Our Song: the Story of O Canada

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Scholastic Canada, Limited, Apr 25, 2017 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 24 pages

Celebrate the 150th birthday of Canada with a closer look at its majestic anthem!

A new generation of young readers will experience the 100-year evolution of the Canadian national anthem, from its composition in 1880 to the moment it was proclaimed the national anthem in 1980.

Line by line, in both official languages, and accompanied by sheet music, "O Canada" is brought to life by beautiful collage illustrations.

A fun and lively way to learn about our country's interesting history and the song that makes us "true north strong and free"!

About the author (2017)

PETER KUITENBROUWER is an award-winning reporter who has lived and worked in Canada, the United States and Mexico. A journalist for the National Post since 1997, Peter lives in Toronto, Ontario with his wife, Mimi, and their children, Tallulah and Frits. ASHLEY SPIRES earned her BFA at the Emily Carr Institute of Art and went on to earn a graduate diploma in illustration from Sheridan College. She is also the illustrator of Quel génie!. Ashley lives in British Columbia, but you can find her at www.ashleyspires.com.

Bibliographic information

TitleOur Song: the Story of O Canada
AuthorPeter Kuitenbrouwer
Illustrated byAshley Spires
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherScholastic Canada, Limited, 2017
ISBN1443102369, 9781443102360
Length24 pages
Subjects ›  ›  › 

Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-)
Juvenile Nonfiction / Literary Criticism & Collections
Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / History
Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Songbooks
Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / Canada
  
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