September 30th, 2013
“Patkau’s bright illustrations originally caught my eye. I grabbed this lyrical book to teach my children about a corner of the world they have no other way to experience. Fullerton shows life in this war-torn part of the world in an age-appropriate way.” — Kristin W. Larson Click here to discover the recommended activities to […]
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May 23rd, 2013
“Something for the Young’Uns: Books with International Appeal” “A Good Trade, by Alma Fullerton. This is the story of Kato, a young boy growing up in a Ugandan village. His daily routine includes chores and a long walk at dawn to the water hole. One day, the routine is disrupted: an aid worker brings a […]
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April 18th, 2013
On March 18 we announced that A Good Trade had been selected for The White Ravens 2013, a list of outstanding international books for children and young adults. Today we bring you the review A Good Trade received in the White Ravens catalogue: “Kato lives in a small village in Uganda. He wakes early because […]
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September 20th, 2012
“To most North American children, being able to turn on a tap and have clean water come out is a given. The latest book from Alma Fullerton, with illustrations by Karen Patkau, should open children’s eyes to the fact that not everyone is so lucky. A Good Trade portrays a day in the life of […]
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