Tag: Nell Jocelyn

Posted on

Tuesdays with Tundra 11

Tuesdays with Tundra is a monthly post on our new releases. The following books are available today in stores and online!

Ones and Twos
By Marthe Jocelyn and Nell Jocelyn
Hardcover | Ages 2-5
ISBN 978-1-77049-220-2
“This delightful concept book brings visual literacy to the forefront, supported by a minimal text…. The simple descriptive verses … are spot-on to reinforce images of numeracy, sorting, paring, common-object recognition, and the daily lives of young children. Each page or spread is illustrated with creative, engaging collages on paper, textured fabrics, and items … extending the opportunity for learning and discussion…. The charming collages are the stars of the show and will inspire curiosity” – Starred Review, School Library Journal

Capturing Joy: The Story of Maud Lewis
By Jo Ellen Bogart
Illustrated by Mark Lang
Paperback | Ages 8-12
ISBN 978-1-77049-262-2
“More than an account of a fascinating life, Bogart’s introduction to this Canadian painter is a lesson in self-determination…. A lovely and inspiring book.” – School Library Journal

Picasso: Soul on Fire
By Rick Jacobson
Illustrated by Laura Fernandez and Rick Jacobson
Paperback | Ages 10+
ISBN 978-1-77049-263-9
“Jacobson is to be congratulated for taking a little-known figure to children and making him – and modern art – accessible. Though aimed at ages 10 and up, the book’s compelling story, beautiful illustration and reproduced paintings of Picasso will appeal to anyone who loves art.” – Today’s Parent

The Adventures of Cosmo the Dodo Bird
By Patrice Racine
Paperback | Ages 6-9
A Friendship Begins ISBN 978-1-77049-246-2
The Great Illusion ISBN 978-1-77049-248-6
In Search of the Jewel ISBN 978-1-77049-245-5
The Mysterious Substance ISBN 978-1-77049-247-9

Cosmo is a dodo who was born on the island of Mauritius. But the fearless, flightless birds were no match for humans and their guns, and about three hundred years ago, dodos became extinct. Cosmo is the last of his kind, and since he knows firsthand the toll that people can take on Earth’s species, he becomes a champion of the environment.

The Adventures of Cosmo the Dodo Bird
By Patrice Racine
Paperback | Ages 8-11
The Quest for the Last Dodo Bird ISBN 978-1-77049-241-7
The Traveling Planet ISBN 978-1-77049-242-4
The Climate Masters ISBN 978-1-77049-243-1
The Chain Reaction ISBN 978-1-77049-244-8

In fast-paced text and eye-catching art, the Adventures of Cosmo the Dodo Bird encourages children to learn about their environment and the reason why it is important for them to protect it.

Sindbad: From the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights
Retold by Ludmila Zeman
Paperback | Ages 6+
ISBN 978-1-77049-264-6
“…Ludmila Zeman has retold and illustrated episodes from Arabian Nights, drawing the reader into the adventure as skillfully as Scheherazade enthralled King Shahriyat with her marvelous storytelling…Zeman’s meticulously researched illustrations recreate the elaborate carpet borders and richly detailed artwork of Persian miniature paintings.” – The Globe & Mail

Sindbad in the Land of Giants: From the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights
Retold by Ludmila Zeman
Paperback | Ages 6+
ISBN 9781770492660
“Engagingly written, the story is fleshed out by Zeman’s illustrations. Richly detailed, with intricate borders, the pictures are strongly reminiscent of Near Eastern miniatures, thus evoking the culture from which the story springs…. [F]or those who like adventure stories with gorgeous artwork, this title is a sound addition to folklore collections.” – School Library Journal

Sindbad’s Secret: From the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights
Retold by Ludmila Zeman
Paperback | Ages 6+
ISBN 9781770492653
“Zeman…preserve[s] much of the exoticism and excitement of the original [Sindbad stories]. Glowing pencil and watercolor illustrations are done in the style of ancient Persian miniatures.” – The Washington Post

Pub Date Giveaway: Which book would you love to read? Leave us a comment below and one lucky reader will receive a copy of their requested book, courtesy of Tundra! One request per person and please review our rules. The Adventures of Cosmo the Dodo Bird will be given away as a set of four. Please specify if you want the picture book set or the chapter book set.  The Sindbad books will also be given away as a set of three. This giveaway ends at midnight on Thursday, May 12, 2011!

Posted on

Give us a Match!

We feel like having some fun this Friday, so let’s play a simple matching game! Pamela had the wonderful idea of creating matching cards (a fond childhood memory for her) for Marthe Jocelyn and Nell Jocelyn’s Ones and Twos.

There’s more to this set, but to keep it easier for us, I’ve picked 8 pairs to play with. Here are the cards:

I’ve given each card a coordinate so you can tell me which ones to flip!

To play:

  1. Leave a comment below with your 2 card coordinates.
  2. I will flip them, snap a photo, and update this page.
  3. You can only guess 3 times, so strategize and wait for someone to reveal some of the cards. However, if someone beats you to the punch to a winning match, it won’t count as a guess for you.
  4. The first eight people to find a matching pair will win a copy of Ones and Twos, a set of the matching card game, and the book’s poster. Have fun and good luck!

We’re doing this old school, without flash or any other fancy program!

Here is A1 and D4:

Here is B1 and C2:

Here is B3 and C3:

A match! Congratulations to My Bits and Bleeps!

Here is C1 and B4 (PS: I’m keeping all the matches open in all future photos):

Here is D1 and C4:

Here is B4 and D4:

A match! Congratulations to Christinabean!

Here is B1 and D1:

A match! Congratulations to Teresa!

Here is A1 and D3:

Here is C2 and A4:

Here is C2 and D3:

Congrats Emily H!

Here is A4 and D3:

Here is B2 and C4:

Here is A4 and C4:

Another match! Congrats Krystal!

Here is A3 and D2:

Pizza! Yum! Congratulations to bermudaonion!

Oops! My bad, I just realized my brain was on pizza and I posted the wrong reveal for A3 and D2, is should have been:

Nonetheless, still a winner! (I must admit, it got confusing trying to keep up, please forgive me!)

Here is B2 and A3, get ready to REFRESH this page:

Here is A1 and A3:

Laura Welser takes the prize!

Here is A2 and B2:

Finally! Congratulations to Jennifer O! 😉

– GAME OVER –

If you’re curious, here are the rest of the cards from this set:

Thank you for playing and I hope you had fun!!

Tundra Book Group