Picture Books
Dance Baby Dance
BY: Andrea Spalding.
PRICE: $ 9.95
Orca Publishers ISBN 978-1-55469-079-4
The Steve Nash Foundation gave this book to all new babies on Southern Vancouver Island as part of their 2010 literacy program.
Seal Song
BY: Andrea Spalding, illustrated by Pascal Millelli.
PRICE: $19.95
Orca Publishers (ISBN 978-1-55469-242-2) HC
REVIEW
Spalding’s beautiful lyrical language is perfectly complemented by Milelli’s unique and expressive oil paintings… Here, Spalding creates a folktale that feels as though it were born of Canada.”
2012 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, Finalist
2012 Best Books for Kids and Teens (Exceptional calibre)
Secret Of The Dance
BY: Andrea Spalding and Alfred Scow, Illustrated by Darleen Gait.
PRICE $9.95
Orca publishers (ISBN 1-55143-396-6’)
“A moving and insightful story of Canada’s cultural history made accessible for a young audience.” BC Parent Magazine
“...this powerful picture book... simple but evocative prose...” Globe & Mail.
Aboriginal Children’s Book of the Year, nominee
Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice”, Exceptional calibre
The Horn Book International History List
Presentation copy to Empress of Japan on her official visit to BC,
Solomon’s Tree
BY Andrea Spalding, Illustrations by Janet Wilson.
$ 9.95
Orca Book Publishers. 2002. (ISBN 1-55143-380-X)
REVIEW
“…a strong, sensitive, beautifully interpreted title...” Quill & Quire (starred review)
Aboriginal Reads Book of the Year
Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” exceptional merit
finalist for Christie Harris prize for illustrated book (BC Book Prizes)
It’s Raining It’s Pouring
BY Andrea Spalding, illustrated by Leslie Elizabeth Watts.
PRICE: $9.95
Orca Book Publishers. (ISBN 1-55143-229-3)
REVIEW
With a spunky heroine, a dangerous quest, and a comforting lifeline to home, most children would consider this an ideal fantasy... Quill & Quire
Chocolate Lily Award nominee (BC)
Blue Spruce Book Award nominee (OLA)
Nominated for Little Sapling Award (River Oaks Library, Ontario)
Sarah May and the New Red Dress
BY Andrea Spalding, Illustrations by Janet Wilson.
Orca Book Publishers. Paper (ISBN 1-55143-119-X).
(Out of print but available through libraries)
REVIEW
"Sarah May Shines... A beautiful, lyrical story... Her text sings... a lovely book to read and treasure" Quill and Quire starred review.
Canadian Library Association Honour Book for 1998.
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice - exceptional merit
Short-listed for Ruth Schwartz award, Ontario Library Association
Quill & Quire (Starred review)
Me and Mr Mah
BY Andrea Spalding, Illustrated by Janet Wilson.
PRICE: $9.95
Orca Publishers. (ISBN 1-55143-177-7)
REVIEW
“A quietly meaningful story on how big the bridge of friendship can be” Kirkus Reviews
Chosen for Dalai Lama’s list of books to promote cultural tolerance and understanding
BC 2000 MIllenium Book Award
CLA Honour Book, 1999