{"product_id":"the-blue-canoe-a-picture-book-hardcover","title":"The Blue Canoe: A Picture Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheryl McFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaurel Aylesworth\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin a mother-to-be and her daughter in award-winning author Sheryl McFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand illustrator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurel Aylesworth's \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Canoe\u003c\/i\u003e, an enchanting picture book adventure filled with love, reassurance, and cherished connections, discovering the wonders of nature while embracing the arrival of a new baby.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvery cabin day is a paddle-on-the-lake day. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou'll be paddling with us too, coming-soon baby. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMom and me and you in our blue canoe.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A mother and daughter spend the day on the lake, admiring the local flora and fauna and considering the way their paddling routine might change when a new baby arrives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For nature lovers with a growing family, \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Canoe\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant picture book conversation that gently addresses a child's natural worries about shifting family dynamics while celebrating the unchangeable bond between mother and child. The details of the animal families they encounter bolster the child's confidence and reinforce the mother's loving reassurance that even though a new baby will bring change, some things are as reliable as the sunrise.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheryl McFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and educator living in Victoria, B. C. She is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children, including: \u003ci\u003eWaiting for the Whales, Jessie's Island, I Love Kisses\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWelcome Rain!\u003c\/i\u003e Sheryl has coordinated several book tours for Canadian Children's Book Week, organized two children's book festivals, and chaired the Children's Literature Roundtable in Victoria for more than ten years. She has toured extensively, spoken at numerous literacy, literature, and young writers conferences. She loves reading, gardening, and walking her mini Dachshund, Karl. \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Canoe\u003c\/i\u003e was inspired by canoeing and kayaking with her children when they were young. Sheryl stocks a little free library for friends and neighbors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As an introverted kid growing up in Vermont, drawing came naturally to\u003cb\u003e Laurel Aylesworth\u003c\/b\u003e. Instead of going to the mall like most teenagers, you would find her in her room drawing scenes from \u003ci\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e or copying her favorite characters from Elf Quest comics. Later, her career path naturally led to graphic design, but something was missing (namely, Elves and magic). She found her calling as an illustrator after becoming a mother and hence, wading knee-deep in picture books from the library.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.1 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45597517611052,"sku":"9781641709156","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-blue-canoe-a-picture-book-hardcover","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}