The Nifty Thrifty

The Nifty Thrifty

The Nifty Thrifty

Sandy Ferguson Fuller
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781365861666
MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing
2017

A picture book inspired by the fabulous and famous Thrifty Stores of the Vail Valley, CO, owned by the nonprofit organization Vail Valley Cares. Stores similar to Thrifty are now a dime a dozen!  This story celebrates the value of recycled goods and prudent spending for kids.

Lucky Me

Lucky Me

Lucky Me

Lora Rozler
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781554554102
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
2017

Lora Rozler invites readers on a journey around the world to explore life’s simplest, yet often overlooked treasures. Pages come alive with a series of evocative, gratitude-filled messages, accompanied by Thank-yous translated into various languages, emphasizing global diversity. Each gracefully written one-line description is exquisitely illustrated by Jan Dolby.

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Gabby Wonder Girl

Gabby Wonder Girl

Gabby Wonder Girl

Joyce Grant
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781554553846
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
2016

Gabby returns as Wonder Girl in the third book of the Gabby series. When Gabby finds a mysterious photograph in her backyard, she teams up with her best friend, Super Roy, to figure out who the strange girl in the picture is. Using her magic book and the power of punctuation, Gabby and Roy must ask the right questions to solve the mystery and save the day.

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Gabby Drama Queen

Gabby Drama Queen

Gabby Drama Queen

Joyce Grant
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781554553105
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
2013

Gabby back for a dramatic, word-filled adventure! “Our play will take place in a royal court,” announced Queen Gabriella. “I can be a swordfish!” said Roy. “I’ve always wanted to be a swordfish.” A swordfish? Fish don’t belong with queens! A swordfish will ruin the whole play! What’s a drama queen to do?

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“…illustrations bring to life the friendly collaborative nature of the children…”

CM Magazine February 2014

Gabby

Gabby

Gabby

Joyce Grant
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781554552504
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1-55455-471-3 (paperback)
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Harcover 2013 | Paperback 2019

Gabby reaches up, up, up to put away her last book when suddenly, the book tumbles out of her hand and the letters inside scatter around her playroom! Before Gabby can collect them all, the letters take on a life of their own, “spelling” disaster! Will Gabby manage to tame her new “word-mates” and show them how letters can also make “f-r-i-e-n-d-s?”

Find Gabby on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Gabbypicturebook

  • Winner of the Rainforest of Reading Award (Montserrat, 2015)
  • Rainforest of Reading Nominee (St. Lucia and Grenada, 2014)
  • On CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens list 2013
  • On Ontario Library Association Best Bets for Kids and Teens 2013
  • Toy Testing Council Recommended Read 2014

“…the images evoke an innocence and timelessness that can only be found in a child’s world.”

– Quill and Quire

Canada’s magazine of book news and reviews, April 2013

LITTLE CUTIE!
Look at this little cutie! Could it be a junior Pippi? No, this little one is Gabby and she’s much more grounded and responsible, but still imaginative.

—CanLit For Little Canadians