Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Feb 8, 2012, 9:49 am
Tundra Books will be exhibiting at booth #618 at Reading for the Love of It, which starts tomorrow! Teachers will be gathering at the Sheraton Centre Hotel and visiting the exhibits from February 9th to the 10th. Please come by to learn about our new and upcoming books. You can also pick up catalog...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Feb 6, 2012, 12:58 pm
Each year the OLA Best Bets Committee selects the top 10 Canadian picture books, fiction and non fiction for children and fiction for teens. The lists were announced at OLA Superconference today. Here are the Tundra titles that made the 2011 lists: Non Fiction: In the Bag! Margaret Knight Wraps it...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Jan 26, 2012, 9:00 am
The Ontario Library Association’s Super Conference starts next week! Librarians will be gathering at the Metro Toronto Convention Center and visiting the exhibits from February 2nd to the 3rd. Tundra Books will be at booth #720 to tell you about our new and upcoming books. You can come by to pick...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Jan 16, 2012, 10:00 am
Will you be attending the 2012 ALA Midwinter Meeting? The conference will be taking place from January 20-24 in the Dallas Convention Center. Tundra’s very own, Alison Morgan and Tara Walker, will be at booth #1629 to tell you about our new and upcoming books. You can also come by to pick up cata...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Jan 10, 2012, 9:44 am
Happy New Year! We want to thank everyone who’s been visiting us on a monthly basis to check on our new releases and to enter our Pub Date Giveaways. Here’s to another year of great reads! Tuesdays with Tundra is a monthly post on our new releases. The following books are available today in sto...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 25, 2011, 9:00 am
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows hits theatres in three week! Once again, Robert Downey Jr. plays the ever resourceful Sherlock Holmes with Jude Law as Dr. John Watson. However, before you watch the movie, why not read about the Boy Sherlock Holmes first? Eye of the Crow The Boy Sherlock Holmes,...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 22, 2011, 9:00 am
Tuesdays with Tundra is a monthly post on our new releases. The following books are available today in stores and online! Cube Book Six Board Books | Ages 4-7 ISBN 978-1-77049-325-4 The six board books are die cut puzzle shapes that fit together to form a sturdy, decorative cube. The books also ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 21, 2011, 5:17 pm
Harness Horses, Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies: A History of Horse Breeds by husband and wife team, Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson! The both of them threw an a-neigh-zing book launch, an art show, and even a fundraiser for Minis and Friends! A few shelves were cleared to display the original ill...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 21, 2011, 4:33 pm
Last weekend, the amazing creators of Winterberries and Apple Blossoms: Reflections and Flavors of a Mennonite Year, Peter Etril Snyder and Nan Forler, launched their book at Conrad Grebel University College. Along the stage, the original artwork by Peter Etril Snyder was on display. Words Worth B...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 19, 2011, 9:00 am
National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the many children in foster care waiting to find permanent, loving families. To learn more, please visit www.nationaladoptionday.org. Nini By François Thisdale Hardcover | 40 Pages | Ages 3-6 ISBN: 978-1-77049-270-7 Th...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 15, 2011, 12:10 pm
Today, the Governor General’s Literary Award winners were announced at the Enwave Theatre at Harbourfront Centre. Tundra is happy to announce that From Then to Now by Christopher Moore is the winner of the 2011 Governor General’s Literary Award in Children’s Literature – Text. Congratulati...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 8, 2011, 12:14 pm
Congratulations to our authors and illustrators! The Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) have listed the following Tundra books as some of the top ten “Great Books” for 2012: Gunner: Hurricane Horse By Judy Andrekson illustrated by David Parkins Trade Paperback | 104 Pages Ages 8-11 ISBN: ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 4, 2011, 9:50 am
The cool crisp air in November makes visiting a bakery or baking in your own home feel really nice and cozy. This weekend, turn on your oven and treat yourself to some chocolate and marshmallow whoopie pies: Whoopie Pies Recipe reprinted from Winterberries and Apple Blossoms: Reflections and Flav...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 1, 2011, 9:00 am
November is Good Nutrition Month! Eat well and learn about your growing body with books from the Body Works series: My Achy Body By Liza Fromer and Francine Gerstein MD Illustrated by Joe Weissmann Hardcover | 24 Pages | Ages 6-9 ISBN: 978-1-77049-204-2 “…informative, straightforward and, ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 31, 2011, 11:49 am
Trick-or-Treat? Here at Tundra, we always prefer treats. To celebrate Halloween, I made some chocolate cinnamon sparkles cookies for my colleagues. The recipe is from The Case of the Missing Deed by Ellen Schwartz, a culinary mystery for ages 8-11. Take a dash of colorful characters, a pinch of dan...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 26, 2011, 9:46 am
What a perfect place to launch a mystery with recipes – Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks, a warm, welcoming cookbook store with a complete demonstration kitchen! About 40 people gathered there on October 13 to celebrate the launch of the first title in Ellen Schwartz’s Teaspoon Detectives series, T...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 25, 2011, 9:29 am
The Aesop Award Committee of the Children’s Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society have announced the 2011 Aesop Awards. It’s Not About the Apple, It’s Not About the Crumbs, It’s Not About the Hunter, It’s Not About the Pumpkin, and It’s Not About the Rose have received 2011 A...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 18, 2011, 9:00 am
Last week, on October 12, Words Worth Books and Uptown 21 hosted Words Worth Eating with Peter Etril Snyder and Nan Forler. This was in celebration of Winterberries and Apple Blossoms, a newly released book filled with poems and recipes. Here’s a look at the wonderful dinner Uptown 21 prepared: ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 17, 2011, 10:04 am
Today, the Ontario Library Association revealed the nominated titles for the 2012 Forest of Reading® program. Tundra would like to congratulate Heather Hartt-Sussman, Geneviève Côté, Monica Kulling, Bill Slavin, and Susin Nielsen! Blue Spruce™ Nominee: Noni Says No Written by Heather Hartt-...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 14, 2011, 3:26 pm
Pam Withers: The Pacific Northwest is full of adventurers, and not just the armchair variety. How do I know? Because I did a presentation in Portland, Oregon yesterday to 200 booksellers, librarians, publishers and other book lovers at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association’s Fall Tradesho...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 11, 2011, 11:11 am
The Canada Council for the Arts announced the 68 finalists for the 2011 Governor General’s Literary Awards today! The Governor General’s celebrate the excellence of Canadian writers, illustrators, and translators. The English and French awards are in the categories of fiction, non-fiction, poetr...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 11, 2011, 9:00 am
... online! The Dragon Turn: The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His Fifth Case By ... 77049-273-8 Summer 1869, and Sherlock Holmes and his friend Irene ... . It is the London sensation. Sherlock and Irene meet the magician ... away. But is Hemsworth guilty? Sherlock has his doubts, and soon ... ’s fa...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 4, 2011, 9:00 am
October 4th is World Animal Day! Celebrate by spreading the word, volunteering, or learning about the relationships between humans and animals: Harness Horses, Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies A History of Horse Breeds By Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson Hardcover | 72 Pages | All Ages ISBN: 978...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 3, 2011, 9:00 am
We’ve got another Word on the Street guest post for you! We love how our authors from all across Canada participated and are reporting back! Jan Andrews was at the Kitchener Radio Group’s Department of Canadian Heritage Reading Rocks Tent. Jan Andrews: Rock we did, all of us, a wondrously varie...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 30, 2011, 9:00 am
Sunday, September 25th was The Word on the Street held coast to coast in Vancouver, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Kitchener, Toronto, and Halifax. In Toronto, Tundra had eight authors participating, which included Helaine Becker, Cary Fagan, Nan Forler, Liza Fromer, Francine Gerstein, Monica Kulling, Shan...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 29, 2011, 4:08 pm
On Sunday, September 18th the third annual Telling Tales Festival took place in Westfield Heritage Village in Rockton, Ontario. Hundreds attended and there was no shortage of things to do in this replica of a 19th century village which was also a filming location for the popular Anne of Green Gables...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 28, 2011, 4:07 pm
Juba This, Juba That illustrator, Ron Lightburn, shares a few snapshots and his fun (he is on a boat) Word on the Street Halifax experience. Ron Lightburn: Here are a few photos of my day with Theodore Tugboat at the Word on the Street literary festival on the Halifax waterfront. I’ve been giv...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 26, 2011, 2:36 pm
We hope you were able to check out the Word on the Street yesterday! While we were blessed with beautiful weather in Toronto, author Pam Withers had a different story in Vancouver: Pam Withers: Word on the Street is a lively readers’ and writers’ festival that takes place every year in a series...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 19, 2011, 9:00 am
Have you started planning out your schedule for Sunday, September 25th, 2011? Everyone is excited about the author events, presentations, workshops, and marketplace. We hope to see you at the Word on the Street festival from 11am to 6pm at Queen’s Park! Here’s a quick glance at our schedule: T...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 16, 2011, 10:23 am
You know it’s autumn when there is an array of literary festivals during the weekends! Please join Tundra author, Richard Scrimger, at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival on Sunday, September 18. He will be at the COMMON from 3:30-4:30pm along with young adult authors Adwoa Badoe and Tish Cohen. M...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 16, 2011, 9:00 am
This year, the 3rd annual Telling Tales: A Family Festival of Stories is being held on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Westfield Heritage Village. Gates open at 9:30am and the festival ends around 4:00pm. You don’t want to miss it, Telling Tales won the 2010 Tourism Hamilton Award of Excellence ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 13, 2011, 9:00 am
... and ready for slumber. Body Works Series By Liza Fromer and Francine Gerstein MD Illustrated by Joe ... , easy-to-understand language and a playful attitude, Liza Fromer and Francine Gerstein MD have collaborated to ... Body Works books count as one) you would love to read in the co...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 7, 2011, 11:51 am
You’re invited to: WORDS WORTH EATING with Nan Forler and Peter Etril Synder Winterberries and Apple Blossoms: Reflections and Flavors of a Mennonite Year Nan Forler and Peter Etril Snyder have created a beautiful tribute to a traditional Mennonite girl’s year. Follow her through the seasons w...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Aug 21, 2011, 9:00 am
On this day in 1911, Vincenzo Perugia shocked the world by stealing the most famous of the many treasures in the Louvre, the Mona Lisa. Rick Jacobson and Laura Fernandez take a playful look at the possibilities behind the facts in this delightful tale of a famous missing treasures. The Mona Lisa Ca...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Aug 16, 2011, 9:00 am
On this day in 1888, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, was born. Medina Hill By Trilby Kent Hardcover | 176 Pages | Ages 10-14 ISBN: 978-0-88776-888-0 In the grimy London of 1935, eleven-year-old Dominic Walker has lost his voice. His mother is sick an...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Aug 11, 2011, 4:40 pm
The short-list for the 2012  Chocolate Lily Book Award has been announced. Tundra has two nominated titles under the Novel category: No Moon By Irene N. Watts Trade Paperback | 240 Pages | Ages 10+ ISBN: 978-0-88776-971-9 eBook: 978-0-88776-972-6 “…Watts provides a fascinating account of ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Aug 9, 2011, 9:00 am
Tuesdays with Tundra is a monthly post on our new releases. The following books are available today in stores and online! Ella May and the Wishing Stone By Cary Fagan Illustrated by Geneviève Côté Hardcover | Ages 4-7 ISBN 978-1-77049-225-7 “…soft, summery, pastel watercolors. The story...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Jul 15, 2011, 9:01 am
Welcome and thank you for joining us for BlogFest 2011!  We had so much fun last year that we decided to do it again. For those of you who are participating for the first time, here’s some background info from our host and organizer, A Journey of Books: What is BlogFest? BlogFest is a blog run ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Jul 4, 2011, 10:36 am
ForeWord Reviews‘ Book of the Year Award winners were announced on June 25 at ALA in New Orleans. Congratulations to the following Tundra authors and illustrators: Juvenile Fiction – Gold Dear George Clooney, Please Marry My Mom By Susin Nielsen ISBN 978-0-88776-977-1 eBook 978-0-88776-978-8...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Jun 24, 2011, 9:00 am
Splash! Celebrate Summer Once again, TD Bank Financial Group, the Toronto Public Library and Library and Archives Canada are proud to support literacy in Canada by offering the TD Summer Reading Club to Canadian children across the nation in both English and French. The TD Summer Reading Club has ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Jun 1, 2011, 10:53 am
Thank  you for joining us for the Splash Into Summer Giveaway Hop, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Page Turners! Did you have fun? Before we announce the winner of the prize pack, I asked my colleagues to share some of their favourite frozen treats during the summer, and here’s what th...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - May 24, 2011, 11:00 pm
We’re celebrating summer with the Splash Into Summer Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Page Turners. Thank you for joining us! What do you have to do to enter? Leave a comment below telling us your favourite frozen treat during the summer. Our e-mail subscribers are automatic...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - May 20, 2011, 9:41 am
We know that a lot of you will be in New York for BookExpo America this coming week. And who doesn’t love the Big Apple, especially when there are new books involved? If you’re around on Sunday, we would like to invite you to a party! A book party! Here are the details: When: Sunday, May 22, 20...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - May 13, 2011, 9:40 am
Thank you to everyone who entered our fifth Pub Date Giveaway of the year! We used trusty random.org to generate the winning number: 13 for Friday the 13th? Well, it’s a lucky day for: Congratulations to Lesley Morrison! You will be receiving Ludmila Zeman’s Sindbad, Sindbad in the Land of Gia...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - May 12, 2011, 3:35 pm
The Ontario Library Association hosted another successful Forest of Reading Festival of Trees at the Harbourfront Centre on May 11 and 12th. It is always one of our highlights of the year to see hundreds of readers cheer for their favourite books. As usual, the yellow school buses line up along Que...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - May 10, 2011, 9:00 am
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, support...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - May 9, 2011, 12:05 pm
Spring Blog Carnival The lucky winner of our carny books is ikkinlala! Congratulations and please check your in-box for a message from us. I love funnel cake and beaver tail, but I haven’t tried elephant ears before! Many thanks to Angela from Reading Angel, Candace from Candace’s Book ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - May 2, 2011, 9:12 am
In celebrating Children’s Book Week (May 2-8, 2011), Ella at Mymcbooks’s Blog and co-host Tina at Family Literacy and You have put together the 1st Annual Children’s Book Week Spotlight. We decided to join in the fun by providing a prize pack featuring Tundra authors and illustrators who are ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - May 1, 2011, 8:00 am
Hello and welcome to Talking with Tundra! We are so excited to be participating in the Spring Blog Carnival. We must thank our lovely hostesses, Angela from Reading Angel, Candace from Candace’s Book Blog, Lori from Pure Imagination, and Mary from The Book Swarm for deciding to throw this big blog...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Apr 29, 2011, 9:49 am
What a royal day to end Trilby Kent’s Stones for My Father blog tour! Please visit today’s tour stop hostesses (and wear a fancy hat if you like): Lisa at Bluestalking Cindy at Cindy’s Love of Books: Part 1 and Part 2 Sara at Inspired-Quill Jenny at Wondrous Reads Shelly at Write for a Reader...
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