SONG FOR THE SNOW
COMING SEPTEMBER 2021
Illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler
Freya has always loved the snow and the way it covers everything like powdered sugar. But the snow hasn't come to her town for two winters, and she's starting to forget what it looks and feels like. When will it be cold? When will it snow again?
An eloquent fable about remembering past traditions, our connection to nature and caring for a world threatened by climate change through shared effort and hope.
MAGGIE’S TREASURE
September 1 2020
Illustrated by Kellen Hatanaka
“A winner … A wise and satisfying read.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Maggie demonstrates the hidden potential of things others do not value.” - Booklist
ABOUT MAGGIE’S TREASURE
Maggie finds treasure wherever she goes. Whether it’s a button, a feather or a shiny stone, she picks it up and takes it home. At first the neighbors and city workers are grateful to Maggie for cleaning up; the mayor even gives her an award. But over time Maggie’s collection grows bigger and bigger, until it spills out of her house and garden in an unsightly mess. Her parents tell her “Enough treasure!” and eventually even Maggie realizes that something must be done. Finally, inspired by a bird outside her window, she finds a way to share her treasure that enchants and transforms the entire neighborhood.
Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka, winners of the Governor General’s Literary Award for Tokyo Digs a Garden, have created a stunning picture book about a child who turns her passion for collecting into a pleasure for her community.
TOKYO DIGS A GARDEN
★ 2016 Governor General's Literary Award Winner
★ 2017 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award Finalist
★ 2018 Sakura Medal Picture Book Nominee
"A thing of beauty." --The New York Times
“A challenging 21st-century fable sure to spark discussions.” - Kirkus
“Highly recommended for every kid growing up surrounded by pavement, steel and concrete.” - The Globe & Mail
"A haunting modern day fairy tale.” - Publisher’s Weekly
ABOUT TOKYO DIGS A GARDEN
Tokyo lives in a small house between giant buildings with his family and his cat, Kevin. For years, highways and skyscrapers have been built up around the family’s house where once there were hills and trees. Will they ever experience the natural world again?
One day, an old woman offers Tokyo seeds, telling him they will grow into whatever he wishes. Tokyo and his grandfather are astonished when the seeds grow into a forest so lush that it takes over the entire city overnight. Soon the whole city has gone wild, with animals roaming where cars once drove. But is this a problem to be surmounted, or a new way of living to be embraced?
Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, Young People's Literature – Illustrated Books 2016
Finalist of the TD Canadian Children's Literature Prize 2017
Nominee of the 2018 Sakura Medal for English-language picture books (Japan)
Short-listed for the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award 2016Selected for the TD Summer Reading Club Top Recommended Reads 2016
Selected for the Toronto Public Library's First and Best List 2016
Selected for the CCBC Best Books for Children and Teens, starred selection 2016
Selected for the CBC Best Books of 2016
Long-listed for the Green Earth Book Award 2017
Available for purchase at your local, independent bookstore (CAN or USA) or through the publisher, Groundwood Books. It is also available at Indigo and Amazon.
For signed copies, please contact me.