Month: July 2010

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Vote for Alison Dare

Here are the contest entries to win the fabulous Alison Dare prize pack (signed copies of Alison Dare, Little Miss Adventures, Alison Dare, The Heart of the Maiden, plus an Alison Dare bookmark, pin, sticker, and a membership card of the exclusive Double Dog Darer’s Society)! All were welcomed to snap as many photos of Alison Dare as they wanted and to submit it with a fun caption:

1. Alison Dare in the Cyber World
Photo by Lindsay

2. Alison Dare and the Dastardly Doggie Duo: Alison Dare searches the Arch grounds for signs of the Doggie Duo.
Photo by Jan

3. Alison Dare and the Dastardly Doggie Duo: When Alison gets word that the Doggies Duo plans to kidnap the Anheuser Busch Clydesdales she rushes over to help protect them. Luckily, she gets there just in time.
Photo by Jan

4. Alison Dare and the Dastardly Doggie Duo: Finally, she finds the dastardly doggie duo and swings into action.
Hank begs for mercy knowing that he has met his match, after all look what Alison did to his brother in crime, Taylor!
Photo by Jan

5. Alison Dare and the Dastardly Doggie Duo: Alison Dare’s strong left hook has Taylor down for the count.
Photo by Jan

6. Alison Dare and the Dastardly Doggie Duo: Once again the streets of St Louis are safe. Thank you Alison!
Photo by Jan

7. Alison meets the Zombie
Photo by Velvet

8. Alison Dare Saves Cuddlies Trapped in Killer Bat’s Secret Headquarters
Killer Bat has captured cuddlies in jungle, and put them in his secret headquarters. Alison Dare will save them!
Photo by Rosie

9. Alison Dare Fights Killer Bat (w. monkey in background)
After freeing cuddlies, Alison Dare fights Killer Bat.
Photo by Rosie

10. Alison Dare… intrepid, intelligent and itching to solve a new mystery!
Photo by Lorraine

11. Alison… straightening out the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
Photo by Suzanne

12. Alison Dare and the Suspicious Steetlight of London!
Photo by Kelly

13. Alison Dare and the Suspicious Steetlight of London!
Photo by Kelly

14. Alison Dare and the Suspicious Steetlight of London!
Photo by Kelly

15. Let’s Work Together Dawg!
Photo by Carla

16. Bring It On Dawg!
Photo by Carla

17. Up Close With the Big Dawg!
Photo by Carla

To vote, simply leave a comment below telling us which one is your favourite. Voting ends Monday, July 26, 2010!

There will be 3 winners chosen by J. Torres, Jason Bone, and the photo with the most votes (you)! It is quite possible that a lucky voter will win something too! The 3 winners will be announced and notified by e-mail on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Good luck!

After you vote, you might want to check out these adventurous links:

  • Alison Dare went on a blog tour!
  • The Alison Dare photo album from the blog tour is on our facebook page!
  • There’s also a group on flickr for you to upload your photos! =)
  • The creators of Alison Dare, J. Torres and J. Bone!

Thank you!

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Happy Canada Day!

Here are some books that celebrate being a Canadian and the vast country of Canada!

The Day I Became a Canadian: A Citizenship Scrapbook
Written by Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet
Illustrated by Song Nan Zhang
Paperback | 24 pages
Ages 7-9
ISBN 978-0-88776-892-7
“…Being born a Canadian, I don’t know what it feels like to become one. But reading The Day I Became a Canadian, I got a child’s glimpse of what becoming a citizen must be like – a bit of an adventure in discovering oneself in a new identity yet to be forged….” – PaperTigers.org

“…In heartfelt words and vivid colours, author Jo Bannantyne-Cugnet and illustrator Song Nan Zhang capture the excitement and solemnity of the ceremonial process, which takes place at the narrator’s school. With its touching story and information on citizens’ rights and responsibilities, this book is a wonderful introduction to the topics of community and national identity.” – Montreal Review of Books

“…With equal artistry and attention to detail, The Day I Became a Canadian also scrutinizes the stages in a process…. For Canadian-born children it will provide a glimpse of what many of their friends have experienced. For recent arrivals in Canada, it will be a reminder of an important commitment and, one hopes, a meaningful and happy experience.” – Canadian Literature

The Big Book of Canada: Exploring the Provinces and Territories
By Christopher Moore
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
Hardcover | 256 Pages
Ages 9+
ISBN 978-0-88776-457-8
“The Big Book moves … across the continent from east to west…. Bill Slavin’s inimitable watercolours, supplemented by black-and-white and colour photographs, add their own touch of whimsy to this excellent addition to school or home bookshelf.” – The Globe and Mail

Building Canada
By Bonnie Shemie
Hardcover | 40 Pages
Ages 9+
ISBN 978-0-88776-504-9
“Bonnie Shemie’s beautifully illustrated Building Canada invites children to discover the architecture that surrounds them and that is as much a part of their heritage as the Maple Leaf … a useful reference as well as a treasure to explore.” – Kitchener-Waterloo Record

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