, grateful for her survival. Later, the lion gets trapped by a hunter. The mouse remembers the lion's kindness and chews through the ropes to free the lion. Students will learn that acts of friendship and kindness can occur in unlikely ways. This video is an adaptation of the picture book illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.
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Behind the Scenes: Creating the Soundtrack for the Lion and the Mouse
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The Lion and the Mouse. An Interview with Jerry Pinkney
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CD/DVD
Video
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$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
R050484
Timmerman Was Here
Told in the first person, a young girl resents the man who now occupies her grandfather's vacant room. Timmerman is mysterious and many rumours are spreading at school about him. As the weeks pass by, the young girl has difficulty finding fault with Timmerman. He is quiet, polite and fixes things around the house.
The rumours about Timmerman continue, especially when he is seen late at night wandering the streets with a shovel and sack. The young girl defends Timmerman, but she too starts to have her doubts about his activities.
Timmerman disappears one night and leaves the young girl to wonder and worry about him. In spring, Timmerman's nighttime wanderings are revealed.
The rumours about Timmerman continue, especially when he is seen late at night wandering the streets with a shovel and sack. The young girl defends Timmerman, but she too starts to have her doubts about his activities.
Timmerman disappears one night and leaves the young girl to wonder and worry about him. In spring, Timmerman's nighttime wanderings are revealed.
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Book
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$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R055060
The Bear's Long Tail: A Tale Retold
Nokomis tells her grandson, Heyden, the story of how Fox tricks Bear. Bear should be asleep in winter. Instead, he awakens to rumblings in his stomach and before he heads outside, he stops to admire his long, bushy and shiny tail. Fox demonstrates how he uses his tail to catch fish. He tells Bear that they will go to another part of the lake for Bear to catch fish. Fox, being a trickster, knows that this part of the lake has no fish. Overnight, Bear's tail freezes in the lake and is pulled off when Bear tries to free his tail from the ice.
In this First Nations narrative, children will recognize that, like animals, people have different natures. There are people, like Bear, who trust others without question. There are also people, like Fox, who cannot be trusted all of the time.
Teachers may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper to the classroom to tell the narrative.
In this First Nations narrative, children will recognize that, like animals, people have different natures. There are people, like Bear, who trust others without question. There are also people, like Fox, who cannot be trusted all of the time.
Teachers may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper to the classroom to tell the narrative.
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Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R001939
The Two Sisters
In this retelling of a legend from the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest, a Chief is planning a feast to celebrate his two daughters as they mature into womanhood. Although war is imminent with their enemy, the two sisters ask their father to invite the enemy to a peaceful feast. The enemy warriors and their families attend the feast, war is forgotten and peace and harmony exist forever. The two sisters give birth to Peace and Brotherhood and are immortalized as two mountains. The original text of this book is excerpted from E. Pauline Johnson's classic composition, Legends of Vancouver.
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Book
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$19.95
Record posted/updated:
January 18, 2019