Böcker av Dawn Leslie

But what is a virus? she askedA virus is a chance, said her grandfatherA chance?It's a chance for change, he said.BackgroundSince January 2020, the World Health Organization reports that Canada documented 43,505 deaths from SARS-CoV-2, more commonly known as the Corona virus. Worldwide, over 6.5 million people have lost their lives to date. It's clear that each one of us has been affected on some level by this global phenomenon, and our children are no exception. Over eighty percent of the Canadians who died were over the age of 65 - many of them grandparents, and this has enormously impacted the landscape of their families, as well as our entire country. OverviewA Thousand Twinkly Stars offers a sweet, poignant look at the role of a virus in the wider scope of life. It comprises a conversation between a grandfather and a little girl that comforts her fears with a lovely promise extending beyond the here and now. With the same multi-generational appeal of Robert Munsch's timeless, Love you Forever, this book promises to warm the hearts of all who turn its pages. Why is this book important?It represents a wonderful collaboration between a non-Indigenous author and an iconic First Nations artist, the late Daphne Odjig, who passed in 2016, at the age of ninety-seven. Daphne was the only woman and a founding member of the Indigenous Group of Seven, which included Alex Janvier, Jackson Beardy, and others. She is a recipient of the Order of Canada, the Governor General's award, and seven honorary doctorates, among many other accolades.It introduces the next generation to this inspirational woman's body of work and enables a seamless continuation of her legacy. It demonstrates the timelessness of her art. The twenty-nine images were curated from hundreds of pieces she'd created over six decades, simply because they corroborated the text so brilliantly. Despite their age and original context, they capture the ethos of this story with undeniable conviction. Lastly, the compelling Foreword written by Maxine Noel (Ioyan Mani), also an Order of Canada recipient, and the commentary provided by Daphne's son, Stan Somerville are a lovely tribute to this unique initiative. A Thousand Twinkly Stars was created through a reciprocal, humble process that acknowledges and honours the work of a ground-breaking, Indigenous artist who was remarkably ahead of her time.

But what is a virus? she askedA virus is a chance, said her grandfatherA chance?>Finally... a book that softly shines a light on loved ones lost through the global pandemic. The inevitability of seasonal changes underpins this poignant look at nature's purpose in death, the beauty of new beginnings, and the constancy of love. A perfect platform to inspire conversation with children about life, death, and loss through a gentle, yet profound conversation between a grandfather and his granddaughter. His sweet message of hope and optimism is beautifully paired with twenty-nine incredible images by iconic First Nations artist, Daphne Odjig, and a compelling Foreword by Maxine Noel (Ioyan Mani). This glorious book opens the door to endless thought-provoking discussions you won't want to miss! SPOILER ALERT!A Thousand Twinkly Stars was written for children but is loved by adults (yes, it's one of those books), so as a gentle suggestion, keep a tissue close by... About the AuthorDawn Leslie is a nurse and author of the Healthy-Wellthy-Wise series for children, with over 150,000 books sold throughout Canada. Having lived in four countries to date, she's a self-professed nomad and is always up for an adventure!>About the ArtistAlthough the curated pieces meld with the text so beautifully, the stunning art in A Thousand Twinkly Stars was created over the course of seven decades by trail-blazing First Nations artist, Daphne Odjig, a Governor General's award winner, Order of Canada recipient, and awardee of seven honorary doctorates.A founding member of, and the only woman in the Indigenous Group of Seven, Daphne's timeless art adds an incomparable layer of relevancy to this beautiful story.>Maxine Noel is an internationally renowned First Nations artist of Santee Oglala heritage, and a Member of the Order of Canada. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Canada, and she is deeply committed to making the world a better place through the healing force of art.She signs her work with the Sioux name Ioyan Mani (Walk Beyond). Also by Dawn Leslie...Previous works include the Healthy-Wellthy-Wise series of educational books for children, a must for every new parent, school, and library setting.This 30-book, specialist-vetted catalogue is based on vision care, dental care, common childhood conditions, and lifestyle-related issues. Charming, fictitious stories wrapped around accurate wellness information both educate and empower kids to make positive health and safety choices.Multi-generational learning is provided through each book's Stuff for Grown-Ups section; highlighting signs, symptoms, and treatments in an easy-to-understand format for adults. Coming soon to Amazon, this amazing series can be viewed online at: https: //www.pazpublishing.ca/