Around Newfoundland
- Publisher
- Flanker Press
- Initial publish date
- May 2016
- Category
- Travel, General
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- k to 3
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781771175302
- Publish Date
- May 2016
- List Price
- $12.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781771175319
- Publish Date
- May 2016
- List Price
- $9.99
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Description
In this book featuring bright and beautiful illustrations, Gary and his family experience an unforgettable holiday on the picturesque island of Newfoundland. Join them as they travel from Port aux Basques on the west coast to St. John's on the east. Whales, ponies, beaches, Vikings, and so much more await you in Around Newfoundland!
Along the journey, visit Gros Morne National Park, L'Anse aux Meadows, the Insectarium near Deer Lake, the Salmonid Interpretation Centre, a powwow in Conne River, Cobb's Pond Park, Twillingate, Eastport Beach, Bonavista Lighthouse, Jelly Bean Row houses, The Rooms, the Johnson GEO Centre, and Signal Hill.
About the author
Dawn Baker has been a visual artist and children’s writer since 1992. A graduate of Memorial University with a Bachelor of Education and a certificate in library studies, she served on the board of directors of The Rooms from 2006 until 2019. In 2015, Dawn served as juror for the Governor General’s Literary Awards and toured Ontario as part of the TD Canadian Children’s Book Week. In 2021–2022, she served as a junior visual art adjudicator for the 2022 Newfoundland and Labrador Arts and Letters Awards. Dawn has written and/or illustrated thirteen books with Flanker Press.
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My Favourite Corner of the Earth
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