The 2011 Willow Awards
Shining Willow Nominee
In Front of My House
By Marianne Dubuc.
This circular story is filled with inventive twists that show a child’s fantasy taking flight. It begins and ends in a tidy front yard and winds its way through magical lands. Readers are encouraged to follow spatial patterns of thought and image that often lead to surprises.
About the Author
Marianne studied in Graphic Design at Université du Québec à Montréal. She draws, but she also writes. Childrens books, and many other things.
This book is available in French, Devant ma maison.
Visit the publisher's website, http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/
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Suggested Activities
- Marianne Dubuc lives in Quebec and writes her stories in French. This story has been translated into English. Click on this link below to go to her website. You will see lots of her pictures.
- This story starts and ends in the same place. Choose one of your favourite places and write a story or make a story map using the same pattern as In front of my house.
- Watch this video of part of the story.
- Read more circular stories. Your librarian will be able to help you find some or here are suggestions: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Blueberries for Sal, The Relatives Came.
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