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9781459839793

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"""[Pays] homage to the wonderful world of imagination found in children's books.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""A book that parents, primary teachers and librarians can use to introduce a discussion of the world of children's books. [Children] will enjoy the game of identifying the literary references hidden in the lines.""-- ""CM: Canadian Review of Materials"" ""Sweet and richly detailed... Wei's rich, complex mixed media illustrations make the story's concept shine, totally capturing the magic of imagination, while Ruurs's simple, rhythmic text pulls everything together.""-- ""School Library Journal"""

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Margriet Ruurs is the author of many award-winning books for children. She enjoys speaking about reading and writing to students at schools around the world. Her adventures have taken her to such countries as Myanmar, Pakistan, Laos, Tanzania and many others. Margriet was born in the Netherlands but has been a Canadian for most of her life. She lives with her family on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Born in Taiwan and currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Christine Wei has a bachelor of fine arts with a major in illustration from the Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Christine's works are often inspired by and about the natural, social and cultural landscapes around her, and she incorporates nature-inspired patterns in the landscapes and objects she paints.

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