Harrison, T. (1993). O Canada. New York: Ticknor & Fields.
Summary
Ted Harrison paints a vivid picture of the Canadian provinces and territories in O Canada. Each page focuses on a province with a full size interpretive illustration. Harrison offers facts along with his reasons why he enjoys that particular region of Canada.
Advisory Information
-Themes
a. Natural Beauty of Canada: Harrison’s illustrations emphasize the natural beauty of Canada’s provinces and territories. Using bright colors with strong solid lines, Harrison’s simplistic illustrations fit perfectly with the text.
b. Cultural Awareness: Harrison’s work show the complexities of Canadian culture. His text focuses on key points which show the diversity of the Canadian landscape and peoples.
-Age Recommendation
While the illustrations are amazing, I think that this book is more geared towards juvenile readers aged 6-10. The text is a little long for small children.
Other Information:
Ted Harrison authored and illustrated the story.
The end of the book has a copy of Canada’s National Anthem: “O Canada.”
O Canada won the 1993 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, the Information Book Award for Children’s Literature and the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award.
Reaction
I think what I liked most about this book was Harrison’s own opinions about the provinces and territories in Canada. While he does introduce some facts about Canada, mostly Harrison looks at the natural beauty as well as his own interpretations. This creates a narrative that sounds like the only way to read it is aloud. With its bright illustrations and oral tradition this story becomes more than a nonfiction book with facts plastered over the pages.
Summary
Ted Harrison paints a vivid picture of the Canadian provinces and territories in O Canada. Each page focuses on a province with a full size interpretive illustration. Harrison offers facts along with his reasons why he enjoys that particular region of Canada.
Advisory Information
-Themes
a. Natural Beauty of Canada: Harrison’s illustrations emphasize the natural beauty of Canada’s provinces and territories. Using bright colors with strong solid lines, Harrison’s simplistic illustrations fit perfectly with the text.
b. Cultural Awareness: Harrison’s work show the complexities of Canadian culture. His text focuses on key points which show the diversity of the Canadian landscape and peoples.
-Age Recommendation
While the illustrations are amazing, I think that this book is more geared towards juvenile readers aged 6-10. The text is a little long for small children.
Other Information:
Ted Harrison authored and illustrated the story.
The end of the book has a copy of Canada’s National Anthem: “O Canada.”
O Canada won the 1993 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, the Information Book Award for Children’s Literature and the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award.
Reaction
I think what I liked most about this book was Harrison’s own opinions about the provinces and territories in Canada. While he does introduce some facts about Canada, mostly Harrison looks at the natural beauty as well as his own interpretations. This creates a narrative that sounds like the only way to read it is aloud. With its bright illustrations and oral tradition this story becomes more than a nonfiction book with facts plastered over the pages.
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