Canada's Maple Leaf: The Story of Our Flag
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (989 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1550744593 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nicola Mansfield said wonderful book that captures the excitement of a country trying to choose it's own flag. Reason for Reading: Read aloud to my son for our history curriculum.First, I'm shocked just now looking the book up online to find out that they've let this title go out of print. It has been a favourite in our house and I've read it to both my children (11 years apart). This is a wonderful book that captures the excitement of a country trying to choose it's own flag for the first time. Prior to the maple leaf Canada flew either the Union Jack or the Red Ensign, both British flags,
This illustrated history includes flag etiquette, flag-raising procedures and how to send messages with international flag codes. The only children's book of its kind, Canada's Maple Leaf is a colorful history of Canada's unique flag. Kids can also make and fly their own Canadian flag by tracing the maple leaf in the book!. Kids will learn about the first flags that flew over Canada, the country's loyalty to the British flag and the great flag debate that led to our current flag. They'll see colorful images of provincial and territorial flags (including Nunavut's) and read fascinating stories about flags from around the world
(Calgary Herald)The only children’s book of its kind, a colourful history of Canada’s unique flag. A visually appealing and informative book. (Book Tasting)
Together with her friend and collaborator Ann-Maurren Owens, Jane is the co-author of the popular children's information books Forts of Canada and Canada's Maple Leaf.Bill Slavin is an award-winning children's book illustrator with over 50 books to his credit. His works include Stanley?s Party and The Bear on the Bed. She lives in Kingston, Ontario.Jane Yealland works in communications for Ontario's Ministry of Health. . He lives in Mil