Publisher's Synopsis
But what is a virus? she asked
A virus is a chance, said her grandfather
A chance?
It's a chance for change, he said.
A Thousand Twinkly Stars was written for children but is loved by adults (yes, it's one of those books), so as a gentle suggestion, keep a tissue close by... About the Author
Dawn Leslie is a nurse and author of the Healthy-Wellthy-Wise series for children, with over 150,000 books sold throughout Canada. Having lived in four countries to date, she's a self-professed nomad and is always up for an adventure!
She is deeply committed to the philosophy that children can be amazing stewards of their health journey when armed with information in an engaging, age-appropriate format. About the Artist
Although the curated pieces meld with the text so beautifully, the stunning art in A Thousand Twinkly Stars was created over the course of seven decades by trail-blazing First Nations artist, Daphne Odjig, a Governor General's award winner, Order of Canada recipient, and awardee of seven honorary doctorates.
A founding member of, and the only woman in the Indigenous Group of Seven, Daphne's timeless art adds an incomparable layer of relevancy to this beautiful story.
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to share her incredible legacy with the children in your world.... Maxine Noel is an internationally renowned First Nations artist of Santee Oglala heritage, and a Member of the Order of Canada. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Canada, and she is deeply committed to making the world a better place through the healing force of art.
She signs her work with the Sioux name Ioyan Mani (Walk Beyond). Also by Dawn Leslie...
Previous works include the Healthy-Wellthy-Wise series of educational books for children, a must for every new parent, school, and library setting.
This 30-book, specialist-vetted catalogue is based on vision care, dental care, common childhood conditions, and lifestyle-related issues. Charming, fictitious stories wrapped around accurate wellness information both educate and empower kids to make positive health and safety choices.
Multi-generational learning is provided through each book's Stuff for Grown-Ups section; highlighting signs, symptoms, and treatments in an easy-to-understand format for adults. Coming soon to Amazon, this amazing series can be viewed online at: https: //www.pazpublishing.ca/
