Granville Island ABC is a fun and interactive picture book connecting story to place. Whether visiting for the first time or returning for the twentieth time, this ode to Granville Island and its rich history of arts and culture offers something to everyone. This exploration of Granville Island supports learning in Social Studies by illustrating diversity within our communities. It demonstrates how many people come together to enjoy its numerous offerings, emphasizing the commonalities shared by individuals. Learning about Granville Island inspires students to think about their own communities and what makes them special. As students in Career Education learn about how strong communities work toward common goals together and the many different roles requiring different skills in their communities, they can brainstorm a list of abc's about who and what makes their community unique.

Images: Colour illustrations
Bibliography: No
Index: No

Source: Books BC - BC Books for Schools

Alison Kelly is a playwright, actor, writer, and theatre instructor. She is best known as one of the writers and performers of the award-winning, internationally acclaimed play Mom’s The Word, and the sequels, Mom’s the Word 2: Unhinged, Mom’s The Word: For Crying Out Loud, Mom’s The Word: Nest 1/2 Empty, and, upcoming, Mom’s The Word: Let’s Talk Turkey. Her essay “Present Imperfect” appears in the Canadian bestseller Between Interruptions. Granville Island ABC is her first book for families and young audiences.

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Linda Sharp is an artist and set designer who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alberta. She works in fabric and paint, using oilsticks to capture movement and visual energy. Linda volunteers with North Vancouver Community Players and Theatre West Van, designing graphics and painting sets. She is the illustrator of the bestselling book The Grizzlies of Grouse Mountain, by Shelley Hrdlitschka and Rae Schidlo.

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“Stunning art. Playful clues. Evocative descriptions and hidden surprises. Granville Island ABC is an absolute delight!”
—Shelley Hrdlitschka, author of The Grizzlies of Grouse Mountain: The True Adventures of Coola and Grinder

“This sweet little book is a delight! For the kids, it is simple and impactful, for the grown-ups it is full of great information! A true keepsake and gem!”
—Robert ""Lucky"" Budd, co-author (with Roy Henry Vickers) of the Northwest Coast Legends Series and A Is for Anemone: A First West Coast Alphabet

"Granville Island ABC will likely have some appeal to people local to Vancouver or who have visited. It is full of interesting information and has some beautiful images."
—CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Granville Island ABC is full of charming illustrations and ideas inspired by the attractions of the well-loved island; this is a fun guide to the Island for anyone with a child.”
—Jane Shackell, former Trustee, Granville Island Trust"

“P is for parking. Clearly, Alison sees far beyond where to leave the car and has lovingly shared the mystery and history of one of Vancouver's most visited attractions, in this colourful, family-friendly tribute to an island in a city.”
—Geoffrey Kelly, Spirit of The West