A Canadian Year: Twelve Months in the Life of Canada’s Kids

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Download the Teacher’s Notes here.The Kid’s Year Series are the ideal choice for supporting the ACARA Intercultural Understanding, which you can learn about here.

Meet Liam, Ava, Oki, Chloe and Noah — Canadian kids representing a multicultural blend of culture and race that typifies our amazing country. They’ll take you through a year in the life of Canada’s kids, from celebrations, traditions and events, to our everyday way of life and the little things that make childhood so memorable.

A Canadian Year is a picture book bursting with national pride. It’s a snapshot of who we are as Canadians, blending our modern-day culture and lifestyle with past traditions and native heritage. Its pages feature meandering text, dates and gorgeous illustrations showcasing our five Canadian kids at play, at school, at home, and enjoying the sights and sites of our nation.

SPECIFICATIONS: Hardcover | 245 x 255 mm / 9.5 x 10 inches | 150+ Colour Illustrations | 32 Pages |

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Tania McCartney is an award-winning author of both children’s and adult books, with a particular passion for picture books. An experienced editor, illustrator, speaker and publisher, she has written more than thousand articles and reviews, both in print and online. She is also the founder of Kids’ Book Review, one of the foremost children’s literacy websites and the Facebook phenomenon, the 52-Week Illustration Challenge. An ACT Ambassador for the National Year of Reading (2012), Tania is passionate about literacy and has spent many years presenting and speaking on reading, books and writing. The writing talent behind the internationally successful Kid’s Year series, Tania has lived in France, England and China, but now lives in Australia with her family.

Tina Snerling is an illustrator, graphic designer, creator, mother and Art Director at Spencil, a children’s stationary company since 2013. Tania has illustrated the award winning Kid’s Year series and is privileged to spend the most part of her days daydreaming out her sun drenched window, creating worlds that allow her to travel anywhere without leaving her studio.

Playgroup NSW
“the latest books in this bestselling series from award-winning author Tania McCartney and outstanding Australian illustrator Tina Snerling. This talented team…turn their attention to Canada and New Zealand for an inclusive and playful look at life through the eyes of today’s kids.”


Pinerolo
A Canadian Year and A Kiwi Year by Tania McCartney & Tina Snerling (EK Books). Two new books in this popular series which takes children through a year in the life of children in different countries. Lots of fascinating and informative facts and colourful, detailed illustrations. Great books to read before travelling or just to know how other children live.”


New Idea
“gives kids insight into other cultures”


Postmedia News Canada
“a lively overview of the sights, sports, foods and places that make this country so unique.”


Literacy, Families and Learning
“this is the latest book in a wonderful series that helps children understand the different lives that children lead around the world”


Hip Little One
“Being so very different to Australia our kids love reading all about this foreign country, they can’t imagine what -30°C feels like but they sure get very excited about the sound of ice hockey, sled races, skiing and riding the toboggan. Everyone is chatting about igloos and ice hotels, we discover the meaning of Inuit and why houses in North Canada are built on stilts … Once you’ve finished A Canadian Year you’ll be a true Canada connoisseur.”


Reading Time
“help to generate an attitude of tolerance and inclusiveness. These books would be important resources in any school or classroom library.”


In The Good Books
“What I really like about this hard-covered book as well as A Kiwi Year is the layout. The sentences are short yet informative making it ideal for even children of young age to understand. The illustrations are bright and give readers a fantastic glimpse into all of the wonderful things there are to do and celebrate in Canada.”


Kids’ Book Review
“These books are fabulous for schools. They are educational books kids will want to pick up and explore, and EK Books provides teaching notes on their website to give you inspiration for lessons and activities.”


Just So Books
“Highly recommended for primary libraries – you really must have the whole series. Where are we travelling to next I wonder?”