Barbara Reid's brilliant, detailed Plasticine art is the perfect complement to this classic poem. A charming family of mice romp through the story, in their frenzied, detailed household, bringing a lively and very Canadian slant to these iconic words words.
This beautiful, sturdy board book is the perfect introduction to a holiday read aloud tradition
Just in time for Yuletide giving, Laurie Brown surveys new releases and old favourites for young readers. I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles. By Jean Marzollo, photographs and illustrations by Walter Wick. Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. The Story of Canada. By Christopher Moore and Janet Lunn, illustrations by Alan Daniel. Publisher: Key Porter Books Ltd. Alice. By Whoopi Goldberg, illustrations by John Rocco. Publisher: Bantam Books. Two By Two. Written and illustrated by Barbara Reid. Publisher: Scholastic Canada Ltd.
Barbara Reid wins Writers' Trust kids lit honour
10 years ago
Duration 1:27
The accomplished children's writer and illustrator discusses her passion for picture books, stories for young readers and Plasticine
2:30Barbara Reid visits students at Black Walnut Public School
Barbara Reid visits Black Walnut P.S. in Markham, Ont. and shares her creative process with the young students.
