Songs of life and death

“Russell Thornton (left) brings together poems written over two decades, shaped by North Vancouver landscapes and a lifelong engagement with eros and mortality in his new collection, Two Songs.” FULL STORY



 

 

 

 

Caroline Adderson

May 23rd, 2024

In the third book of Caroline Adderson’s heartwarming Izzy series, Izzy’s Dog Days of Summer (Kids Can Press $16.99) for ages 6-9, Isabel and Zoë eagerly anticipate having fun at summer camp. Despite the excitement, they find the camp’s strict rules disappointing, including bans on singing their own songs, running like penguins and trading lunches. Missing her dog, Rollo, Isabel decides to create her own backyard camp. But will her mom let her? And what will they do about Mr. Entwistle, their grumpy next-door neighbor? Adderson’s engaging narrative, complemented by Kelly Collier’s vibrant illustrations, combines humor, lovable characters, and lessons in empathy. 9781771387347

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