Index of Book Reviews
Alphabetical by Title F
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Fabulous
Female Physicians. (The Women's Hall of Fame Series).
-
Sharon Kirsh and Florence Kirsh.
- Review by Janet Delgatty.
- Grades 6 and up / Ages 12 and up.
- Review by Janet Delgatty.
- The Fabulous Song.
- Don Gilmour. Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay.
- Review by Diane Fitzgerald.
- Grades K - 5 / Ages 5 - 10.
- Review by Diane Fitzgerald.
- Faces of War.
- Dave Brown.
- Review by Alexander Gregor.
- Grades 9 and up / Ages 14 and up.
- Review by Alexander Gregor.
- Facing the Day.
- Laurel Dee Gugler. Illustrated by Deirdre Betteridge.
- Review by Joan Payzant.
- Grades Preschool - 1 / Ages 3 - 6.
- Review by Joan Payzant.
- Fairy.
- David Bouchard.
- Review by Alison Mews.
- Grades 1 and up / Ages 6 and up.
- Review by Alison Mews.
- Falling Into You: The Story of Celine
Dion.
- Barry Grills.
- Review by Darleen Golke.
- Grades 9 and up / Ages 14 and up.
- Review by Darleen Golke.
- Falling
Through the Cracks.
- Lesley Choyce.
- Review by Irene Gordon.
- Grades 7 - 10 / Ages 12 - 15.
- Review by Irene Gordon.
- Families.
- Debbie Bailey. Photos by Susan Huszar.
- Review by Liz Greenaway.
- Grades Preschool / Ages 1 - 3.
- Review by Liz Greenaway.
Fantastic Feet.
- Kim Golding.
- Review by Liz Greenaway.
- Grades Preschool / Ages 3 - 5.
- Review by Liz Greenaway.
- Farewell to the Ferryboats.
- Nancy L.M. Russell.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Grades 3 - 5 /Ages 8 - 11.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- A Farley Mowat Reader.
- Edited by Wendy Thomas. Illustrated by Richard Row.
- Review by Jennifer Johnson.
- Grades 6 - 10 / Ages 11 - 15.
- Review by Jennifer Johnson.
- Farm
Year.
Monika Popp. Additional illustrations by Regine Frick-von Schmuck.
Review by Catherine Hoyt.
Grades 13 / Ages 5-8.Farmer Joe Baby-Sits.
- Nancy Wilcox Richards. Illustrated by Werner Zimmerman.
- Review by Leslie Millar.
- Grades K - 2 / Ages 5 - 8.
- Review by Leslie Millar.
- Farming.
- Ann Love and Jane Drake. Illustrated by Pat Couples.
- Review by Michele F. Kallio.
- Grades K - 4 / Ages 5 - 10.
- Review by Michele F. Kallio.
- Fashion Fandango. (GeneratioNorah Series No.1).
- Colleen Sydor. Illustrated by Lenka Vernex.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 11.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- Fast Break.
- Michael Coldwell.
- Review by Jennifer Johnson.
- Grades 7 - 9 / Ages 12 - 14.
- Review by Jennifer Johnson.
- Fast
Finish. (Sports Stories, 30).
- William Swan.
- Review by Stephanie Yamniuk.
- Grades 3 - 8 / Ages 8 - 13.
- Review by Stephanie Yamniuk.
- Father and Son Tales.
- Josephine Evetts-Secker (reteller). Illustrated by Helen Cann.
- Review by Val Nielsen.
- Grades 4 and up / Ages 9 and up.
- Review by Val Nielsen.
- The Father Who Had 10 Children.
- Benedicte Guettier.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 4 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Favourite Christmas Carols.
- Sarah Shaw, arranger.
- Review by Lorraine Douglas.
- Grades 1 and up / Ages 6 and up.
- Review by Lorraine Douglas.
- Fear of Words: Censorship and the Public Libraries
of Canada.
- Alvin M. Schrader.
- Review by Maryleah Otto.
- Professional / Post-Secondary.
- Review by Maryleah Otto.
- Fern Hill.
- Dylan Thomas. Illustrated by by Murray Kimber.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- Grades 5 and up / Ages 10 and up.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- A
Fiddle for Angus.
- Budge
Wilson. Illustrated by Susan Tooke.
Review by Sylvia Pantaleo.
Kindergarten-grade 4 / Ages 5-9.
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- Figure Skating in Action. (Sports in Action).
- Kate Calder. Illustrated by Bonna Rouse.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Grades 3 - 4 / Ages 8 - 10.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- The
Final Game: The Further Adventures of the Moccasin Goalie.
- William Roy Brownridge.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 3 / Ages 4 - 8.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Finders Keepers for Franklin.
- Paulette Bourgeois. Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Helen Arkos.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 8.
- Review by Helen Arkos.
- Finding Kate's Shoes.
- Erica Dornbusch.
- Review by Luella Sumner.
- Grades Preschool / Ages 2 - 4.
- Review by Luella Sumner.
- Finding
My Own Way.
- Peggy Dymond Leavey.
- Review by Mary Thomas.
- Grades 7-10 / Age 12-15.
- Review by Mary Thomas.
- Fire Bringer.
- David Clement-Davies.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades 5 and up / Ages 10 and up.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- The Firework-Maker's Daughter.
- Philip Pullman.
- Review by Ruth Mcmahon.
- Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.
- Review by Ruth Mcmahon.
- A First Atlas. (Scholastic First Encyclopedia).
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.
- Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.
- First
Folks and Vile Voyageurs. (Horrible Canadian Histories).
- Claire Mackay.
- Review by Ian Stewart.
- Grades 5-8 / Ages 10-14.
- Review by Ian Stewart.
- First Novels Series.
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- Robyn Looks for Bears.
- Hazel Hutchins. Illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart.
- Morgan's Secret.
- Ted Staunton. Illustrated by Bill Slavin.
- Lilly Plays Her Part.
- renda Bellingham. Illustrated by Elizabeth Owen.
- Duff's Monkey Business.
- Budge Wilson. Illustrated by Kim LaFave.
- Jan on the Trail.
- Monica Hughes. Illustrated by Carlos Freire.
- Hazel Hutchins. Illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.
- First Novel Series. (Fred's Midnight Prowler).
- Marie-Danielle Croteau. Illustrated by Bruno St-Aubin. Translated
by Sarah Cummins.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- Grades 3 - 5 / Ages 8 - 10.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- First Novel Series. (Life Without Mooch).
- Gilles Gauthier. Illustrated by Pierre-Andre Derome. Translated by
Sarah Cummins.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- Grades 3 - 5 / Ages 8 - 10.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- First on the Moon: What It Was Like When Man Landed
on the Moon. (I Was There).
- Barbara Hehner. Illustrated by Greg Ruhl.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- Grades 3 - 7 / Ages 8 - 12.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- The
First Red Maple Leaf.
- Ludmila Zeman.
- Review by Tracey Keryluk.
- Grades Preschool - 3 / Ages 5 - 8.
- Review by Tracey Keryluk.
- The
First Time: Volumes I and II.
- Edited by Charles Montpetit.
- Review by Kathleen L. Kellett-Betsos.
- Grade 10 - 13 / Ages 14 - Adult.
- Review by Kathleen L. Kellett-Betsos.
- The Fish Princess.
- Irene N. Watts. Illustrated by Steve Mennie.
- Review by Jennifer Johnson.
- Grades 1 and up / Ages 6 and up.
- Review by Jennifer Johnson.
- The Fishing Summer
- Teddy Jam. Illustrated by Ange Zhang.
- Review by Valerie Nielsen.
- Grades Preschool - 4 / Ages 4 - 9.
- Review by Valerie Nielsen.
- Fitting In.
- Sharon Kirsh.
- Review by Sara Brodie.
- Grades 6 - 9 / Ages 11 - 14.
- Review by Sara Brodie.
- Five Little Piggies.
- David Martin. Illustrated by Susan Meddaugh.
- Review by Lesley Beckett Balcom.
- Grades Preschool - K / Ages 2 - 5.
- Review by Lesley Beckett Balcom.
- 5 Novels.
- Daniel Pinkwater.
- Review by Joan Marshall.
- Grades 6 - 9 / Ages 11 - 14.
- Review by Joan Marshall.
- Flags.
- Maxine Trottier. Illustrated by Paul Morin.
- Review by Val Nielsen.
- Grades 2 and up / Ages 7 and up.
- Review by Val Nielsen.
- Flappy Waggy Wiggly.
- Amanda Leslie.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool / Ages 1 - 5.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Flight of the Golden Plover.
- Debbie S. Miller. Edited by Carolyn Smith. Illustrated by Daniel Van
Zyle.
- Review by Joan Payzant.
- Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 10 and up.
- Review by Joan Payzant.
- Flight
of the Whirligigs.
- Grant Innes.
- Review by Luella Sumner.
- Grades Preschool / Ages 3 - 5.
- Review by Luella Sumner.
- Flikka and the Prince Edward Island Mystery
- Hazel Birt
- Review by Donna J. Adrian
- Grades 3 - 8 / Ages 8 - 14
- Review by Donna J. Adrian
- The Flimflam Man.
- Darleen Bailey Beard. Illustrated by Eileen Christelow.
- Review by Jennifer Johnson.
- Grades 2 - 5 / Ages 7 - 11.
- Review by Jennifer Johnson.
- Floating Lanterns and Golden Shrines: Celebrating
Japanese Festivals.
- Rena Krasno. Illustrated by Toru Sugita.
- Review by Ruth McMahon.
- Grades 4 - 8 / Ages 9 - 13.
- Review by Ruth McMahon.
- The Floating Orchard.
- Troon Harrison. Illustrated by Miranda Jones.
- Review by Catherine Hoyt.
- Grades K - 3 / Ages 4 - 8.
- Review by Catherine Hoyt.
- Flood.
James Heneghan.
Review by Joan Marshall.
Grades 5-9 / Ages 10-14. -
Flour Sack Flora.
- Deborah
L. Delaronde.
- Review by Christina Neigel.
- Grades 1-4 / Ages 6-9.
- Review by Christina Neigel.
- A Fly Named Alfred.
- Don Trembath.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Grades 5 - 8 / Ages 10 - 13.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Fly
With Poetry: An ABC of Poetry.
- Avis Harley.
- Review by Sheila Alexander.
- Grades 2-8 / Ages 7-13.
- Review by Sheila Alexander.
- Flying Dimitri.
- Blair Drawson.
- Review by Janice Foster.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 4 - 7.
- Review by Janice Foster.
- The
Fog Spinner.
- Terry Morrison.
- Review by Lorraine Douglas.
- Grades 1 - 3 / Ages 5 - 8.
- Review by Lorraine Douglas.
- A Folktale from Bihar: A Curly Tale.
- Vayu Naidu. Illustrated by Mugdha Shah. Narrated by Usha Uthup.
- Review by Irene Gordon.
- Grades K and up / Ages 5 and up.
- Review by Irene Gordon.
- The Follower.
- Richard Thompson. Illustrated by Martin Springett.
- Review by Val Nielsen.
- Grades Kindergarten - 3 / Ages 5 - 8.
- Review by Val Nielsen.
- Football
in Action. (Sports in Action).
- John Crossingham.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Grades 3-4 / Ages 8-10.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Footsteps
in the Snow: The Red River Diary of Isobel Scott. (Dear Canada).
Carol Matas.
Review by Cora Lee.
Grades 5-8 / Ages 11-14. - For the Love of Poetry: Literary Scaffolds,
Extension Ideas, and More.
- Nancy Lee Cecil.
- Review by Terry Vatrt.
- Professional.
- Review by Terry Vatrt.
- For
the Love of Sports. (Hockey).
- Robb Johnstone.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Grades 3 - 5 / Ages 8 - 10.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- For
the Poet Novitiate.
- The Crafted Poem.
- Writing Reader-Friendly Poetry.
- Susan loannou.
- Review by Liam C. Rodrigues.
- Grades 10 - 13 / Ages 14 - Adult.
- Writing Reader-Friendly Poetry.
- The Forest Family.
- Joan Bodger. Illustrated by Mark Lang.
- Review by Mary Thomas.
- Grades 2 - 7 / Ages 7 - 12.
- Review by Mary Thomas.
- Forestry.
- Jane Drake and Ann Love. Illustrated by Pat Cupples.
- Review by Michele F. Kallio.
- Grades K - 4 / Ages 5 - 9.
- Review by Michele F. Kallio.
- Forgive Us Our Travises. (The Kids From Monkey
Mountain, 3).
- Ted Staunton.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- Grades 2 - 4 / Ages 7 - 9.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- Forts of Canada.
- Ann-Maureen Owens and Jane Yealland.
- Review by Ian Stewart.
- Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 12.
- Review by Ian Stewart.
- The Fox's Kettle.
- Laura Langston. Illustrated by Victor Bosson.
- Review by Joan Payzant.
- Grades Preschool - 3 / Ages 4 - 8.
- Review by Joan Payzant.
- France, the Culture.
- Greg Nickles.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- France, the Land.
- Greg Nickles.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- France, the People.
- Greg Nickles.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- Grades 4 - 9 / Ages 9 - 14.
- Review by Gail Hamilton.
- Frankie
Zapper and the Disappearing Teacher.
- Linda Rogers.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 12.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Franklin and the Baby. (A Franklin TV Storybook
Series).
- Based on the characters created by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark.
TV tie-in adaption written by Eva Moore.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin and the Hero. (A Franklin TV Storybook
Series).
- Based on the characters created by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark.
TV tie-in adaption written by Sharon Jennings and illustrated by Sean
Jeffrey, Mark Koren, Jelena Sisic and Shelley Southern.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin
Goes to School.
- Paulette Bourgeois.
- Review by A. Edwardsson.
- Grades Preschool - 1 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by A. Edwardsson.
- Franklin Goes to the Hospital.
- Paulette Bourgeois. Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin Has a Sleepover.
- Paulette Bourgeois. Ilustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Lorraine Douglas.
- Grades Preschool - 1 / Ages 3 - 5.
- Review by Lorraine Douglas.
- Franklin Helps Out. (A Franklin TV Storybook
Series).
- Based on the characters created by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark.
TV tie-in adaption written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by
Sean Jeffrey, Mark Koren and Jelena Sisic.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin
in the Dark. (My First Franklin Book).
- Bonnie Bader (Text Adapter). Originally written by Paulette Bourgeois.
Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool / Ages 1 - 4.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin Plants a Tree. (A Franklin TV Storybook).
- Sharon Jennings. Illustrated by Sean Jeffrey, Mark Koren and Jelena
Sisic.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin
Runs Away. (A Franklin TV Storybook).
- Sharon Jennings.
- Review by Ruth McMahon.
- Grades Preschool-2 / Ages 2-7.
- Review by Ruth McMahon.
- Franklin
Says I Love You.
- Paulette Bourgeois.
Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
Review by Dave Jenkinson.
Preschool-grade 2 / Ages 3-7.
- Franklin Says Sorry. (A Franklin TV Storybook
Series).
- Based on the characters
created by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark. TV tie-in adaption written
by Sharon Jennings.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
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- Franklin's Baby Sister.
- Paulette Bourgeois. Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
-
Franklin's
Big Hockey Game: A Sticker Activity Book.
-
Jennifer Stokes, Ed.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Preschool-grade 1 /Ages 4-6.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin's Classic Treasury. (Franklin Series).
- Paulette Bourgeois. Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin's Class Trip.
- Paulette Bourgeois and Sharon Jennings. Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin's Friendship Treasury. (Franklin Series).
- Paulette Bourgeois. Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool - 2 / Ages 3 - 7.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin's Halloween.
- Paulette Bourgeois. Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Brian Rountree.
- Grades K - 3 / Ages 5 - 8.
- Review by Brian Rountree.
- Franklin's Pet Problem.
- Bonnie Bader (text adapter). Originally written by Paulette Bourgeois.
Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool / Ages 1 -4.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Franklin's School Play.
- Paulette Bourgeois. Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Naomi Gerrard.
- Grades Preschool to 3 / Ages 3 - 8.
- Review by Naomi Gerrard.
- Franklin's Special Blanket.
- Eva Moore (text adapter). Originally written by Paulette Bourgeois.
Illustrated by Brenda Clark.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades Preschool / Ages 1 -4.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Fred's Dream Cat.
- Marie-danielle Croteau. Illustrated by Bruno St-Aubin.
- Translated by Sarah Cummins.
- Review by Leslie Millar.
- Grades 3 - 4 / Ages 8 - 10.
- Translated by Sarah Cummins.
- Fred's Midnight Prowler. (First Novel Series).
- Marie-Danielle Croteau. Illustrated by Bruno St-Aubin. Translated
by Sarah Cummins.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- Grades 3 - 5 / Ages 8 - 10.
- Review by Gillian Richardson.
- Frederick
Banting: Hero, Healer, Artist. (Quest Library, 12).
- Stephen Eaton Hume.
- Review by Alexander D. Gregor.
- Grades 10 and up / Ages 15 and up.
- Review by Alexander D. Gregor.
- Free Throw. (Sports Stories, 34).
- Jacqueline Guest.
- Review by Audrey Cormier.
- Grades 5 - 8 / Ages 9 - 14.
- Review by Audrey Cormier.
- The Freezing Moon.
- Becky Citra.
- Review by Betsy Fraser.
- Grades 3 - 5 / Ages 7 - 9.
- Review by Betsy Fraser.
- A Friend Like Zilla.
- Rachna Gilmore.
- Review by Deborah Mervold.
- Grades 4 - 6 / Ages 9 - 11.
- Review by Deborah Mervold.
- Friends.
- Kim Lewis.
- Review by Janice Foster.
- Grades 1 - 3 / Ages 6 - 9.
- Review by Janice Foster.
- Frog Face and the Three Boys. (The Black Belt
Series).
- Don Trembath.
- Review by Liz Greenaway.
- Grades 4 - 8 / Ages 8 - 12.
- Review by Liz Greenaway.
- The Frog Princess.
- Rosalind Allchin.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Grades kindergarten - 6 / Ages 5 - 11.
- Review by Dave Jenkinson.
- Frogs in the Rain Barrel.
- Sally Ito.
- Review by William F. Benson.
- Grades 10 and up / Ages 14 and up.
- Review by William F. Benson.
- From
Daybreak to Good Night: Poems for Children.
- Carl Sandburg.
- Review by Betsy Fraser.
- Grades 4-7 / Ages 8-12.
- Review by Betsy Fraser.
- From Far and Wide: A Canadian Citizenship Scrapbook.
- Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet. Illustrated by Song Nan Zhang.
- Review by Catherine Hoyt.
- Grades 2 and up / Ages 7 and up.
- Review by Catherine Hoyt.
- From Poppa.
- Anne Carter. Illustrated by Kasia Charko.
- Review by Susan Fonseca.
- Grades K - 4 / Ages 5 - 9.
- Review by Susan Fonseca.
- Full Court Press.
- Eric Walters.
- Review by Ian Stewart.
- Grades 2 - 5 / Ages 8 - 11.
- Review by Ian Stewart.
- Fun with Modeling Clay.
- Barbara Reid.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Grades K and up / Ages 5 and up.
- Review by Harriet Zaidman.
- Funny
You Should Ask.
- Marg Meikle.
- Review by Helen Arkos.
- Grades 5 and up / Ages 10 and up.
- Review by Helen Arkos.
Index of Book Reviews
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