Town Is by the Sea | 
“I am a miners son”
A simple historical fiction novel. Tells the story set in the 1950s about a young boys perspective of his father and the coal field
A simple historical fiction novel. Tells the story set in the 1950s about a young boys perspective of his father and the coal field
pickSuch a good read. Beautiful illustrations and an easy read, for a read aloud!
“First I hear the seagulls, then I hear a dog barking, a car goes by on the shore road, someone slams a door and yells good morning.“
This book reminds me of being on a lake in the summer and it makes me feel relaxed.
pickThis book received the Kate Greenaway Award which is awarded to picture books with outstanding illustrations. This book is about a little boy who lives by the sea and all of the beautiful sights and sounds he encounters. The illustrations reflect light and showcase the beauty of nature.
$50,000 for the best Canadian children‘s book. This full list of award winners makes me happy because, excepting the two I haven‘t read, I love all the books on it. ❤️😊
https://www.thestar.com/amp/entertainment/books/2018/10/30/best-canadian-childre...
#canadianauthor #picturebook
pickA boy goes about his day always cognizant not only that his dad is under the sea digging for coal, but that that will be his destiny too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
#JulyStats - I feel like I'm back in my typical reading groove, after a slowdown due to travels in June. #BestofJuly includes the picture book tagged for this post, The Summer Book, Birdie, and Annie John.
pickIt's set in 1950s Cape Breton, but this #picturebook tells a common story: the tradition in mining towns for boys to follow their fathers underground when they get old enough to work. Bittersweet. Haunting. A book for all ages. 🇨🇦
Expansive views of this seaside town are juxtaposed with coal mining scenes, below the ocean. Very effective.
"There are only two swings left now, one for big kids and one for babies. There used to be four. One broke, and the other one is wound so high around the top post it will never come down.
I don't care. I stand in the baby one and my friend swings on the big one. We go so high butterflies rush through my stomach. We go so high I can see far out to sea."
