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One is Canada
One Is Canada is a counting book with a difference. One to ten become more than numbers -- each one is a celebration of Canada, its land and its people, its culture and its heritage. Defining Canadian geography while at the same time introducing the First Peoples and the Group of Seven is no small feat, and Maxine Trottier and Bill Slavin accomplish this with a sense of delight and wonder, each lyrical stanza and colorful, energetic illustration building to an unabashed, multicultural celebration of our identity.
One Is Canada is not just a counting book for pre-schoolers. It's a book for teachers, parents, librarians -- and children of all ages. Plus, it has an added Notes on Canada section that gives readers more details on each stanza and illustration, a feature sure to stimulate curiosity and learning.
One Is Canada is not just a counting book for pre-schoolers. It's a book for teachers, parents, librarians -- and children of all ages. Plus, it has an added Notes on Canada section that gives readers more details on each stanza and illustration, a feature sure to stimulate curiosity and learning.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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About the author
Maxine Trottier
50 books29 followersMaxine Trottier is the award-winning writer of numerous books for young people, including Claire's Gift (winner of the Mr. Christie's Book Award), Laura: A Childhood Tale of Laura Secord, the Circle of Silver Chronicles, and The Tiny Kite of Eddy Wing (winner of the CLA Book of the Year Award).
A former teacher and an avid sailor, Maxine has long been fascinated by history. She is now an associate member of La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan, whose purpose is "to honour the memory of these courageous people." While researching Alone in an Untamed Land, Maxine discovered that she herself is directly descended from a fille du roi.
Maxine lives in the small outport of Newman's Cove in Newfoundland, with her husband William and their Yorkie Moon.
A former teacher and an avid sailor, Maxine has long been fascinated by history. She is now an associate member of La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan, whose purpose is "to honour the memory of these courageous people." While researching Alone in an Untamed Land, Maxine discovered that she herself is directly descended from a fille du roi.
Maxine lives in the small outport of Newman's Cove in Newfoundland, with her husband William and their Yorkie Moon.
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April 25, 2022
Beautifully done.
September 7, 2016
Worldview - Universally Acceptable
Setting:
Location - Canada Time Period - Current
Review
This counting book is a refreshing change from others of it’s kind. The author has chosen significant Canadian subject matter for each number, and paired them successfully. Six Nations and The group of seven are among the most successful choices the author has made.
The art work is lovely and detailed.The image for the 3 oceans includes 21 different kinds of sea creatures found along Canada’s Coast. A legend at the back of the book allows a reader to identify each element of the art work included in the book.
A counting book would normally appeal to a much younger audience. This book be a stretch for very young children to appreciate. Older children may not like the counting and repetitive nature of the story. The content may be difficult for the younger children to understand without some previous context and teaching about things like the group of seven or the 10 provinces.
Teacher Application
A unique and simple overview of many important Canadian lessons. A teacher could take this book and use it as a jumping off point for a unit on Canada. Studying each number as a unit.
1 - Canada is one
2 - Two hands are joining in friendship ( image shows multiculturalism of Canada)
3 - Three oceans
4 -Four compass points
5 - Five Great Lakes
6 - Six Nations
7 - Group of Seven
8 - Eight lines in O Canada
9 - Nine centuries since the Vikings came
10 - Provinces
Setting:
Location - Canada Time Period - Current
Review
This counting book is a refreshing change from others of it’s kind. The author has chosen significant Canadian subject matter for each number, and paired them successfully. Six Nations and The group of seven are among the most successful choices the author has made.
The art work is lovely and detailed.The image for the 3 oceans includes 21 different kinds of sea creatures found along Canada’s Coast. A legend at the back of the book allows a reader to identify each element of the art work included in the book.
A counting book would normally appeal to a much younger audience. This book be a stretch for very young children to appreciate. Older children may not like the counting and repetitive nature of the story. The content may be difficult for the younger children to understand without some previous context and teaching about things like the group of seven or the 10 provinces.
Teacher Application
A unique and simple overview of many important Canadian lessons. A teacher could take this book and use it as a jumping off point for a unit on Canada. Studying each number as a unit.
1 - Canada is one
2 - Two hands are joining in friendship ( image shows multiculturalism of Canada)
3 - Three oceans
4 -Four compass points
5 - Five Great Lakes
6 - Six Nations
7 - Group of Seven
8 - Eight lines in O Canada
9 - Nine centuries since the Vikings came
10 - Provinces
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