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2 reviews
Frieda Wishinsky

Groundwood Books, 2007

Sibling torture and love at its best!
Please, Louise perfectly captures the tense relationship between Louise, about 4ish, and her older brother Jake, maybe 7ish. She follows him around, messes up his stuff, and just generally annoys him. When he tries to ditch her by going outside to read a book, she follows him, of course - but when he looks up from his book, Louise is nowhere to be found. Weirdly, Jake was just wishing that Louise ...

Canadian Flyer Adventures #8: A Whale Tale (Canadian Flyer Adventures)
Frieda Wishinsky

Maple Tree Press, 2008

Armed with a sketchbook and digital recorder, Emily and Matt hop aboard their magical sled for another excursion into the past. This time, in the eighth title in the Canadian Flyer Adventures series, they journey to the northwest in the late 18th century. There, they meet a Nootka clan and get up close and personal with whales! One of North America's most colorful periods comes alive in this fast-paced adventure.

It's Your Room: A Decorating Guide for Real Kids

1 review
Janice Weaver, Frieda Wishinsky

Tundra Books, 2006

Highly recommended for all young people aspiring to redecorate their room to accord with their own tastes and preferences
Expertly co-authored by Janice Weaver and Frieda Wishinsky, and enhanced with illustrations by Claudia Davila, It's Your Room: A Decorating Guide For Real Kids, is an impressively "kid friendly" collection of basic "how to" information on how children can designing a desirable and attractive room for themselves. Comprehensively guiding readers through the entire process from clearing a room to ...

No Frogs for Dinner (First Flight Books Level Two)
Frieda Wishinsky

Fitzhenry and Whiteside, 1999

Melvin_s trip to the big city is not turning out as he hoped. Instead of hot-dogs, baseball and tall buildings, his Aunt Rose drags him to the opera, museums and fancy restaurants. Melvin must find a way to curb his aunt_s enthusiasm long enough to have some REAL fun

Albert Einstein (DK Biography)

5 reviews
Frieda Wishinsky

DK CHILDREN, 2005

Outstanding biography for young people!
I just finished reading Albert Einstein, and I rushed over to post this review. This is an outstanding entry in a fine series. The author, Frieda Wishinsky, really makes you understand Albert Einstein both as a scientist and as a human being. Her clear yet thoughtful text lets readers explore the contradictions of a brilliant man--and still shows Einstein as a towering giant of the 20th century. ...

Canadian Flyer Adventures #6: Pioneer Kids (Canadian Flyer Adventures)
Frieda Wishinsky

Maple Tree Press, 2007

What was life like for the early settlers of the wide-open prairies? With a rub on their magic sled's logo, Emily and Matt take a trip to the early 1900's to find out. They visit a one-room school house and a real sod house, help a new friend stand up to a bully, and are rescued from a raging prairie fire!

Just Mabel (I Am Reading)
Frieda Wishinsky, Sue Heap

Kingfisher, 2004

When Mabel wears a new red dress to school, everyone laughs. Mabel proves that being different is much more fun than looking the same as everyone.

Jennifer Jones Won't Leave Me Alone

4 reviews
Frieda Wishinsky

Carolrhoda Books, 2003

Must-Have Worth every cent!
I came across this book while volunteering at a childrens book fair. I just fell in LOVE with it and had to buy it for myself! I have no children, but have read it to my nieces and they loved it too! I am proud to have this 'childrens book' on my bookshelf!

Canadian Flyer Adventures #7: Hurry, Freedom (Canadian Flyer Adventures)

1 review
Frieda Wishinsky

Maple Tree Press, 2008

Courtesy of Kids @ Teens Read Too
Emily Bing and Matt Martinez find an old Canadian Flyer sled in the tower of Emily's house. There is a note from Emily's Great Aunt instructing them to fly to great adventures. Pulling out the sled, there is an inscription on the front on how to operate the sled. In an old dresser is an array of unique objects. Each one will lead to its own adventure. HURRY, FREEDOM gives the children a ...

Oonga Boonga

4 reviews
Frieda Wishinsky

Dutton Juvenile, 1999

Wonderful tale of a positive sibling relationship
Oonga Boonga is a great example of a positive sibling relationship. My sister and Mom picked this up at the library for my nephews. This is a great book for a parent to read to an older sibling, because it helps to foster a positive relationship between siblings. Baby Louise is crying and no one is able to calm her down until her older brother Daniel whispers "Oonga Boonga" to her. ...

Just Call Me Joe (Orca Young Readers)
Frieda Wishinsky

Orca Book Publishers, 2004

The year is 1909 and Joseph has just immigrated to the United States from Russia. He thinks that life in New York City will be wonderful, but he has not bargained for the challenges of learning English and of resisting the pressures to skip school, steal and fight to earn a place among the boys in his neighbourhood. Just Call Me Joe presents a full picture of life in New York City for the working poor. Anna, Joe's older sister, struggles to cope ...

Canadian Flyer Adventures #4: Yikes, Vikings! (Canadian Flyer Adventures)
Frieda Wishinsky

Maple Tree Press, 2007

When Emily Bing and Matt Martinez discovered the old red sled in Emily?s attic, they never dreamed it would hold amazing powers. But the magical Canadian Flyer has taken the pair back through time to the most exciting points in Canada?s history: to the far north to come face to face with pirates, to the Klondike to join the gold rush, and even so far back in time that they encounter dinosaurs. Now, the intrepid duo is ready for its next ...

Nothing Scares Us

1 review
Frieda Wishinsky

First Avenue Editions, 2004

NOTHING SCARES THEM--FOR LONG!
Two inseparable friends pride themselves on their fearlessness as they banish monsters and pirates in imaginative play. When they discover the CREATURE feature on TV, one is delighted, but the other friend is so scared that she gets a stomach ache. However, she is even more scared that her friend will react negatively to her fears, so she suffers in silence--until she hears a scream. It ...

What's the Matter with Albert?: A Story of Albert Einstein

4 reviews
Frieda Wishinsky

Maple Tree Press, 2002

Loved it!
I loved "What's the Matter with Albert?" I bought it as a gift for my 7 year old granddaughter Lauren, who loves to read. Before giving any book to her, I always make sure to read it first, so we can have phone discussions about it. (I am a long-distance grandma and she lives 3000 miles away.) This book was an excellent choice because of the lessons it will teach her. I loved the way Billy found ...

Dimples Delight (Orca Echoes)
Frieda Wishinsky

Orca Book Publishers, 2005

Lawrence hates being teased about his dimples, but nothing he does seems to make any difference. Joe goes right on teasing him, and the teasing gets meaner and meaner. Finally, Lawrence notices something about his friend Stewart that may provide the tool he needs to tease-proof himself once and for all.

The Man Who Made Parks: The Story of Parkbuilder Frederick Law Olmstead
Frieda Wishinsky

Tundra Books, 2009

The story of Olmsted who designed some of North America?s most famous public spaces When the great cities of North America were being built, little thought was given to the idea of creating ?green spaces.? But these oases from the dirt, gravel, and noise of the crowded city streets were exactly what were needed. One of the few people to recognize this fact was Frederick Law Olmsted, North America?s first landscape architect. Combining his love ...

Give Maggie a Chance
Frieda Wishinsky

Fitzhenry and Whiteside, 2002

When push comes to shove, timid Maggie is determined to overcome her catty rival! Now that she can read, Maggie is eager to show her new teacher. But when Maggie is called to the front of the class, her knees shake like jelly, her mouth dries up like a desert, and she can_t utter a sound. She_s forced to sit down while snooty Kimberly takes over and reads with ease. And the next day is no better. When called on, a miserable Maggie silently ...

Queen Of The Toilet Bowl (Orca Currents)
Frieda Wishinsky

Orca Book Publishers, 2005

Renata learns to be proud of who she is. (RL3.6) (20070401)

The Man Who Made Parks: The Story of Parkbuilder Frederick Law Olmsted

2 reviews
Frieda Wishinsky

Tundra Books, 1999

The Man Who Made Parks
The Man Who Made Parks is a beautifully illustrated and inspiring book for children. It tells the story of a complicated man who found his way into American history by way of a convoluted path, but it tells the story in words that children can understand. Olmsted's love of nature, his health problems, his mixed feelings about school, and the difficulties he had finding his special calling ...

Manya's Dream: A Story of Marie Curie
Frieda Wishinsky

Maple Tree Press, 2003

A story of remarkable determination and ingenuity. "We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." -- Marie Curie Manya's Dream introduces young readers to the fascinating story of Marie Curie's (born Manya Sklodowska) life and to her exceptional achievements in the realm of science -- including winning not one, but two Nobel Prizes. As told by a mother to her young daughter, Marie's ...

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