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Return to the Sea PB

by (author) Heidi Jardine Stoddart

Publisher
Nimbus Publishing
Initial publish date
Jun 2007
Category
General
Recommended Age
6 to 10
Recommended Grade
3 to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781551096063
    Publish Date
    Jun 2007
    List Price
    $11.95

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Description

In Return to the Sea, a young girl and her family set off on a summer road trip from Ontario to the Maritimes. On their way to their grandparents' cottage in New Brunswick they visit many of the most famous tourist attractions east of Ontario: historic Quebec City; the world's longest covered bridge in Hartland, New Brunswick; the legendary tides of the Bay of Fundy; Peggy's Cove; the city of Halifax; and Anne's Prince Edward Island. Everything from the car ride, to pirate stories, bonfires, and bike rides, is cherishingly documented by a young girl.
Following in the footsteps of East to the Sea, Heidi Jardine Stoddart's Return to the Sea is another enchanting story that captures the wonder and curiosity of a child. Stoddart's storybook rhyming verse is accompanied by her detailed illustrations making this a perfect tale for all children. In particular, this book makes a wonderful souvenir for boys and girls who have visited the east coast: like the characters in the book, they can remember and recount their magical trip.

About the author

Heidi Jardine Stoddart holds an MA in art education from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and she was an elementary school teacher where she grew up in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Heidi currently lives in Rothesay, New Brunswick, with her husband and their dog, Colby, who loves going to the beach. She is the author and illustrator of East to the Sea, A Nothing-To-Do Day, and Return to the Sea.

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Librarian Reviews

Return to the Sea

Readers join a family on its vacation through the Maritimes. Explore the covered bridge of Hartland, New Brunswick; legendary tides of the Bay of Fundy; port of Halifax; city of Charlottetown and more.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.

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